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This article discusses the history of gardening in America, from the Great Depression to the present. The author points out two different categories; Urban Gardening and Eco-Friendly Gardening, both of which serve various purposes. Also included is a glossary of terms related to gardening as well as a list of websites that discuss gardening.

This song in the Sing Out Loud Children's Songs collection is a spelling rhyme. Poster included.

The theme of health offers a variety of language-learning possibilities. This three-part lesson plan for young learners can be adapted to other audiences. It includes a reading, a dialogue, and a listening script. The first lesson asks learners to analyze lifestyle choices and give advice. The second lesson takes students to a sporting goods store, where they consider the language they need to talk with a sales clerk. The third lesson is about food choices, including ways to prepare foods. A follow-up activity researches how a famous athlete stays healthy.

Chapter 29 of The Autobiography of Mark Twain, an adaptation of Twain’s autobiography. Part of the Ladder series, this title has approximately three thousand headwords and is appropriate for upper intermediate to advanced learners.

PBS LearningMedia™ is the go-to destination for instant access to tens of thousands of classroom-ready, digital resources including videos, games, audio clips, photos, lesson plans, and more!

Since its founding in 1888 "for the increase and diffusion of geographic knowledge," the National Geographic Society has worked to educate audiences about our planet. National Geographic Education is responsible for creating educational programs and resources for schools, out-of-school settings, and the home.

Have you ever wondered what causes earthquakes? The Federal Emergency Management Agency presents a six unit activity package that assesses student knowledge of earthquakes and provides information about preparedness and emergency management.

How do people make Decisions? This game, presented by The National Science Foundation, is an example of decision science called “Game Theory”.

This session, "Unleashing Your True Teaching Power: Interaction in Online Learning Environments," demonstrates how to engage learners in online environments by transforming traditional classroom tools.

This session, "STEAM-Powered Instruction: Practical Approaches for ELT Educators," shares how experiential STEAM-related instruction can develop students’ 21st-century skills while they use the target language and have fun!