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Continuity and Change in Africa

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students become more informed about a country on the African Continent. They are more informed about the socio-political and socio-historical events within a selected country. This is done by performing research.
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Wilderness

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the dynamic between animals and humans in the wilderness. They work together in groups share their journal entries when asked to reflect on natural areas.
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Managing Wildlife

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the relationship between wildlife and humans in northern New England. They also brainstorm ideas on why they think some species are greater in population than others in a given area.
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Coral Reef Conservation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners conduct discussions on current threats to coral reefs around the world and write letters to conservation organizations urging support for coral reef protection.
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Johnny Tremain

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students study the Revolutionary War. In this colonial America lesson, students read Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes. Students discuss chapter 1 as they respond to the provided discussion questions.
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Metrocosm: A Tangled Web of Alliances

For Students 9th - 10th
Jefferson and Washington warned future Americans about entangling our country in too many alliances. Since WWII, we have largely ignored this advice. View our defense pacts, along with the rest of the world, on this map that resembles a...
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Metrocosm: 7 Maps to Help Make Sense of the Middle East

For Students 9th - 10th
Keep up to date with the everchanging Middle East Region. The Middle East has been a tangled web of alliances since WWI. These maps attempt to make sense out of the this often confusing area. The 7 maps show the relationships among...
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World War 1

Worldwar1.com: Trenches on the Web: Timeline: 1871 1914 Origins of the Great War

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a wealth of information about the origins of the World War I, and the maneuvers and alliances that took place in the years preceding it.
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Then Again

Then Again: Web Chron: Ottoman Empire Enters Wwi

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the factors that lead to the Ottoman Empire entering World War I on the side of the Central Powers.
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Vermont Alliance for Arts Education

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The Alliance was founded to improve art education and opportunities for young people in the state of Vermont. In addition to information on and news about the organization, the site offers a list of online mentors, "student art news,"...
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Alliance for Technology Access

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Site is for providing information and support services to children and adults with disabilities, and increasing their use of standard, assistive, and information technologies. Wonderful search engine to find just the technology you need!
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World War 1

Worldwar1.com: Trenches on the Web: The Colossus in the East

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief description from Trenches on the Web of the pollitcal reasons that lead Russia into World War I. Describes the Franco-Russian Alliance which happened in the 1800's, the Balkan Wars (1912-13), and numerous other events leading up...
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World War 1

Worldwar1.com: Trenches on the Web: Wwi Timeline: 1879 1914: The Deadly Alliances

For Students 9th - 10th
A timeline of the alliances in Europe prior to World War I.
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World War 1

Worldwar1.com: Trenches on the Web: Origins of the Great War: Austro German Alliance 1879 1918

For Students 9th - 10th
Chronicles the events that took place to help form the Austro-German alliance.
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Alliance for Investor Education: Investor's Clearinghous

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is dedicated to facilitating greater understanding of investing, investments, and the financial markets among current and prospective investors of all ages.
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The Alliance for Technology Access: Homepage

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
The Alliance for Technology Access (ATA) is a network of community-based resource centers, developers and vendors, affiliates, and associates dedicated to providing information and support services to children and adults with...
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Web Gallery of Art: Alliance Coat of Arms of the Durer and Holper Families

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Alliance Coat of Arms of the Durer and Holper Families", created by Albrecht Durer in 1490 (Oil on panel, 47 x 39 cm).
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Library of Congress

Loc: A Guide to World War I Materials

For Students 9th - 10th
A web guide of links to World War I resources throughout the Library of Congress web site and beyond.
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Modern World History: African Response to the Scramble for Africa

For Students 9th - 10th
African leaders responded in diverse ways to European colonization. Armed resistance, trade embargos, and forming alliances with European powers are a few methods. Read the example of one African state (Ethiopia) that retained their...
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Web Gallery of Art: The Alliance of Jacob and Laban

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "The Alliance of Jacob and Laban", created by Pietro Da Cortona from 1630-35 (Oil on canvas, 197 x 176 cm).