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Martin Magdaleno Dihigo (1905 1971)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Read about this fascinating Cuban-born baseball player who was the only man ever elected to the Cuban, Mexican, and United States Baseball Halls of Fame. Because of his color, he had to play mostly in the Negro leagues.
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Famous Women Mathematicians

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives information about the lives and accomplishments of notable female mathematicians throughout history.
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Handout
Oklahoma Historical Society

Oklahoma State University: Enclopedia of History and Culture: Thomas Gore

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the personal life and career of Oklahoma senator Thomas Gore. Includes a discussion of his blindness and involvement in the Populist movement.
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Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Boston Patriots

For Students 5th - 8th
Read about five famous Boston patriots who played a large role in the events prior to the American Revolution and the Revolution itself.
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Handout
Alabama Department of Archives and History

Alabama Department of Archives and History: Alabama Governors: Thomas Bibb

For Students 9th - 10th
A biographical sketch of Thomas Bibb, focusing on his political career in Alabama.
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Alabama Department of Archives and History

Alabama Department of Archives and History:alabama Governors: William Wyatt Bibb

For Students 9th - 10th
A biographical sketch of William Wyatt Bibb, with a focus on his role in Alabama politics.
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Handout
Alabama Department of Archives and History

Alabama Department of Archives and History: Alabama Governors: Israel Pickens

For Students 9th - 10th
A short biographical sketch of Alabama's third governor, Israel Pickens, focusing on his role in establishing a state bank.
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PPT
Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History: Christian Dior

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief article about Christian Dior and his impact on fashion in the mid-twentieth century.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: "Twenty Questions" History Virtual Fieldtrip

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
During this activity, students engage in a virtual game of "Twenty Questions" with another class. They will utilize textbooks, trade books, the Alabama Virtual Library, and other Internet sites for reference. Each team (class) will be...
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National Audubon Society

National Audubon Society: John James Audubon (1785 1851)

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the story of John J. Audubon (1785-1851 CE), a talented man who grew up in Pennsylvania and dedicated his life to the study of birds.
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Website
ibiblio

Ibiblio: Herbert Hoover

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from ibiblio.org gives extensive biographical information on Herbert Hoover based on the collection in the Herbert Hoover Museum.
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Website
University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Mac Tutor History of Mathematics Archive

For Students 9th - 10th
The University of St. Andrews, Scotland, presents hundreds of biographies of famous mathematicians, histories of math in various cultures, and interesting facts on the development of important math concepts. This is a huge reference....
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Website
University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Female Mathematicians

For Students 9th - 10th
This University of St. Andrews presents this list of female mathematicians with a description of their contributions to the field.
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Article
Other

Wichita State University: Eratosthenes

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn all the about the life and major accomplishments of Eratosthenes of Cyrene--one of the most famous Greek mathematicians of all time.
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Handout
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission

Explore Pa History: Mary Cassatt

For Students 3rd - 8th
A concise biographical sketch that examines the life and contributions of nineteenth century impressionist and Pennsylvania native, Mary Cassatt.
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Website
Alabama Department of Archives and History

Alabama Department of Archives & History

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Separate Halls of Fame as established by the Alabama Legislature. Includes: business; international motorsports, military, press association, Alabama sports, women, teachers, music and much more.
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Article
Seymour Brody

Jewish Heroes in America: Hank Greenberg

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site to learn some interesting facts about this Jewish Baseball Hall of Famer and War hero.
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Handout
PBS

Pbs: Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo

For Students 9th - 10th
This PBS site offers the biography of Vallejo, a California Mexican who placed his faith in the United States government, only to lose most of his land and political power.
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Handout
Cayuse Canyon

The Us50: Oklahoma

For Students 9th - 10th
Features extensive information regarding Oklahoma history, famous people, cities, geography, state parks, tourism, and historic sites. A fact sheet of information and a quiz are also available.
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Other

Milwaukee Public Television: The Making of Milwaukee: Historical Figures

For Students 9th - 10th
Some of the men and women who have been important figures in the history of Milwaukee are profiled here. Read about early political leaders, individuals who helped develop Milwaukee's urban infrastructures and businesses, and women who...
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Other

University of Wisconsin: Josette and Solomon Juneau

For Students 9th - 10th
Josette and Solomon Juneau were among the first settlers in the Milwaukee area and helped to shape its early years. This is a short biography of the couple, who were reportedly very attached to each other.
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Other

University of Wisconsin: Solomon Juneau, Founder of Milwaukee

For Students 9th - 10th
Solomon Juneau, a French-Canadian, was one of the first settlers in the Milwaukee area and helped to shape its future. There is a profile of him here along with photos of his last home, which is now a museum.
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PBS

Empire Bay: A Timeline

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The History of the Hudson's Bay company from 1600-200 is highlighted in this timeline. Hyper-links to important explorers and other famous people in Canadian history are also provided.
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Handout
Alabama Humanities Foundation

Encyclopedia of Alabama: Paul William "Bear" Bryant

For Students 9th - 10th
Paul "Bear" Bryant is featured in this biographical account highlighting his career as one of the most successful college football coaches in history mostly at the University of Alabama.