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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Westward Expansion and Reform

For Students 3rd - 8th
Part of a longer time line describing the history of the American West, this section covers the period 1829 to 1859 with hyperlinks to stories and people of this time period.
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Other

A Short History of Copper Mining

For Students 9th - 10th
On this page you will find general information about copper, mining copper, and ghost towns.
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Detroit Institute of Arts: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
The Detroit Institute of Arts is the fifth-largest fine arts museum in the United States, with over 60,000 works. Individual artworks may be viewed in "Collections". Areas include Asian art, African, Oceanic, and New World art, ancient...
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Sojourner Truth Institute: Articles About Sojourner

For Students 9th - 10th
Articles on a variety of topics related to Truth and her life and mission are offered here. A section for younger readers is included.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Student Movement and the Antiwar Movement

For Students 9th - 10th
The 1960's was a time of upheaval in America mainly led by young adults disenchanted with the government. Examine the influences of this movement and read an excerpt from the Port Huron Statement written by the SDS at the University of...
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Other

Coppertown Museum: Coppertown Usa

For Students 9th - 10th
On this page you will find general information about copper and the history of copper mining in Michigan.
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Chicago History Museum

Encyclopedia of Chicago: Adler Planetarium

For Students 9th - 10th
Examine the history of famous Chicago landmark, the Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum.
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Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: Emperor Penguin

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a detailed overview of the Emperor Penguin. Content includes a focus on this bird's physical characteristics, geographic range, natural history, economic importance for humans, and more.
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Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: Rockhopper Penguin

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a detailed overview of the Rockhopper Penguin. Content includes a focus on this bird's geographic range, physical characteristics, natural history, and economic importance for humans.
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Handout
Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: Tarsius Pumilus

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the natural history and physical characteristics of tarsius pumilus, one of four species of tarsiers living in the rain forest. Provided by Animal Diversity Web.
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Handout
Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: Mammary Glands

For Students 9th - 10th
A very solid history on the evolution of, and function of, the glands that give the group mammals their name. Good comparisons of other mammals and their function.
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Curated OER

Michigan College of Mines

For Students 9th - 10th
Includes general information about mining engineering such as the careers history and employment opportunities. It also has helpful links to sites of mining engineering organizations as well as general links to mining industry information.
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Curated OER

Michigan College of Mining and Technology

For Students 9th - 10th
Includes general information about mining engineering such as the careers history and employment opportunities. It also has helpful links to sites of mining engineering organizations as well as general links to mining industry information.
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Handout
Black Past

Black Past: Du Sable, Jean Baptiste Point

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia article gives a brief account of the life of Jean-Baptiste DuSable, the founder of what became Chicago.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: What's So Great About the Great Lakes?

For Students 9th - 10th
The North American Great Lakes- Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, and Superior- are so big that they border 8 states and contain 23 quadrillion liters of water. They span forest, grassland, and wetland habitats, supporting a region that's...
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University of Michigan

Making of America: Kanzas and Nebraska

For Students 9th - 10th
This University of Michigan site provides the full text of "Kanzas and Nebraska," written by Edward Everett Hale. The book gives the history, geographical, and physical characteristics of these territories, as well as an account of the...
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Black Past

Black Past: Johnson, Earvin "Magic"

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this encyclopedia entry to find out about Magic Johnson's basketball career and his foundation to fight HIV/AIDS.
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Handout
Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: Phylum Chordata (Chordates)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a listing of additional characteristics that many Chordates have in common beyond the typical four: notochord, dorsal nerve cord, pharyngeal slits, and a post-anal tail.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Lake Agassiz, 1911

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the Laurentide era glacial Lake Agassiz in the present day region of the northern United States and southern Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario. The lake was present during the last glacial period, and covers an area larger...

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