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ProCon

Olympics

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Are the Olympic Games a benefit for their host countries and cities? Scholars decide for themselves in preparation for a class debate or discussion. After reading a brief background and overview of the topic, pupils read the top three...
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ProCon

Drug Use in Sports

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
The ancient Greeks used performance enhancing drugs, such as opium juice, when they participated in the original Olympic Games. Pupils research a website with debate topics to decide if athletes' use of such drugs in modern sports is...
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American Museum of Natural History

Being An Anthropologist: Laurel Kendall

For Students 6th - 12th
Imagine studying Korean culture, especially the role of women, as well as marriage and religious rituals from home! Anthropologist Laurel Kendall shares what she has learned from her many trips to this fascinating country half a world away.
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American Museum of Natural History

Being a Zoologist: Sandra Olsen

For Students 6th - 12th
Are your students wild about horses? Then introduce them Sandra Olsen, a  zooarchaeologist, who has been studying horses and the people who herd them. Ms Olsen responds to 15 interview questions and details how she goes about her...
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ProCon

Fighting in Hockey

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
At best, fighting in hockey makes the sport more entertaining; at worst, fighting could lead to death. Pupils read background information about the prevalence of fighting in hockey since the 1917 formation of the National Hockey League....
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Incredible Art Department

The Incredible Art Department (Iad)

For Students Pre-K - 1st
The Incredible Art Department website started in 1994 and has grown into a huge site with a wealth of resources on teaching art, student research, careers in art, art history, games, links to art galleries and museums around the world,...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Crossword Puzzle Game for Kids: Art History

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive crossword puzzle about art history can be found on this site.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Crossword Puzzle Print Out for Kids: Art History

For Students 9th - 10th
Print out a crossword puzzle game about Art History on this site.
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South Carolina Educational Television

Etv: Visual and Performing Arts: Music

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a one-minute tour through the history of music. Be a music critic and listen to a musical performance. Test your knowledge and play the musical matching game or be a music producer and do a re-mix. Feeling talented? Upload your...
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Incredible Art Department

The Incredible Art Department: Ancient Mayan Civilization Art & Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
Looks at the art and culture of the Maya civilization including history, forms of art, recent discoveries, and some art lessons. There is also a lengthy list of web resource links.
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Other

Discovery Media: Museum Stuff

For Students 9th - 10th
MuseumStuff is a search engine and a web-based guide to art, history, and science museums and to museum-related informational resources, exhibits, educational and entertaining games, and activities.
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Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Museum of Science, Art and Perception

For Students 9th - 10th
This museum provides numerous online exhibits about everything from the science of sports to the Hubble Telescope. Each exhibit includes learning ideas, fun activities, articles, and learning games.
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Emory University

Emory University: Odyssey Online

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Odyssey Online is a resource for both students and teachers as they explore world mythology in reading, writing, history, and art classes. Providing sections on Near Eastern, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and African mythology, Odyssey uses...
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Northern Illinois University

The Philippines: Module for K 12 Teachers and Learners

For Students 9th - 10th
This module on the Philippines is a great "All-in-one" site for a teacher or class studying the Philippines. Covers everything from history and culture to games, festivals, creation myths, and folk beliefs.
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Other

Aztec History: Aztec History

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed look at the great Aztec Empire! The menu bar links to all the major topics: religion, food, clothing, art, timeline, family life, languages, calendar, culture, music, games, government. Within each topic are related photos.
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Other

Minecraft Edu

For Teachers K - 1st
Created by teachers for classroom use and officially supported by Mojang, the company behind Minecraft, MinecraftEdu contains a set of powerful yet simple tools to fine-tune the Minecraft experience for learning. Teachers in over 40...
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Other

Mayan Kids

For Students 3rd - 5th
Explore the history, beliefs, people, and culture of the ancient Maya in this enchanting website. It includes games, clip art, and a glossary of terms.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Learning Lab: Students

For Students 3rd - 8th
This wide-ranging collection of resources includes games, informational slideshows and other online activities. Subjects include art, science, history, nature and culture.
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abcteach

Abcteach: Kwanzaa

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This site features a worksheet focused on the seven Kwanzaa principles.
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Other

Eras of Elegance: The Victorian Era (1837 1901)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Gives an overview of the Victorian era, and information on what distinguishes it from other periods in history. Covers religion and spirituality, advances in science and technology, the arts, fashion, food, sports, and leisure pastimes....
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Other

Sunny Hillside Antiques: Magic Lantern

For Students 9th - 10th
The site includes images from Magic Lantern slides, a little background on Nursery Lanterns and learning games and trivia information. Check out the links to other sites too!
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Smithsonian Institution

The Fabric of Moroccan Life

For Students 9th - 10th
This online exhibit at the National Museum of African Art highlights textiles, embroidery, and jewelry from Morocco. Besides having pictures of 67 artifacts, there is a section on the history of Morocco. The education link allows...

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