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Library of Congress

Loc: Today in History: February 3: Theodore Roosevelt

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this site to read Roosevelt's personal diary entries & see an actual diary page. Site includes a biography, photos and links to related sources.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Today in History: February 28: B & O Railroad

For Students 9th - 10th
Highlights the opening of the B & O Railroad charter and other related events in American history that took place on today's date.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Today in History: February 16: Missionaries in the Oregon Territory

For Students 9th - 10th
This Library of Congress site briefly describes the missionary movement to Oregon, centering around Marcus Whitman.
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CNN

Cnn: Powell Lays Out u.s. Case

For Students 9th - 10th
CNN provides a detailed overview of Colin Powell's presentation to the U.N. Security Council on February 5, 2003. This presentation lays out the U.S. case against Iraq, pointing out Iraq's consistent lies and deception regarding U.N....
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American Rhetoric

American Rhetoric: Ashton B. Carter: All Hands Meeting Address

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the text, audio, and video of Ashton B. Carter, the newly appointed 25th Secretary of Defense, addressing his colleagues concerning how he will approach the position on February 19, 2015, at The Pentagon, in Washington, D.C.
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Jewelry Central

Jewelry Central: Amethyst

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on this commercial site gives the physical properties and origin of the amethyst, as well as some of the mythical and metaphysical properties ascribed to the gemstone.
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University of Wisconsin

Univ. Of Wis:tom Volk's Fungus of the Month for February

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of Wisconsin provides information on "Epidermophyton floccosum, one of the causes of athlete's foot." It also includes several pictures.
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American Battlefield Trust

American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Maps of Fort Donelson, Tennessee (1862)

For Students 9th - 10th
Maps of Fort Donelson, Tennessee, site of Civil War battle in February, 1862 in which General Ulysses S. Grant was victorious and ensuring Kentucky would stay in the Union. Accompanied by informational text explaining the history.
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Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: What Is Leap Year?

For Students 2nd - 8th
Learn when and why we have leap years.
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BBC

Bbc: Iran's Unique Election

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News correspondent Jim Muir describes the 2000 Parliamentary Elections in Iran, focusing on the tensions between Conservative and Reformist factions as well as the implications the Reformist victory has for not only the government...
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Microbiology: Cells

For Students 9th - 10th
Article describing the parts of a cell. Includes chart listing the main parts of a cell and their definitions. Discusses some of the ways a cell can become damaged. (Published: February 28, 2008)
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Other

State Library of Western Australia: The Apology Capture

For Students 9th - 10th
The government of Australia issued an official apology to the 'stolen generation' of mixed race children of that country. Recollections of life and treatment are shared in this article by those who suffered the most, the children. Taken...
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The Guardian

Guardian: Africa's Dictator Died at the Hands of His Boy Soldiers

For Students 9th - 10th
Guardian correspondent Stuart Jeffries discusses the assassination of Laurent Kabila and its ramifications on the war in the Congo. (February 11, 2001)
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Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: Mandela Released

For Students 9th - 10th
View a slideshow exhibit of the release of Nelson Mandela from prison in South Africa, February 10, 1990.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Reformists Boycott Elections in Iran

For Students 9th - 10th
Jim Lehrer examines the 2004 Parliamentary Elections in Iran, discussing the prevalent tensions between Reformists and Conservatives in the country and how he expects the elections to affect the relationship between the United States and...
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Other

Gala Films: The Battle of Frenchtown: The River Raisin Massacre

For Students 9th - 10th
An explanation of the Battle of Frenchtown, or River Raisin, and its consequences. Links provided to significant names. Part of a War of 1812 documentary.
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New York Times

New York Times: The Bitter Legacy of Yalta

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] New York Times correspondent Jason DeParle reflects on the controversial legacy of the Yalta Conference. (November 26, 1989)
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ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Red Write Think: Celebrate the 100th Day of School

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Use the activities and resources in this lesson plan from ReadWriteThink to find ways to celebrate the 100th day of school.
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Water Pollution: Groundwater

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what groundwater is, how and where it occurs, how the quality of our groundwater is being affected by human activities, and the detrimental impact this has on plants and animals. (Updated: February 22, 2012)
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Other

Spaceflight Now: Shuttle Columbia Lost

For Students 9th - 10th
Published the day of the Space Shuttle Columbia Disaster, this article details the catastrophic events of that day. (February, 2003)
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PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: Going Negative

For Students 9th - 10th
A February 2000 Online NewsHour discussion of "negative" campaigning. A good way to learn about how negative campaigning has been used in elections.
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FOX News

Fox News: Nasa: Sudden Rise in Temperature Detected Before Breakup

For Students 9th - 10th
Article from February, 2003, reports on problems with the landing, debris field, etc.
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FOX News

Fox News: Space Shuttle Disintegrates; Seven Astronauts Killed

For Students 9th - 10th
Article from February 2003 detailing the events surrounding the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster.
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DOGO Media

Dogo News: China Prepares to Welcome the Year of the Fire Rooster!

For Students Pre-K - 1st
The Chinese New Year begins in late January or early February each year and involves exciting, worldwide festivals and parades to celebrate. 2017 is the Year of the Rooster.

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