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Strengthen student writing skills while honoring diversity in the classroom with this Thanksgiving writing activity. Vocabulary cards included.Holidays
Learn about popular holidays celebrated in the United States
Learn about popular holidays like Valentine's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas and more.
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My Thanksgiving Plate Writing Activity
Thanksgiving Challenge (Percentage Conversions)
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Students will use Thanksgiving recipes to explore converting percentages to whole numbers, decimals, and fractions.
Pumpkin Decorating & Sphereical Volume
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Students will engage in a pumpkin decorating contest to explore finding the volume of spheres, or in this case, approximating to real-world spherical objects.
Picking Pumpkins (Measurement)
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Students will explore the concept of measurement by using rulers and yardsticks to measure various fall-themed objects. They will learn to select the appropriate tool for different lengths and apply...
The U.S. Army's Birthday | History In A Nutshell Shorts
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The date of June 14th is the birthday of the United States Army! Founded on this day in 1775, the US Army’s origins are traced back to the old Continental Army, which was formed to fight against the...
The M28 "Davy Crockett" and M388 "Atomic Watermelon" Nuclear Warhead | Curiosity Trek!
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A BIG boom in a tiny package! During the first two decades of the Cold War, the US Army was focused on the development of tactical nuclear weapons that could be deployed directly on the battlefield...
Lt. George Dixon's Coin | Curiosity Trek!
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This is a close up of Lt. George Dixon's $20 gold coin which saved his life at the Battle of Shiloh. The inscription reads: "Shiloh April 6th, 1862 My Life Preserver G.E.D."
The Carolina Bomber: B-25C at Owens Field Airport | Curiosity Trek!
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Check out a ghost from the Second World War, once lost, but now has a home at Owens Field Airport in Columbia, South Carolina. This B-25C is the only known intact aircraft remaining from the fleet...
SC National Guard | Carolina Snaps
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The South Carolina National Guard includes the Army and Air National Guard units. The SC Army National Guard dates back to 1670 and was reorganized into the current National Guard system in 1903 when...
The Civil War Begins At Fort Sumter | History In A Nutshell Shorts
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April 12 marks the anniversary of the beginning of the American Civil War, in Charleston, S.C. in 1861. South Carolina became the first state to secede from the Union, in December 1860. Fearing a...