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42 Explore: Trees and Forests

For Students 3rd - 8th
This is a site with links covering multiple areas of tree and plant study. Great illustrations and information.
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Books in the Classroom

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: The Great Kapok Tree

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site on the book "The Great Kapok Tree: A Tale of the Amazon Rain Forest" by Lynne Cherry includes a review of the book, a listing of things to notice and talk about, activities related to the book, other related books, and links to...
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Archery Practice

For Students 9th - 10th
Under a cherry tree in full bloom, a mounted archer takes aim at a round paper target held by a running servant. One of several forms of archery practice formalized as early as the Kamakura period (1185-1333), this activity trained...
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US National Archives

Nara: Prologue Magazine: Women and Naturalization

For Students 9th - 10th
A lengthy essay on George Washington proposing that his real accomplishments as first President of the U.S. and winner of the Revolutionary War have been overshadowed by the myths and stories of the Cherry Tree, teeth, and no lies....
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Mason Locke Weems

For Students 9th - 10th
Mason Locke Weems (October 11, 1756 - May 23, 1825), generally known as Parson Weems, was an American printer and author. He is best known as the source of some of the apocryphal stories about George Washington, including the famous tale...
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Botanical.com: Index of Poisionous Plants

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Botanical.com provides an index of poisonous plants with in-depth descriptions and symptoms.
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English Verse

English Verse: Robert Herrick (1591 1674)

For Students 9th - 10th
Quite a few of Robert Herrick's many poems are included here in full text. A brief biographical sketch can be found here as well.

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