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Read Works:the American Civil War
[Free Registration/Login Required] This ReadWorks passage provides a brief history of the American Civil War. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension. An additional answer sheet is included to...
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Read Works: What Is a Memorial?
[Free Registration/Login Required] This passage defines the term "memorial" and describes the following famous ones: Jefferson Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, and Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Questions that...
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Read Works: Let Freedom Ring
[Free Registration/Login Required] Several songs representative of the United States are provided in this informational text: "My Country 'Tis of Thee"; "America"; and "The Star-Spangled Banner". A question sheet is available to help...
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Read Works: Making Butter, Long Ago and Today
[Free Registration/Login Required] Intended to support early elementary students' reading comprehension, this passage compares how butter was made in the past with how it is made in the present. A questions sheet is available to help...
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Read Works: A New Kind of Library
[Free Registration/Login Required] Intended to support elementary students' reading comprehension, information is shared about the history of the New York Public Library and how the purpose of libraries have transformed over the years....
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Read Works: Legend of Ganga Ji
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this informational text, Dr. Ganesh, a sociologist from the University of Mumbai, shares the Legend of Ganga-Ji and this story's historical significance to the Ganges River region. A question sheet...
University of Florida
Florida Museum of Natural History: Homepage
This site from the Florida Museum of Natural History gives the current events, information about the museum, exhibits and public programs, research and collections, links, etc. to the Florida Museum of Natural History.
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Read Works: Oral Histories
[Free Registration/Login Required] Intended to support elementary students' reading comprehension, students will learn about jobs that require them to conduct interviews to collect oral histories. Questions that assess multiple reading...
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Read Works: Getting Water From a Well
[Free Registration/Login Required] Intended to support early elementary students' reading comprehension, information about water wells is provided in this informational text. Questions that assess multiple reading skills are provided.
BBC
Bbc News: The Territory of Abkhazia
A country profile for the area known as Abkhazia. The area has been trying to break away from Georgia since 1992. The article gives a brief history of the conflict and information on the current leadership of Abkhazia.
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Read Works: The Old Stone House
[Free Registration/Login Required] Intended to support elementary students' reading comprehension, historical information is provided. The significance of "The Old Stone House" during the Battle of Brooklyn in the American Revolution is...
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Museum of Natural History
"Discover the natural wonders of Canada's east coast". Great links to the museum.
BBC
Bbc: History: George Iv: The Royal Joke?
An article about the self-indulgent reign of King George IV of England. Archived.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Ghana Celebrates 50 Years as Independent Nation
In this article and the accompanying radio broadcasts, Ghana reflects back on its accomplishments in the fifty years since it became independent of colonial rule. It was the first African nation south of the Sahara to do so. [March 7, 2007]
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet: Turkey
Site provides a brief overview of the history of Turkey. Discusses self-determination in the fourth paragraph. Also provides a map, slideshows, and information on geography, demographics, and culture.
The Guardian
Guardian: Pride, Poverty and Promise: Ghana's Golden Jubilee
This article tries to give a balanced picture of Ghana as it celebrates its fiftieth year of independence from British colonial rule. While it is a democratic nation today, and many things have changed for the better, there are still...
Australian Museum
The Australian Museum
This site features links to information on Australia's museum.
Other
About Korea: History
A brief but informative timeline of Korean history divided into the kingdoms and dynasties that made up this country's history.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Timeline: History of Psychology
Learn about the historical foundations of contemporary psychology. Use the timeline to explore key events, publications, and perspectives that have shaped psychology from the late 19th century to the present.
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National Council for the Social Studies
National Council for the Social Studies has grown to be the largest association in the country devoted solely to social studies education. NCSS engages and supports educators in strengthening and advocating social studies. This resource...
PBS
Nova Online: History of Money
A timeline of money from 9000 B.C. to the present day that explains the types of money being used at various times in history.
BBC
Bbc: Istanbul's Ancient Past Unearthed
BBC correspondent Sarah Rainsford discusses the numerous artifacts found in Instanbul at the Marmaray Project digging site and their implications for the fields of archeology and history today. (January 10, 2009)
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Augustus Caesar and the Pax Romana
This site provides a lecture about Augustus Caesar and the Pax Romana. The first part of the lecture is about his life and triumphs.
University of Chicago
Oriental Institute: The Persian Gallery
Read about the Persian Empire and the people that live there. Includes photos of artifacts.