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Nursing Jobs Online

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you interested in exploring career opportunitiesin nursing. Nursing Jobs Online provides a variety of information on nursing opportunties.
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Smithsonian Institution

Civil War@smithsonian: Winslow Homer's Civil War Sketches

For Students 9th - 10th
During the Civil War, Winslow Homer was a freelance artist for "Harper's Weekly," a leading news magazine of the day. This site examines Homer's work, which documents the lives of the soldiers who fought for the North. Includes an...
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National High Magnetic Field Laboratory

Magnet Academy: Murray Gell Mann

For Students 9th - 10th
Murray Gell-Mann is a theoretical physicist who won the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1969 for his contributions to elementary particle physics. He is particularly well known for his role in bringing organization into the world of subatomic...
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National High Magnetic Field Laboratory

Magnet Academy: John Daniel Kraus

For Students 9th - 10th
For a man whose career involved the entire known universe, John Kraus had a remarkably insular upbringing. He was born and raised in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and earned his bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in physics, all at the...
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Dwight David Eisenhower

For Students 9th - 10th
Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890-1969 CE) was the allied commander of all European forces. AmericanPresident.org takes the reader through the exploration of President Eisenhower's distinguished career. Use this site to learn about the life of...
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Library of Virginia

Virginia Memory: Land Survey by George Washington

For Teachers 9th - 10th
What was one of George Washington's first jobs? American history tends to focus on George Washington as a leader of the Continental army during the Revolution, and as our nation's first president. Less emphasis has been devoted to...
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US National Archives

Docsteach: What Kind of Leader Was General Douglas Mac Arthur?

For Teachers 11th - 12th
In this activity, young scholars will analyze video clips, photographs, and written documents related to General Douglas MacArthur to explore the controversy surrounding his career, especially the decision by President Harry S. Truman to...
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How to Model: Commercial Modeling Resource

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you interested in becoming a commercial model? Explore how to become a model and resources on this career field.
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United Nations

Women in Science: Unesco Institute for Statistics

For Students 9th - 10th
Women in Science, a new interactive tool, presents the latest available data for countries at all stages of development. Produced by the UIS, the tool lets you explore and visualize gender gaps in the pipeline leading to a research...
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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Biography of George Carlin

For Students 9th - 10th
Explores the life and career of award winning comedian, television and film actor, and New York Times best selling author, George Carlin, who passed away on June 22, 2008.
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Employment Spot

Employment Spot: Engineering Employment Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore engineering employment resources using the Employment Spot career resources.
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Employment Spot

Employment Spot: Math/science Employment Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the Math/Science Employment Resources using the Employment Spot career resources.
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Employment Spot

Employment Spot: Social Services Employment Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore Social Services Employment Resources using the Employment Spot career resources.
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Pennsylvania State University

E Soil Sci!: Environmental Soil Science Option

For Students 9th - 10th
Penn State University explores the world of soil scientists from this overview page. Links go to employment and earnings, career preparation, and certifications.
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Agriculture in the Classroom

Ag Classroom: Teen Scene

For Students 9th - 10th
Learners explore science, agriculture, applied technology, and social studies. The resource consists of science fair ideas, facts, career information, and learning games.
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Women in Africa: Tradition and Change

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson plan, young scholars will consider Women in Africa: Tradition and Change. Worksheets and other supporting materials can be found under the Resources tab. Students first examine a selection of traditional African artworks...
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PBS

Pbs: American Masters:bob Marley

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore this PBS site to learn much information about the life of famous Reggae musician, Bob Marley. Focus includes not only his music, but his religious and political views as well. Included is a career timeline.
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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Diana Ross

For Students 9th - 10th
Explores the life and career of singer and actress, Diana Ross. As part of the group The Supremes and on her own, she defined the Motown sound in the Sixties and has won numerous entertainment awards.
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ESPN Internet Ventures

Espn: Koufax's Dominance Was Short but Sweet

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the career of the National League record holder for no-hitters, Sandy Koufax, at this site from ESPN.
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Other

Job Monkey: Cool Jobs

For Students 9th - 10th
JobMonkey helps you find seasonal or year-round jobs working for employers who can offer you unique opportunities to travel the world, have fun, and earn good money doing it.
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NOAA

Noaa: Nmml: "I Want to Work With Marine Mammals"

For Students 9th - 10th
Do you have a passion for marine animals? Explore ways to turn your passion into a professional career in marine science.
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Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: Theodore Roosevelt

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore the presidential career of Theodore Roosevelt. Students will evaluate the reforms the 26th President of the United States activated, consider the issues then, and compare the issues with today and decide whether the reforms from...
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Employment Spot

Employment Spot: Senior Employment

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore Senior Employment opportunities using the Employment Spot career resources.
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Other

Pa Educator: Educator Jobs

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you interested in pursuing a career in education? Explore current teaching opportunities in Pennsylvania.