Examine the impact of Rachel Carson's fable Silent Spring and discuss the issues Carson highlighted. Understand Carson's impact on the environmental movement. Details »
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Discover how dogs are descended from wolves and explore different theories on how the transformation from wolf to dog happened. Learn about various dog breeds and create a book describing the behaviors, skills, appearance and personality of each breed. Details »
Compare lizards and snakes to compile a chart containing the main characteristics of reptiles. Note the defense mechanisms snakes and lizards have developed as adaptations for protection from predators. Details »
Match the positive, comparative and superlative forms of adjectives by rearranging pictures to illustrate the correct progression. Details »
Listen to the word Super Why says and click on the word's opposite in this online game. Details »
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The Civil Rights Movement in American Literature
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