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University of California, Riverside: Balzac's Paris [1799 1850]: A Guided Tour

For Students 9th - 10th
Paris in the early 1800s through the eyes of the author Honore de Balzac. Born in 1799, Balzac lived in Paris during a period of intense renovation. The guided tour provides many unique insights into the city's development as a major...
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The Official Site of the Eiffel Tower

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore this full-featured site to learn all about the Eiffel Tower. Explore its history and learn about construction facts, the architect, and its reputation as Europe's most-visited monument. Can't go to Paris to see the real thing?...
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Canon 3 D Paper Craft Buildings: Eiffel Tower

For Students 9th - 10th
Intricately detailed paper-folding activity that provides templates and instructions for building a three-dimensional paper model of the Eiffel Tower. Instructions require download.
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Nicolas Janberg's Structurae: Eiffel Tower

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on the Eiffel Tower can be found here at Nicolas Janberg's Structurae, including a chronology of its history, technical specifications, construction details, and information about the tower's architect, builder, and dimensions.
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Wikipedia: Eiffel Tower

For Students 9th - 10th
The article from Wikipedia on the Eiffel Tower discusses the history of the monument and its construction. It also describes the tower's famous ironwork and tells of its significance to the city of Paris.