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Handout
Other

Wild Finder: Mapping the World's Species

For Students 9th - 10th
The World Wildlife Fund has created a searchable database containing thousands of species. Users can search by both species and location. Results are organized by their scientific name and include the common name, class, their threatened...
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Multimedia Careers

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners may be surprised that Computer Careers aren't all found under "Computer" in the Occupation Handbook. Students will conduct guided research of careers related to Multimedia Design and/or Multimedia Publication course objectives....
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Exploring the Past in 21st Century Ways

For Teachers 1st - 3rd Standards
Through this project-based lesson, students will do research on and create an oral presentation based on the life of an influential Famous American. Students will utilize various means to glean information, from online databases, various...
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Professional Doc
Other

Microsoft: Template Gallery for Teachers

For Teachers K - 1st
This Microsoft site provides a wealth of Office templates to be used by teachers. Such templates include attendance records in Excel, essay tests in Word, seat assignments in PowerPoint, and much more.
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Website
Stanford University

Stanford Center for Latin American Studies: Nicaraguan Murals

For Students 9th - 10th
Visual database of murals created in Nicaragua between 1930 and 2000.
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Lesson Plan
US Geological Survey

Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation: Exploring the History of the Lake

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
A collection of lessons where students explore the history of Lake Pontchartrain Basin. By researching and finding primary and secondary documents and artifacts, students will create a time line, concept map, and journals about daily...
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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: Ralph Bacerra

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, this site provides biographical information on Ralph Bacerra. Bacerra worked with a series of influences in creating his pottery and ceramics. The site, in addition to the...
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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: Max Kalish

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Max Kalish is described here along with information on his contributions to art through sculpture (and his work in creating statuettes).
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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: Ron Kent

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Ron Kent is described here along with information on his contributions to art through woodworking and creating wood bowls which have been presented to various world leaders.
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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: Oscar Peterson

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Oscar Peterson is described here along with information on his contributions to art through sculpture. Peterson utilized his "unique carving and painting style" to create...
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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: Benjamin Trott

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Benjamin Trott is described here along with information on his contributions to art through his work in creating miniatures.