Category: Thematic Units
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The Dust Bowl: A Unit Study
In May 1934, a severe dust storm hit the Great Plains, causing devastation. Unit resources.
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Holmes, Oliver Wendell: “The Chambered Nautilus”
This is the ship of pearl, which, poets feign, Sails the unshadowed main,— …. Poetry study.
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Bryant: “Robert of Lincoln”
Merrily swinging on brier and weed, Near to the nest of his little dame, Over the mountain-side or mead, Robert of Lincoln is telling his name…. Poetry study.
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Soil: A Unit Study
Soil is a complex ecosystem, a place where geology, chemistry, and biology (along with a few other sciences) meet. Unit resources.
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Lowell, James Russell: “The Fountain”
Into the sunshine, Full of the light, Leaping and flashing From morn till night…. Poetry study.
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Gould: “Jack Frost”
The Frost looked forth on a still, clear night, And whispered, “Now I shall be out of sight….” Poetry study.
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Longfellow: “The Children’s Hour”
Between the dark and the daylight, When the night is beginning to lower…. Poetry study.
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Wilcox, Ella Wheeler: “The Winds of Fate”
“The Winds of Fate” by Ella Wheeler Wilcox — One ship drives east and another drives west, With the self-same winds that blow,…. Poetry study.
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Whittier, John Greenleaf: “The Barefoot Boy”
“Barefoot Boy” by Whittier — Blessings on thee, little man, Barefoot boy, with cheek of tan!… Poetry study.
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Rossetti, Christina G.: “Hurt No Living Thing”
“Hurt No Living Thing” by Christina G. Rossetti — Hurt no living thing: Ladybird, nor butterfly…. Poetry study.
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Longfellow: “The Lighthouse”
The rocky ledge runs far into the sea, And on its outer point, some miles away, The Lighthouse lifts its massive masonry,…. Poetry study.
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Whittier, John Greenleaf: “Poor Voter on Election Day”
The proudest now is but my peer, The highest not more high…. Poetry study.
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Bryant: “To a Waterfowl”
Whither, ‘midst falling dew, While glow the heavens with the last steps of day … Poetry study.
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Shelley: “The Cloud”
I bring fresh showers for the thirsting flowers, From the seas and the streams… Poetry study.
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Nests & Eggs: Flycatcher
Nests & Eggs: Flycatcher. Black-crested flycatcher (Phainopepla) of the Southwest. Resources & free notebooking pages.
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Nests & Eggs: Merganser
Nests & Eggs: Merganser. Common on small ponds and rivers, their crests make them easy to spot. Resources & free notebooking pages.
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Nests & Eggs: Turkey Vulture
Nests & Eggs: Turkey Vulture. Commonly found in North America. Resources & free notebooking pages.
