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Clara Barton: Women in History

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource provides a biographical sketch of Clara Barton (1821-1912) includes facts and links to web sites for further research.
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My Hero Project

My Hero: Clara Barton

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this site to learn about the "Angel of the Battlefield," Clara Barton, who "helped find over 22,000 missing men" after the Civil War ended and founded the American Red Cross Association with some of her friends. Written by a student.
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Library of Congress: Chronicling America: Clara Barton: Portrait Oval

For Students 9th - 10th
Portrait oval of Clara Barton.
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Being a Responsible Citizen

For Teachers 2nd
Identify characteristics of responsible citizens using Clara Barton as an example.
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Clara Barton

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of Clara Barton.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Maryland: Clara Barton House

For Students 9th - 10th
Home of Clara Barton; American pioneer teacher, nurse, and humanitarian; founder of the American Red Cross.
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Clara Barton

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of Clara Barton.
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Civil War Home

Home of the American Civil War: Civil War Nurses

For Students 9th - 10th
This site tells the story of the women nurses during the Civil War, including Dorothea Dix and Clara Barton. From "Civil War Nurse" edited by John R. Brumgardt.
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Abcteach: People

For Teachers 1st - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Print worksheets from biographies and autobiographies from famous people such as Sally Ride, Clara Barton, Abraham Lincoln, Francis Scott Key, Alexander the Great and many more.
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Digital Public Library of America

Dpla: Beginnings of the American Red Cross

For Students 9th - 10th
This primary set uses photographs, letters, posters, and publications to explore the beginnings of the American Red Cross under the initial leadership of Clara Barton. Includes teaching guide.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Clara Barton

For Students 9th - 10th
Clarissa Harlowe Barton was a pioneer American teacher, nurse, and humanitarian. She is best remembered for organizing the American Red Cross.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Clara Barton

For Students 9th - 10th
(1821-1912) Humanitarian the founded the American Red Cross.
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Have Fun With History

Have Fun With History: Women in American History

For Students 9th - 10th
Learning module on women in American history explores the changing roles for women in the 20th Century teaching us about Annie Oakley, Eleanor Roosevelt, Susan B. Anthony, and Clara Barton, among others. Multi-media resources, including...
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Library of Congress

Loc: American Women: Health and Medicine: Red Cross and Wwi

For Students 9th - 10th
Although the actual correspondence referenced here can be seen only at the Library of Congress, the overview of what is available, and a look at the role of the American Red Cross during World War I both at home and abroad is interesting...
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PBS

Pbs: The American Experience in the 1900s

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents a general picture of what life was like in the United States at the turn of the century. Content includes compelling images, information, and documents about American life.
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Kingwood Library: American Cultural History: 1880 1889

For Students 9th - 10th
The 1880's in America were chock full of new architecture, technologies, businesses, modern conveniences such as gas and electric, operas, fashions, and much more as featured in this resource.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Johnstown Flood

For Students 3rd - 8th
Read about the terrible destruction caused by the Johnstown Flood in May 1889.
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Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission

Explore Pa History: Pennsylvanians and the Environment

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover the relationship between Pennsylvanians and the environment through this detailed, historical account which contains links to audio, video, pictorial images of the era.
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Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission

Explore Pa History: Johnstown Flood

For Students 9th - 10th
Examine this historical account of the Johnstown Flood and how it impacted Pennsylvania's history.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Northern Homefront

For Students 5th - 8th
The military-industrial complex thrived in the North during the Civil War, but read about how inflation affected the ordinary worker. See how the role of women expanded to fill in for men who were away fighting. Women also had an impact...
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Digital Public Library of America

Dpla: Women in the Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
This primary source set uses documents, illustrations, and portraits to explore the different roles women took in the Civil War and how it affected different groups of women differently. Includes a teacher's guide.
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Digital Public Library of America

Dpla: Women in Science: Medicine

For Students 9th - 10th
Collection of digital resources gathered from public libraries, archives, and museums about women in medicine. Discover women's impact in the field of medicine, as doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and researchers while exploring key...
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Abc Art, Books, and Creativity: Artist Biographies

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource highlights several female artists from various visual art genres. You can view one piece from each artist and read their biography. Included in the list of women are Frida Kahlo and Alma Woodsey Thomas.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Poetry 180: Cat Scat

For Students 9th - 10th
This poem is an example of a sonnet with a rhyme scheme with the topic that shares what a cat can hear.

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