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Ameri Span Unlimited

For Students 9th - 10th
AmeriSpan Unlimited provides immersion, intern, and educational tours in Spanish-speaking countries. Information on all programs, job opportunities, and travel resources are provided.
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Nuclear files.org: Julius Robert Oppenheimer

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from Nuclearfiles.org you can read a biography of J. Robert Oppenheimer and about his career as a scientist and his important involvement with the Manhattan Project and Atomic Energy Commission.
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Midwest Today: Gambling on a New Life

For Students 9th - 10th
This 1995 article, from "Midwest Today" focuses on the fact that gambling in Indian reservation is not always a "plus" for the community. The article is an extensive one, covering many of the issues of enforcement and sovereignty which...
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Stanford Research Institute: Robotics Demonstrations

For Students 9th - 10th
Robotics demonstration videos from Stanford Research Institute.
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Wesleyan University: West African Music

For Students 9th - 10th
This site talks about the African harp, guitar and several other instruments.
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Skating Charleston Steps

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed written instruction of the Charleston. There is a list of suitable music to perform this dance to.
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Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences Winners 1969 2002

For Students 9th - 10th
A list of the Nobel Peace Prize winners from 1969-2002 (updated yearly). Click on the names of the winners for more information.
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Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine Winners 2008 1901

For Students 9th - 10th
A list of the Nobel Prize winners in Physiology or Medicine (updated yearly). Click on the names for more information.
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Front to Back Charleston

For Students 9th - 10th
Written directions to a variation of the Charleston using the front to back dance style. Lists some suggested swing music cd's.
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Face to Face Charleston Steps

For Students 9th - 10th
Instructions to the dance form of the Charleston dance, with the partners facing each other. The lessons to the dance are in a written format. There is a suggested list of music.
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Side by Side Charleston Steps

For Students 9th - 10th
A form of the Charleston that calls for the partners to take positions standing next to each other.
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Swing Dance Step

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains the most basic swing dance steps. It includes such dance steps as the Jitterbug, the Shag, and the Charleston.
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Brandeis University: Anton Chekhov Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
Very comprehensive site devoted to Chekhov, the man, the writer, and his work. Lists all of his plays and a short description of each. Includes a lengthy biography of Chekhov.
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University of Windsor: Climates on a Rotating Earth

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers the text of a college lecture on the atmosphere, with information on the effect prevailing westerlies have on North America.
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Sonic Storytelling: Writing Method for Radio Drama

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This article is filled with tips for beginners on how to write radio drama sketches or adapt stories into radio plays. You'll see examples of sketches as well as tips on writing well. W.9-10.3, 3a, 3b Narratives, W.11-12.3, 3a, 3b...
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Writing for Audio Theatre: Radio Drama Script Template

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Great site if you want to learn how to write a radio drama sketch. The site offers lots of examples and pointers for the beginner. W.9-10.3a Narrative Intro, W.11-12.3a Narratives
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Public Relations Writing: Release Formats

For Students 9th - 10th
If you need to know how to write a public service announcement for the radio, this site will offer examples and tips on putting one together.
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Newswriting for Radio: Avoiding "Cop Talk"

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is a fabulous site for learning all about writing news for the radio. Lots of links and great tips!
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Rewriting Copy

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out the differences between print and radio broadcasts, as well as finding tips on writing news for radio.
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Newswriting for Radio: Glossary of Terms

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Here are terms you should familiarize yourself with broadcast journalism or radio news is in your future.
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Newswriting for Radio: News Judgment: Be Enterprising

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is a fabulous site for all of those wanting to pursue a career in broadcast journalism. You can find tons of tips on how to be a better journalist and how to find a great story.
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Newswriting for Radio: News Judgment: Polls, Surveys, and Studies

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
So you want to be a great broadcast journalist? You should take a look at this site! It offers tons of info and pointers on radio journalism.
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Newswriting for Radio: Improving Newsroom Operations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Find out the basics of newsroom operation and the expectations of the various parts of a news broadcast.
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Newswriting for Radio: Broadcast Sentence Structure

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
A fabulous Newscript.com site for broadcast news writing. You can learn how to craft the perfect sentence for radio listeners.