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Handout
Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Julian Emperors: Reign of Nero

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the infamous Nero, the burning of Rome, and his persecution of the Christians in this passage from William Morey's 1901 textbook.
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Lesson Plan
National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Native American Cultures Across the United States

For Teachers K - 1st
Students explore different aspects of the cultures of the First Americans in this lesson plan. Stereotypes are often associated with Native Americans through movies and in the context of the Thanksgiving holiday. Specific information and...
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Handout
Loyola University Chicago

De Imperatoribus Romanis: Nero

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of Nero contains good, balanced information about this often misunderstood emperor.
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Interactive
PBS

Pbs: A Warrior in Two Worlds

For Students 9th - 10th
This PBS biography tells the story of Ely Parker, who became a Seneca chief, legal scholar, engineer, Civil War hero, and Cabinet-level commissioner--all by the age of 40.
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Website
Other

Peace 4 Turtle Island

For Students 9th - 10th
Peace 4 Turtle Island
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Website
Native American Art and Technology

Native Tech: Native American Beadwork: Display of Native American Beadwork

For Students 9th - 10th
The Northeast Woodland Indians used many different materials to make their jewelry. Read about the materials, how they were used, and see pictures of different kinds of jewelry.
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Website
Other

Joseph Bruchac Home Page: Joseph Bruchac

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is Joseph Bruchac's homepage. It provides links to his biography, a listing of his major works, and other online resources for the author. It also provides links to several of his poems to open or download on mp3.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs: Roman Empire of the 1st Century: Slaves, the Labor Force, and the Economy

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson, students will examine the various social classes and learn about the critical role that slaves, freemen, and plebeians played in the day-to-day operations of the Roman Empire. Students will learn about the various social...
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Handout
Other

The Ecole Initiative: Stoicism

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of Evansville provides an extensive look at Stoicism, its background, and the philosophers who influenced this philosophy. Very in-depth and informative, with great information.
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eBook
Other

The Seneca Indians

For Students 9th - 10th
Tells the history of the Seneca Indians in the town of Canadice, New York, and draws upon writings from back in the late 1800's. Lots on their way of life and customs. This text is Chapter 1 from The History of Canadice by Beverly Deats....
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Unit Plan
University of Victoria (Canada)

The U Vic Writer's Guide: Literary Term: Drama

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The University of Victoria's English department gives a comprehensive definition of "drama" in writing.
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Handout
Carnegie Museum of Natural History

Carnegie Museum of Natural History: The Iroquois of the Northeast

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site provides a brief look at the history of the Iroquois. The site has information about food, handwork, survival, and modern life.
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Iroquois Confederacy

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Iroquois Confederacy. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Article
Other

Indians and the American Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Essay on the Native American role in the American Revolution.
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Website
Other

Iroquois Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
A rich website all about the Iroquois nation, past and present.
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Handout
Other

The Seneca Nation of Indians

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the home page of The Seneca Nation Of Indians and contains links to a variety of resources.
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Seneca

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn more a little about the Seneca tribe which is an original member of the League of the Iroquois. The article discusses where they live and a little bit about their life.
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Handout
Other

A Gathering of Nations: Images of History of the Indian Tribes of North America

For Students 9th - 10th
A selection of twenty-four images from The History of the Indian Tribes of North America, each representing a different Native American Nation. Each image is accompanied by a brief description.
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Handout
Other

Six Nations: The Great Iroquois Confederation

For Students 9th - 10th
This website provides information on the Six Nations or Iroquois Confederacy. Primarily aimed at defeating mistaken assumptions about the history and social organization of the Iroquois, it fails to include sources. Students should look...
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Graphic
Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Seneca

For Students 9th - 10th
(5 B.C. - 65A.D.) Roman philosopher, statesman, and writer whose works were important to the evolution of theatre.