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Perigord and Prehistory

For Students 9th - 10th
A bilingual site, though the English is NOT a translation of the French (if you can read both, you will get more information), on the prehistoric sites to be found in Perigord, with lots of photos.
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Biographical Notes for Eric Carle

For Students 3rd - 5th
Eric Carle is acclaimed and beloved as the creator of brilliantly illustrated and innovatively designed picture books for very young children. His best-known work is the familiar "The Very Hungry Caterpillar".
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Csac: Turkish Village

For Students 9th - 10th
An anthropological study of one Turkish village from the late 19th century to recent times. This is a full length book study written by a very well known anthropologist. Includes maps, historical background, etc.
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Embassy of Ethiopia

For Students 9th - 10th
An easy website to extract great information about Ethiopia. Find a country profile, information on the business, economy, government, politics, travel and culture.
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The Nature Conservancy (Australia): 10 Weird and Wonderful Wildlife of Australia

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about some of the unique animals in Australia. A description of each animal and a high-resolution photograph are provided.
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Article
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Hillsborough Community College: The Rise of Unions and Labor Activism [Pdf]

For Students 10th - 12th
Lengthy article on the Second Industrial Revolution in the United States. Looks at the growth of businesses into corporations with large workforces and manufacturing facilities, and the labor issues and organizations that arose as...
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Article
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Measured Progress: Performance Assessment Making a Comeback in Schools [Pdf]

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Understand the importance of performance assessment in your classroom. It might take more time and effort, its advocates say-but when done right, it can lead to a deeper analysis of students' skills.
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Article
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E School News: Doing More With Less: How Informed Assessment Practices Can [Pdf]

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
An in-depth guide for educators about Informed Assessment Practices. These types of practices can efficiently shed light on student learning; without them, educators cannot determine the most appropriate next steps to strengthen...
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Esri: Mapping the Emerald Isle: A Geo Genealogy of Irish Surnames

For Students 9th - 10th
Ever wonder if you had ancestors from Ireland? This interactive map lets you search for your surname and see what counties a clan with your name would have lived in based on the 1890 census.
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Ysgol Clywedog: Polly Booker: The I Po

For Students 9th - 10th
A circuit project includes lessons, worksheets, PowerPoint, and activity resource.
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The Amazing World of Science With Mr. Green: Introduction to the Atmosphere

For Students 9th - 10th
This teacher website provides a comprehensive lesson unit on the structure of Earth's atmosphere and how it sustains and impacts life on Earth and its ecosystems. Includes labeled diagrams, student worksheets, a slideshow, flashcards,...
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The Crown Council of Ethiopia: The Battle of Adwa

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a detailed discussion of the Battle of Adwa, which saw the defeat of Italian forces by Ethiopia.
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City of Peterborough

For Students 3rd - 8th
Peterborough is set in the beautiful Kawarthas tourism area of Ontario and is located an hour and a half from the Greater Toronto Area. Links provide information on its government, community, business and tourism activities.
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Article
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Skeptical Science: Global Warming & Climate Change Myths

For Students 9th - 10th
Close to two hundred myths about climate change are listed, with a detailed scientific response beside each. The myths can be sorted in a number of ways, e.g., by categories or popularity. Responses may include images, charts, or videos,...
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eBook
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University of Birmingham Philological Museum: Latin Poetry of Thomas Campion

For Students 9th - 10th
Very extensive text of Campion's Latin poetry with Latin text, translations, commentary notes, and textual notes.
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Interactive
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Timelines.tv: A History of Britain

For Students 9th - 10th
This outstanding site offers an interactive timeline that spans the breadth of British history from 1066 to the late 20th century. The timeline acts as a portal to high quality videos originally produced for the BBC that cover a broad...
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Website
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The Intel 4004: A Testimonial to Federico Faggin

For Students 9th - 10th
A summation of Frederico Faggin's contributions to the development of microprocessor and his many other accomplishments.
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Primary
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The Intel 4004: Frederico's October 2001 Speech

For Students 9th - 10th
Frederico Faggin's speech recalls the the birth of the microprocessor and his important role in its development.
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Handout
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Encyclopedia of Arkansas: Pea Ridge Campaign

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out the importance of the Pea Ridge Campaign and how it figured in keeping Missouri, a prize desired by both the north and the south, in the Union.
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Website
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Country Reports: Germany

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about the country of Germany.
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Federal Communications Commission: About the Fcc

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the FCC provides an in-depth look at the Federal Communications Commission and the job it performs.
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Handout
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Civil War Artillery: Basic Facts Concerning Artillery

For Students 9th - 10th
Site has information on the different types of artillery that were used in the Civil War.
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Civil War Artillery Projectiles: Field Artillery Projectiles

For Students 9th - 10th
A wealth of information about the projectiles used in artillery in both the North and the South. Included are pictures, cross-sections, and descriptions of the various types of projectiles.
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Civil War Artillery: Civil War Artillery Projectiles and Cannons

For Students 9th - 10th
Site includes a wealth of information on the artillery of the civil war. There are sound clips, many pictures, text, and a large and illustrated glossary of terms. Information can be accessed using the navigation bar on the left.