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Nebraska Tourism Commission

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of Nebraska's attractions, events, accommodations, outdoor adventures, agri-tourism, and a vacation planner.
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Smithsonian Institution

Tween Tribune: Week of 6 13 16: Yellowstone, Then and Now

For Students 6th - 8th
Boulders shift. Canyons erode. Old trees fall. New ones grow. And tourists crowd Yellowstone National Park. The length of their vacations is barely any time at all in the stream of history.
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White House Historical Association

White House Historical Association: Presidential Retreats

For Students 9th - 10th
These historical resources include photos of presidents and their families while on vacation or retreat from the White House. Links to many other resources for information on the White House history.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: Family Camping: York Beach, Maine

For Students 9th - 10th
The Cate family is on vacation at Decatur Motor Camp, York Beach, on the southern coast of Maine. It's late afternoon and the Cates are settling down after their day. Mrs. Cate and her daughter are preparing dinner in the trailer; Mr....
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The Travel Channel

For Students 9th - 10th
The Travel Channel site offers a TV guide of their programming, fan favorites, videos, podcasts, travel reviews, destination guides, vacation ideas, travel tools, and booking trips.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: How I Spent My Summer Vacation

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is related directly to the Scott Foresmann reading series for grade 3. It covers the entire first week of unit 1.
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Geo Beats: Guided Video Tours and Reviews of Travel Destinations Around the World

For Students 9th - 10th
Sample the unique character of some of the most popular travel destinations in the world at the award-winning video network site GeoBeats.
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Stoa & the Tourist Office of Spain: Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th
The Tourist Office of Spain and the Spain Tours Operators Association offer a wide variety of help for the those thinking of traveling to Spain. From advice on pre-trip preparations to what is hot in Spain this year, this site has it all.
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INTERNET Red 2000

All About Spain: Travel and Tourism

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive index of information about Spain and Spanish culture. It contains photo tours, city guides, a traveler's yellow pages, and a country and culture section filled with useful information.
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INTERNET Red 2000

All About Spain: Todo Sobre Espana

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive index of information about Spain and Spanish culture. It contains photo tours, city guides, a traveler's yellow pages, and a country and culture section filled with useful information. In Spanish and German also.
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Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet: France

For Students 9th - 10th
This site includes information on the culture of France. It gives information on travel, festivals and special events, attractions, and more. Also includes general information such as history, demographics, and geography of the country.
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Aide Au Voyage

For Students 9th - 10th
This a great French site to consult before you leave for a trip. Be sure to check out "avant partir," "tous sur les sous," sous," sac sac dos," dos," and trucs." trucs."
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Imva: So You're Thinking About Volunteering

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains information on medical volunteer programs. It includes a Q. & A. section that covers most of the aspects of this type of work.
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Fondation Tourisme Jeunesse

For Students 9th - 10th
This organization promotes travel for young people as a way to further their education. Grants are available for individuals and groups. Available in French and English.
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Employment Spot

Employment Spot: Temporary Work

For Students 9th - 10th
Twenty years ago -- even 10 years ago -- temp employees were a quick fix during busy work months or temporary coverage during illness, vacation or maternity leave. Today it's safe to say that temps are essential to almost every American...
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University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Simple Traveller

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A scanned copy of the 1880 publication of Vacation Days by Mrs. A. M. Diaz, a book of children's stories and poetry.
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University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Youthful Yarns by w.b. Conkey Company

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Vacation Youthful Yarns by W.B. Conkey Company (c1894), a collection of illustrated children's stories, anecdotes, and poems.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: An Exercise in Time Perception

For Students 9th - 10th
Why is that some experiences feel like they last forever, while others fly by? We tend to miscalculate the time it takes to engage in novel activities due to the influence of memories. Matt Danzico explains why your childhood feels like...
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Virtual Michigan

For Students 9th - 10th
The site covers most of the the basic facts which can help you with everything; from locating a school, planning a vacation, or checking out the latest Michigan legislation.
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Other

Virtual Michigan

For Students 9th - 10th
The site covers most of the the basic facts which can help you with everything; from locating a school, planning a vacation, or checking out the latest Michigan legislation.
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Frontiers Media

Frontiers: Thanks for the Memories

For Students 9th - 10th
Everyone wants a good memory but we don't often ask ourselves what memory is for. Let's begin our exploration of why memory is important and how it works with a little memory test: Do you remember what you learned in class last...
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PBS

Pbs Kids: It's My Life: Family

For Students 3rd - 8th
A peek into the dynamics of family life provides useful tools to help with sibling rivalry, divorce, family vacations, and more. Listen to kids' testimonials, role play, express digital creativity, and take real-time surveys on current...
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Macmillan Cancer Support

Macmillan Cancer Support: Melanoma

For Students 9th - 10th
More vacations are being taken in sun laden places this coupled with the depletion of the ozone layer has resulted in the increase in the incidents of malignant melanoma. This comprehensive site delves into the causes, diagnosis, and...
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Air Quality in My City

For Students 9th - 10th
How does the air quality in my city compare with other cities? What time of year has the best air quality? Has the air quality in my city improved? AirCompare provides local air quality information to help you make informed,...

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