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5Ws and 1H

GRAPHIC ORGANIZER

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Active Reading Through Writing

GRAPHIC ORGANIZER

GRADE: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Univ
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INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY
Read Actively
GRADE: 6-8, 9-12, UNIV

Active Reading Through Writing

Students actively engage with texts by writing reflections and insights before, during, and after reading to enhance their comprehension and critical thinking skills.

PLAN DE CLASE

Ciencias naturales
Segundo grado (primaria)

Águila

Los estudiantes conocerán las características y los hábitats de distintos tipos de águila, y aprenderán el concepto de “ave de presa”.
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PLAN DE CLASE

Lenguaje
Segundo grado (primaria)

Alfabeto

Los estudiantes aprenderán el concepto de alfabeto y los sistemas de escritura antiguos.
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LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 2
Autobiographies Explored
GRADE: 3-5

All About Me Autobiography

BRITANNICA SCHOOL

Students learn about autobiographies and write a short autobiographical paragraph.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 2
Autobiographies Explored
GRADE: 3-5

All About Me Autobiography

BRITANNICA LIBRARY

Students learn about autobiographies and write a short autobiographical paragraph.

Analyzing Figurative Language

GRAPHIC ORGANIZER

GRADE: 6-8, 9-12
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INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY
Read Actively
GRADE: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, UNIV

Analyzing Images

Students analyze images to activate prior knowledge, elicit interest in a unit of study or topic, and deepen understanding and connections.

Analyzing Political Cartoons

GRAPHIC ORGANIZER

GRADE: 6-8, 9-12, Univ
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INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY
Question & Inquire
GRADE: 6-8, 9-12, UNIV

Analyzing Political Cartoons

Students analyze political cartoons using a structured approach to identify symbols, understand context, and interpret deeper meanings to build critical media literacy skills.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 3
Animal Habitats
GRADE: K-2

Animal Homes in Grasslands

BRITANNICA LIBRARY

Students explore and compare habitats while developing vocabulary and observational skills to understand how different environments support animal survival.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 3
Animal Habitats
GRADE: K-2

Animal Homes in Grasslands

BRITANNICA SCHOOL

Students explore and compare habitats while developing vocabulary and observational skills to understand how different environments support animal survival.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 3
Animal Habitats
GRADE: K-2

Animal Homes in the Desert

BRITANNICA SCHOOL

Students explore and compare habitats while developing vocabulary and observational skills to understand how different environments support animal survival.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 3
Animal Habitats
GRADE: K-2

Animal Homes in the Desert

BRITANNICA LIBRARY

Students explore and compare habitats while developing vocabulary and observational skills to understand how different environments support animal survival.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 3
Animal Habitats
GRADE: K-2

Animal Homes in the Forest

BRITANNICA LIBRARY

Students explore and compare habitats while developing vocabulary and observational skills to understand how different environments support animal survival.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 3
Animal Habitats
GRADE: K-2

Animal Homes in the Forest

BRITANNICA SCHOOL

Students explore and compare habitats while developing vocabulary and observational skills to understand how different environments support animal survival.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 3
Animal Habitats
GRADE: K-2

Animal Homes in the Ocean

BRITANNICA SCHOOL

Students explore and compare habitats while developing vocabulary and observational skills to understand how different environments support animal survival.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 3
Animal Habitats
GRADE: K-2

Animal Homes in the Ocean

BRITANNICA LIBRARY

Students explore and compare habitats while developing vocabulary and observational skills to understand how different environments support animal survival.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 4
Animal Habitats
GRADE: K-2

Animal Homes in the Rainforest

BRITANNICA SCHOOL

Students explore and compare habitats while developing vocabulary and observational skills to understand how different environments support animal survival.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 4
Animal Habitats
GRADE: K-2

Animal Homes in the Rainforest

BRITANNICA LIBRARY

Students explore and compare habitats while developing vocabulary and observational skills to understand how different environments support animal survival.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 3
Animal Habitats
GRADE: K-2

Animal Homes in Wetlands and Ponds

BRITANNICA LIBRARY

Students explore and compare habitats while developing vocabulary and observational skills to understand how different environments support animal survival.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 3
Animal Habitats
GRADE: K-2

Animal Homes in Wetlands and Ponds

BRITANNICA SCHOOL

Students explore and compare habitats while developing vocabulary and observational skills to understand how different environments support animal survival.

