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Milwaukee Public Television: The Making of Milwaukee: Milwaukee's History

For Students 9th - 10th
A short history of Milwaukee, a trivia quiz, an historical timeline, and an extensive library of historical images are what this site offers, in a clear and uncluttered format.
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eBook
University of Wisconsin

The Story of Madison

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is an ebook about the history of Madison, Wisconsin.
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Curated OER

Wisconsin State Flag

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides comprehensive information regarding Wisconsin history, famous people, cities, geography, state parks, tourism, and historic sites. A fact sheet of information and a quiz are also available.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Wisconsin: Oconto Site

For Students 9th - 10th
Burial ground and artifacts dating back 5,000-6,000 years.
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Interactive
Virginia Trekkers

Virginia Trekkers

For Students 3rd - 8th
Travel Virginia with the Virginia Trekkers, a group of hardy teachers, as they trek around the beautiful State of Virginia! Virtually visit areas of geological and historical significance across the five regions: Appalachian Plateau,...
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Handout
Other

University of Wisconsin Green Bay: Faults and Earthquakes

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is primarily set up as an outline and is loaded with graphs, maps, and images. It covers a variety of earthquake-related topics, such as what causes earthquakes, fault lines and structures, seismology, a historical look at...
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Handout
Other

The Haunted Museum: Houdini: A Magician Among the Spirits

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive biographical information about Harry Houdini, supported by many historical photos, can be found here. This site is based on Troy Taylor's book, "Ghosts by Gaslight."
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Unit Plan
Wisconsin Historical Society

American Journeys: Eyewitness Accounts Early American Exploration/settlement

For Students 9th - 10th
A collaborative project of the Wisconsin Historical Society and National History Day, this site contains over 18,000 pages of primary source, eyewitness accounts of North American exploration starting with the Vikings.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Wi: University of Wisconsin Dairy Barn

For Students 9th - 10th
Site of veterinary nutrition research.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Wisconsin: Aztalan

For Students 9th - 10th
Prehistoric site, now a state park.
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Curated OER

Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Wi: Silver Mound Archeological District

For Students 9th - 10th
Site of early Native American settlement.
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Curated OER

American Journeys: Eyewitness Accounts...

For Students 9th - 10th
A collaborative project of the Wisconsin Historical Society and National History Day, this site contains over 18,000 pages of primary source, eyewitness accounts of North American exploration starting with the Vikings.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Black Hawk War, 1832

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the Illinois and Michigan territory (present day Illinois and Wisconsin) showing the battle sites of the Black Hawk War of 1832. The map shows Black Hawk's Village (Saukenuk) near Rock Island on the Mississippi, Prophetstown,...