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1. U.S. Coins: Reminders of History and Heritage

   In: English Teaching Forum 2007, Volume 45, Number 1 Format(s): Text

   This article describes the various US coins, the design, size, and history of coins, coin-making, the US mint, coin production, and the mottos that appear on coins. There is also a section on coin collecting as a hobby, a list of websites about coins, and a glossary of coin terms.

2. Trees

   In: English Teaching Forum 2007, Volume 45, Number 2 Format(s): Text

   This is a thematic lesson plan for young learners about palm trees and the importance of taking care of them. The two part lesson teaches listening, reading and speaking skills. The lesson includes parts of a tree; the modal auxiliary, can; dialogues and a role play activity.

3. The Lighter Side: Fair Finds

   In: English Teaching Forum 2007, Volume 45, Number 3 Format(s): Text

   “Fair Finds” is a word scramble using fair-related vocabulary.

4. The Prisoner’s Dilemma – A Game of Decision-Making

   Format(s): Text, Website, Image / Poster / Maps

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

5. Walker

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

   In this interview, Walker talks about volunteering, Boy Scouts, and being on his high school swim team.

6. 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.

7. James

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

   In this interview, James talks about his classes at school, his family, and his plans for college.

8. 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.

9. The Pinwheel: A Classroom Design for Boosting Social Learning

   In: American English Webinars Format(s): Text, Video

   This session, "The Pinwheel: A Classroom Design for Boosting Social Learning," introduces the “Pinwheel” classroom structure.

10. Technology-Enhanced Task Engagement in English Language Instruction

    In: American English Webinars Format(s): Text, Video

    This session, "Technology-enhanced Task Engagement in English Language Instruction," defines what a task is and why tasks matter for language teachers and learners.

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