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Wikipedia: The Actors Studio

For Students 9th - 10th
Short encyclopedia article about the highly influential "The Actors Studio" group. Also includes a list of famous members and links to related information.
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Wikipedia: Stella Adler

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief encyclopedia article about the famous acting teacher Stella Adler. Also includes links to related information embedded in the text.
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Wikipedia: Meisner Technique

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia article about the Meisner Technique of acting. Along with a brief history, there is a good explanation of the key characteristics, which include living in the moment and spontaneity.
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Wikipedia: Phidias

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia article about the famous Greek sculptor Phidias. Discusses the mystery surrounding his life as well as some of his important works. Also includes images.
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Wikipedia: Myron

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia article about the classical Greek sculptor Myron, who is best known for his sculptures of athletes. Also contains some pictures of his works.
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Wikipedia: Guy of Warwick

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia article about the English Romantic hero Guy of Warwick. Along with the information in the article, this page includes notes, references, and links to related information.
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Wikipedia: Sadducee

For Students 9th - 10th
Although not much is known about the Sadducees, this encyclopedia article discusses some of their beliefs as attributed by other sources.
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Wikipedia: Ulama

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the Ulama is found in this encyclopedia article. Read about who they are and what their roles are. The article also discusses their loss of influence in the second half of the 20th century
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Wikipedia: Differential Equation

For Students 9th - 10th
An encyclopedia article on differential equations discusses ordinary differential equations, how differential equations are solved, and uses of differential equations. The site has many links to clarify topics.
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Wikipedia: Emerald

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia article provides information about emeralds.
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Wikipedia: Homeland Security

For Students 9th - 10th
A concise definition of what homeland security is can be found in this encyclopedia article. The site also lists the governmental departments and typical activities involved with homeland security.
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Wikipedia: Johann Christian Bach

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia entry for Johann Christian Bach (1735-1782) describes the life and works of this composer, the 11th son of Johann Sebastian Bach.
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Wikipedia: Aldehyde

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia entry for aldehyde compounds features naming convention, manufacture, and examples of aldehydes.
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Wikipedia: Nordic Combined

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the history, events, and equipment associated with Nordic Combined, a Winter Olympics sport. This brief encyclopedia article is a good introduction to the sport and includes links for more research and detailed information.
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Wikipedia: Disk Encryption

For Students 9th - 10th
A very brief encyclopedia article on disk encryption that defines the term and lists some common disk encryption software. Links to related information are also available.
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Wikipedia: Pict

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia entry that defines a PICT graphic file and explains how and why it was created. Links to related information are available as well.
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Wikipedia: Real Audio

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia entry that defines the Real Audio format and explains how and why it was created. Links to related information are available as well.
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Wikipedia: Wav

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia entry that defines WAV (or WAVE), short for WAVEform audio format, and explains how and why it was created. Links to related information are available as well.
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Wikipedia: Muse

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia article devoted to the Muses of Greek mythology. The article discusses Muses in myth, their function in society, their function in literature, cults of the Muses, and the classical tradition.
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Wikipedia: Homeschooling

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This encyclopedia entry on homeschooling covers all facets of this form of education including potential motivations for homeschooling, public opinions, laws, methods, results and resources.
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Wikipedia: The Old Man and the Sea

For Students 9th - 10th
Short encyclopedia entry providing basic information about the book and film versions of The Old Man and the Sea. Contains links to additional information by clicking on keywords within the text.
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Wikipedia: Iambic Pentameter

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This encyclopedia entry for iambic pentameter provides examples of poetry and explanations of the meter's purpose.
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Wikipedia: Caesura

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Encyclopedia article that defines and gives many examples of Caesura in poetry. Examples are taken from Latin, Old English, and Middle English poetry. Also defines different forms of Caesura (such as masculine caesura and feminine caesura).
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Wikipedia: Charles Taze Russell

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia entry profiles the founder of the Jehovah's Witnesses, Charles Taze Russell.