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Marshall University: Rosanna Blake Library of Confederate History

For Students 9th - 10th
Online exhibition of an extensive collection of historical Confederacy artifacts.
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Forgotten Faces, Forgotten Names: In Memory of Cranbrook's Contribution to Wwi

For Students 3rd - 8th
Ever wonder how war can impact a small community? This site offers a glimpse at how World War One made an impact on Cranbrook, British Columbia. Stories and descriptions taken from local newspapers help illustrate the war effort at home....
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Harry S. Truman Library and Museum

Harry S. Truman Library: The President's Cabinet

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Features a teacher-directed activity that explores the President's Cabinet and the duties of each secretary.
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Library of Congress

Loc: For Teachers: Holidays: Themed Resources

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A rich resource page with links to primary source information about a number of holidays and special days, such as presidential inaugurations.
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CommonLit

Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Code Talker" by Joseph Bruchac

For Students 5th - 8th
When Ned Begay hears that Navajos are being recruited for World War II, he jumps at the chance to join the Marine Corps, and finds himself brought into a secret program that uses Navajo language to send codes. Selected (7) reading...
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Digital History

Digital History: Conservative Policies and Presidents [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Starting in 1920 the United States had three presidents who followed conservative policies. Read about their policies, and determine whether they made the U.S. a more economically sound country. [pdf]
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Minimalism and Earthworks

For Students 9th - 10th
How much do you know about Minimalism and Earthworks sculptures? Find out by answering this six-question multiple-choice quiz. Check each answer before moving to the next question. Hints are available for each question.
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Curated OER

Military Women Veterans: Revolutionary War Women

For Students 9th - 10th
A fairly detailed account of the life and times of Deborah Sampson, this page also accounts for several other revolutionary war women, including Rachel and Grace Martin, Anna Warner, Margaret Corbin, Angelica Vrooman, Mary Hagidorn, Anne...
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Stained Glass by Grant Wood at Veterans Memorial Building in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

For Students 9th - 10th
NPR explores the creation of Grant Wood's famous "American Gothic." This painting made the author an overnight sensation. Includes photo images of the people that served as Wood's models for the painting as well as numerous links to...
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Curated OER

U.s. Veteran Charles Novak Pays Tribute

For Students 9th - 10th
This NPR site includes many interesting links about D-Day. Be sure to click on the Photo Gallery for D-Day pictures and to hear Eisenhower's statement to Allied forces.
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Curated OER

Winslow Homer, the Veteran in a New Field

For Students 9th - 10th
Twelve primary sources-historical documents, literary texts, and visual images-that explore ways in which the memory of the Civil War affected American life in the last quarter of the nineteenth century.
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Curated OER

Mrs. O's House: Bonus Army Treatment and Veterans' Benefits Today

For Students 9th - 10th
Bonus Army of 1932 photograph.
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Nancy J. Keane

Booktalks: After the First Death by Robert Cormier

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Spark interest in Cormier's book using this booktalk by veteran booktalker Nancy Keane.
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Nancy J. Keane

Booktalks: Fade by Robert Cormier

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Looking for a quick, interesting way to introduce Fade? This brief booktalk by veteran booktalker Nancy Keane might be just what you need.
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Other

The Beirut Memorial Online

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is dedicated as a memorial to the US veterans of service in Lebanon. It contains links to history, news, support, remembrances, and other resources.
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Other

Pda Today

For Students 9th - 10th
PDAToday focuses on daily news, shopping, and commentary about cool new gadgets and PDA's. Their primary audience is people who are curious about mobile technology as well as the growing number of regular people who are starting to use...
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Suburban Growth

For Students 5th - 8th
Find out how many veterans returning from World War II were able to realize the American Dream of home ownership, and see how this resulted in the growth of suburban areas across the nation.
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Orca Book Publishers

Orca Book Publishers: Wave Warrior: Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In Wave Warrior by Lesley Choyce, Ben struggles against his fears and learns how to surf with the guidance of Ray, a surfing veteran. This teacher's guide includes a book summary, discussion topics and teaching ideas.
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Types of Differentiated Instruction

For Teachers 9th - 10th
From veteran teacher and author of Enhance Learning, Priscilla Theroux has combined years of research and experience into the resource pages of this site. This page outlines the four different ways of differentiating instruction: in...
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Lin and Don Donn

Lin and Don Donn: Mesopotamia

For Teachers 6th - 8th
A veteran social studies teacher shares lesson plans and unit plans for teaching about Mesopotamia, Sumer, and Babylon.
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: Charles Ashmore's Trail by Ambrose Bierce

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the full text of the short story "Charles Ashmore's Trail" by Civil War veteran Ambrose Bierce.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Gi Bill Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive resource features a summary and detailed facts about the GI Bill that provided a range of benefits to returning veterans from WW2 to make an efficient and speedy readjustment to civilian life and the economy.
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Other

Teachingheart.net: Back to School

For Teachers K - 1st
Teachers will find a great resource for Back-to-School theme ideas. Helpful to both new and veteran teachers alike, learn to know learners quickly, apply behavior management, and the like. There are also printable worksheets.
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Archives of Ontario

Walter Allward and the Canadian Vimy Memorial

For Students 9th - 10th
The Canadian Vimy Memorial stands as a tribute to Canadian troops in World War I. This page focuses on its creator, Walter Allward, and his career.

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