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Dream Horse Classifieds: Dale Evans

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical information about Dale Evans, western songwriter.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Music for Kids: Famous Guitarists

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about famous guitarist on this site. Some of the best musicians to ever play the guitar.
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A&E Television

History.com: 8 Moments When Radio Helped Bring Americans Together

For Students 9th - 10th
These are just a few of the historic radio broadcasts that seemed to have the whole nation listening. This article discusses eight of the most seminal moments in radio -- from KDKA's 's live nighttime Fireside Chats, the 'Fight of the...
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The Carter Family

For Students 9th - 10th
A feature on NPR probes the roots of country music beginning with the Carter Family. You can click on the titles and actually listen to them sing their famous songs. Also provides great links to further information.
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The Carter Family Album of Smokey Mountain Ballads

For Students 9th - 10th
A feature on NPR probes the roots of country music beginning with the Carter Family. You can click on the titles and actually listen to them sing their famous songs. Also provides great links to further information.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Math Maven's Mysteries: The Case of the Dastardly Disguiser

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Famous jewels have been stolen from the Country Music Hall of Fame! The Dastardly Disguiser is a suspect, but we need to find out just how many disguise combinations he can use.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Tennessee State History for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the state of Tennessee including early explorers, Native Americans, Country Music, the Civil War, and becoming a state.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Patriotic Melodies

For Students 9th - 10th
The Library of Congress site profiles 26 American patriotic songs with commentary, supporting visual material, and recordings of "America the Beautiful," "Fanfare for the Common Man" and the like.
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Saudi Aramco World: New Voices: New Afghanistan

For Students 9th - 10th
With the fall of the Taliban in 2001, many Afghans believed that, after 23 years of war, their country would be at peace again. Although recent increases in violence have dampened that spirit, there is nonetheless a small population of...
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Carl Perkins

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers interesting biographical details on Southern rockabilly musician Carl Perkins, a 1987 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes a timeline of key events, essential songs, and recommended reading list.
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US National Archives

Internet Archive: Old Time Radio: Gene Autry

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides access to a large number of radio interviews and songs recorded by Gene Autry. To play recordings M3uPlayer must be installed. Directions and download instructions are provided.
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Kmpc Radio 710: Gene Autry

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource is an extensive website that covers the life of Gene Autry. The site includes images, and recordings
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Conexao Danca

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers information about Brazilian dance, scheduled events in dance, connection of professional and amateur dancers around the country, an extensive bibliography about dance, pictures, articles and essays and a very...
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Mama Lisa's World: Songs & Rhymes of All Nations

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This resource was organized by a mother who wanted to give people a sense of the nursery rhymes and songs from around the world. Find rhymes and songs from every continent, in many languages--you can even listen to some online.
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Mama Lisa's World: Songs & Rhymes of All Nations

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This resource was organized by a mother who wanted to give people a sense of the nursery rhymes and songs from around the world. Find rhymes and songs from every continent, in many languages; you can even listen to some online.
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Other

Colombia, South America

For Students 9th - 10th
A vast array of information about the South American country of Colombia. Features facts about its flag, coat of arms, the capital city of Bogota, music, Colombian currency, a map, and a list of facts. Click on the link to listen to the...
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The Dominican Republic Kids Corner

For Students 9th - 10th
The Embassy of the Dominican Republic in the United States present some general facts about its country. It then delves deeper into the subjects of climate, history, music, and food.
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Singer Mahalia Jackson Practices With Gospel Legend Thomas A. Dorsey

For Students 9th - 10th
In Summer 2003, NPR broadcast a special series on the history of American music. This site focus is on the unique traditions in American music including country music, blues, and gospel.
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Bob Wills

For Students 9th - 10th
In Summer 2003, NPR broadcast a special series on the history of American music. This site focus is on the unique traditions in American music including country music, blues, and gospel.
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Santiago Jimenez Jr.

For Students 9th - 10th
In Summer 2003, NPR broadcast a special series on the history of American music. This site focus is on the unique traditions in American music including country music, blues, and gospel.
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Npr: Jimmie Rodgers

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete with sound clips, this site gives students an understanding of the depression era through the music of Jimmie Rodgers, "The father of country music."
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China Radio International

For Students 9th - 10th
Read program transcripts, view illustrations, and listen to CRI programs in English or Chinese. Station focuses mainly on news but also includes music and special areas for learning Chinese and/or English. Great site for its promotion of...
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The Center for Public Integrity: Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Excellent site for journalists and others who feel that it is their beat to keep a watchful eye on the political culture of the country through investigations and analyses of public service.
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Oxfam

Oxfam's Cool Planet: Algeria

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the lives of the Algerian people through a virtual journey while learning facts and figures on the country. Gain information on such topics as sports, art, music, daily life, food, history, geography, environment, and more.

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