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Measurement and Problem Solving
Learners solve problems using a calendar. For this calendar lesson, students complete a worksheet of math story problems. Example problems are provided.
Library of Congress
Loc: Today in History: February 16: Missionaries in the Oregon Territory
This Library of Congress site briefly describes the missionary movement to Oregon, centering around Marcus Whitman.
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Global Community, Making of African American Identity: V. 3
On February 16, 1965, in Rochester, New York, Malcolm X delivered a speech that placed African American in a global black community. Just five days before his assassination, he relates the American civil rights movement to similar...
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Giovanni Sostero Photo of C/2000 Wm1 Exposed on 2001 February 16 and 17
This site provides a detailed overview of the comet C/2000 WMI (Linear). Content includes discovery information, images, and historical highlights.
BBC
Bbc: South Sudan Chosen as Name for New Country
This article discusses the process by which South Sudan chose its name and examines the potential problems this new country will experience due to its relative immaturity. Links to related articles are provided. (February 16, 2011)
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Guide to Black History: Joe Frazier
This entry from Encyclopedia Brittanica's Guide to Black History features Joe Frazier, an American world heavyweight boxing champion from February 16, 1970, when he knocked out Jimmy Ellis in five rounds in New York City, until January...
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Health Care Coverage Debate
News story and discussion from February, 2006 covering President George W. Bush's Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and their effectiveness. Audio, Video and transcript of report is available.
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Web Gallery of Art: Les Tres Riches Heures Du Duc De Berry: Fevrier (February)
An image of "Les tres riches heures du Duc de Berry: Fevrier (February)", created by Jean Limbourg Brothers (Herman Paul) from 1412-16 (Manuscript , 294 x 210 mm).
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: Tea Party Activists Protest Taxes, Big Government
The Tea Party movement was organized in February 2009, in protest to Obama's stimulus package. This article discusses the movement's link to the original Boston Tea Party, personalities identified with the the movement and their aims....
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Rebuilding Levees
Controversy surrounds the rebuilding of the New Orleans levees destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. Audio, video, and a transcript of this report are available. Report is from February, 2006.
Other
New Madrid: Earthquakes of 1811 1812
This very detailed description of the largest series of earthquakes in the United States tells what happened to the land and rivers as a result of the quakes. Read about the series of earthquakes that shook the region between December...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Henry Wilson
Henry Wilson (February 16, 1812 - November 22, 1875) was a Senator from Massachusetts and the eighteenth Vice President of the United States. He was a leading Republican who devoted his enormous energies to the destruction of what he...
BBC
Bbc News: Iran Says the World 'Will Regret' Sanctions
In response to suggestions that trade sanctions could be placed on Iran if it is not more forthcoming with information on its nuclear program,President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad indicated that this action would be 'regretted'. At the time of...
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Voltaire Network: Angela Merkel, a Neocon as President of the European Union
This article presents an informative essay covering the personal and political life of German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Photographs are provided as well. (16 February 2007)
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Elisha Kent Kane
Elisha Kent Kane (28 February 1820 - 16 February 1857) was a medical officer in the United States Navy during the first half of the 19th century.
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Web Gallery of Art: Les Tres Riches Heures Du Duc De Berry: Fevrier, Detail
An image of "Les tres riches heures du Duc de Berry: Fevrier (February), detail", created by Jean Limbourg Brothers (Herman Paul) from 1412-16 (Illumination on parchment).
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Conrad Alexandre Gerard
Conrad Alexandre Gerard de Rayneval (12 December 1729-16 April 1790), also known as Conrad Alexandre Gerard, was a French diplomat, born at Masevaux in upper Alsace (now Haut-Rhin). He is best known as the first French diplomatic...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: James Ii of England
James II of England and Ireland, James VII of Scotland (14 October 1633 - 16 September 1701) was King of England, King of Scots, and King of Ireland from 6 February 1685. He was the last Catholic monarch to reign over the Kingdoms of...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: John Paulding
John Paulding (16 October 1758 - 18 February 1818) was a militiaman from the state of New York during the American Revolution.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Pope Pius Ix Sitting
A drawing of Pope Pius IX. He was the pope from June 16, 1846 until February 7, 1878. Pope Pius IX is known as the longest reigning pope in church history.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Pope Pius Ix
Blessed Pope Pius IX (May 13, 1792 - February 7, 1878), born Giovanni Maria Mastai-Ferretti, was Pope from June 16, 1846, until 1878. His was the longest reign in Church History lasting almost 32 years. During his pontificate, he...