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Wikipedia: David Farragut

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia article from Wikipedia explores the life and work of David Glasgow Farragut, an admiral of the U.S. Navy during the American Civil War. Farragut is often remembered for the heroic quotation, "Damn the torpedoes, full...
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Wikipedia: Canada Goose

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia article from Wikipedia defines and describes the Canada goose. Content includes a look at this bird's characteristics, behavior, food, migration pattern, reproduction, and environmental status.
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Wikipedia: To Kill a Mockingbird

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia article from Wikipedia explores the 1960 Pulitzer Prize winning novel by Harper Lee. The article includes a description, a plot summary, and a look at the movie adaptation and other cultural influences.
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Wikipedia: Day of the Dead

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia article from Wikipedia explores what Day of the Dead is and how it is commonly celebrated in Mexico and elsewhere.
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Wikipedia: Vikings

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia, a free open-source encyclopedia, offers a detailed article on Vikings. Content includes Viking etymology.
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Wikipedia: Tutankhamun

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia, an open-source encyclopedia, offers a detailed overview of the life, death, and discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun.
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Wikipedia: Dolphin

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia, a free and open-source encyclopedia, provides a detailed overview of dolphins. Content includes a focus on dolphin taxonomy, the evolution of dolphins, dolphin anatomy, dolphin behavior, feeding, dolphin lore, and more.
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Wikipedia: Currency

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia article from Wikipedia on currency discusses the history and evolution of currency. It also discusses the code used to define currency, provides a list of currency names by country, and gives a listing of currency symbols.
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Wikipedia: John Skelton

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is the Wikipedia encyclopedia entry for the British poet John Skelton (1460-1529 CE). The page has numerous in-text links to other pertinent information.
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Wikipedia: Henrik Ibsen

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia article from Wikipedia gives some wonderful insight into Henrik Ibsen's (1828-1906 CE) controversial playwriting style. It discusses four of his plays and the controversy surrounding these. The article also gives some...
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Wikipedia: The Jungle

For Students 9th - 10th
An encyclopedia article from Wikipedia on Upton Sinclair's landmark novel, "The Jungle," describing its importance and giving an outline of the plot.
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Wikipedia: Fuel Cell

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed Wikipedia encyclopedia article on fuel cells explains what they are, the controversies in the use of hydrogen as a fuel, and practical problems. There is also a lengthy section on the five generally recognized types of fuel...
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Wikipedia: Warsaw Pact

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia article from Wikipedia gives information on the Warsaw Pact, which the Eastern Bloc was formed under. Provides a concise history and role of the agreement. Links are also given for additional information.
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Wikipedia: Wave

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth encyclopedia article from Wikipedia on waves gives a definition for what a wave is. Other content in the article includes a list of examples and characteristics of waves, information about the difference between transverse...
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Wikipedia: Deductive Reasoning

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This free encyclopedia site from Wikipedia gives a definition and examples of deductive reasoning. It also has links to related terms and topics.
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Wikipedia: Bovid

For Students 9th - 10th
Some factual information on bovids can be found in this Wikipedia encyclopedia article. There is also a table that provides scientific classification information on bovids as well.
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Wikipedia: Catullus

For Students 9th - 10th
An encyclopedia article from Wikipedia on Roman poet Caius Valerius Catullus discusses the common themes of his poetry and how his erotic and irreverent poetry was different and controversial during its time.
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Wikipedia: Mars

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia, a publicly-maintained encyclopedia, provides abundant information on the planet Mars.
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Wikipedia: Jupiter

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia, a publicly-maintained encyclopedia, provides information on the planet Jupiter, including physical characteristics, exploration, moons, comet impact, and more.
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Wikipedia: Saturn

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia, a publicly-maintained encyclopedia, provides information on the planet Saturn, including physical characteristics, exploration, rings, moons, and more.
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Wikipedia: Uranus

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia, a publicly-maintained encyclopedia, provides information on the planet Uranus, including physical characteristics, exploration, moons, and more. Links are included to additional information.
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Wikipedia: Neptune

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia, a publicly-maintained encyclopedia, provides information on the planet Neptune, including physical characteristics, exploration, moons, and more. Additional links provided.
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Wikipedia: Cobalt

For Students 9th - 10th
This Wikipedia online encyclopedia site provides information on the element Cobalt (Co). Entry includes the characteristics, history, biological role, occurrence, compounds, isotopes, and more about Cobalt.
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Wikipedia: Forbidden City

For Students 9th - 10th
An encyclopedia article from Wikipedia on the Forbidden City gives a history of the structure and gives some interesting facts about its design.