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PBS

Pbs: Recovering the Material World of the Early Christians

For Students 9th - 10th
A scholarly article in which the author discusses the recent archaeological discoveries that have allowed us to construct a picture of the world of the early Christians. These findings include ancient manuscripts, ancient inscriptions...
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Website
Other

National Museum of Ireland

For Students 9th - 10th
Visit the online home of the National Museum of Ireland in Dublin, Ireland. Browse through to research and discover historic sites, parks and gardens, culture and the arts throughout Ireland. Also provides links to its four other...
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Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Crime Science Investigation

For Students 9th - 10th
In this comprehensive interactive tutorial you will learn the basic components of a crime scene investigation and how they are implemented. You will also learn various evidence collecting techniques, as well as how to properly document...
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National Science Foundation

National Science Foundation

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official website of the National Science Foundation (NSF), an independent federal agency that promotes the progress of science. The site often features the latest information on such issues as climate research, wildlife...
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Article
Seeker

Seeker: Week of 5 5 14: How the Egyptians Really Built the Pyramids

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the new scientific theory about how the pyramids were built and why so many scientists find it convincing.
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Interactive
Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: The Secret in the Cellar

For Students 9th - 10th
The Secret in the Cellar is an interactive web comic based on the real finding of a body from the 17th century in the Chesapeake Bay area. Using historical and archaeological clues, students are guided to discover the truth about how...
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Handout
Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1960

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site read about Willard Frank Libby (1908-1980 CE), the scientist and mathematician who discovered the carbon dating methods used by archaologists and geologists. This website includes the Nobel Prize "Presentation Speech," as...
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Interactive
PBS

Nova: America's Stone Age Explorers: Before Clovis

For Students 9th - 10th
A terrific map from NOVA showing pre-Clovis sites in North America. The key tells where the site is, what was found there, and when Paleoindians inhabited the site.
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Wisconsin Historical Society

Wisconsin Gov't.: Wisconsin Historical Society

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the state of Wisconsin using the resources of the Wisconsin Historical Society! This highly interactive site offers useful information from the state's past to what is happening right now. Maps, event calendars, this date in...
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Harvard University

Harvard University: Digital Giza: Giza Project

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore a 3D, historically accurate virtual world set in ancient Egypt. Giza 3D is the product of a decades-long collaboration between many institutions and companies, under the leadership of Professor Peter Manuelian. The Giza Project...
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Website
PBS

Pbs Frontline: From Jesus to Christ

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS FRONTLINE explores the life of Jesus and the rise of Christianity. Drawing upon new and sometimes controversial historical evidence and interviews with the nation's leading New Testament scholars, the website challenges familiar...
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Website
Other

La Vienne Antique

For Students 9th - 10th
Virtually visit the ancient city of Vienne, France, located southwest of Lyon. Details about buildings and structures and their mosaic artwork are given along with a history of the area. Resources and a bibliography are also provided....
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Website
Other

Huj: The Yarmukian Culture in Israel

For Students 9th - 10th
A lengthy article about the Yarmukian culture in Israel Read about the pottery, stone tools, burial customs. and art objects of this Neolithic culture.
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Article
Archaeological Institute of America

Shang City Uncovered

For Students 9th - 10th
This article describes the early excavation successes of the American-Chinese archaeological partnership, the Anyang Project.
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Website
Emory University

Odyssey Online: Ancient Rome

For Students 9th - 10th
Terrific site about ancient Rome. Site breaks down information into sections about people, mythology, daily life, death and burial, writing, and archaeology. There are also games to play as you go along.
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Website
Library of Congress

Loc: Rome Reborn: The Vatican Library & Renaissance Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
This page chronicles an exhibit hosted by the Library of Congress of manuscripts and documents from the Vatican Library. Includes manuscripts of both a secular and religious nature as well as a detailed history of the Vatican Library....

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