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Other

National Statuary Hall Collection: Robert M. La Follette

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief but complete look at Robert M. La Follette and his progressive ideals as governor of Wisconsin and U.S. Senator. See the statue of La Follette on Capitol Hill.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Bodhisattva Maitreya

For Students 9th - 10th
This statue depicts the bodhisattva Maitreya. Bodhisattvas are enlightened beings who postpone their own salvation in order to help all sentient beings. The bodhisattva is an ideal type, not a depiction of an historical person like the...
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Unit Plan
University of Illinois

University of Illinois Extension: All Star River Explorers

For Students 3rd - 5th
An interactive site to teach students how rivers are formed, how they change, and why they are important. Cross-curricular activities in language arts, math, science, social studies, and art, some of which include worksheets to download,...
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Article
US National Archives

Nara: Declaration of Independence Stylistic Artistry

For Students 9th - 10th
On this National Archives and Records Administration web site, Stephen E. Lucas describes how the Declaration of Independence is a persuasive piece of literature. Lucus goes into details of the Declaration of Independence studying, at...
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Philosophy Pages

Philosophy Pages: Aristotle (384 322 Bce)

For Students 9th - 10th
The life, philosophy and metaphysics of Aristotle (384-322 BCE) are surveyed. The aim of Aristotle's logical treatises (known as the Organon) was to develop a universal method of reasoning by means of which it would be possible to learn...
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Web Museum: Realism

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a very brief overview of the history and of the basics of realism. Includes a section in French.