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Beyond the Bubble: Creating Columbus Day
[Free Registration/Login Required] Assessment in which students use a primary source excerpt from President Benjamin Harrison's proclamation of Columbus Day as a national holiday in 1892 and their knowledge of history to answer a given...
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Beyond the Bubble: Edison and the Kansas Housewife
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read a letter from a Mrs. W.C. Lathrop to Thomas Edison thanking him for inventing her electric appliances and making her life easier. They are then presented with some contextual facts, and...
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Beyond the Bubble: Inca Fortification
[Free Registration/Login Required] Assessment in which students examine a significant photo taken in Cuzco, Peru, in 1907, and answer the questions provided.
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Beyond the Bubble: John Brown's Legacy
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students answer questions about a poster for a play written in 1936 that celebrates the abolitionist John Brown, who tried to start a slave revolt in Harpers Ferry, Virginia, in 1859.
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Beyond the Bubble: Morale After Fredericksburg
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students examine a letter from Joseph F. Green, a soldier in the Union Army, to his friend Julia Reynolds on January 2, 1863. In it he describes low morale among Union soldiers after the Battle of...
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Beyond the Bubble: Opposition to the Philippine American War
[Free Registration/Login Required] Assesses students' ability to use evidence to support a historical argument. Students are presented with two documents that provide different perspectives on the war in the Philippines. Students are...
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Beyond the Bubble: Slave Quarters
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students examine a photograph of former slave quarters in Georgia and answer questions about the living conditions of slaves. They will also observe how the fact that the photograph was taken decades...
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Beyond the Bubble: The First Thanksgiving
[Free Registration/Login Required] This history assessment measures students' ability to source a document, in this case a painting of the first Thanksgiving celebration. When historians interpret a document, they look at who wrote it...
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Beyond the Bubble: Unions in Paterson, New Jersey
[Free Registration/Login Required] An excerpt from an interview with a textile factory worker named Marianna Costa. In the interview, Costa talks about working conditions at the Arrow Piece Dye Works in Paterson, New Jersey, prior to the...
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Stanford University: Integrity
Integrity is outlined in this detailed entry by the Standford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. Integrity is also explained as it relates to a variety of other characteristics. This site is designed for those looking to develop a high level of...
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Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Pythagoras
Encyclopedia article about Pythagoras from the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy that discusses not only his life, but his major contributions as well. Also includes a lengthy bibliography and links to additional information.
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Stanford University: Copyright and Fair Use Center
This site contains general information about copyright and fair use as well as specific information about intellectual property and technology.
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Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Maimonides
A highly detailed biography of the famous Jewish philosopher and religious thinker. The article provides a thorough analysis of his religious ideas.
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Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Georg Hegel
This encyclopedia article provides an extensive overview of Hegel's life, work, and influence in philosophy.
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Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Stoicism
A detailed description of the Stoics, covering their philosophy, ethics, logic, and influence.
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Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Modal Logic
Explains modal logic by means of logical notation. Somewhat difficult for a non-specialist to appreciate. However, the introductory section does provide a general definition of "modal logic."
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Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Gottlob Frege
Good summary of Frege's thought. Some sections are more technical, but the explanation of his philosophy of language and other sections are more readable.
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Informal Logic/stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Describes the recent movement known as "informal logic." Summarizes its brief history, provides several detailed examples, and explains its relationship to philosophy. Bibliography included.
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Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Behaviorism
Discusses Behaviorism as a philosophy and a field of psychology. Includes information on what behaviorism is, and the types of behaviorism. Also includes links to additional information.
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Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Bertrand Russell
Excellent article summarizing Bertrand Russell's thought. Includes chronology of major events in his life, but most of the article spends time on Russell's contributions in logic, analytic philosophy, and social criticism. Also includes...
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Saint Augustine
A very long and detailed account of St. Augustine's philosophy and religious beliefs. Paragraphs three through five contain historical information on Augustine's life.
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Stanford University: Philosophy and Life of the Stoics
Brief description of the Stoic desire to live a life based on their philosophical beliefs, rather than teach their philosophy to the world.
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Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Physical Theories of Stoicism
Describes the Stoic philosophies and beliefs about theology, fate, and elemental theory.
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Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Stoic Logic
An extensive discussion of the Stoic beliefs about logic, their advancements in the field of logic, the arguments of the Skeptics and the answers of the Stoics