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Wikipedia: History of Nicaragua

For Students 9th - 10th
Delve into the rich history of this Central American country. Learn much about Nicaragua's early explorations, the Somozas, and America's involvement in the country.
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Wikipedia: Economy of Nicaragua

For Students 9th - 10th
Visit this site to get information on the economy of Nicaragua which is mostly dependent on its export business.
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Wikipedia: Economy of Panama

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the economy of Panama along with accompanying statistics.
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Wikipedia: Richard Wagner

For Students 9th - 10th
Visit this site to learn much about the life of German composer, Richard Wagner. Besides biographical information topics of interest include classical music, operas, symphonys, and other musical works.
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Wikipedia: Economy of the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the encyclopedia Wikipedia gives the reader excellent insight into the United States economy. Includes historical references, the influence of technology, resources, and the role of government. Includes numerous charts and...
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Wikipedia: Sulfur

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Wikipedia Encyclopedia provides information on atomic properties, physical properties and notable characteristics of sulfur can be found on this informative site. Links are provided for additional information.
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Wikipedia: Anton Van Leeuwenhoek

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Wikipedia encyclopedia provides a concise explanation of van Leeuwenhoek's (1632-1723 CE) contribution to the improvement of the microscope and his contributions to cell biology.
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Wikipedia: Venture Capital

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a description of venture capital. Includes links to words that need further clarification.
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Wikipedia: Socialist Party Usa

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers an encyclopedia entry on the Socialist Party of the United States.
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Wikipedia: Diamagnetism

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia.com offers a good introduction to diamagnetism and diamagnetic materials, including discussion of how superconductors exhibit diamagnetic properties.
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Wikipedia: The Meissner Effect

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia.com offers a wonderful introduction and explanation of the Meissner effect, explaining how this effect qualifies superconduction as a true thermodynamic state of a material.
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Wikipedia: Samarium

For Students 9th - 10th
This Wikipedia site contains a good deal of information on element 62, Samarium. Includes a definition of the element, characteristics, applications, history, biological role, occurence, and much more. There is also a chart and links...
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Wikipedia: Autumn

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the encyclopedia Wikipedia describes both the Autumn, or Fall, season as well as the reason for the season. Links are provided to information about the equinox and solstice associated with the season as well as a link to...
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Wikipedia: Propaganda

For Students 9th - 10th
A good overview and description of propaganda. Looks at types, techniques used, theories and models, and propaganda directed at children.
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Wikipedia: Urbanization

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Wikipedia encyclopedia provides a great overview of the term urbanization. It is clearly written and has links to definitions that are unfamiliar to readers. A great starting place to learn about urbanization.
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Wikipedia: Natural Science

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia defines and explains natural science, which is the study of the universe using the scientific method. Also looks at the branches of natural science and its history.
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Wikipedia: Social Science

For Students 9th - 10th
This Wikipedia entry looks at social science as a study of relationships between people. It explains the various branches within this category and the methodology and theory of research in the social sciences.
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Wikipedia: Tommy Franks

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an informative site from Wikipedia about General Tommy Franks, who led the invasion of Iraq in 2003. The site provides information on his early life, education, and military career. Includes links to terms, names, or concepts...
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Wikipedia: Seven Bridges of Konigsberg

For Students 9th - 10th
This Wikipedia site introduces the seven bridges of Konigsberg problem, a classic graph theory problem solved by the mathematician Euler in the 18th century.
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Wikipedia: Graph Theory

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia provides an introduction and overview of graph theory. In addition to introducing the basic terms, there are related links to classic problems in graph theory such as the traveling salesman problem and Dijkstra's algorithm.
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Wikipedia: Luther Martin

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the life of Luther Martin, a delegate to the Constitutional Convention from Maryland. He did not sign the Constitution, and he later served for many years as the Attorney General of Maryland.
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Wikipedia: William Richardson Davie

For Students 9th - 10th
A short but detailed entry on this delegate to the Constitutional Convention from North Carolina. He later served as a Governor of the state and is considered to be the founder of the University of North Carolina.
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Wikipedia: Khalil Gibran

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Detailed encyclopedia article about the Lebanese writer. Although mainly a biography, it also includes a picture, bibliography of his works, and links to more information.
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Wikipedia: Teapot Dome Scandal

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia provides good reference material and pictures about this political scandal involving the oil industry during the 1920s.