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Science Museum of Minnesota

Science Museum of Minnesota: Students as Designers

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site provides eight projects to use in an elementary classroom to encourage students to become inventors/designers. Invention, prototyping, materials exploration, creative writing, problem-solving, and group presentations are...
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Latino Sports Legends: Juan "Chi Chi" Rodriguez

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough look at the life of golfer Chi-Chi Rodriguez both as a sports legend and a champion "to the lives of our youths and to the Hispanic community."
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Aauw: History of Women's Participation

For Students 9th - 10th
This has a comprehensive history of women in sports. Set up in a timeline format, dating back to 776B.C. up until 2002 A.D.
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Shaw Guides: Learning Vacation & Creative Career Program

For Students 9th - 10th
There are thousands of learning vacations and fun career programs here to choose from. What would you like to learn about?
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Stanford University

Stanford University: How Everyday Things Are Made

For Students 9th - 10th
If you've ever wondered how things are made - products like candy, cars, airplanes, or bottles - or if you've been interested in manufacturing processes, like forging, casting, or injection molding, then you've come to the right place....
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A&E Television

History.com: 8 Athletes Who Excelled at Two Sports

For Students 9th - 10th
The odds of becoming a professional athlete are long. The odds of playing more than one sport well against elite competition are astronomical. Here are athletes who were blessed with the skill to excel - some even just briefly - in...
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: Uneasy Money by p.g. Wodehouse

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the full text of the novel "Uneasy Money" by P.G. Wodehouse about a hard-up man who inherited a million pounds from someone he once helped at golf.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Tiger Woods: Pga Golfer

For Students 1st - 9th
Learn about Tiger Woods and his PGA golfing career.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Thirteen Lined Ground Squirrel

For Students 4th - 8th
Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrels are often seen standing on their hind legs on roadsides or other places where grass is mowed, such as lawns, golf courses, or cemeteries. The squirrels probably once lived in short-grass prairie, and some...
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: The Clicking of Cuthbert by p.g. Wodehouse

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the short story "The Clicking of Cuthbert" by P.G. Wodehouse which is part of a collection of humorous tales pivoting around golfers and golfing adventures.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Tiger Woods

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Tiger Woods, an American golfer who enjoyed one of the greatest amateur careers in the history of the game and became a dominant player on the professional circuit in the late 1990s. In...
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Learning Wave Communications

Learning Wave: Multiplying Integers

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Using examples in football and golf, the rules of multiplying integers is demonstrated. Includes a link to an interactive example problem.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Mexican Ground Squirrel

For Students 4th - 8th
Mexican Ground Squirrels have adapted well to human activity and are common inhabitants of roadsides, cemeteries, and golf courses. They are omnivores, feeding on the seeds of a variety of grasses and forbs, green plant material, and...
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Your Irish: Popular Sports Played in Ireland

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of the popular sports of Ireland, including fishing, golfing, hurling, Gaelic football, soccer, boxing, and snooker.
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BBC

Bbc: Ks1 Bitesize: How to Collect Data

For Students K - 1st
A short tutorial on how to collect and record data about golf scores. Students watch a brief video, then fill in the score card. [0:55]
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ESPN Internet Ventures

Espn: Hogan Majored in Courage

For Students 9th - 10th
From ESPN, read biographical and career facts about one of America's greatest golfers and winner of the Grand Slam.
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ESPN Internet Ventures

Espn: This Bear Was Golden on the Links

For Students 9th - 10th
One of the greatest golfers of all time, the "Golden Bear" has won the most major championships. Learn about his accomplishments that earned him ESPN's number nine spot on its list of greatest athletes of the 20th century.
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Scotland.com

For Students 9th - 10th
Basic facts and travel information about Scotland. Information is available about business, community, travel, culture, news, sports, and shopping.
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USA Today

Usa Today: Sports

For Students 9th - 10th
USA TODAY, a leading national newspaper, provides extensive coverage of U.S. sports. Content includes the latest news, sports extras, and individual coverage of both college and professional sports.
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Tiger woods.com: Official Site: Tiger Woods

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource offers news and background on many aspects of the famous golfer's life.
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The Sports Network

For Students 9th - 10th
The Sports Network is a truly comprehensive sports-centered website. Covering sports throughout the world, content includes the latest headlines and scores, as well as focused looks at all major (and minor) professional sports, college...
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Msnbc: Nbc Sports

For Students 9th - 10th
NBC Sports, in collaboration with The Sporting News, provides the latest news, scores, standings and schedules in the world of sports.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Body and Mind: Activity Cards

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about sports and activities you can participate in to get in shape and have fun. Click on the name of a specific sport and read an "Activity card," with information on sports gear, safety, and more.
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Econogics Co.: Are Electric Cars Coming Back?

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Econogics Co. provides an 1960 article from Saturday Evening Post, which touted electric cars even then. This is a long and interesting article (unfortunately no photos), which contrasts sharply with today's "future...

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