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World Wide School

World Wide School: Etext of "The Heritage of the Desert"

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides the complete etext for Zane Grey's story, "The Heritage of the Desert."
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Virtual Museum of Canada

Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: A Life of Service: Nurse Bennett Heritage House

For Students 9th - 10th
Nurse Myra Grimsley (Bennett) was a nurse in Britain throughout World War I. She came to Newfoundland in 1921 as a volunteer and worked there for over 50 years. She was the only source of medical aid to people living along a...
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Other

Mennonite Heritage Village

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Mennonite Heritage Village's website tells the story of Manitoba's Mennonite history from 1525 until present time. The museum is open to class visits and includes early homes, a blacksmith shop, general store, Old Colony Church, schools,...
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Other

Dept. Of Canadian Heritage: Four Directions Teaching

For Students 9th - 10th
Through this colorful and engaging website, students can come to a better understanding of the First Nations communities as they explore the teachings of the Blackfoot, Cree, Ojibwe, Mohawk and Mi'kmaq. Ceremonies, creation stories,...
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Other

Migration Heritage Centre: Packing to Leave: Saris, Suits and Spices (Migration

For Students 9th - 10th
Migrants to Australia from South Asia share their personal stories as part of the "Packing to Leave" exhibit.
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Unit Plan
Bullock Texas State History Museum

Bullock Museum: Chapter Nine: Ranching Heritage [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 8th
A teacher guide designed to support a visit to the Bullock Museum, but can be used on its own using available resources. Includes information, discussion questions, activities, and worksheets. This module looks at the history of ranching...
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Activity
Scholastic

Scholastic: Asian Pacific American Heritage

For Students 9th - 10th
Nice Scholastic site that looks at what it means to be an Asian Pacific American. Includes stories from Angel Island, Japanese Americans during WWII, and background on and interviews with notable Asian Americans.
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eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: The Heritage of the Sioux by b.m. Bower

For Students 9th - 10th
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. First published in 1916, one work is The Heritage of the Sioux. This work was written by B.M. Bower.
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eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: The Heritage of the Desert by Zane Grey

For Students 9th - 10th
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. First published in 1910, one work is western entitled The Heritage of the Desert. This work was written by Zane Grey.
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Handout
Alberta Online Encyclopedia

Alberta Online Encyclopedia: The Land of Opportunity: Heritage Trails

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a collection of audio and text files that describes Alberta's early history as the west is opened for settlement. Included are the stories about the great migration of immigrants from all over Europe, Asia and North America who...
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Handout
Alberta Online Encyclopedia

Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta's Petroleum Heritage

For Students 9th - 10th
An online resource designed to promote learning more about Canada and Alberta's rich petroleum heritage. It features teaching units, stories, historical photographs, audio, and a WebQuest.
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Website
Virtual Museum of Canada

Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: The Wood Mountain Sports and Stampede

For Students 9th - 10th
First introduced by the North West police to celebrate Dominion Day, the history of the stampede and the many rural sport events are profiled in this exhibit. Archival photographs and stories of the time are included.
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Website
Virtual Museum of Canada

Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: The Great Fire of 1922: The Haileybury Fire

For Students 9th - 10th
The events leading to the great fire of Haileybury in northern Ontario is profiled. Archival photographs and stories of that disastrous fire are included.
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Website
Virtual Museum of Canada

Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: The History of Shipbuilding in Marystown, Nl

For Students 9th - 10th
The history of shipbuilding in Marystown, Newfoundland,from the earliest beginnings to present day,is profiled. Archival photographs and documents as well as audio stories are included.
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Website
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: St. Patrick's Day

For Students 9th - 10th
Who was St. Patrick and why do we celebrate this holiday? The Library of Congress has background information and photos to help tell the story of St. Patrick's Day.
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Iowa

For Students 3rd - 5th
This America's Story entry fro Iowa from the Library of Congress tells you facts and lore about the state suitable for a great paper and citable resource.
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Website
Historica Canada

Historica Canada: Heritage Minutes: Canadian Symbols: Winnie

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource details how a bear and soldier from Winnipeg led to the famous stories of Winnie the Pooh. Includes a brief video and learning resources.
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Website
Virtual Museum of Canada

Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Albert County Heritage

For Students 9th - 10th
This exhibit portrays the history of Albert County, New Brunswick, located on the shores of the Bay of Fundy. Along with First Nations legends, it gives slices of history such as the French expulsion of 1755, the arrival of the...
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Virtual Museum of Canada

Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Origins of Skiing in Canada's National Capital Region

For Students 9th - 10th
A look into Canada's rich ski heritage through history and photographs in the Ottawa region.
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Handout
Other

Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage Area: Introduction to the Story of Corn

For Students 3rd - 5th
Learn about the early uses of corn and how it was introduced to the Europeans. There are colorful pictures and links to relevant information as well.
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Virtual Museum of Canada

Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Another Point of View: Northern Bc's Story Through Photos

For Students 9th - 10th
An amazing array of historical photographs of British Columbia's industrial past can be found in this informative site.
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Website
Virtual Museum of Canada

Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Tuhaalruuqtut Ancestral Sounds

For Students 9th - 10th
With the use of Inuit Art, photograph, and audio accounts (in the languages of the Inuit Peoples), the suffering, culture, and perseverance of Aboriginal settlements in the Canadian North is explored in an in-depth manner.
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Other

Nezar: Stories, Articles, and News in Arabic

For Students 3rd - 8th
Though most of the short stories here are incomplete (to be completed at a later date), the articles are complete. The author has also included some links to Arabic-language news sites, as well as his own lessons on learning French....
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Website
Other

Australian Infomation: Australian Culture Guide: A Guide to Australia

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the Australian culture through tourism, inspirational stories, inspirational poetry, and through amazing Australia facts.