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Encyclopedia Britannica: Qin Mountains

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Britannica.com has a brief description of the Qin Mountains, also known as Tsinling Mountains. The article in full is only available with a subscription.
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Confucianism

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Britannica.com contains a lengthy discussion of Confucianism, Confucius, and the ideas behind the philosophy/religion and its influence on Chinese history.
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Dahomey

For Students 9th - 10th
Extremely brief Britannica.com article about Dahomey, a kingdom in western Africa the flourished because of the slave trade.
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Ch'iang T'ang

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Britannica.com provides a short description of the Ch'iang-t'ang plains in China. The article is only available in full through a subscription.
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Saadia Ben Joseph

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopaedia Britannica offers biographical information on Egyptian-Babylonian Jewish philosopher and polemicist, Saadia ben Joseph.
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Walther Nernst

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Britannica Guide to the Nobel Prizes provides a good overview of Walther's (1864-1941 CE) life, focusing exclusively on his scientific endeavours.
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Normandy, 1944:utah Beach:cotentin Peninsula

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out the role the Cotentin Peninsula played in World War 2. It contains pictures, maps, and plenty of information.
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Normandy, 1944:gold Beach

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the role Gold Beach played in World War 2 with pictures, maps, and informational text.
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Normandy, 1944:omaha Beach:pointe Du Hoc

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information on Pointe du Hoc, an area between two beaches in Normandy taken by the Americans in World War II.
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Encyclopedia Britannica: 300 Women Who Changed History: Catherine Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
Listed as one of the 300 women who changed the world, Catherine the Great led Russia into participation in cultural and political life of Europe.
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Encyclopedia Britannica: 300 Women Who Changed History: Anne Bradstreet

For Students 9th - 10th
Basic biographical information about Anne Bradstreet, one of the first poets to write English verse in the American colonies. Content includes two of her poems: "The Prologue" and "To My Dear and Loving Husband."
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Britannica School: Ruby Bridges: Connections Between Individuals, Ideas, Events

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Students will read an article about Ruby Bridges and watch a video of President Obama meeting with Ruby Bridges. They will complete an anticipation guide and a reflective essay based on this content.
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Guide to Black History: Jack the Rapper

For Students 9th - 10th
Jack the Rapper (Jack Gibson) helped open the first African-American-owned radio station in the United States, WERD in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1949. Gibson learned about radio while working as a gofer for deejay Al Benson in Chicago. He...
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Jacques Cartier

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical information on French explorer, Jacque Cartier. Cartier is particularly recognized for his contributions of European exploration in Canada in the 16th century.
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Guide to Black History: Martin Dihigo

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry features Martin Dihigo, a professional baseball player who became a national hero in his native Cuba. In addition to playing in the Cuban League, Dihigo played in the leagues of the Dominican Republic, Mexico, and Venezuela...
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Sun Ra

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry features Sun Ra, a black American jazz composer and keyboard player who led a free jazz big band known for its innovative instrumentation and the theatricality of its performances.
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Barney Ewell

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry features Barney Ewell, an American athlete, one of the world's leading sprinters of the 1940s. Although he was believed to be past his prime when the Olympic Games were resumed after World War II, he won three medals at the...
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Naomi Ruth Sims

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry features Naomi Ruth Sims, an American model and business executive born March 30, 1949, Oxford, Miss.
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Bob Kaufman

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry features Bob Kaufman, an innovative African-American poet who became an important figure of the Beat movement.
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Charles Burnett

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry features Charles Burnett, an American filmmaker who gained critical acclaim for his realistic and intimate portrayals of African American families. Burnett's films were revered by critics yet rarely enjoyed any commercial...
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Guide to Black History: Barack Obama

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of President Barack Obama, the first African American to hold that office.
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Guide to Black History: Amiri Baraka

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical sketch of American writer Amiri Baraka.
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Guide to Black History: Duke Ellington

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of Duke Ellington, one of the originators of big band jazz, and a noted composer.
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Guide to Black History: Fannie Lou Hamer

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biographical sketch of civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer.