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History with Primary Sources

Incorporating primary source analysis into your history studies is easier than ever these days due to a number of free sites with ready-made lessons and activities. Here are several for American history: Write an Essay: At Historical Thinking Matters, learners are presented with conflicting accounts for debate, and prompts for writing essays. Investigate a Historical …

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Harcourt Reading, Grammar and Spelling Workbooks

These Harcourt PDF workbooks are free to download:  Grade 1 Reading Practice Grade 1 Spelling Practice Grade 1 Grammar Practice Grade 2 Reading Practice Grade 2 Phonics Practice Grade 2 Grammar Practice Grade 2 Spelling Practice Grade 3 Grammar Practice Grade 3 Reading Practice Grade 3 Spelling Practice Grade 4 Grammar Practice (with answer key) …

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Glencoe Science Units

Glencoe Science Modules covering topics in Life Science, Earth Science, Physics, and Chemistry. Besides the primary topics, each title includes a science skills handbook with explanation of the scientific method, try-at-home labs, and math skills review. The modules: The Nature of Matter: Atoms, elements, compounds and mixtures; states, properties and changes of matter; the periodic …

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Buggin’ Out

For budding entomolgists and nature detectives, these free insect investigations help take the learning outside:  Field Guides: Essential for comparing illustrations with actual crawlies and flying beasties discovered, and for learning fast facts. Here are a couple you can download for free: Orkin Guide: Has color photos and basic information on common insects, like bees, …

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