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The Leaky Cauldron

For Students 9th - 10th
An incredibly detailed site concerning all things Harry Potter. Hailed by J.K. Rowling, this site contains answers to all of your Harry Potter questions.
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The Harry Potter Lexicon

For Students 9th - 10th
An amazing collection of information, background, and minutiae having to do with the Harry Potter series, including maps and a timeline. There's also an essay section.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Harry Potter and the Translator's Nightmare

For Students 9th - 10th
How would you translate 'Hogwarts' or 'Diagon Alley' or even 'Harry Potter'? Vox explains some of the very specific pitfalls of trying to translate J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. [5:54]
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National Institutes of Health

National Library of Medicine: Harry Potter's World: Fantastic Beasts

For Students 9th - 10th
A clever account of the history of medicine told as it relates to J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter. Read about the history of real-life beasts, and a brief historical account of healing human sicknesses.
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National Library of Medicine: Harry Potter's World: Immortality

For Students 9th - 10th
A clever account of the history of medicine told as it relates to J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter. Read about the history of immortality, and the belief that magic played a role in ancient medicine.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: J. K. Rowling

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This teacher guide for J. K. Rowling and her Harry Potter books includes links to a biographical information, lesson plans, and activities.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Teacher: Harry Potter Brings Magic Into the Classroom

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Here is a list of lesson plan ideas for teachers to accompany the Harry Potter series.
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Official Site of j.k. Rowling

For Students 3rd - 8th
This J.K. Rowling's official site -- very flashy, media rich, and fun for children. A much livelier, as the author herself admits, after a recent makeover. Read Rowlings biography (includes pictures), check out the Daily News, and...
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National Institutes of Health

National Library of Medicine: Harry Potter's World: Monsters

For Students 9th - 10th
A clever account of the history of medicine told as it relates to J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter. Read about the history of monsters, and what led to the development of modern zoology.
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The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This is the official website for Universal Studio's "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter." Enter The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - two lands of groundbreaking thrills and magical fun in Universal's Islands of Adventure and Universal...
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BBC

Bbc: Cbbc Newsround Guides: Harry Potter

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A compact guide to the 7 books that changed the wizarding world. Links to information about the author, the main characters and the films.
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Math Stories: Harry Potter Theme

For Students 3rd - 8th
Do you like to read books but hate doing your math homework? Check out this site to find out how to integrate math skills into your novel. Cross-curricular activity sheet.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Kids Book Series: Harry Potter

For Students 3rd - 8th
A page for students to investigate the Harry Potter Series by J.K.Rowling. Here they can learn about the plotline, major characters, and a list of books that are similar to the series.
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My Hero Project

My Hero: Harry Potter

For Students 9th - 10th
This brief article introduces young readers to Harry Potter, the literary hero whose adventures have been shared through books and film.
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Shmoop University

Shmoop: Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince

For Students 9th - 10th
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is the sixth in the series written by J. K. Rowling. Read about the characters, their motvations and their important statements in this interesting site that captures many of the highlights of this...