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Women in the Ancient World: Women in Ancient Rome

For Students 9th - 10th
The status, role, and daily life of women in ancient Rome is revealed in discussions of the Vestal Virgins, the changed legal status of the Augustan Reformation, slavery, and so on.
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Article
PBS

Pbs Frontline: The Martyrs

For Students 9th - 10th
A very nice account which delves into the background of the persecutions of the early Christians under the Romans. The article provides specific historical details as to why and how Christians were being attacked.
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Lesson Plan
ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: A Significant Influence: Describing an Important Teacher

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this project, learners write tributes to teachers who have made a profound difference in their lives then publish their work in a class collection.
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Website
University of Calgary

University of Calgary: Germanic Invasions of Europe

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a description of the relationship between Germania and the Roman Empire from the days of the Early Republic, and how these relationships changed as Germanic tribes began to exert pressure and eventually invaded the...
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Website
Other

Fishin for Facts Library

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive site that includes a wealth of information on whales, sharks, penguins and squid.
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Website
Then Again

Then Again: Web Chron: The Franks

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the North Park University provides a brief overview of the Franks which refers to the conversion of Frankish leaders and people to Catholic Christianity.
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Website
Other

Kantei: Constitution and Government of Japan

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Kantei gives you the fundamental structure of the government of Japan. It also has a chart of the organization of the government. There is page where you can read the constitution of Japan.
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Article
Ibis Communications

Eye Witness to History: The Burning of Rome, 64 Ad

For Students 9th - 10th
An article which outlines the burning of Rome the night of July 18, 64 A.D.
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Interactive
Scholastic

Scholastic History Mystery: West African Kingdoms: Mansa Musa

For Students 3rd - 8th
Students try to guess the mystery subject Carlotta Facts, the History Mystery Museum's professor, is studying. They read the clues, do some online and offline research, and then attempt to identify the game's mystery person, Mansa Musa.
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Handout
Academy of American Poets

Poets.org: Wallace Stevens

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource offers a short biography of Stevens, a selected bibliography of his works, e-texts of eight poems, information about Stevens' role in Modernism, and links to related sites.
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Website
Other

Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media: Napoleon's Rise

For Students 9th - 10th
Short piece about Napoleon's rise. Movie clip is included.
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Article
Other

Travel China Guide: Sui Dynasty

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a brief synopsis of the history of the Sui Dynasty. This examination covers the dynasty from its beginning to end.
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Handout
Other

Types of Penguin

For Students 9th - 10th
The sixteen different species of penguin are outlined and described in this website. They are also sub-divided into 6 different genera. Good information including images of each species can be found here.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Ancient Rome and Byzantium the Birth of the Byzantine Empire

For Teachers 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about beginning of the Byzantine empire. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works

Read Works: Ancient China: Travel Journal Part 4

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This informational passage contains a brief history of the Great Wall of China. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and establishes...
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Handout
Steven Kreis, PhD

The History Guide: Niccolo Machiavelli, 1469 1527

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has biographical information for Machiavelli (1469-1527 CE), the political philosopher during the Italian Renaissance.
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Website
Canadian Museum of History

Cmc: Imperial Austria: Treasures of Art, Arms, and Armor

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource is based on a museum exhibit of some different cultural aspects of Austria. Click on a link at the bottom to view some of the artifacts.
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Handout
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission

Explore Pa History: Paul Robeson

For Students 9th - 10th
Examine the life of renown scholar, athlete, singer and actor Paul Robeson and his influence on Pennsylvania's history.
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Handout
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission

Explore Pa History: Paul Robeson

For Students 9th - 10th
Examine the life of renown scholar, athlete, singer and actor Paul Robeson and his influence on Pennsylvania's history.
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Website
Other

The Thirty Years War: Summary of the Thirty Years War

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a very clear introduction to the Thirty Years War. You can click on any of the sub-headings for more detailed information.
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Handout
Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Kids Web Japan: The Imperial Family of Japan

For Students 3rd - 6th
A short account of the Japanese Imperial family and the role they play in Japanese society today.
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Handout
Other

The Penguins Faq

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive resource guide to everything you ever wanted to know about Penguins.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Neoclassicism

For Students 9th - 10th
How much do you know about Neoclassicism? Find out by answering this ten-question multiple-choice and true/false quiz. Check each answer before moving to the next question. Hints are available for each question.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Raising of the Widow's Son From the Dead (Magdeburg Panel)

For Students 9th - 10th
The Magdeburg Panel is one of a group of sixteen ivory plaques depicting a cycle of scenes from the Life of Christ. The original set, numbering forty or fifty, decorated a large piece of church furniture in Magdeburg Cathedral.

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