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Abraham Lincoln Online: Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address

For Students 9th - 10th
The text of Lincoln's speech on March 4, 1865. Includes commentary on the speech by famous journalists of the period. From "Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln" edited by Roy P. Basler.
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Wake Forest University: The Social Gospel, Part Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
A continuation of Part I of "The Social Gospel", the underlying causes for the reform movements in the last part of the 19th century and early 20th century.
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Share Our Strength: No Kid Hungry

For Students 9th - 10th
Non-profit organization that helps to raise money to send to organizations that will feed the hungry in the United States.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Utopian Promise: John Winthrop

For Students 9th - 10th
John Winthrop rose to power in social, spiritual and political circles and served as Massachusetts state governor for twelve years. His views are documented in "Journal." Click on "John Winthrop Activities" for related materials.
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Save the Children

For Students 9th - 10th
The official site of Save the Children, a non-profit organization created to help children and families around the world.
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A&E Television

History.com: 10 Things You May Not Know About John F. Kennedy

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover 10 surprising facts about John F. Kennedy, America's 35th president.
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My Hero Project

My Hero: Andrew Carnegie

For Students 9th - 10th
A student essay explaining how Andrew Carnegie, born into poverty, became extremely wealthy, donating over 300 million dollars to various charities and organizations.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Princess Diana

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn more about Princess Diana who was a famous lady who married Prince Charles and became part of the English royal family. Investigate how she raised money for charities and was loved by the people.
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Islami City

Islami city.com: The Five Pillars of Islam

For Students 9th - 10th
This website provides basic information on each of the Five Pillars of Islam, "the framework of the Muslim Life" - faith, prayer, "zakat," fast, and pilgrimage.
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One Million Masterpiece: The World's Largest Collaborative Arts Project

For Students 9th - 10th
One Million Masterpieces (OMM) is a collaborative project collecting one million digital drawings (rendered using the software on the site) from artists and non-artists around the world, with the goal of raising $5 million for charitable...
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Islaam.com: Zakaat

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of Zakaat with an explanation of how it fits into the Islamic religion. Contains quotes from the Koran about the importance of Zakaat.
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Concern Usa: Worldwide

For Students 9th - 10th
"Non-denominational, voluntary organization committed to the relief, assistance and advancement of peoples in need in less developed areas of the world."
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Children's Hunger Relief Fund

For Students 9th - 10th
Non-profit organization dedicated to feeding the impoverished and hungry children across the globe.
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Learning to Give

Learning to Give: The Project Making a Plan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site from Learning To Give provides information on recognizing need and finding a way to meet that need. A lesson plan for grades 6-8 is included. This site is very interesting to check out.
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Bread for the World

For Students 9th - 10th
"Bread for the World is a nationwide Christian citizens movement seeking justice for the world's hungry people by lobbying our nation's decision makers."
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Portland Habitat for Humanity

For Students 9th - 10th
"Join us as we build simple, decent, affordablehouses in partnership with those in need of adequate shelter." Portland Habitat allows you to meet new home owners and read about their attempts to gain housing for their families.
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United Way

For Students 9th - 10th
The United Way represents many major charitable organizations. From this page, you can access the United Way organization in the United States, in Canada, or the International Organization. In addition to local United Way activities, the...
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United Way International

For Students 9th - 10th
A global network of non-profit organization that assists people in need in 45 countries.
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Helping After Neonatal Death

For Students 9th - 10th
H.A.N.D., a support group for those affected by neonatal death, offers information to parents, professionals, family, and friends.
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Project Hope

For Students 9th - 10th
Project HOPE, which stands for Health Opportunities for People Everywhere, is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing health care to everyone across the globe. Their work includes education programs, providing medicines and...
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Digital History

Digital History: The Dispossessed

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief look at those most affected by the unemployment crisis during the Great Depression. Read about the unemployment of African-Americans, and the deportation of Mexican-Americans.
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My Hero Project

My Hero: Mother Teresa

For Students 9th - 10th
This article on Mother Teresa, whose work in the slums of Calcutta and with the poor in other countries earned her recognition as the world's greatest champion of the downtrodden. There are images and links provided at this website, as...
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Washington State University

Washington State University: American Authors: Notes on Anne Bradstreet

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn interesting facts about Anne Bradstreet (c. 1612-1672 CE) and her writing. The notes provide good background information to accompany reading and studying of her works.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Portrait Gallery: The Mask of Lincoln: Lincoln's Second Inaugural

For Students 9th - 10th
See a historical photograph taken as Lincoln stepped forward to deliver his inaugural address after being sworn into office as president for the second time. Accompanying caption explains the event?s significance in American history, and...

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