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The Korean War: History

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains in-depth information about the Korean War. Includes links to Korean War maps, a Korean War timeline, sites discussing the battles of the war, weapons used in the Korean War, and a photo documentary of the war.
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Other

Chuck Yeager

For Students 9th - 10th
"The fastest man alive," "The guy with the right stuff," "Mr. Supersonic," read about this true American on his own personal website. Filled with fact filled information.
Handout
Government of Canada

Canadian Military History Gateway: Canadian Military Heritage Vol. 3: Norad

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides background information and a Canadian perspective on NORAD, the joint defense organization of Canada and the United States.
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Curated OER

Eyewitness to History: Battle of Britain, 1940

For Students 9th - 10th
A riveting eyewitness account of an RAF pilot describing his participation in a dogfight over Britain when the Germans were attempting to bomb Great Britain into surrender at the beginning of World War II. Included is an audio of Winston...
Graphic
Curated OER

Eyewitness to History: Battle of Britain, 1940

For Students 9th - 10th
A riveting eyewitness account of an RAF pilot describing his participation in a dogfight over Britain when the Germans were attempting to bomb Great Britain into surrender at the beginning of World War II. Included is an audio of Winston...
Graphic
Curated OER

Eyewitness to History: Battle of Britain, 1940

For Students 9th - 10th
A riveting eyewitness account of an RAF pilot describing his participation in a dogfight over Britain when the Germans were attempting to bomb Great Britain into surrender at the beginning of World War II. Included is an audio of Winston...
Handout
Alberta Online Encyclopedia

Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Wings Over Alberta

For Students 9th - 10th
Wings Over Alberta explores a period during the formation of Alberta, including the role that it played in World War II. The focus of this site, 'Canada's Air War', provides a background to the Royal Canadian Armed Forces efforts...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Patriotic Melodies

For Students 9th - 10th
The Library of Congress site profiles 26 American patriotic songs with commentary, supporting visual material, and recordings of "America the Beautiful," "Fanfare for the Common Man" and the like.
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Read Works

Read Works: Thanking Brave Americans

For Teachers 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Veterans Day. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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US Senate

United States Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs

For Students 9th - 10th
The official place for information on the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs.