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The Christmas Train to Ft. Lincoln

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners solve the mysteries of why Karl Vogt and Erich Braemer were on the Christmas Train. They review the definitions of the terms constitutional, human rights, due process, discovery, and the writ of habeas corpus. They review the...
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If I Can't See It, How Do I Know It's There?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars build a model ocean using a variety of materials representing the various levels of the ocean. They collect data about the ocean floor in a partner activity. They practice working with topographical mapping grids.
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Parents of Teens Ride Waves of Expenses

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of the cost of raising a child. In this cost of raising a child lesson, students read an article about the expenses associated with teenagers. Students discuss ways in which parents maneuver finances for...
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The Academy/united States Coast Guard Academy

For Students 9th - 10th
Description of the US Coast Guard Academy and its curriculum and admissions requirements.
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Us Coast Guard and Coast Guard Reserve

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you interested in a career in the military? Explore the options that the US Coast Guard can provide.
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Us Coast Guard Academy

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you interested in training in the U.S. Coast Guard? Explore the U.S. Coast Guard Academy to investigate cadet education and training opportunities.
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U.s. Coast Guard: Boating Safety Division

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a Coast Guard site dedicated to training people about boat safety. It has many programs it offers to the public.
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Vietnam War Commemoration: The u.s. Coast Guard in the Vietnam War [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Article outlining the U.S. Coast Guard involvement in the Vietnam War.
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U.s. Coast Guard: International Military Student Guide to American Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Coast Guard has taken American culture and condensed it for foreigners coming to the United States. Topics include major cultural elements, verbal greetings, classroom etiquette, slang, etc. This guide has generalizations and...
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Rutgers: c.o.o.l. Class: Navigation and Ocean Currents

For Students 9th - 10th
Take advantage of this C.o.o.l. project to learn about navigation and ocean currents! Click on each link in the left menu, and you will work through this project! Learn about C.O.R. ..Coastal Ocean Radar! Find out how the U.S. Coast...
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Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Coast Guard

For Students 3rd - 8th
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Coast Guard."
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Uscg Navigation Center: Gps General Information

For Students 9th - 10th
The United States Coast Guard highlights a focused summary of GPS.
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PBS

News Hour: Military Orders Added National Guard Presence

For Students 9th - 10th
Thousands of National Guard troops will be deployed to areas hit by Hurricane Katrina, as crime, evacuation, and chaos have hit the area as they recover from this catastrophe. Article is from September, 2005.
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Princeton Review

The Princeton Review: Career Articles and Advice

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore this large career and academic list of career articles and advice. Great tool for researching career planning and employment topics. Site by Princeton Review.
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US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: Defense of the Americas 7 December 1941 2 September 1945

For Students 9th - 10th
This brochure from the Army's Center of Military History gives an extensive account of the little-reported on American theater of World War II. Read about the preparations for hemispheric defense, the few breaches of the defense, and the...
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U.s. Department of Transportation

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S Department of Transportation's motto is, "Safety is our top priority." To find out much more information on the Department of Transportation visit this website!
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US Navy

Naval Historical Center: The Bermuda Triangle

For Students 9th - 10th
The Naval Historical Center offers straightforward facts and information from the US Coast Guard about the area known as "The Bermuda Triangle." While the site does not deny that there have been some disappearances and "traceless...
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The Panama Registry: The Panama Maritime Authority

For Students 9th - 10th
This page is part of the Web of the Panama Maritime Authority. The page explains the duties and responsibilities of this organization, gives the names of officials in this organization, and provides other facts about the Coast Guard.
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Boatsafe.com: Chapter Iv Legal Requirements: Required Equipment

For Students 9th - 10th
This site talks about the equipment all recreational boats must have on board at all times. It discusses the legal requirements stated by the U. S. Coast Guard.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Patriotic Melodies

For Students 9th - 10th
The Library of Congress site profiles 26 American patriotic songs with commentary, supporting visual material, and recordings of "America the Beautiful," "Fanfare for the Common Man" and the like.
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Smithsonian Institution

Tween Tribune: Ice Breaking Ship Gets Fired Up

For Students Pre-K - 1st
One of the ships the United States has stationed in Antarctica is heading to warmer waters for intense cleaning.
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Read Works

Read Works: Thanking Brave Americans

For Teachers 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Veterans Day. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works

Read Works: A Day for Veterans

For Teachers 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Veterans Day. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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US Senate

Us Senate Committee Commerce, Science and Transportation

For Students 9th - 10th
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation has jurisdiction over several areas. Come and find out more about this powerful committee by checking out this resource.

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