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Institute for Dynamic Educational Advancement

Web Exhibits: Calendars Through the Ages: Announcing the Sky

For Students 9th - 10th
Well-organized website depicts the "Fascinating history of the human endeavor to organize our lives in accordance with the sun and stars." Gives an overview and specifics of the basis of calendars through the ages.
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Ohio State University

Ohio State University: A Brief Introduction to the Islamic (Hijri) Calendar

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides background information about the Islamic Calendar, also called the Hijri. Explains the differences between the Gregorian calendar and the Islamic Calendar; lists important holidays and the months of the Islamic year. Provides...
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Rice University

Galileo Project: Christopher Clavius

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The Galileo Project of the Rice University provides a biography of Clavius including an excerpt from his writings. A picture is provided in this article along with links to additional information.

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