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Unit Plan
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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eBook
Other

National Arbor Day Foundation: The History of Arbor Day

For Students 9th - 10th
Did you know Arbor Day was started in the state of Nebraska by a gentleman from Michigan? Learn how Arbor day began and how the first official Arbor Day was celebrated. Includes Historical Photo Album and an audio version of the speech...
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Activity
Other

Adin: Abolish No Fault Divorce?

For Students 9th - 10th
This article on Divorce Online pertains to the Michigan legislation to abolish no-fault divorce in that state. The article gives a good overview of the arguments and debates on the topic.
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Unit Plan
Concord Consortium

What Are the Factors That Affect How Strongly Objects Interact With Each Other?

For Students 9th - 10th
Exploration of models of electric field to explain how charged objects interact with other objects via simulations, practice and activities. Sponsored by Concord Consortium and the CREATE for STEM Institute at Michigan State University.
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Article
A&E Television

History.com: How Military Service Teams Dominated College Football During World War Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
'Bear' Bryant, who became a legend at Alabama, and future Pro Football Hall of Famers were among the all-star collection of talent. With football fields viewed as proving grounds, the military fielded teams that competed against top...
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Website
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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Article
FOX News

Fox News: High Court Has Split Decision on Affirmative Action

For Students 9th - 10th
Fox News analyzes the Gratz and Grutter cases and what it means for affirmative action in this June, 2003, report.
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Lesson Plan
Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Biometrics: Hand Geometry

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Young scholars use hand geometry to prove their own identification.
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Article
PBS

Pbs: Obama Plan Will Redirect Tarp Funds to Homeowners

For Students 9th - 10th
Obama's plan to direct TARP funds to aid struggling homeowners in the states of Arizona, California, Florida, Michigan and Nevada is announced in this article. Homeowners in these states faced the biggest drops in housing prices and a...
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Ford, Gerald Rudolph, Jr. 1913 2006

For Students 9th - 10th
List of Gerald Ford's accomplishments during his political career, including his terms as a Representative from Michigan, Vice President, and thirty-eighth President of the United States.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Brook Trout for Kids

For Students 1st - 8th
Kids learn about the brook trout. What it looks like and eats. Where do they live in fresh water?
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Handout
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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Handout
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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Graphic
Curated OER

Clip Art by Phillip Martin: The Great Lakes

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Map highlighting the Great Lakes of North America.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Etc: Development of the Northwest Territory in Us, 1790 1810

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the American Northwest Territory showing the boundary developments in 1790, 1800, and 1810. The upper left map shows the territory acquired by the United States from Britain after the Revolutionary War as established by the...
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Graphic
Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Illinois, 1891

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1891 of Illinois showing the State capital of Springfield, major cities and towns, railroads, canals, the shoreline of Lake Michigan, and the Mississippi and Ohio rivers.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Illinois, 1906

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1906 of Illinois showing the State capital of Springfield, major cities and towns, railroads, canals, the shoreline of Lake Michigan, and the Mississippi and Ohio rivers.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Illinois, 1909

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1909 of Illinois showing the State capital of Springfield, major cities and towns, railroads, canals, the shoreline of Lake Michigan, and the Mississippi and Ohio rivers.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Illinois, 1919

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1919 of Illinois showing the State capital of Springfield, major cities and towns, railroads, canals, the shoreline of Lake Michigan, and the Mississippi and Ohio rivers.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Illinois, 1922

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1922 of Illinois showing the State capital of Springfield, major cities and towns, railroads, canals, the shoreline of Lake Michigan, and the Mississippi and Ohio rivers.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Illinois, 1892

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1892 of Illinois showing the State capital of Springfield, counties and county seats, major cities and towns, railroads, canals, the shoreline of Lake Michigan, and the Mississippi and Ohio rivers.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Illinois, 1901

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1901 of Illinois showing the State capital of Springfield, counties and county seats, major cities and towns, railroads, canals, the shoreline of Lake Michigan, and the Mississippi and Ohio rivers.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Illinois, 1920

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1920 of Illinois showing the State capital of Springfield, counties and county seats, major cities and towns, railroads, canals, the shoreline of Lake Michigan, and the Mississippi and Ohio rivers.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Illinois, 1902

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1902 of Illinois showing the State capital of Springfield, major cities and towns, railroads, canals, the shoreline of Lake Michigan, and the Mississippi and Ohio rivers. An inset map shows the vicinity of Chicago.

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