When something is beyond ordinary, it is extraordinary. Think about the vastness of the universe and everything that is in it. It stretches our imagination and our ability to comprehend. You could say it is extraordinary. Under the Dailies tab, you can study our universe by following along with Everyday Astronomy. Learn about constellations and planets. Each topic has multiple lessons and a variety of activities such as Internet exploration, arts and crafts, cooking, writing assignments, etc. This could easily be incorporated into an existing science program or possibly used alone as a study of astronomy for younger children. Speaking of things that stretch our comprehension, how about Shakespeare? Do you ever find him a bit difficult to understand? Use

Simply Shakespeare under the Dailies tab as your guide to get the most out of Shakespeare. The current tale is The Two Gentlemen of Verona. The Simply Shakespeare team has broken down this play into bite-size chunks so students will comprehend more of what they are reading. There are vocabulary exercises, discussion prompts, geography, art activities, and even some acting. This class can be fun for all ages.

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