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Corner of the Carpet

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the socioeconomic conditions in Montgomery, Alabama in the late 1950's including the poverty and living condition of the blacks during this time by watching a documentary. They determine how these living conditions lead...
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University of Guelph: l.m. Montgomery Research Centre

For Students 9th - 10th
The L.M. Montgomery Research Centre provides extensive information and documentation about Lucy Maud Montgomery, particularly from the years she lived in Ontario.
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L.m. Montgomery Institute of Upei

For Students 9th - 10th
This educational institute is devoted to the study of Lucy Maud Montgomery and her writings. In addition to biographical information and book lists, there are excellent links and some good teaching ideas. A virtual exhibit on the site...
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University of Guelph: l.m. Montgomery Research Centre: Writing a Life [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
"Writing A Life: L.M. Montgomery" by Mary Rubio and Elizabeth Waterston is a short, well-written biography of Lucy Maud Montgomery's life that is available as a free download from this site.
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Article
USA Today

Usa Today: 'Anne of Green Gables' Still Rules Prince Edward Island

For Students 9th - 10th
This news article, dated August 5, 2008, talks of the importance of Anne of Green Gables to Prince Edward Island's tourism industry, although many islanders seem to have tired of the attention still given Green Gables as a tourist...
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Handout
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.

New Georgia Encyclopedia: Wilson's Raid

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the fascinating story of Union general James Wilson and his march through Alabama and Georgia defeating the Confederacy every step of the way.
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University of New Brunswick (Canada)

Historical Context: American Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource summarizes American-British military conflict during the late 18th century including Richard Montgomery and Benedict Arnold's attempt at converging on Quebec City and holding the city under siege.
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Alabama

For Students 3rd - 5th
Alabama became the 22nd state in 1819 use this site to find out what happened after that! Discover more about "the indestructible doll" and "the real iron man."
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Handout
Harvey Mudd College

Harvey Mudd College: Rommel's Advances in North Africa

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Harvey Mudd College describes the advances of Rommel and the German troops in North Africa and discusses the fighting that took place there in '41-'42.
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L.m. Montgomery Literary Society

For Students 9th - 10th
There are numerous articles about the author and her writings, as well as quotes, biographical information, photos, etc. One section highlights Japanese websites on Anne of Green Gables as the books have an enthusiastic following there.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Alabama: Montgomery (Snagboat)

For Students 9th - 10th
One of the few surviving steam-powered sternwheelers in the United States, it is one of two surviving United States Army Corps of Engineers snagboats. It was built in 1925 and played a major role in building the...
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Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Capital City Montgomery

For Students 3rd - 8th
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Capital City - Montgomery."