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Southwestern Academy: The 1950s: The Search for Consensus and Conformity [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A good review of the culture of the 1950s including a look at big business at the time, the affluent society, and the beginnings of youthful rebellion.
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Beanz: Hidden Figures

For Students 9th - 10th
Dorothy Vaughn, Mary Jackson, and Katherine Johnson not only helped make history, they are part of a long line of women in computing.
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Pbs Kids Design Squad: Take a Look

For Students 3rd - 8th
See how a new mobile phone technology is helping people receive basic eye exams.
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Guardian's Egypt: Tutankhamun Facial Reconstruction

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents the latest computer-generated pictures of King Tut (2005). These pictures are based on findings sponsored in part by the National Geographic Society.
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Sti Lesson 15: The Changing American Landscape

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The rise of American cities between 1865 and 1900 was spawned by the industrial revolution. Technological advancements in industry and transportation fathered the enormous growth of large cities across the United States. This led to the...
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Cpsr: Cyber Rights

For Students 9th - 10th
CPSR offers an informative discussion of current legal and policy topics hosted by group working for rights of assembly and speech for online communities.