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Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Stoic Ethics

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive discussion of the ethics of Stoicism. Very detailed, includes lots of definitions of Greek words necessary to the philosophy.
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Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Divine Illumination

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent article from the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy tracing the development of "divine illumination" throughout the classical and medieval Christian philosophical tradition. Describes how this distinctively Christian...
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Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Qualia

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive discussion of "qualia," the sense-data that inform perception. Considers the different meanings of the term and relates them to epistemological questions about mental states, theories of representation, and introspection....
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Coherence Theory of Truth:stanford Encycl. Of Philosophy

For Students 9th - 10th
Clear, concise introduction to various coherence theories of truth. Author explains several versions of the theory, the arguments for and against them, while avoiding too much philosophical jargon. Includes bibliography.
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Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Descartes' Epistemology

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a discussion of Descartes influential epistemological problems. Addresses Descartes' characterization of knowledge, his methods, his major arguments and mistakes, and his most enduring contributions to modern philosophy....
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Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Friedrich Nietzsche

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough, insightful overview of Nietzsche's life and works. A superb introduction.
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Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Nietzsche

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent and extensive biography. Covers main ideas, as well as career accomplishments and publications. Proceeds work by work, dividing Nietzsche's works into Early, Middle, Late, and Final. Contains bibliography, biography, and...
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Stanford Encyclopedia of Phil.: Ontological Arguments

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview from the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy of the structure and history of ontological arguments for the existence of God. Lists the major attempts (and includes extensive bibliography for them), then describes the various...
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Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Confucius

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This Stanford University encyclopedia entry discusses Confucius (551-479 BCE), who, according to Chinese tradition, was a thinker, political figure, educator, and founder of the Ru School of Chinese thought.
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Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Creationism

For Students 9th - 10th
An entry from the Standard Encyclopedia of Philospohy that analyzes creationism from scientific, philosophical, and theological viewpoints and finds it lacking on all three measures.
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Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy

For Students 9th - 10th
Access the full range of content in the "Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy" from this A-Z index page.
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Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Karl Marx

For Students 9th - 10th
This on-line encyclopedia offers an in-depth look at the teachings of Karl Marx.
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Plato on Rhetoric and Poetry

For Students 9th - 10th
Plato's views on rhetoric and poetry have been very influential on western thought and literature. Read this detailed article to find out why.
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Stanford Encyc. Of Philosophy: William Godwin

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a substantial exploration of Godwin's life and ideas. Includes a section of other internet resources and a bibliography.
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Sulair: The Monterey Jazz Festival Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
This fabulous site describes the repository of the digitized collection of music from the Monterey Jazz Festival from 1958 which is housed on the Stanford University campus. On this site you can read about the performances, watch and...
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Stanford University Department of Electrical Engineering

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the homepage of the Stanford University of Department of Electrical Engineering. There are links to information on research, academics, seminars, faculty, etc.
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Stanford University Department of Electrical Engineering

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the homepage of the Stanford University of Department of Electrical Engineering. There are links to information on research, academics, seminars, faculty, etc.
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Beyond the Bubble: History Assessments

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] A collection of innovative assessments, interactive rubrics, and annotated samples of student work with an emphasis on primary source documents for the use in a wide range of history concepts.
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Sheg: Reading Like a Historian: Booker T. Washington vs w.e.b. Du Bois

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read primary source documents to solve a problem surrounding a historical question. This document-based inquiry lesson allows students to read a speech of Booker T. Washington's and a selection...
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Stanford History Education Group: Cold War

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] A comprehensive social studies unit honing in on the Cold War. Students will rely on various resources covering topics like the Cuban Missile Crisis, Truman and MacArthur, and the Korean War, to analyze...
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Stanford History Educaiton Group: Cold War

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Lesson in which students use primary source material to evaluate issues and perspectives surrounding the Cold War. Lesson plan, PowerPoint and original documents.
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Stanford History Education Group: The Dark Ages

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Primary and secondary source documents, timeline, PowerPoint, and lesson plan reinforcing life during the Dark Ages in Europe. Over several days students will come to understand all aspects of this...
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Sheg: Document Based History: Reading Like a Historian: Evaluating Sources

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] Are all historical sources equally trustworthy? How might the reliability of a historical document be affected by the circumstances under which it was created? For this activity, students sharpen their...
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Sheg: Document Based History: Reading Like a Historian: Historical Thinking

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This chart elaborates on the historical reading skills of sourcing, corroboration, contextualization, and close reading. In addition to questions that relate to each skill, the chart includes...