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Curated OER

A Comparative Study of Bangor, Wales and Your Community

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders research how a university in their local community changes the cultural landscape of the area. As a class, they discover how the town of Bangor, Wales was affected and compare that to a community in their local area. They...
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Curated OER

USC Bingo: Getting to Know Campus

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students read an assignment detailing the location and purpose of several buildings on the University of Carolina campus and in the city of Columbia. They play a game of Bingo that asks them to recall information from the assigned reading.
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Other

Campus Tours

For Students 9th - 10th
Prospective students can use this site to locate the webcams and virtual tours of many universities as well as access other information they need to select the right college or university.
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Council of Independent Colleges: Historic Campus Architecture Project

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore this database of independent colleges that has a compilation of information and pictures of significant architecture, landscaping, and campus plans. You can browse by time period, university name, and type of architecture.
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University of Michigan

University of Michigan School of Aerospace Engineering

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information on research, facilities, labs, people, and degrees.
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University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow Dept. Of Aerospace Engineering

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is the front door to information on the school of engineering at the University of Glasgow. The site has links to research, people, applications, etc.
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US Department of Education

Federal Student Aid: Fafsa

For Students 9th - 10th
If a student wants to receive any sort of financial aid, they must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid. This site explains how and allows you to submit it electronically.
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University of Minnesota

University of Minnesota Dept. Of Aerospace Engineering

For Students 9th - 10th
Site by the University of Minnesota Dept. of Aerospace Engineering with links to the academic programs, research, and people at the university.
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Scotland.com

For Students 9th - 10th
Basic facts and travel information about Scotland. Information is available about business, community, travel, culture, news, sports, and shopping.
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Handout
Tour Costa Rica

Info Costa Rica: Universities

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a brief description of the history and current syetem of higher education on the Central American country of Costa Rica.
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Arizona State University

Arizona State Universtiy: Aerospace Engineering

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information on the Arizona State University Aerospace Engineering program, including information on research.
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Thomson Learning: Peterson's Educational Portal

For Students 9th - 10th
Register on this comprehensive site from Thomson Learning Inc. to obtain a huge amount of information on a variety of subjects related to preparing for, searching for, and getting admitted to college.
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Go College: The Collegiate Websource

For Students 9th - 10th
GoCollege provides information about scholarships, financial age, student loans, and other resource information for attending the college of your choice.
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US Department of Education

Us Department of Education: Explore Financial Aid

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the US Department of Education provides this comprehensive government publication on grants, loans, and work-study programs. Each piece of information can be accessed by clicking on the corresponding link.
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The National Soccer Hall of Fame: Hall of Fame Players

For Students 9th - 10th
Find your favorite Hall of Famer in this extensive list. A brief biography is included for each player.
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Other

California State Polytechnic University: Medieval Universities

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief account of the universities established in Europe during the Middle Ages.
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University of Oxford (UK)

University of Oxford: Introduction and History

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief overview of the origins and history of the University of Oxford.