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1. Chapter 9: Expressions of Peace

   In: Language and Civil Society E-Journal: Peace Education Format(s): Text

   This chapter in the Peace Education volume of the Language and Civil Society e-journal introduces students to the life and philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi in order to provide a template for the study of the lives of other men and women whose lives were dedicated to the pursuit of peace, freedom, and justice.

2. American History Classroom

   Format(s): Website

   Articles (and audio versions) with lesson plans on American history, produced by the Voice of America.

3. Article with Activity: More Women Are Needed in Technology Fields

   In: VOA Articles with Activities Format(s): Website

   Test Your Academic Vocabulary! Listen to and read the article. Then, test your vocabulary with activities and exercises. Level: Advanced

4. Learn American English Wordbook Glossary

   In: VOA Interactive Learning: Wordbooks Format(s): Website

   Discover English with nearly 1,000 words and their definitions. Open the Interactive Wordbooks to hear English words and their definitions.

5. Word Bricks- Describe and Guess

   In: Activate: Games for Learning American English - Word Bricks Format(s): Text

   In Describe and Guess, players take turns selecting a Word Brick and then describing one of the words on the brick without saying the actual word. Download the game and instructions!

6. My Classroom: Mauritius

   In: English Teaching Forum 2022, Volume 60, Number 3 Format(s): Text

   Danielle Zélin runs her own school, the Language Mood English Club, and incorporates the surroundings (beach, forest, community) on the island of Mauritius in her teaching. The article describes Danielle’s approach to teaching, the many projects she oversees and takes part in, and the island’s lively, multi-lingual environment.

7. Can't Stop

   In: American Rhythms Format(s): MP3

   This inspirational song by Ozomatli models the type of Latin music that you often hear on American radio stations. The song has influences of both salsa and rock, and combines rhythms from the two genres.

8. Count Your Sheep

   In: American Rhythms Format(s): MP3

   When would a person count sheep? When he or she is trying to fall asleep! Check out this great song called "Count Your Sheep" by ukulele player and singer Daniel Ho and singer Bridgette Bryant. Download the MP3!

9. Children’s Web Portal

   Format(s): Video, Website

   The official kids’ portal for the student and teacher pages of various U.S. Government agencies.

10. Environmental Kid’s Club

    Format(s): Text, Video, Website

    The Environmental Protection Agency’s Kid’s Center provides information and materials about the environment.

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