Animal Research

GRAPHIC ORGANIZER

GRADE: K-2, 3-5
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INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY
Read Actively
GRADE: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, UNIV

Annotating Text

Annotation is a powerful active reading strategy in which students take notes, highlight, and pose questions to improve their understanding.

Annotating Text Code

GRAPHIC ORGANIZER

GRADE: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
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PLAN DE CLASE

Ciencias naturales
Quinto grado (primaria)

Antropología

Los estudiantes discutirán el concepto de antropología y sus ramas principales.
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VER

PLAN DE CLASE

Ciencias naturales
Tercer grado (primaria)

Aparato digestivo

Los estudiantes aprenderán acerca de los órganos del aparato digestivo y del proceso de digestión.
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VER

PLAN DE CLASE

Ciencias naturales
Tercer grado (primaria)

Árbol

Los estudiantes aprenderán la información básica sobre los árboles, que incluye sus características físicas, grupos y usos.
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LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 3
Architecture
GRADE: 6-8

Architectural Wonders Unveiled

BRITANNICA SCHOOL

Students explore architecture through texts, videos, and hands-on activities, learning about famous architects and landmarks while designing buildings.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 3
Architecture
GRADE: 6-8

Architectural Wonders Unveiled

BRITANNICA LIBRARY

Students explore architecture through texts, videos, and hands-on activities, learning about famous architects and landmarks while designing buildings.

Assessment Item Analysis

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GRADE: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Univ
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INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY
Summarize & Synthesize
GRADE: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, UNIV

Assessment Item Analysis

Annotating and analyzing assessment items and answer choices enhances students’ critical thinking skills, comprehension, and problem-solving abilities.

PLAN DE CLASE

Ciencias naturales
Quinto grado (primaria)

Astronomía

Los estudiantes leerán el artículo “Astronomía” y discutirán los elementos y la historia de esta ciencia.
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Autobiography Timeline

GRAPHIC ORGANIZER

GRADE: K-2, 3-5, 6-8
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PLAN DE CLASE

Ciencias naturales
Segundo grado (primaria)

Ave

Los estudiantes compararán las características físicas de las aves, aprenderán sobre su hábitat y discutirán el concepto de “migración”.
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VER

PLAN DE CLASE

Ciencias sociales
Tercer grado (primaria)

Aztecas

Los estudiantes discutirán sobre el modo de vida de los aztecas.
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VER

PLAN DE CLASE

Ciencias sociales
Segundo grado (primaria)

Bandera

Los estudiantes aprenderán lo que es una bandera y cuál es su significado.
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PLAN DE CLASE

Ciencias naturales
Cuarto grado (primaria)

Biodiversidad

Los estudiantes aprenderán el concepto de “biodiversidad” y cómo el ser humano puede contribuir a su cuidado.
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Body Biography

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GRADE: K-2, 3-5, 6-8
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LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 5
American History
GRADE: 3-5

Breaking from Britain

BRITANNICA SCHOOL

Students explore how British colonial control sparked resistance and how different colonists viewed British rule.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 5
American History
GRADE: 3-5

Breaking from Britain

BRITANNICA LIBRARY

Students explore how British colonial control sparked resistance and how different colonists viewed British rule.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 5
Biographies Explored
GRADE: 3-5

Bringing History to Life with Biographies

BRITANNICA SCHOOL

Students read an informational text and enhance their analytical and writing skills by creating comprehensive biographies.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 5
Biographies Explored
GRADE: 3-5

Bringing History to Life with Biographies

BRITANNICA LIBRARY

Students read an informational text and enhance their analytical and writing skills by creating comprehensive biographies.

Bubble Web

GRAPHIC ORGANIZER

GRADE: K-2, 3-5, 6-8
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INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY
Summarize & Synthesize
GRADE: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, UNIV

Build a Summary

Students unpack a text’s content by pausing after each section to think about, discuss, and write a one-sentence summary of the main ideas.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 4
Animal Traits
GRADE: K-2

Busy Little Bugs

BRITANNICA SCHOOL

Students build vocabulary and observational skills by identifying and describing traits of fascinating insects.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 4
Animal Traits
GRADE: K-2

Busy Little Bugs

BRITANNICA LIBRARY

Students build vocabulary and observational skills by identifying and describing traits of fascinating insects.

