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1. United States Population Information

   Format(s): Text, Website

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

2. Hannah

   In: American Teens Talk! Format(s): MP3, Text

   This week's Teens Talk interview is with Hannah, a member of the high school track team.

3. Haley

   In: American Teens Talk! Format(s): MP3, Text

   Haley is on the school swim team and also coaches a swim team. She talks about her busy schedule in this interview.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. After Twenty Years

   In: The Gift of the Magi and Other Stories Format(s): Text

   In “After Twenty Years,” two friends, Bob and Jimmy, agree to meet at Big Joe Brady’s restaurant in New York twenty years from the present date. Twenty years later, Bob is waiting for Jimmy to arrive. Does Jimmy show up? Read and find out!

7. Social Media as a Tool for Community Engagement

   Format(s): Text, Video

   This webinar looks beyond the framework of our current English language classrooms to prepare our students for the difficulties posed by an unknown future by deepening our teaching.

8. Yankee Doodle

   In: Sing Out Loud Traditional Songs Format(s): MP3, Text, Image / Poster / Maps

   This song in the Sing Out Loud Traditional Songs collection has origins in the American Revolution and is the state song of Connecticut.

9. Caleb

   In: American Teens Talk! Format(s): Text

   Caleb talks about his school trip to Disney World.

10. Women's History Month

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

    Women's History Month is celebrated in March with special programs and activities in schools, workplaces, and communities.

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