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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Sly and the Family Stone

For Students 9th - 10th
Read interesting biographical details on the "first integrated multi-gender band", Sly and the Family Stone, 1993 inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes a timeline of key events and essential songs list.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Sly and the Family Stone

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Sly and the Family Stone, the American rock and funk band that became widely popular in the late 1960s with a string of anthem like pop singles, stirring socially relevant albums, and memorable live performances. As a...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Wicked Wit of Jane Austen

For Students 9th - 10th
Whether she's describing bickering families, quiet declarations of love, or juicy gossip, Jane Austen's writing often feels as though it was written just for you. Iseult Gillespie explores the sly societal satire and unique...
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Famous Singers

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical profiles of famous singers in major musical genres. Includes photo and links to snippets of their songs.
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Msnbc: The 10 Best Rock Bands Ever

For Students 9th - 10th
MSNBC presents their list of "the ten best rock bands ever." Purely subjective, but fun reading.
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Shmoop University

Shmoop: The Taming of the Shrew

For Students 9th - 10th
One of Shakespeare's earliest comedies, The Taming of the Shrew, is analysed in great detail in this informative site. The characters and their actions as well as important quotations from the play are discussed.
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National Health Museum

Access Excellence: Teaching Tropical Rainforest Biology

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explores the numerous benefits of teaching and learning about tropical rainforests, while addressing the bioethical and environmental concerns facing rainforests.

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