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Shmoop: Executive Branch and Presidents
Basic information and key concepts about the Executive Branch and Presidents. Also available from the orange tabs on top: a few interesting stories on the history, a timeline that shows the development of the presidency, some quotes and...
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Shmoop: Basic Statistics & Probability: Designing a Study
Presents the steps to follow in designing a study in statistics and explains what makes a good statistical question.
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Shmoop: Henry Higgins in Pygmalion
This site lists and discusses the characters and themes in Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw. Shaw wants the reader to think about the problems caused by "common" language, and how language can separate people from different places and...
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Shmoop: Julius Caesar Summary
A tongue-in-cheek summary of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar presented in text and video formats. [2:57]
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Shmoop: Julius Caesar Analysis: Literary Devices in Julius Caesar
A discussion of the literary devices used by Shakespeare in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar. Each device is linked to additional pages with more detailed information and examples.
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Shmoop: Multiplying and Dividing Limits Examples
Examples of multiplication and division of limits with the solutions.
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Shmoop: Adding and Subtracting Limits Examples
Examples of addition and subtraction with limits including solutions to the example problems.
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Shmoop: Using Probability to Make Decisions Hss md.b.7
A description of the standard, analyze decisions and strategies using probability concepts, in addition to sample questions and aligned resources.
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Shmoop: To Kill a Mockingbird Analysis
Self-derected learning paths covering the literary devices in To Kill a Mockingbird.
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Shmoop: To Kill a Mockingbird Symbolism, Imagery, Allegory
A self-guided learning path exploring symbolism, imagery, and allegory.
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Shmoop: Basic Operations: Absolute Value
Students learn about absolute value. The resource consists of notes, step-by-step examples, and practice problems with solutions.
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Shmoop: Ecosystem Energy Flow
Explains the processes by which energy flows through an ecosystem. Covers the meanings of key vocabulary, e.g., types of producers and consumers, trophic levels, food webs, and the energy pyramid.
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Shmoop: Relations
Explore relations through a video and examples, then practice with handouts.
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Shmoop: Guide to the College Application
Easy-to-understand guide to the process of filling out a college application includes information on mistakes to avoid, organization, early decision-making, early action, and asking for a letter of recommendation. On the next page, also...
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Shmoop: Labor in the Gilded Age
The Gilded Age was a period of terrible labor violence, as industrialists and workers fought for control of the workplace. Workers organized the first large American labor unions during the Gilded Age, while employers tried to stop the...
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Shmoop: Freak the Mighty, by Rodman Philbrick
This learning guide for the novel, Freak the Mighty, offers resources for both student readers and teachers. In addition to a synopsis of the book, significant themes and quotations are discussed, and a number of thought-provoking...
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Shmoop: Bible
Learn about the Christian bible and the stories found in both the Old Testament and New Testament.
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Shmoop: Math Shack
Improve your math skills with this large collection of resources on pre-algebra, algebra and geometry.
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Shmoop: College Financial Aid
Guide to financial aid for college includes information on the costs of college, student loans, filling out the FAFSA, and financial aid resources and scholarships. Follow the next page for help on ways to save for college.
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Shmoop: Antigone by Sophocles: Plot Analysis
This is a brief plot analysis of the Greek tragedy Antigone by Sophocles.
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Shmoop: Ender's Game
Shmoop's study guide for Orson Scott Card's science fiction novel, Ender's Game, includes chapter summaries, character descriptions, explanation of themes, and analysis of various elements in the novel. It also offers study questions and...
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Shmoop: The Great Gatsby: In a Nutshell
This site provides interesting background information into the 1920s when F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote the novel. Comparisons between Fitzgerald's life and the main character are also discussed.
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Shmoop: The Great Gatsby Summary
This informative summary highlights the key points in the novel.