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The Franklin Trail

For Students 9th - 10th
The Franklin Trail is the web site for a group of archaeologists and adventurers who made numerous trips to the Arctic to investigate what happened to the Franklin Expedition. Historical information about the Franklin Expedition can be...
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Royal Canadian Geographical Society

An Ill Fated Journey

For Students 9th - 10th
A fascinating look at the Franklin Expedition of the Northwest Passage.
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British Library

British Library: The Search for a Northwest Passage

For Students 9th - 10th
Historical overviews and associated images that document the search, by European explorers, for the elusive Northwest Passage through the North American continent to the Pacific. Discusses, among others, the explorations of Cabot,...
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Rhode Island College: The Fate of Franklin

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this website for multimedia resources and links to other sites with information on Sir John Franklin and his expedition.
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Curated OER

Portrait: Sir John Franklin

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site has information about Sir John Franklin's life and his voyages, including his doomed search for the Northwest Passage. It is designed for ages 9-12. It is a companion site to one designed for the general public.