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Institute for Dynamic Educational Advancement

Web Exhibits: Calendars Through the Ages: Announcing the Sky

For Students 9th - 10th
Well-organized website depicts the "Fascinating history of the human endeavor to organize our lives in accordance with the sun and stars." Gives an overview and specifics of the basis of calendars through the ages.
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Scholastic

Scholastic Internet Field Trip: Calendars & Time Measure

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Study the math and history involved in the development of the 12 month calendar. There are lots of links to informative time and calendar websites to assist you.
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Timekeepers.org: Calendar History

For Students 6th - 8th
Scroll down this page to see the various topics addressed on this website. Learn a "brief history of the Western Calendar" as well as information about the ancient calendars of the world, including the Sumerian, Egyptian, and Greek...
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Institute for Dynamic Educational Advancement

Web Exhibit: The Christian (Julian) Calendar

For Students 9th - 10th
This website gives very detailed information about all aspects of the Christian (Julian) calendar.
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Library of Congress

Loc: George Washington Was Born Feb. 22

For Students 3rd - 8th
An interesting background on the origin of Presidents' Day, and the actual date of George Washington's birth. Includes a portrait of Washington, as well as an historical letter from Tobias Lear, recounting the Julian and Gregorian...

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