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The Corporation of the Town of Deep River: Welcome to the Town of Deep River

For Students 9th - 10th
Deep River, Ontario, is located on the Ottawa River. Information is provided on the area, its history and the outdoor and cultural activities that run throughout the year.
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Trans Pacific Project: Transpacific Migrations

For Students 9th - 10th
What an incredible resource that looks at Transpacific migrations peopling the Western Hemisphere, the Pacific islands, and the Chinese diaspora. Included is information about genetic research that traces DNA patterns across the world....
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Perfect Sound Forever: The Migration of African Music

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses the migration of African music throughout the world and its influence on other cultures. It also speaks of the types of instruments used and the way in which they express the moods and feelings of their players.
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Bureau of Meteorology: The Weather Map

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what a weather map is and how it is prepared. Describes what weather maps show, typical weather patterns in Australia, the use of weather charts, temperature, and wind speed.
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Museum of Web Art

For Students 9th - 10th
A fascinating site devoted to art and graphics used on the world wide web. Explore the best in buttons, banners, counters, and more.
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Notes on the Ethnic Image in Ashcan School Paintings

For Students 9th - 10th
Discussion of whether or not the artists of the Ashcan School helped or hindered the existing stereotypes of their subjects. Interesting information on individual works.
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Facial Pain Association: Trigeminal Neuralgia

For Students 9th - 10th
An informative website about Trigeminal neuralgia (TN). Explains what it is, what causes it, who it affects, treatments, and lots more. There are also videos highlighting patients' stories.
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Le Mariage De Christophe Et Shannon

For Students 9th - 10th
At the wedding page of Christophe (French) and Shannon (American) you can find links to their vows (civil and romantic) in French and English. Also take a minute to look at the wedding album.
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Reggae France

For Students 9th - 10th
At this reggae site you can listen to interviews (text or video) and to the sounds of reggae. You can see album covers and get the latest reggae news (real audio).
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Detailed History of the Hungarian Revolution of 1956

For Students 9th - 10th
This site examines the events of the Hungarian Revolution. It includes a timeline and glossary of events, people, and groups, and other organizations.
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St. Lawrence University: Brief History of Mesopotamia

For Students 9th - 10th
A paper which discusses the accomplishments of early Mesopotamian society in the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and literature.
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Automotive Industries

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is to an on-line magazine that is loaded with current and up-to-date information on the auto industry. Good general information about the auto industry.
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Sheffield Hallam University: Gas Chromatography

For Students 9th - 10th
This page uses diagrams and charts along with written text to explain gas chromatography.
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Colonial Hall: Benjamin Rush (1745 1813)

For Students 9th - 10th
This non-profit site offers detailed biography of Benjamin Rush. the United States. Examines his early training, his years in Europe, his work in medicine, his role in the Revolutionary War, and his political career. Rest of site has...
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Alton Observer Report: Elijah Parish Lovejoy

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the actual newspaper article that ran soon after journalist and minister Elijah P. Lovejoy was murdered by a pro-slavery mob. Very interesting.
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An American Tradition: The Pennsylvania Impressionists

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives an in-depth look into the Pennsylvania Impressionists and their history.
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Shakespeare Resource Center: Shakespeare's Grammar

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site contains an introduction to Shakespeare's grammar and sections on his works, play synopses, Elizabethan England, and more.
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Circular Breathing

For Students 9th - 10th
Circular breathing is a method of breathing that is used to "maintain a sound for a long period of time." This article explains how to engage circular breathing as a technique for playing the instrument.
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Mostly Fiction: Latin American Writers and Magic

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The writer of this site tells about her experience with reading literature written in the "magical realism" style. It is a personal response to literature, rather than a scholarly analysis, but it is well-written and knowledgable. Many...
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Biography of Louis L'amour

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive biographical information on the life and accomplishments of Louis L'Amour. Includes photographs and links to his works.
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Lascomm: The Basics of Fiber Optic Cable

For Students 9th - 10th
An informative article about fiber optics cabling. Includes an introduction, fiber-optic technology, an illustration, applications, advantages and disadvantages, economics, and summary.
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Louis L'amour: Photo Gallery

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive collection of annotated photographs of L'Amour. Many bear his personal caption.
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Communication Is Wonderful, if It Ever Takes Place

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a brief, but insightful article about the importance of communication, how we communicate, and why we sometimes fail to communicate.
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Duquesne University: Pre Rapaelite Critic

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a critic of the Pre-Raphaelite era and its paintings during this period.