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Association of Religion Data Archives

Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Jordan

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about religion in Jordan, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
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Other

Pella Museum: Paleontology and Geology of Jordan

For Students 9th - 10th
This English language site focuses on the paleontology, geology, and the fossilized flora, and fauna Jordan. Scientific articles are interspersed with extensive photographs and descriptions of various features.
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US House of Representatives

History, Art, and Archives: Barbara Charline Jordan 1936 1996

For Students 9th - 10th
One of the first African-Americans elected from the Deep South and the first black Congresswoman ever from that region, read about how Barbara Jordan emerged as a powerful interpreter of the Watergate impeachment investigation.
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Latimer Clarke Corporation

Atlapedia Online: Jordan

For Students Pre-K - 1st
If you're doing a research paper on Jordan, this is a great place to begin. Has information about the history, people, geography, climate, economy, and more. Click on the map image to get more details and an enlarged view.
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Jordan

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete destination guide and country profile of Jordan featuring a background overview, and numerous links to key information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, tourism, government,...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Jordan

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the culture of Jordan. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....
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A&E Television

Biography: Barbara Jordan

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Barbara Charline Jordan, who lived from 1936-1996. She was the first African American woman from the Deep South to hold a seat in Congress.
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Black Past

Black Past: Jordan, Michael

For Students 9th - 10th
This brief encyclopedia article is about Michael Jordan's basketball career from high school through his experience with the Washington Wizards. There are links to websites that give further information.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Jordan: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for Jordan located in the Middle East.
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A&E Television

History.com: Barbara Jordan

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the early life and career of Barbara Jordan who was the first African American elected to the Texas Senate and then the U.S. House of Representatives. When her political career was over, she took a teaching position at the...
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Jordan

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Jordan, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Jordan

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC provides a general overview of the country of Jordan. Content includes a focus on Jordan's recent history, leaders and media, a Jordanian timeline of key events, and much more.
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Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace: Illusive Reform in Jordan [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This article explores the state of the democratic reforms in Jordan which appears to be good but there is a danger that pressure from Islamist groups may undermine these reforms. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
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Uww: Gauss Jordan Method

For Students 9th - 10th
An explanation is provided regarding Gauss-Jordan method, along with a thorough example showing every step from the original system of equations to the final solution.
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Wolfram Research

Wolfram Mathworld: Gauss Jordan Elimination

For Students 9th - 10th
Mathworld provides a three step explanation of Gauss-Jordan elimination. To help you better understand the process, you can click on any of the highlighted terms for definitions.
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U.s. Department of State: Jordan, October 1995

For Students 9th - 10th
Scroll down to read about U.S.- Jordanian relations. While this document is from 1995, it contains accurate and detailed information about Jordan's foreign policy, economy, history, and government from that time.
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American Rhetoric

American Rhetoric: Barbara Jordan: 1976 Dnc Keynote Address

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the text, audio, and video [4:50] of Barbara Charline Jordan's keynote address for the 1976 Democratic National Convention on July 12, 1976, in New York, NY.
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ESPN Internet Ventures

Espn: Michael Jordan Transcends Hoops

For Students 9th - 10th
ESPN article that discusses Michael Jordan's legendary basketball career with the Chicago Bulls.
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Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble

Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Solving a System by Gauss Jordan

For Students 9th - 10th
The tutorial examines how to solve a system by the Gauss-Jordan method. Students learn about the concept through class notes, examples, and practice problems. Review exercises are included.
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Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble

Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: More Gauss Jordan

For Students 9th - 10th
The tutorial examines how to solve a system by the Gauss-Jordan method. Students learn about the concept through class notes, examples, and practice problems. Topics include inconsistent systems, general solutions, and row-reduced...
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University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Ezra Jordan's Escape From the Massacre at Fort Loyall

For Students 5th - 7th
A scanned copy of the 1895 publication of Ezra Jordan's Escape from the Massacre at Fort Loyall by James Otis, a fiction book for children.
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University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Pebbles From Jordan

For Students 4th - 6th
A scanned copy of the 1850 publication of Pebbles from Jordan by Miss Graham, a book of stories for children.
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PBS

Pbs: Barbara Jordan: "The First and Only"

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a transcript of a tribute to Barbara Jordan on PBS' Newshour. It features quotes from Jordan, followed by comments about her by Charlayne Hunter-Gault, Eleanor Holmes Norton, and Molly Ivins.
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BBC

Bbc: Jordan's Refugees Long for Return

For Students 9th - 10th
This insightful BBC news piece on the hopes and conditions of Palestinian refugees living in Jordan is part of a series of reports looking back at the 1967 Arab- Israeli War. (9 June 2007)

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