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Book Report Notebook:the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrob

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site has the main point of the story "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" by C.S. Lewis (1898-1963 CE).
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Life of Jack London

For Students 9th - 10th
Information packed site. Includes a lengthy, but interesting biography, theory on the cause of his death, his works, pictorial, and more.
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Radio News: Edward R. Murrow

For Students 9th - 10th
This site not only gives a biography of Murrow with a look at his career as a radio and television journalist, but also has 4 audio clips of actual radio reports he gave. Very interesting. Use the links at the bottom of the page.
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NASA

Nasa: Sts 107 (Space Shuttle Columbia)

For Students 9th - 10th
NASA.gov provides information regarding the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster. Content includes crew biographies, press releases, shuttle images, and scientific data and research.
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Edward R. Murrow Broadcasting History

For Students 9th - 10th
NPR takes a look at a biography written about Edward R. Murrow, a distinguished broadcast journalist. Features an interview with the author, excerpts from the book, and audio clips of some of Murrow's most famous broadcasts including the...
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Curated OER

Writing Fix: Beyond the Basic Biography Report: A. Lincoln and Me

For Students Pre-K - 1st
The front cover of the book A. Lincoln and Me by Louise Borden.
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PBS

Pbs: Michael Palin's Hemingway Adventure

For Students 9th - 10th
"Join Michael Palin as he takes you on a journey to recapture the world of Ernest Hemingway." Contains a biography of Hemingway including a number of pictures of him and the various places he traveled throughout his life. In addition to...
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Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Alfred Kinsey

For Students 9th - 10th
Best known for the Kinsey Reports, find out about the life and work of Alfred Kinsey. Discover how he was led to study human sexuality.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Pol Pot's Legacy

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses Pol Pot's (1926-1998 CE)impact on Cambodia yesterday and today. Transcript from a NewsHour report.
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PBS

Pbs: American Masters: Edward R. Murrow

For Students 9th - 10th
A short biography of Edward R. Murrow with details on his contentious relationship with Senator Joseph McCarthy.
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Journalist Express: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site from Journalist Express lists more links than you could visit in a lifetime. This is another site to save for future reference.
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Web Museum: Stuart Davis

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, which is provided for by WebMuseum, gives a short biography of the artist Stuart Davis and a gallery of 12 of his works.
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PBS

Pbs Frontline: Family Tree, Carlos Salinas

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography about former Mexican leader Carlos Salinas discusses his unpopularity in Mexico. Links to other related sites are also provided.
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NASA

Nasa: Upcoming Space Shuttle Launches

For Students 9th - 10th
Updated information on details of the next scheduled shuttle launch, including mission objectives and crew biographies. A link is also included to mission reports of past Space Shuttle flights.
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Rice University

James A. Baker Iii Institute for Public Policy:honorary Chair James A. Baker Iii

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of James A. Baker, III, with links to speeches and interviews, and to think tank reports on political and world issues.
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BBC

Bbc: Seven Die in Shuttle Disaster

For Students 9th - 10th
In this detailed report, the BBC explores the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster. There is interactive media, video of the break up, and biographical information.
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PBS

Pbs: Commanding Heights the Battle for the World Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
A huge site dedicated to an understanding of the current global economic system. Includes the history, forces, values and perceptions that have shaped the world's economy. A comprehensive resource that includes a detailed economic report...
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National Institutes of Health

Profiles in Science: The Oswald T. Avery Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
The Osward T. Avery Collection is a library of collected material spanning the entire life of Osward T. Avery. The materials include published articles and books, laboratory notes, correspondence, speeches, official reports, photographs,...
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National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art: Sir Anthony Van Dyck

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a biography of Anthony Van Dyck, a bibiography, links to his paintings with information about each one, and links to audio materials. A good source for reports.
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University of North Carolina

Unc: Incidents in the Life of Slave Girl

For Students 9th - 10th
Here, read Harriet Jacobs' (1802-1880 CE) "Incident in the Life of a Slave Girl" and learn biographical information about Jacobs. Also provided at this website are several reports by Jacobs on the conditions of slaves and freedmen and...
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Consumer Advocate Ralph Nader, During the 2000 Election Campaign

For Students 9th - 10th
February, 2004, report on the announcement that Ralph Nader was going to run for President of the United States as independent candidate. Video segment accompanies the report.
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Nonfiction and Research: Nonfiction Reading

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson focuses on students reading nonfiction works including excerpts from: Night by Elie Wiesel, Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom, and Life on the Mississippi by Mark Twain, and "Letter from Birmingham Jail" by Dr. Martin...
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University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Portrait of Mary Somerville

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Three portraits of Mary Somerville (1780-1872 CE) are presented on this page. A great way to enhance a report on the famous mathematician.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: William Beveridge

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography on British economist William Beveridge is presented in this article from Wikipedia. The site discusses his accomplishments and work in the social services field, including his 1942 report "Social Insurance and Allied...

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