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Tote Challenge

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Tote Challenge
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Young people investigate the problems caused by plastic shopping bags, then propose solutions to address the problems. This lesson prompts teams to design a reusable shopping tote out of an old T-shirt using engineering, problem-solving, creativity, and communication. They take action...

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Philanthropy
Social Studies

The Coquies Still Sing

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Literature Guide
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This literature guide provides discussion questions and activities to learn about the impact of the Puerto Rican hurricane on families and the environment and how the community came together to rebuild.

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Coming to America Literature Guide

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Literature Guide
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America is a country made up of diverse people, many of whom came here for a better life. Through the lens of immigration, this book documents the history of America from the very first Indiginous people to the closure of Ellis Island in 1954. Learn about the difficulties refugees and immigrant people faced in the hopes of finding a better life for themselves. 

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We Came to America Literature Guide

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Literature Guide
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In “We Came to America,” Faith Ringgold reminds us that America is made up of diverse groups from all over the world. She highlights Indigenous Americans who were here before others, as well as enslaved Africans who did not immigrate but were forced to come to America.

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A Different Pond Literature Guide

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Inspired by the real-life stories of author Bao Phi and illustrator Thi Bui, this beautifully crafted picture book tells the story of a simple event in the life of an immigrant family. Phi’s poetic tale invites the reader to join the boy and his father on a fishing trip. This semi-a

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