PLAN DE CLASE

Lenguaje
Segundo grado (primaria)

Caligrafía

Los estudiantes aprenderán sobre lo que es la caligrafía y cuál es su función dentro del lenguaje escrito en la historia de la humanidad.
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VER
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 4
Preparing for the Future
GRADE: 9-12

Career Readiness Toolkit

BRITANNICA SCHOOL

Students create a résumé, craft a personal statement, and design a time management plan to stay organized and reach their goals.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 4
Preparing for the Future
GRADE: 9-12

Career Readiness Toolkit

BRITANNICA LIBRARY

Students create a résumé, craft a personal statement, and design a time management plan to stay organized and reach their goals.

Cause and 3-Effects Web

GRAPHIC ORGANIZER

GRADE: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Univ
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Cause and Effect

GRAPHIC ORGANIZER

GRADE: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Univ
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INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY
Read Actively
GRADE: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, UNIV

Cause and Effect

Students use a cause and effect graphic organizer to demonstrate analytical understanding of the impacts of events, policies, or people.

Cause and Effect (2 Column)

GRAPHIC ORGANIZER

GRADE: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Univ
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Cause and Effect Map

GRAPHIC ORGANIZER

GRADE: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Univ
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PLAN DE CLASE

Geografía
Tercer grado (primaria)

Ciudad

Los estudiantes aprenderán qué es una ciudad, cuáles son sus características principales y cómo es su gobierno.
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Claim-Evidence-Reason

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GRADE: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Univ
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Claim-Evidence-Reason Web

GRAPHIC ORGANIZER

GRADE: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Univ
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INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY
Read Actively
GRADE: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, UNIV

Close Reading

Students engage in repeated readings of the same text after the teacher models by think-aloud how to annotate for specific text features.

Collaborative Vocab Exploration

GRAPHIC ORGANIZER

GRADE: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
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INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY
Acquire Vocabulary
GRADE: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, UNIV

Collaborative Vocabulary Exploration

Students collaboratively complete a vocabulary exploration graphic organizer with definitions, sentences, and synonyms/antonyms for new lesson-specific words.

Column Notes

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GRADE: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Univ
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INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY
Read Actively
GRADE: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, UNIV

Column Notes

Students use a column notes organizer for audio, video, or written content to organize their thoughts about what they have seen, heard, or read.

Compare Sources

GRAPHIC ORGANIZER

GRADE: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Univ
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PLAN DE CLASE

Lenguaje
Tercer grado (primaria)

Comunicación

Los estudiantes aprenderán sobre la evolución de la comunicación y de sus varios modos, y discutirán la importancia de la comunicación en su vida diaria.
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VER

PLAN DE CLASE

Geografía
Tercer grado (primaria)

Continente

Los estudiantes aprenderán las características generales propias de cada continente a través de un trabajo en equipo.
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VER
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY
Discuss & Collaborate
GRADE: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, UNIV

Conversation Circles

Conversation Circles facilitate discussion of text-inspired ideas in a structured format through movement and dialogue with peers.
ACADEMIC TOOLKIT

ACADEMIC RESEARCH

UNIVERSITY

Copyright, Fair Use, and Plagiarism

A guide to understanding copyright law and applying fair use principles when incorporating images into academic research and scholarly work.
ACADEMIC TOOLKIT

ACADEMIC RESEARCH

UNIVERSITY

Crafting Effective Research Questions

A guide to crafting focused, effective research questions, from topic exploration to question refinement.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 4
Animal Traits
GRADE: K-2

Crawling and Slithering Reptiles

BRITANNICA SCHOOL

Students build vocabulary and observational skills by identifying and describing traits of reptilian friends.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 4
Animal Traits
GRADE: K-2

Crawling and Slithering Reptiles

BRITANNICA LIBRARY

Students build vocabulary and observational skills by identifying and describing traits of reptilian friends.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 5
American History
GRADE: 3-5

Creating a New Nation

BRITANNICA SCHOOL

Students examine how Americans shaped their new democracy and used the Constitution to define and expand rights over time.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 5
American History
GRADE: 3-5

Creating a New Nation

BRITANNICA LIBRARY

Students examine how Americans shaped their new democracy and used the Constitution to define and expand rights over time.

Critical Event Analysis

GRAPHIC ORGANIZER

GRADE: 6-8, 9-12, Univ
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INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY
Read Actively
GRADE: 6-8, 9-12, UNIV

Critical Event Analysis

Students read an informational text and complete a graphic organizer to examine the impact of big moments, important figures, and significant innovations.

