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Carol Jago Blogs 11

Great Summer Reads with Carol Jago: Friends and Family Matter, Grades 6-8

Though we may sometimes disagree with our friends or family members, they are often the ones we rely on to see us through difficult times.

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Teaching U.S. Government: History of Political Parties Lesson Plan

Use this history of political parties lesson plan and activity to teach your students about how the U.S. political system in time for the 2020 presidential election.

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Kindergarten Remote Learning Summer Science Activities: Up in the Sky

Explore a variety of scientific learning activities to engage your child in objects in the sky.

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Kindergarten Summer Reading Activities: Fun and Games

Explore five days of reading and learning activities designed to engage your child in an exploration of sports, games, and having fun.

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Great Summer Reads with Carol Jago: Graphic Books for Grades 6-8

Graphic novels are hugely popular with readers of all ages. They capture our attention and keep us turning pages compulsively.

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Grades 1–2 Summer Reading Activities: Fun and Games

Discover five days of reading and learning activities designed to engage your child in an exploration of sports, games, and having fun.

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Grades 3–5 Summer Reading Activities: Fun and Games

Explore five days of reading and learning activities designed to engage your child in an exploration of sports, games, and puzzles.

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Great Summer Reads with Carol Jago: Graphic Books for Grades 9–12

Graphic novels are hugely popular with readers of all ages. They capture our attention and keep us turning pages compulsively.

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Grades 9–12 Remote Learning Summer Science Activities: Conservation

Explore a variety of scientific learning activities to engage in environmental conservation.

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Actividades de ciencias de Grados 6-8 para el aprendizaje a distancia de verano: Alto en el cielo

Explora una variedad de actividades de aprendizaje de ciencias para relacionarte con objetos en el cielo.

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Grades 6–8 Science Activities: Conservation

Explore a variety of scientific learning activities to engage in environmental conservation.

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Grades 3-5 Remote Learning Summer Science Activities: Conservation

Explore a variety of scientific learning activities to engage your child in environmental conservation.

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Kindergarten Remote Learning Summer Science Activities: Conservation

Explore a variety of scientific learning activities to engage your child in environmental conservation.

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Grades 1-2 Remote Learning Summer Science Activities: Conservation

Explore a variety of scientific learning activities to engage your child in environmental conservation.

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Nelson Mandela Day Activities for 2024: Champion for Peace and Freedom

Teach elementary school students about the legacy of Nelson Mandela, a champion for peace and freedom, with these 2024 Mandela Day activities.

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Great Summer Reads with Carol Jago: Did You Know? for Grades 6-8

This week’s suggested titles all fall into the nonfiction category, but they are anything but dull! If you like learning about real people and the real world, these are for you.

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Great Summer Reads with Carol Jago: Did You Know? for Grades 9-12

This week’s suggested titles all fall into the nonfiction category, but they are anything but dull! If you like learning about real people and the real world, these are for you.

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Grades 9–12 Remote Learning Summer Science Activities: Great Outdoors

Explore a variety of scientific learning activities to engage in the great outdoors.

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