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eBook
Open Library of the Internet Archive

Open Library: Ten Boys Who Lived on the Road From Long Ago to Now

For Students 2nd - 7th
This ebook version of Jane Andrews's Ten Boys Who Lived on the Road from Long Ago to Now has been made available in multiple formats by the Open Library. Five editions of the full novel, organized by year of publication, may be accessed...
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Activity
University of Hawai'i

University of Hawaii: Have a Historical Question? Ask a Historian!

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site summarizes what a historian does, what tools they use, and how to prepare to ask a historical question.
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Website
Project Britain

Project Britain: History of Britain: Timeline and Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
This colorful, easy-to-read timeline takes a visitor from prehistoric Britain, through the various invasions, the Middle Ages, Tudor, Stuart, Georgian, Victorian periods, and finally through Modern Britain. It is easy to read, with...
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Website
American Indian Heritage Foundation

The Origin of the Iroquois Nations

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent description of the Iroquois' view of how their tribe was created. Includes a description of the Iroquois spirits.
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Website
American Indian Heritage Foundation

Mayan Civilization

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes the geography and landscape of the areas once inhabited by the Mayas. There is also information on Mayan writing, literature, culture, political organization, Mayan art, and other information on the Mayan Civilization.
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Website
Mex Connect

Mexico Connect: The Post Classic Period

For Students 9th - 10th
This article includes a summary of Toltec culture and civilization. There is also a link to a timeline of Mexican history.
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Unit Plan
The History Place

The History Place: Timeline Photos Gettysburg

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site from The History Place provides a very extensive timeline of the life and work of Abraham Lincoln. Throughout the timeline are photos that can be enlarged, links to many speeches and papers, and other historical information....
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Jean Claude Duvalier

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia entry for Jean-Claude Duvalier (Baby Doc), ex-dictator of Haiti from 1971-1986.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: History of Costa Rica

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia looks the history of Costa Rica in this general overview.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Lesson Plan: The American Flag

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
A lesson from the (9-11-01) PBS, "America Responds," series where learners examine the history, importance, and pride associated with the American Flag. This lesson engages students in discussion and a variety of "patriotic" activities...
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Activity
Library of Congress

Loc: Native American Reference Weblist

For Students 9th - 10th
The Library of Congress provides a series of sites about Native Americans, featuring their history, literature and culture, news and current events,government and law, their libraries, museums, and archives, and, lastly, their tribes and...
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Primary
Trinity College Dublin

The History of Mathematics: Roemer

For Students 9th - 10th
A short biographical sketch of the life and work of Ole Roemer (1652-1719 CE). Identifies his scientific discoveries and contributions in astronomy.
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Website
Other

Plane Writing

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource contains quotations and information about aviation throughout history.
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Website
Other

Soramitsu: Historical Geographical Tour of Nara From the Air

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides detailed aerial maps of the historic Nara district of Japan.
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Website
Other

The Mahabharata

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents a synopsis of one of the great epics of India, concerning an 18-day war among 18 armies.
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Article
Other

Chuang Tzu: The Next Voice

For Students 9th - 10th
This site details the wisdom and philosophy of Chuang Tzu and describes his influence on Taoism.
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Website
Other

Musees De France: David Louis,

For Students 9th - 10th
View the work "The Oath of Horatii" by Jacques Louis David. Learn about the features of the painting, as well as information regarding it's history and residence.
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Website
Other

Perth Museums

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes 14 of Australia's museums. No links are provided, only information and addresses.
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Activity
Other

Jeff Miller: Earliest Uses of Function Symbols

For Students 9th - 10th
This personal site presents the earliest known uses of function notation.
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Online Course
Other

Kansas State Univ.: Music and Race in 20th C. America

For Students 9th - 10th
Short but interesting combination of music and race and its influence on American culture from the Kansas State University. Provides most important songs, artists, and lyrics. Unusual page.
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Handout
Other

Asia Discovery: Vietnam History

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Asia Discovery describes the history of Vietnam. Discusses the Birth of Vietnam, Chinese Domination, its Independence from China, the Ly Dynasty and Tran Dynasty, the Ho Dynasty and Chinese domination, the Le Dynasty, the...
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Graphic
Other

Great Zimbabwe

For Students 6th - 8th
Provides four photos of Zimbabwe Ruins that the first white settlers to the area refused to believe were built by Africans.
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Graphic
Other

Mayan Monuments and Rubbings

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of photos and rubbings from Mayan stone calendars and standing stones (stelae) that could be used as primary sources for a unit on Mayan history.
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Handout
Other

Jeff Miller: Earliest Uses of Symbols for Variables

For Students 9th - 10th
This personal site explains how variables began and who were the first to use them.