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1. Environmental Student Center

   Format(s): Website

   The Environmental Protection Agency provides information, games, videos, quizzes, and short films for students.

2. United States Population Information

   Format(s): Text, Website

   Reference materials, lesson plans, and comprehensive fact sheets provided by the U.S. Census Website.

3. Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids

   Format(s): Website

   For kindergarten through high school curriculum. From the U.S. Government Printing Office.

4. Lesson Plans Related to Art and Design

   Format(s): Text, Website

   From the Smithsonian, lesson plans and resources for teaching and learning about American culture, art, history, and other topics.

5. Valentine's Day

   In: Celebrate! Holidays in the U.S.A. Format(s): Text

   Valentine's Day is a day for sweethearts.

6. Native American Pow-Wows

   In: Celebrate! Holidays in the U.S.A. Format(s): Text

   A Pow-Wow is a large social gathering of Native American tribes and individuals.

7. Black History Month

   In: Celebrate! Holidays in the U.S.A. Format(s): Text

   Black History Month is celebrated in February.

8. Hispanic Heritage Month

   In: Celebrate! Holidays in the U.S.A. Format(s): Text

   Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15 each year.

9. Smithsonian Folkways: Tools for Teaching

   Format(s): Website

   Looking for more ways to use music to teach? Check out the Smithsonian Folkways website that has a section called “Tools for Teaching” with free lessons and activities for the classroom.

10. Raggedy Ann Stories

    Format(s): Text

    Raggedy Ann Stories contains 13 short stories about the classic rag doll and her friends. Download the MP3 or listen online. Or download the MOBI or EPUB files for your e-reader.

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