PLAN DE CLASE

Geografía
Cuarto grado (primaria)

Cuba

Los estudiantes aprenderán acerca de las características geográficas de Cuba.
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VER

PLAN DE CLASE

Geografía
Segundo grado (primaria)

Desierto

Los estudiantes aprenderán sobre varios tipos de desiertos y sus habitantes.
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VER

Developing and Evaluating Designs

GRAPHIC ORGANIZER

GRADE: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Univ
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LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 3
Earth
GRADE: K-2

Discovering How Earth Changes

BRITANNICA SCHOOL

Students explore how Earth changes through time, using models and experiments to discover how earthquakes happen quickly and glaciers shape land slowly.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 3
Earth
GRADE: K-2

Discovering How Earth Changes

BRITANNICA LIBRARY

Students explore how Earth changes through time, using models and experiments to discover how earthquakes happen quickly and glaciers shape land slowly.
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY
Discuss & Collaborate
GRADE: 6-8, 9-12, UNIV

Discussion Café

Students circulate to different tables to respond to teacher-provided topics or questions and add on to the insights provided by classmates.

Draw It, Write It

GRAPHIC ORGANIZER

GRADE: K-2, 3-5
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INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY
Acquire Vocabulary
GRADE: K-2, 3-5

Draw It, Write It

Students use this multimodal method to acquire new vocabulary by drawing a picture and writing a sentence to foster vocabulary retention.
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY
Read Actively
GRADE: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, UNIV

Draw to Understand

Students use this strategy for reflection, processing new information, recalling key details, and identifying and organizing relevant information.
ACADEMIC TOOLKIT

ACADEMIC RESEARCH

UNIVERSITY

Effective Search Queries

A guide to crafting effective search queries to uncover reliable, credible information, from initial keyword lists to advanced search techniques.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 4
Ready for Research
GRADE: 6-8

Effective Searching

BRITANNICA SCHOOL

Students learn and practice effective digital research skills, including using keywords and search filters.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 4
Ready for Research
GRADE: 6-8

Effective Searching

BRITANNICA LIBRARY

Students learn and practice effective digital research skills, including using keywords and search filters.

PLAN DE CLASE

Ciencias sociales
Segundo grado (primaria)

Ejército

Los estudiantes aprenderán sobre el papel que desempeña el ejército en la sociedad y sobre su historia.
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VER

PLAN DE CLASE

Ciencias naturales
Tercer grado (primaria)

El agua y sus estados físicos

Los estudiantes aprenderán sobre los tres estados físicos del agua.
© Anastasiia/stock.adobe.com
VER

PLAN DE CLASE

Geografía
Cuarto grado (primaria)

El Salvador

Los estudiantes aprenderán sobre las características geográficas de El Salvador.
© Zerophoto/stock.adobe.com
VER

Empathy Map

GRAPHIC ORGANIZER

GRADE: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Univ
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LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 4
Physical Science
GRADE: 3-5

Energy Flow in Living Things

BRITANNICA SCHOOL

Students explore how energy flows through ecosystems, investigating the Sun’s role in food chains using models and hands-on activities.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 4
Physical Science
GRADE: 3-5

Energy Flow in Living Things

BRITANNICA LIBRARY

Students explore how energy flows through ecosystems, investigating the Sun’s role in food chains using models and hands-on activities.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 3
Physical Science
GRADE: 3-5

Energy in Motion

BRITANNICA SCHOOL

Students explore energy concepts through interactive activities, examining energy types, transformations, and transfers in real-world contexts.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 3
Physical Science
GRADE: 3-5

Energy in Motion

BRITANNICA LIBRARY

Students explore energy concepts through interactive activities, examining energy types, transformations, and transfers in real-world contexts.

PLAN DE CLASE

Ciencias naturales
Quinto grado (primaria)

Enfermedades humanas

Los estudiantes leerán y discutirán acerca de diferentes tipos de enfermedades humanas y de los cuidados que deben mantener para su prevención.
© Suzi Media/stock.adobe.com
VER

PLAN DE CLASE

Lenguaje
Tercer grado (primaria)

Escritura

Los estudiantes aprenderán sobre la importancia de la escritura y sobre los distintos tipos de escritura que existen.
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VER
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