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Be a Mentor! Jan. 6, 2016
January is National Mentoring Month. Become a volunteer or mentor and make a positive impact in the
lives of children, youth and families in Maryland. Through MPT’s American
Graduate Initiative, adults can find rewarding opportunities, get involved and
give back to someone in need.
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Revolution and the Power of Words: A Literacy Lesson
Do your students read informational text
and get stumped by words that they don’t know? In Thinkport’s
content-literacy activity “Revolution and the Power of Words,” students read
about the Russian Revolution and practice skills to determine the
meaning of unfamiliar words and phrases, including vocabulary describing
political, social and economic aspects of the revolution. (Grades 9-10)
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PBS KIDS Lab: Afterschool Adventures
Bring brain-boosting math and literacy adventures to your
afterschool program with bundled Afterschool Adventures from PBS KIDS Lab. Based on
popular PBS KIDS programs, each story-based learning journey includes games,
videos and hands-on activities. (Ages 4-8)
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From PBS Learning Media: How to Innovate
Watch the Nova Education video Organizing for Innovation to help your students learn to filter and organize innovative ideas. The activity follows students through the idea generation process and provides an accompanying lesson plan. (Grades 6-12)
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