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Minnesota Public Radio: Frank Lloyd Wright Gas Station Turns 50

For Students 9th - 10th
This August 2008 article and audio feature from Minnesota Public Radio describes the famous gas station that was the only one designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright and celebrated its fiftieth anniversary this year. Includes a...
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Wyzant

Wyzant: Robert F Kennedy, Aka "Bobby" Kennedy

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of the life and political career of Robert Kennedy, with links to Kennedy's eulogy to Martin Luther King, Jr. and a speech given in honor of the 100th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation.
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Read Works

Read Works: Legacy of the Marchers on Washington

For Teachers 11th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An excerpt of a speech given by President Barack Obama commemorating the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works

Read Works: Rosa Parks: 100th Birthday

For Teachers 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] A speech by President Barack Obama proclaiming February 4, 2013 as the 10th Anniversary of the Birth of Rosa Parks. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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BBC

Bbc Newsround: Hiroshima Marks 70 Years Since Atomic Bomb

For Students K - 1st
Article reports on how the 70th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima was commemorated in that city.
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National Institutes of Health

National Library of Medicine: Hostility Greeted First Female Medical Student

For Students 9th - 10th
This press release details an exhibit commemorating the 150th anniversary of Dr. Blackwell's graduation as the first woman to complete Medical School. This National Library of Medicine site provides a brief biography in addition to links...
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A&E Television

History.com: 9/11: Rebuilding of Ground Zero

For Students 9th - 10th
An intense debate raged over how best to rebuild the World Trade Center, as well as how to memorialize the thousands of victims. Though initial plans called for the rebuild to be completed by September 2011 -- the 10th anniversary of the...
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Jewelry Central

Jewelry Central: Emerald

For Students 9th - 10th
A commercial site giving information on the physical properties and history of emeralds. Includes details on the cuts and valuation of these gems.
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Dr. Estrella's Abridged Dictionary of Composers

For Students 9th - 10th
Would you like to know if a famous composer shares your birthday? At this site, simply click on the month and all known composers birthdays will appear! The composers also include links so you can read more about them.
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Bartleby

Bartleby.com: Scholars: Noah Webster

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
From "Cambridge History of English and American Literature," this site examines Noah Webster's contributions to education as a textbook writer. Lists his major textbooks and describes their popularity.
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Classical Composers Database

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a good resource for composer information. Photos, sound files, biographies and web links for hundreds of composers throughout history. Also, a calendar listing composer births/deaths for each day of the year plus a composer...
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Jewelry Central

Jewelry Central: Peridot

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains information on peridot including its physical and metaphysical properties.
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Jewelry Central

Jewelry Central: Sapphire

For Students 9th - 10th
This commercial site contains information about the sapphire's physical properties and where it can be found. Also discusses the history and romance related to the stone and includes a description of its quality.
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US Department of Education

U.s. Department of Education: 911 Materials for Teachers

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A collection of materials from various government agencies to help teachers address issues surrounding the events of September 11, 2001, and the impact of those events in the years since.
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Texas State Historical Association

Texas State Historical Association: Symbols of Texas [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 8th
An activity guide where students refer to the Texas Almanac to find information about the symbols, flags, and special days, and events of Texas. The almanac is free to download.
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A&E Television

History.com: When the Golden Gate Bridge Flattened by 7 Feet and Facts About the San Francisco Icon

For Students 9th - 10th
The 1.7-mile-long Golden Gate Bridge has endured earthquakes, lead paint and record crowds since its historic construction in 1937. Check out the eight surprising facts about he Golden Gate Bridge.
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Curated OER

For European Recovery: The Fiftieth Anniversary of the Marshall Plan

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Library of Congress offers readers a different perspective of the Marshall Plan. Look at the Marshall Plan through communist eyes. A great way to balance out history. Offers communist criticism of the plan. Includes a...
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Curated OER

Aceh Representatives Celebrating 60th Anniversary of Independence, 2005

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC provides a general overview of the country of Indonesia. Content includes a focus on Indonesian recent history, leaders and media. There is also a timeline of key events in Indonesian history.
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Curated OER

Parade in Pyongyang Marking 60th Anniversary of Ruling Party, 2005

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC provides a general overview of the country of North Korea. Content includes a focus on North Korea's recent history, leaders and media. There is also a timeline of key events in North Korean history.
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This Nation

This natiton.com: "Boston Massacre Oration" Hancock

For Students 9th - 10th
The text of John Hancock's speech delivered on March 5, 1774, the fourth anniversary of the Boston Massacre of Colonists by British soldiers.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Talkin' 'Bout My Green Generation

For Students 9th - 10th
Earth Day celebrated its 40th anniversary on April 22, 2010. Briefly described is its history and the impact this movement has made on environmental legislation.
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Socialism Today: Stalin's Shadow

For Students 9th - 10th
A thought-provoking article offers reflections on the 50th anniversary of Stalin's death. The writer considers the impact that Stalin had on the world perception of socialism and the population of the Soviet Union.
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Bartleby

Bartleby.com: Douglass Archive: Whitman "In Memory of Thomas Paine"

For Students 9th - 10th
Speech given by Walt Whitman, "In Memory of Thomas Paine," on January 28, 1877 for the 140th anniversary of Paine's birthday.

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