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Bbc Nature: White Rhinoceros
White rhinos are named after a corruption of their Afrikaans name 'weit' (meaning wide), describing their jaw rather than their color. They have two horns on their head, the front one being the larger. Learn more about the white...
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Bbc: Ks3 Bitesize: Properties of Quadrilaterals
The tutorial examines the different properties of quadrilaterals. The table consists of picture of the shape and a list of the shape's properties.
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Bbc: Bitesize Review Circle Introduction
Do you need to learn about Pi, circumference, or the area of a circle or just have a quick refresher about them? This British web site will take you through the basics and offers a quick on-line test to help you check your understanding.
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Bbc News: Week of 3 11 13: The Children Going Hungry in America
This article about child hunger in the United States features the story of two young children in Iowa who often do not have enough to eat. The article includes a link to charity that helps those in need of food and a brief video. [1:59]
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Bbc Nature: Prehistoric Life: Woolly Rhinoceros
Go on a journey with the extinct woolly rhino and learn about its behaviors, habitat, classification, and body structure.
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Bbc History: Historic Figures: Samuel Johnson (1709 84)
Brief biography of English writer and critic Samuel Johnson, including personal background, career information and important works.
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Bbc History: Historic Figures: Rudyard Kipling (1865 1936)
Brief biography of Rudyard Kipling, English writer and Nobel Prize recipient.
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Bbc History: Historical Figures: Macbeth (Ca. 1005 57)
Brief biography of Mac Bethad mac Findlaich (Macbeth), eleventh-century Scottish king and title character in William Shakespeare's tragedy.
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Bbc History: Historic Figures: George Orwell (1903 50)
Biography of British journalist and author George Orwell, including personal background and history as a writer.
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Bbc History: Historic Figures: Siegfried Sassoon (1886 1967)
Brief biography of English war poet Siegfried Sassoon.
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Bbc History: Historic Figures: Percy Bysshe Shelley (1792 1822)
Biography of English romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, including personal background and history as a writer.
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Bbc History: Historic Figures: Virgil (70 19 Bc)
Biography of Roman poet Virgil, with information on important works including his most famous work entitled the Aeneid. Archived.
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Bbc History: Historic Figures: Oscar Wilde (1854 1900)
Brief biography of Anglo-Irish novelist, playwright, poet, and critic Oscar Wilde.
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Bbc History: Historic Figures: William Wordsworth (1170 1850)
Brief biography of English romantic poet William Wordsworth.
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Bbc Skillswise: Averages and Range
BBC Skillswise provides multiple factsheets, quizzes, activities, and worksheets on averages and variations.
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Bbc: Blockade Ends
This article and corresponding video discuss the end of the Berlin Blockade. Archived.
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Bbc Skillswise: Building Paragraphs
As part of the BBC's Skillswise unit, this site focuses on the development of good paragraphs. As learning tools, the site includes a fact sheet, a worksheet, and a game. Be sure to click on the quizzes to check your understanding.
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Bbc Nature: Baikal Seal
Baikal seals are the world's only completely freshwater seal. They live around Lake Baikal in Russia, the deepest lake in the world. Learn more about the Baikal seal in this well-constructed overview produced by the BBC. This resource...
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Bbc Nature: Giraffe Weevil
The curious-looking giraffe weevil gets its name from its enormously long neck, which is 2-3 times longer in the males. They can use this extended neck to fight for the right to mate with a female. Learn more about the giraffe weevil in...
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Bbc Nature: Camel Spiders
Camel spiders have a nightmarish reputation. Urban legends, fueled by the appearance of their extra large, powerful mouthparts, their voracious appetite, and their tremendous speed, surround these hairy arachnids. Learn more about camel...
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Bbc: Week of 5 19 14: India Elections: Varanasi Welcomes Narendra Modi
Learn about the outcome of India's most recent election and the new prime minister.
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Bbc: Ks3 Bitesize: Constructions and Locus
This BBC Bitesize focuses on constructions and locus. To understand this activity, you must already know how to define perpendicular, bisect, and locus.
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Bbc News: World: u.s. And Canada
Get the latest American and Canadian news from BBC News in the US and Canada: breaking news, features and analysis plus audio and video content from North America.
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Bbc: Primary History: Indus Valley
Go on an archeological dig with Professor Indus in this interactive adventure! Travel to the border between India and Pakistan, as you discover vocabulary with definitions, photos, a multiple choice quiz, and a newspaper article you can...