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Bbc: Africa: Between the World Wars

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief article describing what was going on in Africa between the world wars (1914-1945).
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Bbc: African Independence

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief article regarding Africa's stride toward independence.
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Bbc: Art Sixties Photography

For Students 9th - 10th
See images of famous and unknown faces from the 1960s. All black and white images by various photographers.
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Bbc Arts: A Poppy (A Visual Poem)

For Students 9th - 10th
Poetry and animation collide in this ironic wartime tale exploding with flowers.
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Bbc Arts: Shaking the Spiders Out (A Visual Poem)

For Students 9th - 10th
An animated poem about the "spiders" that writers sometimes have to face.
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Bbc Arts: Flight Comes Easy (A Visual Poem)

For Students 9th - 10th
This animated poem reminds us about the importance of taking risks.
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Bbc Poetry Out Loud: Bogland by Seamus Heaney

For Students 9th - 10th
Listen as writer Seamus Heaney recites his poem "Bogland." Follow along with the words for better understanding.
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Bbc Poetry Out Loud: Not Waving but Drowning by Stevie Smith

For Students 9th - 10th
Listen and follow along as British author Stevie Smith recites her poem "Not Waving but Drowning."
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Bbc Arts and Culture: Turner Gallery

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief bio and a click-through gallery of a dozen works by J. M. W. Turner, including a self-portrait.
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Bbc: The Florida Obsessive Compulsive Inventory Ocd Screening Test

For Students 9th - 10th
This 20 question obsessive compulsive screening quiz indicates whether an individual has symptoms similar to individuals with OCD. Archived.
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Bbc: The Story of Africa West African Kingdoms

For Students 9th - 10th
The story of the Songhay Empire is discussed on this website. From its origins, to its expansion under the rule of Sonni Ali the Great, to its height in power under Mohammed Ture, and finally to the collapse of the empire - it is all...
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Bbc: Story of Africa: Independence: Case Study: Kenya

For Students 9th - 10th
This discussion of Kenya's struggle for independence looks at the political movement behind it, the Kenya African National Union.
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Bbc: Scotland During the Second World War

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site is posted by the British Broadcasting Corporation and it provides information on Scotland in the time of WWII. By playing the Spy Game, you can study the "Day to day running of the war." The setting is Scotland in 1941. You can...
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Bbc Radio 3: World on Your Street

For Students 9th - 10th
World on Your Street, although not actively maintained since 2005, is one answer to uncovering different sounds in world music. Find interviews with musicians who brought their music to the UK from many different parts of the globe....
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Bbc: Simon Schama's Power of Art: Turner

For Students 9th - 10th
From the BBC's documentary series "Simon Schama's Power of Art," find a synopsis of the broadcast on the English master J. M. W. Turner.
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Bbc: The Mystery of the Human Hobbit

For Students 9th - 10th
Imagine finding a new type of human species! Scientists must explore this new finding: A new human, Homo floresiensis or not? Archived.
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Bbc: Education Scotland: See You See Me: Romans in Scotland

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Take a tour of a Roman Fort and a Caledonian Village. Dress a Roman soldier and Caledonian warrior. Also, learn about the Romans invading Scotland.
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Bbc: Where I Live: Oxford: Sir Winston Churchill

For Students 3rd - 8th
A brief biographical list of achievements and highlights in the life of Winston Churchill.
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Bbc: Cbbc Newsround: Salt Quiz

For Students 3rd - 5th
A short quiz to see how much students know about the salt in their food.
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Bbc: Skillswise: Punctuation Quiz [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Demonstrate your knowledge of proper punctuation by taking this PDF file quiz. Links are provided to allow you to enlarge your quiz to full screen, view the quiz in a different format, review punctuation rules, and enjoy a fun,...
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Bbc: Landscapes: Map Skills: Symbols and Keys

For Students 1st - 4th
A guide for young learners to understand reading maps and their keys.
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Bbc: Landscapes: Map Skills: Grid References

For Students 2nd - 5th
Young map readers will learn the idea of referring to the grid numbers to help find locations or to describe locations on a map.
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Bbc: Health & Fitness: Improve Your Aerobic Fitness

For Students Pre-K - 1st
BBC provides exercises and ideas to keep you healthy and in shape with aerobic exercise. Site includes exercises with a treadmill, exercise bike and skipping. Links to a plethora of other fitness and sport-related subjects.
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Bbc: Animal Field Guides

For Students 9th - 10th
Can you identify animal tracks, animal droppings, nests and homes? Use this excellent resource to help you learn.