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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Mabel Keaton Staupers

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Mabel Keaton Staupers, a Caribbean-American nurse and organization executive, most noted for her role in eliminating segregation in the Armed Forces Nurse Corps during World War II.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Mary Mahoney

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Mary Mahoney, an American nurse, the first African-American woman to complete the course of professional study in nursing.
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Klondike Kate

For Students 3rd - 8th
Biographical information on "Klondike Kate" Ryan who played a role in Canadian history by becoming the first female gold inspector during the Klondike gold rush. She was also a nurse, political figure, and business woman.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Alaskan Hare

For Students 4th - 8th
Female Alaskan Hares nurse their young for an extended period, providing them with enough nutrition to grow extraordinarily quickly during the short Alaskan summer. There is an average of six furry little hares in a litter, and females...
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Kidsource OnLine

Kid Source on Line: Infant Formula: Second Best but Good Enough

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers information about infant formula including vitamins, preparation, and storage.
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Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission

Explore Pa History: Clara Barton

For Students 9th - 10th
Examine the historical contributions of Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross and Pennsylvania native. One paragraph discusses her role in the Civil War.
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Arlington Cemetery

Arlington National Cemetery: Hyman George Rickover

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Arlington National Cemetery provides some biographical information about Hyman George Rickover, United States Navy Admiral, along with pictures of his meeting President Carter and his headstone.
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Clara Barton: Women in History

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource provides a biographical sketch of Clara Barton (1821-1912) includes facts and links to web sites for further research.
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Med Jump

For Students 9th - 10th
Career portal focuses on the health-care and medical industries. Job seekers can post resumes and search for jobs free of charge.
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Other

Mipediatra.com: Indice Alfabetico De Mi Pediatra

For Students 9th - 10th
An at-your-fingertips alphabetized guide to children's health questions and concerns. Neatly designed with illustrations and easy to read fonts.
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My Hero Project

My Hero: Clara Barton

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this site to learn about the "Angel of the Battlefield," Clara Barton, who "helped find over 22,000 missing men" after the Civil War ended and founded the American Red Cross Association with some of her friends. Written by a student.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Florence Nightingale

For Students Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] A pictorial history flipchart with information about the life of Florence Nightingale and her work in the Crimea War.
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DLTK

Kid Zone: Sharks

For Students 3rd - 8th
The KidZone shows amazing images of sharks and presents all kinds of facts and activities in a format for grade school children.
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BBC

Bbc: Mary Seacole: Medical Pioneer: Mary Seacole

For Students 9th - 10th
Listen to the story of medical pioneer, Mary Seacole. She worked as a doctress in the Crimean War and was honored for her contributions in 2004.
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Curated OER

Language Guide: La Medicina

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Here you will find the vocabulary needed to talk about things pertaining to medicine. Interactive pictures model correct pronunciation when the mouse is moved over each illustration.
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Curated OER

Smithsonian Institution Archives: Pauline Kirby

For Students 9th - 10th
In 1954, Lt. Col. Pauline Kirby of the Army Nurse Corps (ANC) had just been appointed Chief of the Nursing Service at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, D.C. Kirby joined the ANC in 1926 and had served as the U.S. Army's assistant...
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Smithsonian Institution Archives: Pearl Mc Iver (1893 1976)

For Students 9th - 10th
Pearl McIver (1893-1976) was the first United States Public Health Service consultant on nursing administration and served as chief of public health nursing services at the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. She received...
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Curated OER

Smithsonian Institution Archives: Lillian Josephine Hawes (B. 1905)

For Students 9th - 10th
Lillian Josephine Hawes (b. 1905) graduated from Stanford University in 1928 and first served as a public health nurse in Los Angeles. This photograph was distributed when she won a National Tuberculosis Association scholarship award in...
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Curated OER

Eternal Egypt: Hathor

For Students 9th - 10th
Hathor was the goddess of the sky who nursed Horus. She was the goddess of motherhood, joy, and music.
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Eternal Egypt: Lamp Handle of Isis

For Students 9th - 10th
The handle of a large-sized faience lamp depicts the goddess Isis, the faithful wife and the kind mother. She is nursing her son Harpocrates, also known as Horus.
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Eternal Egypt: Relief of a Woman Giving Birth

For Students 9th - 10th
This plaque shows a woman on the birthing-chair, being assisted by two women with Hathor heads and crowns, the Hathor crown consists of two horns with the sun disk between them and tall plumes. Hathor acted as nurse and was the patroness...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Maryland: Clara Barton House

For Students 9th - 10th
Home of Clara Barton; American pioneer teacher, nurse, and humanitarian; founder of the American Red Cross.
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Florence Nightingale: Adelaide Nuttings Introduction

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this informative site to learn more about Florence Nightingale's life and work. "In 1939, the turn-of-the-century feminist and nursing historian M. Adelaide Nutting was asked to record an introduction to a re-release of Florence...
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Doctors

For Students 9th - 10th
Stories focuses on military medicine and highlights personal accounts from doctors, nurses and individuals providing medical support.

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