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Unit Plan
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Timeline: History of Psychology

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the historical foundations of contemporary psychology. Use the timeline to explore key events, publications, and perspectives that have shaped psychology from the late 19th century to the present.
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Other

National Council for the Social Studies

For Teachers 9th - 10th
National Council for the Social Studies has grown to be the largest association in the country devoted solely to social studies education. NCSS engages and supports educators in strengthening and advocating social studies. This resource...
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Activity
PBS

Nova Online: History of Money

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A timeline of money from 9000 B.C. to the present day that explains the types of money being used at various times in history.
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Handout
BBC

Bbc: Istanbul's Ancient Past Unearthed

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC correspondent Sarah Rainsford discusses the numerous artifacts found in Instanbul at the Marmaray Project digging site and their implications for the fields of archeology and history today. (January 10, 2009)
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Steven Kreis, PhD

The History Guide: Augustus Caesar and the Pax Romana

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a lecture about Augustus Caesar and the Pax Romana. The first part of the lecture is about his life and triumphs.
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University of Chicago

Oriental Institute: The Persian Gallery

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the Persian Empire and the people that live there. Includes photos of artifacts.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: The United States Constitution

For Teachers 1st - 3rd Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] Intended for early elementary students, ReadWorks provides a brief history of The United States Constitution. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Steven Kreis, PhD

The History Guide: The Russian Revolution (1917)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an excellent lecture providing a wealth of information about the events of the Russian Revolution in 1917.
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Primary
Other

Primary Research Through the History of Beverly

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
At Beverly High School in Massachusetts, students learn history through their own primary research on local history topics. This article and links from it explain how it's done.
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Other

Marine Turtle Exploitation in Bronze Age Oman

For Students 9th - 10th
This article examines the connection between sea turtles and the Bronze Age in what is present-day Oman in the Middle East.
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Other

Indigenous Hardiness Structures and State Formation in Jordan

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of the indigenous Arab population of Jordan and how they had to endure centuries of foreign domination leading to a build up of tensions.
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Other

Natural History Museum of Denmark: Geological Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains brief information about this natural history museum. Also contained are links to other museums (zoological, geological, botanical).
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BBC

Bbc: News: Timeline: Sri Lanka

For Students 9th - 10th
A timeline covering Sri Lanka from the the 5th century BC to the present with special attention given to Sri Lankan civil war
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Israel and Palestinian Territories

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC provides a general overview of the country of Israel and Palestinian Territories. Content includes a focus on Israeli and Palestinian recent history, leaders and media. There are also video and audio clips of recent events.
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Exploring Ancient World Cultures

Exploring Ancient World Cultures: Literature and the Middle Time

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is an essay from the University of Evansville discussing the evolution of the Middle Ages and the formation of various languages that would yield literature.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Mezuzah

For Students 9th - 10th
The mezuzah can be found on the doorposts of many Jewish homes. This small case is a constant reminder of God's presence and God's commandments. Read about its other significance in this article.
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Primary
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: u.s. Proposes u.n. Trusteeship of Palestine

For Students 9th - 10th
President Truman explains the United States' position and recommendations on the issue of Palestine once the British mandate was to end.
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Handout
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: The Line of June 4, 1967

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the history of the demarcation lines between Israel and Syria--lines which in part caused the June War.
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Graphic
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Un Partition Plan, September 1947

For Students 9th - 10th
This authentic UN map depicts the political lines to be drawn to partition Palestine as established in 1947.
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Graphic
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Israeli Population Statistics Table

For Students 9th - 10th
A table sorting population demographics by religion, age, and urban centers.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Statement by the Arab League States

For Students 9th - 10th
Arab statement after the state of Israel was announced includes declarations and demands.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: The Partition Plan

For Students 9th - 10th
The background for creating a plan to partition Palestine, as well as the details of the plan itself and its effects are discussed.
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Primary
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: British White Paper of June 1922

For Students 9th - 10th
The British policy addresses misinterpretations of the Balfour agreement and attempts to ease Arab resentment and fear of Jewish domination through political promises.
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Other

Eight Stars of Gold: The Story of the Alaskan Flag

For Students 9th - 10th
Multimedia presentation of the story of the Alaskan flag.