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NBC

Nbc Learn: Science of Nfl Football

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Included here are 10 videos and lesson plans that unravel the science behind NFL professional football. Simply click on the video and the lesson/s are integrated.
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Other

Official Site of the Los Angeles Rams

For Students 9th - 10th
Official website of the Los Angeles Rams with team information.
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Other

History Index: Nfl Playoffs

For Students 9th - 10th
What happened in the NFL playoffs through the years? The stats, scores, players, coaches, and more.
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Other

Pro Football Hall of Fame: Teams

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out the background of your favorite teams. Team records, standings, hall of famers, and more about professional football teams is available here.
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Study Guide
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Ap Us History Unit: Period 7: 1890 1945: Intro.: Age of Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
The study resource from Khan Academy provides an overview of Period 7: 1890-1945 in American History. The Age of Empire is discussed in this lesson. This resource is designed as a review for the AP US History Test.
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Handout
Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Guide to Black History: Jackie Robinson

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Brittanica's Guide to Black History features Jackie Robinson, the first black baseball player to play in the American major leagues during the 20th century. On April 15, 1947, Robinson broke the decades-old...
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: The Economics of Professional Sports: Underpaid Millionaires?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Over the last century, professional baseball has grown to become one of the most popular forms of American entertainment. Indeed, the sport's nickname - "America's Pastime" - has become embedded in the nation's lexicon. More than 60...
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ESPN Internet Ventures

Espn: 'Great' and 'Gretzky' Belong Together

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the life and hockey career of Wayne Gretzky, holder of numerous National Hockey League records and the greatest hockey player of his generation. Named number five on ESPN's list of greatest athletes of the 20th century.
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Other

Pro Football Reference: Walter Payton Statistics

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a look at the career of Chicago Bears running back Walter Payton through a thorough presentation of his playing statistics in the National Football League.
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Black Past

Black Past: Aaron, Henry Louis "Hank"

For Students 9th - 10th
In this encyclopedia entry you can read about the career of Hank Aaron who broke the home run record of Babe Ruth. There are links to websites that will give you more information.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Progressive Era to New Era, 1900 1929

For Students 3rd - 8th
This website defines and explores the Progressive Era and various aspects of American society during that period of history. It contains fairly simple text and several images.
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Article
Scholastic

Scholastic News: A Super Bowl Classic

For Students 4th - 9th
An ecxiting account of Superbowl 51, when the New England Patriots overcame the Atlanta Falcons in overtime.
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Website
Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: The Movement Comes of Age: Erminia Thompson Folsom to Annette Finnigan 1912

For Students 9th - 10th
What was going on in Texas during the women's suffrage movement of the early 20th century? Read the letter at this site to read about the efforts of Texan suffragists. Also, learn about the various organizations such as the Texas Equal...
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PBS

Pbs: American Experience: Timeline: Eleanor Roosevelt

For Students 3rd - 8th
An organized timeline of the life of Eleanor Roosevelt. Provides a year to year outline of her life and the many positive things she did to help our country.
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ESPN Internet Ventures

Espn: Mark Mc Gwire

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a career profile and statistical information about the St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Mark McGwire including a scouting report.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Susan B. Anthony

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed look at the life of Susan B. Anthony. Highlights her accomplishments as well as her involvement with the women's rights movement.
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Article
Other

Ar Net: Hispanic Americans, an Under Represented Group

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent description of the problems facing the involvement of Hispanic-Americans in American politics. The essay covers 1948 to 1996, with a good discussion of the civil rights era.
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Handout
Scholastic

Scholastic: A Brief History of Women's Rights Movements

For Students 9th - 10th
Find a history of the several movements that advocated for women's rights in voting, politics, and at work.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Onondaga

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the culture and history of the Onondaga Native American tribe.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Hosting a Presidential Debate: Lesson Plan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this instructional activity, students will watch a 2016 Presidential debate and complete a Public Forum Debate Ballot to analyze campaign issues. Then students will hold a formal Presidential debate on the issues to practice normal...
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Website
Historica Canada

Historica Canada: Heritage Minutes: Jacques Plante

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource on the Canadian born hockey player who played with the Montreal Canadiens and was the first goalie to win the Vezina Trophy for 5 seasons in a row. He was also the first goalie to wear a protective hockey face mask which he...
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Oregon Secretary of State

Oregon at War: On the Home Front: Conservation Becomes Second Nature

For Students 9th - 10th
Although this site focuses on the impact of World War I on Oregon, the information about food rationing and limitations pertains to the entire country. Find out about the Food Administration and its efforts to encourage the conservation...
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Other

Us awaterpolo.com: United States Water Polo

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official site of United States Water Polo. Surf the site for info on the organization and the sport.
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American Rhetoric

American Rhetoric: Aung San Suu Kyi: Press Conference With President Obama

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the text, audio, and video [41:07] of Burmese Opposition Leader, Aung San Suu Kyi and President Obama speaking at a press conference on November 14, 2014, in Rangoon, Burma where they discussed the new democracy in Burma.

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