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1. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Kid’s Page

   Format(s): Website

   Explore and learn about fish, wildlife, plants, and habitats and how you can help conserve, protect, and enhance them.

2. Environmental Student Center

   Format(s): Website

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

3. NASA Kids’ Club

   Format(s): Website

   From engaging multimedia to exciting games. NASA Kid’s Club has learning materials for every budding scientist and engineer. The more you play, the more you learn!

4. Words and Their Stories

   Format(s): Website

   Etymology and stories related to specific words in American English, produced by Voice of America.

5. Newspapers in America

   In: English Teaching Forum 2006, Volume 44, Number 4 Format(s): Text

   This is an introduction to American newspapers. It starts with a history of newspapers and the tradition of American journalism that challenges authority. The article offers a description and discussion of major American newspapers and the different sections of a typical newspaper. There is also a section introducing some famous American journalists.

6. The Lighter Side

   In: English Teaching Forum 2006, Volume 44, Number 4 Format(s): Text

   This is a crossword puzzle that uses information and vocabulary from the Newspapers in America article.

7. Voice of America Twitter Feed

   Format(s): Website

   Get short, timely English messages on Twitter to stay updated on a wide variety of topics.

8. 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.

9. Poetry Corner

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

   This issue’s “Poetry Corner” revolves around the poem “Coins” by Richard Newman. It includes a lesson plan for teaching students about American Coins, as well as a glossary of terms. Skills include vocabulary, reading, and discussion. The lesson works with the feature article entitled US Coins.

10. The Lighter Side

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

    “Coin Toss” provides clues and asks learners to unscramble words to find the answers.

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