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Africans in America: Missouri Compromise
This PBS site offers information about the compromise that settled the question of whether slavery would be allowed in the vast area acquired from France in the Louisiana Purchase of 1803.
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Pbs: Archive of Thomas Jefferson's Documents
A PBS website that contains Jefferson's views on political, religious, social, personal, and intellectual freedoms in the form of his original documents. Contains the Louisiana Purchase agreement. Tied to a larger site on a Jefferson...
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Pbs Nova: The Fall of the Tower of Pisa
An extensive look at the efforts to save the Tower of Pisa from falling over.
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Teaching Bhutan: The Water Cycle & Bhutan
Interactive science lesson plan that teaches students about the water cycle in relation to mountain ranges and monsoons common in Bhutan. Make a cloud in a bottle!
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Pbs: Documents on Anti Chinese Immigration Policy
From the Archives of the West Series this site shows the texts of the Chinese Exclusion Treaty of 1880 and the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882.
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Crucible of Empire: Yellow Journalism
Discusses "yellow journalism" and its impact on the Spanish- American War.
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Pbs: Faberge Eggs: Mementos of a Doomed Destiny
An interesting site that chronicles the history of Faberge Eggs, the life of Peter Carl Faberge, and where his inspiration came from. Also provides background on the history of Nicholas II and his reign as the czar of Russia. Many...
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Pbs: The Notorious Hope Diamond
A great site about the history, and alleged curses, behind The Hope Diamond. Pictures of its various owners throughout history, and even a timeline of the diamond's existence. Very interesting! Be sure to use the "Education," link on the...
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Pbs: Taj Mahal: Memorial to Love
A great website specifically about the history behind the Taj Mahal. (Has audio cuts that can be heard by downloading RealAudio.) Also has a wonderful timeline that chronicles The Mughal Dynasty. Be sure to check out the "education" link...
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Now With Bill Moyers: Supreme Court and Freedom of Speech
Brief descriptions of several case studies involving decisions by the Supreme Court concerning First Amendment rights, especially freedom of speech.
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Pbs: Nova: Fertility Throughout Life
This presentation compares & contrasts male and female fertility from pre-infancy through late adulthood.
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Pbs: American Roots Music
If teaching a unit about the history of popular music in America, this PBS web site supporting their four-part TV broadcast of a few years ago would make a great resource. Includes lesson plans and oral histories too.
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Pbs: America Responds Classroom Resources
Online PBS lesson plan to help learners understand world conflict and cooperation and the rights of people all over the world. Through this lesson plan, students learn how to respond to world conflict, such as September 11.
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Pbs: A Science Odyssey
Website for the PBS series "A Science Odyssey." Numerous opportunities to explore the people and discoveries of science.
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Lewis and Clark: The Archives: Interviews: Dayton Duncan
This is a detailed account done in interview style about the Lewis and Clark expedition. Jefferson's role is discussed briefly in the second paragraph.
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Pbs Online: Kakadu, Australia's Ancient Wilderness
Provides a wonderful in-depth view of the biological wonderland of Kakadu which is the largest terrestrial national park in Australia.
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Pbs: Napoleon Campaigns and Battles
An extensive site with details of the many battles and campaigns of the Napoleonic Era. Provides great information on Napoleon's skill as a general. Includes a battle game.
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Pbs: Napoleon, the Man and the Myth
Part of a larger site on the Napoleonic Era this page and its links describe Napoleon the man including his early years.
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Pbs Nova Online: Be an Archaeologist
Ancient artifacts tell archaeologists a lot about the lives of prehistoric people. Sharpen your archaeological skills by reassembling broken pieces of a clay pot. See before and after photos of ruins, plus a film of a projected...
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Pbe: Cet: Africans in America: The Vesey Conspiracy
A detailed account of the Vesey Conspiracy with links to other primary source materials on the subject. Excellent resource!
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People's Century: Guerrilla Wars
Col. David Hackworth, in an interview on PBS, relives the mindset of the leaders during the Vietnam effort. His accounts reference how the war of attrition affected the mentality of both those serving the US and those at home.
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The Great War, Episode Two: Stalemate
Highlights from Episode 2 of the series, "The Great War," provide information on the "deadly stalemate." Includes information on the Schlieffen Plan, "Life in the Trenches," and "The Christmas Truce."