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Library of Congress

Loc: The Floating World of Ukiyo E

For Students 9th - 10th
An exhibition review on the Japanese art form Ukiyo-e. Very nice images and history of this art form with an interpretation of an historical link of Japan and the Western world.
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PBS

Pbs: American Experience: Panama Canal

For Students 9th - 10th
Regarded as one of the seven wonders of the modern world, the Panama Canal opened for business on August 15, 1914. America's ingenuity and innovation had triumphed over insurmountable odds. PBS brings us this incredible story via online...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Forget Shopping. Soon You'll Download Your New Clothes

For Students 9th - 10th
Downloadable, printable clothing may be coming to a closet near you. What started as designer Danit Peleg's fashion school project turned into a collection of 3D-printed designs that have the strength and flexibility for everyday wear....
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Other

Smith College Museum of Art

For Students 9th - 10th
Located in Northampton, MA. A world-famous collection spanning an impressive 4,500 years. Ranked among the finest college or University museums in this country, it has become a wonderful collection of works by the leading artists of...
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Panama Canal

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive summary provides facts and information pertaining to the Panama Canal that was officially opened in August 1914.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Stepanova, the Results of the First Five Year Plan

For Students 9th - 10th
Have you ever wondered what came before Photoshop? After the First World War, artists in Germany and the Soviet Union began to experiment with photomontage, the process of making a composite image by juxtaposing or mounting two or more...
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University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Vera Pless

For Students 9th - 10th
A wonderful biography of both the personal and professional life of this modern day mathematician. Her contributions to the world of mathematics are highlited in this encouraging story of a female mathematician.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Langston Hughes

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This resource focuses on the works of famous African-American author, Langston Hughes.