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Publication Date: May 25-31, 2016
See what's happening in education at MPT. Explore engaging PreK-12 activities, lessons, multimedia resources and online courses.
 Remembrance and Resources
Honor the nation's fallen military men and women with engaging,
knowledge-boosting resources from the National Education Association. Designed
for K-12 students, teachers and parents, you will will find everything from
crafts and puzzles, to lessons plans, videos and background resources.
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National Memorial Day Concert
Sunday, May 29, 2016 - 8:00 p.m.
Set your sights on summer and tune into MPT and PBS for a
star-studded lineup in honor of the men and women in uniform, their families at
home and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Check
out the performers, browse through a Memorial Day blog, or share a tribute.
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The Role of African Americans in the Civil War
African Americans played a significant role in the American Civil War. In this social studies literacy activity, students learn about informational/explanatory text in order to write an essay explaining the role African Americans played in the Civil War and the difficulties they faced as Union soldiers. (Middle school)
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Featured Online Course: K-12
Making a Choice: A Vision for Effective Technology Instruction
Explore the use of digital resources in a variety of
technology configurations and instructional models. Learners will evaluate resources
in terms of their ability to engage students in problem-solving and
higher-thinking activities, and discuss ways
to enhance collaboration with team members, special educators and/or media
specialists. (2 MSDE CPD credits)
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