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1. Smithsonian Student Science and Nature Page

   Format(s): Website

   September 22nd is World Rhino Day. Visit the Smithsonian Student Science and Nature page to learn more about animals and nature.

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. Smithsonian History and Culture

   Format(s): Text, Website

   Lesson plans and resources for teaching and learning about American culture, art, and history.

4. Cross Cultural Activities and Lesson Plans

   Format(s): Text, Website

   Activities and lesson plans based on Peace Corps Volunteers’ cross-cultural experiences.

5. Arts and Culture

   Format(s): Text, Website

   Full lesson plans on a variety of topics related to the arts from the National Endowment of the Humanities.

6. 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.

7. Merriam-Webster Learner's Dictionary

   Format(s): Website

   The Merriam-Webster Learner's Dictionary is a useful resource for teachers and learners of English.

8. The Lighter Side of TEFL: Word Games

   In: The Lighter Side of TEFL, Volume 1 Format(s): Text

   This section focuses on word games, which reinforces learned vocabulary.

9. The Lighter Side of TEFL: Idioms

   In: The Lighter Side of TEFL, Volume 1 Format(s): Text

   There are so many idioms in American English. The Lighter Side of TEFL has a section devoted to idioms, and you can download it for free.

10. The Lighter Side

    In: English Teaching Forum 2005, Volume 43, Number 2 Format(s): Text

    This activity has students fill in the blanks of a sentence with two words that sound the same but are spelled differently with different meanings (heterographs).

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