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Washington State University: Ask Dr. Universe: How Far Can Monarchs Fly?

For Students 2nd - 8th
Many creatures seek out warm weather as the environment chills for winter. Dr. Universe will address how far these popular butterflies will travel to warm up.
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Washington State University: Ask Dr. Universe: Why Do Bees Make Hexagons?

For Students 3rd - 8th
Apparently bees are geometry masterminds. Who knew? Find out why bees make hives out of a collection of hexagons.
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Washington State University: Ask Dr. Universe: What Materials Would You Use to Make a Rocket?

For Students 3rd - 8th
Dr. Universe explains how many choices there are in building a rocket. A fellow professor at Washington State University helps to understand the basics of rockets.
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Washington State University: Epigram/epigraph/ Epitaph/epithet

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site gives a definition of the word "epigram." It also includes a few examples of epigrams.
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Washington State University: Call the Question

For Students 9th - 10th
Clear explanation of the debate term. No other information is given.
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Washington State University: Common Errors

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Do you say or write "exscape" when you should say "escape"? This webpage is from the Common Errors in English website. If you think other people's language mistakes are sometimes funny, you might enjoy reading the ways people have...
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Washington State University: Bradbury's "Fahrenheit 451" and the Dystopian Tradition

For Students 9th - 10th
Professor Brians shares the text of this talk about the historical and literary context of Bradbury's novel and other dystopian works.
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Washington State University: The Lais of Marie De France Study Guide (12Th Century)

For Students 9th - 10th
A study guide that focuses on the works of Marie de France while providing valuable resources to related sites.
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Washington State University: Math 101: Solving Linear Inequalities

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This page covers topics involving linear inequalities including properties used to solve inequalities, how to write solutions, solving simple inequalities, and solving compound inequalities.
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Washington State University: Shakespeare and Authorship Controversy

For Students 9th - 10th
Introductory information concerning Shakespeare's biography and the controversy surrounding it. Clear and concise information.
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Washington State University: Brief Timeline of American Literature and Events: 1920s

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A side-by-side timeline of political and social history alongside literature of the time period. A very interesting look at the literature that reflected the times.
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Washington State University: Michael Delahoyde: Anglo Saxon Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
An academic essay featuring the culture and language of the Anglo-Saxons.
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Washington State University: The Myth of Objectivity in Journalism, a Commentary

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Scholarly discussion of objectivity and subjectivity as it exists, according to the author, in the world of journalism. Promotes critical thinking about how the news is gathered, written, and disseminated.
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Washington State University: Timeline of American Literature and Events: 1820s

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A timeline of political and social events and American literature. Part of a larger site. Hyperlinks to information about individual authors.
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Washington State University: Timeline of American Literature 1840 1849

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Compare the events of the country to the literature being produced at the time of the early 19th century.
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Washington State University: Timeline of American Literature 1750 1799

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Timeline of the social, political, and literary history of Colonial America and the United States, from 1750 to 1799. Contains information about writers of the period, along with portraits and links to related websites.
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Washington State University: The Stephen Crane Society

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a good starting point for those looking for information and resources on Stephen Crane. Includes a full-texts, a bibliography, responses to queries and FAQs, and several links for further Internet research on Crane.
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Washington State University: New Historicism

For Students 9th - 10th
The political functions of literature and the aims of the new historicists are explained on this site. Includes a list of works consulted.
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Washington State University: Marxism

For Students 9th - 10th
A basic explanation of Marxism as it applies to literary theory. Includes a bibliography.
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Washington State University: Literary Movements: Puritanism in New England

For Students 9th - 10th
Good overview of the beliefs, theology, church membership, and literary style of the Puritans. Contains a good bibliography for more resources.
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Washington State University: Literary Movements: Puritanism in New England

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of Puritan beliefs, with an extensive bibliography that you can use to further your study of the Puritan people.
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Washington State University: Literary Movements: Puritan Meditation Tradition

For Students 9th - 10th
This site defines the meditation tradition and analyzes its history and use in Puritan literature and theology. Contains a bibliography of works as well as images of selected writers.
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Washington State University: Literary Movements: Local Color Fiction, 1865 1895

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Washington State University provides a good look at the regionalism and local color of American literature from 1865-1895. A definition is included, practitioners, characteristics, and techniques. There are many links to...
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Washington State University: Edith Wharton Society: Summaries & Discussion Questions for Wharton's Works

For Students 9th - 10th
If you need to get a handle on what's important in some of Wharton's major works, this site will be helpful. Summaries and questions are contributed by Wharton Society members from various universities.