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Article
Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: 300 Women Who Changed History: Catherine Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
Listed as one of the 300 women who changed the world, Catherine the Great led Russia into participation in cultural and political life of Europe.
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Primary
Lumen Learning

Lumen: Woman in the Nineteenth Century by Margaret Fuller

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a text excerpt and a link to the full-text audio of Woman in the Nineteenth Century by Margaret Fuller. The essay applies the idea of the individual to the enlightenment of all mankind: allowing women as individuals to have...
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Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Justice

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Examining theories for a just society including Utilitarianism, Libertarianism, and Egalitarian Libertarianism, could gain from utilizing this enlightening resource.
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Article
Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: How Allergy Safe Is Your Home?

For Students 9th - 10th
Enlightening article about the types of allergens that exist in different rooms of your house. Gives information on how to eliminate the risks for each room.
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Website
InterKnowledge Corp.

Geographia: An Introduction to Argentina

For Students 9th - 10th
Embrace the South American country of Argentina through this enlightening site containing information about Argentina's culture, history, places to visit, and unique wonders.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Bodhisattva

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia offers excellent information on Bodhisattva, or a person striving for Enlightenment, including a table of contents for easy site navigation.
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Handout
Washington State University

Washington State University: Introduction to 19th Century Socialism

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses the origin of 19th-century socialism. Discusses the Enlightenment, Industrial Revolution, social classes, Karl Marx and labor unions. An in-depth article.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs: China in the Red: A Blending of Socialism and Capitalism

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site from PBS provides enlightening lesson plans intended to facilitate students' learning of the blending of socialism and capitalism in China's economy. Contains wonderful resources and activities for the study of economics.
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Interactive
Other

Institute of Physics: Physics Evolution

For Students 9th - 10th
The interactive map explores physics characters, their stories, and how they influenced each other. The ancient philosophers, the Arabian age, and the electrical enlightenment are included.
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Website
Other

Roald Dahl Life and Stories

For Students 9th - 10th
An enlightening biography of this children's writer whose books "are always a little cruel, but never without humor." We learn that some of that cruelty can be traced to Dahl's school years and the severe beatings boys were given there....
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Website
Other

Deafness in Disguise

For Students 9th - 10th
Enlightening history of hearing aid devices from the 19th century on.
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Handout
Other

National Academy of Sciences: Biography of Rodney Cool [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Rodney Lee Cool spent much of life's work on hyperons. This is the classic biography of a real-life scientist, a particle physicist. It's touching and enlightening, complete and full of science and significance. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
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Website
Other

Hawaii Department of Education: Homepage

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Plenty of information here at the Hawaii Department of Education to enlighten both teachers and parents. In addition to the expected links to such areas as test scores, school goals and philosophy, and job opportunities, you will find...
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PPT
Tom Richey

Tom Richey: Power Point: The Five Good Emperors

For Students 9th - 10th
Tom Richey uses humor in his slide presentation to informa and enlighten students on the history of Rome and the Five Good Emperors.
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Website
Savvas Learning

Pearson Education: Janson's History of Art: Chapter 23: Overview & Activites

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of chapter 23 of Janson's History of Art, Seventh Edition, "Art in the Age of the Enlightenment, 1750-1789." Accompanied by online activities based on the chapter, including essay questions, quizzes, and matching activities.
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Website
PBS

Pbs: Arab Americans: In the Aftermath of the Terrorist Attacks on the u.s.

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Enlightening students can sometimes be difficult, and this lesson tries to make it easier. In this lesson students will be asked about Arab Americans and about issues such as stereotyping.
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Handout
Time

Time: The 10 Most Notorious Presidential Pardons

For Students 9th - 10th
Time Magazine presents an enlightening special report on the 10 most notorious presidential pardons in U.S. history. Included are Jimmy Hoffa, Richard Nixon, Patty Hearst, George Steinbrenner, and more.
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Study Guide
Ohio Test Prep

Ohio Test Prep: u.s. Constitution

For Students 9th - 10th
Video test preparation module for Social Studies on the U.S. Constitution teaches students about provisions and compromises made during the Constitutional Convention and how the terms reflect Enlightenment thinking.
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Website
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Joni Mitchell

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn enlightening biographical details on folksinger Joni Mitchell, a 1997 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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Website
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Roy Orbison

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers enlightening biographical details on rock and roll singer Roy Orbison, 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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Website
European Space Agency

European Space Agency: Aurora Exploration Programme

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an enlightening look at the European Space Agency's new project to explore the universe with futuristic technology. See what they have accomplished and what they plan to do next via articles and a multimedia gallery that contains...
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Website
John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Smokey Robinson

For Students 9th - 10th
Read enlightening biographical details on the life and career of Motown singing star, Smokey Robinson, whose music has been described as "poetry".
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Website
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: The First American Bat Mitzvah

For Students 9th - 10th
Enlightening story of the first Bat Mitzvah to take place in America in 1922.
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Handout
Geographyiq

Geography Iq: Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)

For Students 9th - 10th
After reading a brief introduction of the Falkland Islands, you can learn many enlightening facts about the country through "Facts at a Glance." Topics include geography, people, economy, and government.

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