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ProCon

Video Games and Violence

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Is screen time dangerous time? Scholars take a close look at the facts surrounding video games and violence. Pros give evidence connecting violence to video games while cons suggest there is no relationship.
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ProCon

Olympics

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Are the Olympic Games a benefit for their host countries and cities? Scholars decide for themselves in preparation for a class debate or discussion. After reading a brief background and overview of the topic, pupils read the top three...
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ProCon

Voting Age

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Should age matter when it comes to voting? Scholars read an article discussing the pros and cons of lowering the voting age to 16. They then consider both the advantages and disadvantages of having younger voters. After thinking about...
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Annenberg Foundation: Fact check.org

For Students 9th - 10th
This nonpartisan and nonprofit organization monitors the factual accuracy of statements made by United States politicians. In an effort to reduce the level of deception and confusion in US politics, the site reviews statements made in...
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Other

American Chemistry Council: Plastics: Lifecycle of a Plastic Product

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides the background on the applications of the plastics industry. General in nature, but a good look at where plastic is in your life. Gives solid factual information.
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OneWorld UK

One World: Hot Earth: Climate Change for Kids

For Students 3rd - 5th
Younger students will love this colorful yet educational site on global warming and climate change. Easy to read factual information is included. Available in many different languages.
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Mariners' Museum and Park

Mariners' Museum: The Ages of Exploration: Age of Discovery

For Students 4th - 8th
This Age of Discovery page presents naval artifacts and explorers of the 15th century to the early 17th century. It looks at European explorers who journeyed to North and South America, the search for the Northwest Passage, and...
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Adventure Learning Foundation

Adventure Learning Foundation: Argentina Expedition

For Students 3rd - 8th
Thorough, informative site about the country of Argentina. Besides factual information, this location also features a journal and photographs of the "World of Wonders" expedition.
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Adventure Learning Foundation

Adventure Learning Foundation: Patagonia

For Students 3rd - 8th
Thorough, informative site about the region of Patagonia. Besides factual information, this location also features a journal and photographs of the "World of Wonders" expedition.
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Adventure Learning Foundation

Adventure Learning Foundation: Chile Expedition

For Students 3rd - 8th
Thorough, informative site about the country of Chile. Besides factual information, this location also features a journal and photographs of the "World of Wonders" expedition.
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Rice University

Galileo Project: John Locke

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from the Galileo Project of Rice University, you can view factual information about Locke's life. Written in lists; easy to read. Includes categories such as nationality, education, religion, scientific disciplines, and...
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InterKnowledge Corp.

Geographia.com: An Introduction to India

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Geographia.com treats the subject of India in a factual presentation of India's location, geography, climate, culture, people, and history. The format is easy to follow, but not necessarily attractively displayed.
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Purdue University

Purdue University: Cannabis Sativa L.

For Students 9th - 10th
This article on Cannabis sativa is organized into fourteen brief sections, each presenting factual information about the Cannabis Sativa plant. Here, read about its uses, as well as its chemical makeup, physical description, and...
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Other

Go to Latin: Argentina Destinations

For Students 9th - 10th
With its diverse geography, Argentina has more than 2.5 million sq. km. to explore and discover. Here is a selection of the most interesting and famous places in Argentina a tourist cannot miss. You can search for a destinations by...
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Other

Go to Latin: Argentina Destinations

For Students 9th - 10th
With its diverse geography, Argentina has more than 2.5 million sq. km. to explore and discover. Here is a selection of the most interesting and famous places in Argentina a tourist cannot miss. You can search for a destination by...
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Academy of American Poets

Poets.org: John Ciardi

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Presents factual information on the life and literary career of poet John Ciardi. Also presents a selected bibliography.
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Other

Sloan Kettering Cancer Center: Lung Cancer Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center provides an overview of lung cancer and the two types of lung cancer that exist: small cell lung cancer and non-small cell lung cancer. The information is not in-depth, but it is...
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Other

National Association for Colitis and Crohn's Disease

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the homepage for the National Association for Colitis and Crohn's Disease (NACC). Site provides information about the organization, factual and statistical information about inflammatory bowel disease, numerous information...
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Other

Tascc:sexual Decision Making

For Students 9th - 10th
This website gives statistics and stories with objective, factual and up to date information. This site gives the viewer the opportunity to develop values and practice skills.
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Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic: Cataracts

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from MayoClinic.com provides the reader with great information on cataracts. The information is brief, but factual, and a good picture is given along with links to various sections in the article. The topic include: overview,...
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Royal Botanic Gardens

Plant Cultures: Exploring Plants and People

For Students 9th - 10th
Did you know that a cup of tea contains less caffeine than a cup of coffee or that several people are killed each year from falling coconuts? This resource provides factual and out of the ordinary information about 25 different kinds of...
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Syria

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC gives a factual overview of the Middle Eastern country of Syria. Features an audio of the national anthem, a timeline of key events, and links to other related sites.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Manuel Rojas

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, which is provided for by the Library of Congress, includes a brief synopsis of Rojas during his war years. The information, while short, is factual and worth checking out on the subject.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Portuguese Exploration Along the Northeast Coast of North America

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, which is provided for by the Library of Congress, gives a history of the Portuguese explorations of North America. The information is fairly brief, but factual, and worth checking out on the subject.

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