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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Introduction of Primary Sources

For Teachers 1st
First graders create two personal artifacts to add to a primary source shoebox that represents information about themselves. The first draw a self-portrait then build an artifact from Play-Doh and pipe cleaners to represent something...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

If a Picture's Worth a Thousand Words...

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the debate between the preservation of and access to historical artifacts. They explore the notion of ownership and commodification of historical artifacts and come up with a plan for compromise.
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Handout
Columbia University

Columbia University Libraries: Greene & Greene Architectural Records and Papers

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, this is a vast digitized archive of architectural records and papers from the influential Greene & Greene architects of southern California. Active in...
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Primary
Other

Death on a Painted Lake: The Tom Thomson Tragedy Archives

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive collection of primary source documents, maps, photos, and more relating to Tom Thomson's death.
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Handout
Other

Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine Winners 2008 1901

For Students 9th - 10th
A list of the Nobel Prize winners in Physiology or Medicine (updated yearly). Click on the names for more information.
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Website
Other

Le Monde De L'informatique

For Students 9th - 10th
A reference for technology-related matters, this monthly magazine focuses on technology and political, economical, or social issues as well as practical or technical news. The technical articles require some knowledge of specialized French.
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Website
Other

General Anzeiger Online (Bonn)

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive information about regional news, sports, culture, economy, education, weather, etc.
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Website
Other

Hasselt University Library: Open Science Directory

For Students 9th - 10th
A global search tool with access to over 13,000 scientific journals including open access journals and journals in special programs for developing countries.
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Primary
Other

Primary Research Through the History of Beverly

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
At Beverly High School in Massachusetts, students learn history through their own primary research on local history topics. This article and links from it explain how it's done.