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English to Go: "Animal Apps"
An article about the US and Canadian zoos using apps to teach apes is a springboard for this creative activity. Pre-reading questions, the article from Reuters, and follow-up summary in addition to grammar exercises make up a complete...
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History Net: Civil War
This resource presents a summary of the American Civil War, including various battles and milestones.
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Siam/mathematical Modelers Look to an Uncertain Future
A summary of error and uncertainty considerations, presented at an annual mathematicians' meeting. Not terribly deep, and covers the gamut of concerns about modeling of the real world with inadequate data or math tools. On target. This...
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Prize in Literature 1973: Patrick White
Read about the 1973 winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, Patrick White. This website is organized into the following sections: "Press Release," "Presentation Speech," "Autobiography," "Swedish Nobel Stamps," "Article," and "Other...
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Prize in Literature 1948: Thomas Stearns Eliot
This Nobel Prize site provides hyperlinks (on the far right) to the press release announcing the award to T.S. Eliot (1888-1965 CE), a short biography of his life, the introduction of Eliot to the Academy, and Eliot's acceptance speech....
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Advanced Studio Classroom
English language learning site for Chinese speakers -- online companion site to a magazine by the same name. Provides summaries and downloadable copies of some of the articles that appear in the printed magazine, along with access to...
TES Global
Tes: Teachers' Resource: Peter Brook
[Free Registration/Login Required] This is "The Peter Brook: Teachers' Resource" which provides a theatrical and historical context for six Peter Brook productions. Each production study consists of a summary of how the work was...
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Map of France
BBC News features a general summary of the European country of France. Focus is on history, current information, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Provides links to a timeline of key events, recent news articles, videos,...
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Flag of France
BBC News features a general summary of the European country of France. Focus is on history, current information, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Provides links to a timeline of key events, recent news articles, videos,...
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Map of Slovenia
BBC News features a general summary of Slovenia, a member of the European Union. Focus is on history, current information, country facts, leaders, and media. Provides links to a timeline of key events, related internet sources, and...
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Flag of Slovenia
BBC News features a general summary of Slovenia, a member of the European Union. Focus is on history, current information, country facts, leaders, and media. Provides links to a timeline of key events, related internet sources, and...