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Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Poetry of Liberation: Lorna Dee Cervantes

For Students 9th - 10th
Lorna Dee Cervantes is presented in this brief biography, drawing attention to political and social messages which are camouflaged by vivid use of nature in her writings. See "Lorna Dee Cervantes Activities" for related materials.
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Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Poetry of Liberation: Allen Ginsberg

For Students 9th - 10th
Poet Allen Ginsberg is featured in this brief biography for his literary contributions to the Beat movement. See "Allen Ginsberg Activities" for related resources.
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Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Poetry of Liberation: Sylvia Plath

For Students 9th - 10th
Sylvia Plath is featured in this brief biography for her writings which focused on her views of feminism. See "Sylvia Plath Activities" for related materials.
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Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Poetry of Liberation: Adrienne Rich

For Students 9th - 10th
Adrienne Rich is featured in this brief biography for her contributions as a contemporary feminist poet and prose author. See "Adrienne Rich Activities" for related artifacts and activities.
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Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Poetry of Liberation: Gary Snyder

For Students 9th - 10th
Gary Snyder is the focus of this biography, identifying his contributions to literature through poetry. Click on "Gary Snyder Activities" for related artifacts and activities.
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Annenberg Learner: American Passages: The Search for Identity: Alice Walker

For Students 9th - 10th
Alice Walker is highlighted in this brief biography for her acclaimed contributions to literature, relating the struggles and triumphs of African Americans throughout history. Click on "Alice Walker Activities" for related materials.
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Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Search for Identity: Maxine Hong Kingston

For Students 9th - 10th
Maxine Hong Kingston is featured in this biography for her literary contributions which explore her personal heritage as a Chinese American woman. See "Maxine Hong Kingston Activities" for related materials.
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Annenberg Learner: American Passages: The Search for Identity: David Mamet

For Students 9th - 10th
Playwright David Mamet is featured for his brilliant use of language in his writings believing that our words and the manner they are spoken depict our identity. See "David Mamet Activities" for extra resources.
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Annenberg Learner: American Passages: The Search for Identity: Toni Morrison

For Students 9th - 10th
Toni Morrison is featured for her ability to illustrate the idiocies of racial stereotyping through her award winning literature. See "Toni Morrison Activities" for related materials.
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Annenberg Learner: American Passages: The Search for Identity: Thomas Pynchon

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Thomas Pynchon is featured in this brief biography for his literary contributions focused upon the postmodern era. See "Thomas Pynchon Activities" for further information.
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Activity
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Annenberg Learner: Approaches in Practice: Treating Psychological Disorders

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore the contemporary approaches used to understand, treat and prevent psychological disorders. Learn about these approaches and then put each into practice with a patient.
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Website
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Annenberg Learner: You Decide: Jefferson or Hamilton?

For Students 9th - 10th
Read statements by Jefferson and Hamilton on the role of government, the virtue of people, slavery, and the role of cities and decide who had the more enduring vision of America. Your opinion will be added to the tally of others who have...
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Annenberg Learner: Stamp Act Cartoons

For Students 9th - 10th
In this cartoon, how does the artist use symbolism and humor to deride Parliament?
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Handout
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Annenberg Learner: Biography of America: Gustavus Swift and the Refrigerator Car

For Students 9th - 10th
This article provides an account of Gustavus Swift's development of the vertically integrated cattle industry through his use of the refrigerated rail car. From Industrial Supremacy, part of Annenberg Media's Biography of America.
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Annenberg Learner: Biography of Amer: A Different Perspective on Progressivism

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this thought-provoking overview by historian Waldo E. Martin of progressivism as seen from the perspective of African Americans, Native Americans, and new Asian immigrants.
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Handout
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Annenberg Learner: Journey North: Report Your Sightings

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Observe various migratory species (hummingbirds, butterflies, etc.) and report their sightings online. Share and review the sightings with other students/classrooms to track hemispheric migratory patterns.
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Interactive
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Annenberg Learner: United States History Map: From Sea to Shining Sea

For Students 9th - 10th
A great interactive map that reinforces your knowledge of the geographic features of the United States. Begin by reading general information on reading maps, then play the game.
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Annenberg Learner: United States History Map: 50 States

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the regions of the United States, find the states in those regions on maps, and play a game to locate the states. A great interactive review.
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Annenberg Learner: United States History Map: The Nation Expands

For Students 9th - 10th
After examining a map showing the expansion of the United States, click to read about each addition to the country and see where that addition is. Play Expansion Concentration to test your skills.
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Annenberg Learner: Geometry 3 D Shapes: Polyhedra, Prisms, and Pyramids

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
An introduction to a type of three-dimensional shape called a polyhedron. See examples and play with an interactive animation, showing the faces, vertices, and edges of pyramids, which are a type of polyhedron.
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Activity
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Annenberg Learner: Geometry 3 D Shapes: Platonic Solids

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learn about platonic solids, a special type of polyhedra. Read a definition, make three-dimensional models using printouts, and play with an interactive animation, which will show you the faces, vertices, and edges on platonic solids:...
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Online Course
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Annenberg Learner: Earth and Space Science: The Engine That Drives the Earth

For Students 9th - 10th
Material to begin an exploration of volcanoes, earthquakes, and plate tectonics. An hour-long video is accompanied by learning goals, an outline and overview, details on volcano types, plate boundaries, and "hot spots," and ideas for...
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Online Course
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Annenberg Learner: Earth and Space Science: Restless Landscapes

For Students 9th - 10th
Material to begin an exploration of the sand formation, landforms, and underground water. An hour-long video is accompanied by learning goals, an outline and overview, details on the ice ages, glaciers, and glacial landforms, and ideas...
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Online Course
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Annenberg Learner: Earth and Space Science: Our Nearest Neighbor: The Moon

For Students 9th - 10th
Material to begin an exploration of the Moon, theories about its origin, and its history's relationship to our Earth's history. An hour-long video is accompanied by learning goals, an outline and overview, details on the Moon's movement,...