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Old State House Museum: Arkansas Depression Era Photos

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a pictorial journey back in time to experience the Great Depression as it occurred for many Arkansas people. Photos of the time create a visual history of the 1930's.
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University of Arkansas: Toltec Mounds Archeological State Park

For Students 9th - 10th
With the discovery of Toltec mounds just outside of Little Rock, a new archaeological state park was born. History of the people of the period, how they lived, traded, and traveled is included on the web site.
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University of Arkansas at Little Rock: Life Interrupted

For Students 9th - 10th
The history of Japanese Americans during World War II. Includes videos, pictures, and maps.
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50 States

50 States: Arkansas (Ar)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Find here a collection of links to information about the state of Arkansas. Categories include facts, government, geography, education, people, attractions, history, industry, and miscellaneous.
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Arkansas Archeological Survey: Chickasaw Indians of Arkansas

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers a brief history of the Chickasaw Tribe before and after contact with Europeans. It also offers brief histories of first the contact of other tribes with Europeans.
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Arkansas Geologic Survey: Geologic History of Arkansas

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the different geologic time periods and how each affected the area of what is now the state of Arkansas.
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Arkansas Geological Commission: Marble

For Students 9th - 10th
General marble information, Arkansas geology, and a history of production are discussed by the Arkansas Geological Commission.
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Arkansas State Parks: Children's Guide to the Knapp Trail [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Children's trail guide to the Toltec Mounds Archeological State Park in Arkansas, with illustrations and notes about the archaeological history and culture of the early Toltec people.
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University of Groningen

American History: Biographies: William Jefferson Clinton (1946 )

For Students 9th - 10th
Bill Clinton was born William Jefferson Blythe III on August 19, 1946, in Hope, Arkansas. His father, an automobile-parts salesman, died in a car accident three months before Bill was born. His mother, Virginia Cassidy, married Roger...
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The History Place

The History Place: Presidential Impeachment Proceedings

For Students 9th - 10th
The History Place is an excellent site to research President Clinton's Impeachment. A brief biography of Clinton, events leading up to the impeachment, articles of impeachment, and the consequences.
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U.s. History: Showdown in Little Rock

For Students 5th - 8th
Read about President Eisenhower's decision to send federal troops to Arkansas to enforce the desegregation of Central High School in Little Rock. See why that action was necessary, and how Central High School fit into the larger Civil...
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Digital History: Little Rock

For Students 9th - 10th
After the Supreme Court's decision in Brown v. The Topeka Board of Education, the battle for school integration really began as documented in this Digital History article.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Arkansas State History for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
A site about the history and timeline of the state of Arkansas including early explorers, Native Americans, the Civil War, and Civil Rights.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Getting to Know Arkansas

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Using maps and Activotes, students will learn the basic facts about the state of Arkansas.
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Arkansas Air Museum at Drake Field: Arkansas Air Museum

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Visit this resource to browse the museum's collection of early and historic planes and engines. Includes special exhibits of people from Arkansas who have made aviation history.
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Explore Southern History: Battle of Pea Ridge, Pea Ridge, Arkansas

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth description of the Battle of Pea Ridge, the commanders involved, and the important outcome. Included is an online tour of the battlefield. Hyperlinks to other Civil War battles in Arkansas.
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Digital History

Digital History: The Clinton Presidency

For Students 9th - 10th
Short, but comprehensive, synopsis of Clinton's two terms as president. Included in the article is the 1992 campaign, successful and controversial legislation, and the scandals that would eventually become part of his presidential legacy.
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University of Arkansas: The Osage Indians

For Students 9th - 10th
A short but thorough look at the Osage Indians of Missouri. Discusses their way of life, clothing, traditions, and culture.
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National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: Little Rock Nine

For Students 9th - 10th
Imagine showing up to your first day of school and being greeted by an angry mob and the National Guard. Learn what happened to the "Little Rock Nine".
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Pbs: Jazz Music and the Crisis Over School Desegregation

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Working in cooperative groups, your learners will learn how jazz musicians expressed the Civil Rights era in their music. This lesson focuses on the Civil Rights movement in Little Rock, Arkansas. Also, they will learn to about the...
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Arkansas State Flag

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers excellent information regarding Arkansas's history, cities, geography, state parks, tourism, historic sites, and more. A fact sheet of information and a quiz are also available.
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Cayuse Canyon

The Us50

For Students 9th - 10th
This clickable map of the United States gives students access to research information from history and tourism to attractions and famous historic figures.
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Univ. Of Arkansas: Symmetry and the Shape of Space

For Students 9th - 10th
This University of Arkansas site applies symmetry to the world of history and artifacts. Includes images.
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National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Baird's Pocket Gopher

For Students 4th - 8th
Baird's Pocket Gopher is also known as the Louisiana Pocket Gopher, though most of what is known about its ecology has come from studies of the species near College Station, Texas, and it occurs in Oklahoma and Arkansas as well as in...

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