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Princeton University

Princeton University: The Abbasids (750 1517)

For Students 9th - 10th
An article which discusses the changes that were brought about by the Abbasids. Includes a family tree and resources for more information.
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Mayflower History

Mayflower History: Famous Mayflower Descendents

For Students K - 1st
Trace the family trees of some famous people to find out if their roots lead to passengers on the Mayflower.
Interactive
BBC

Bbc: History: Kings and Queens Through Time Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
Each British monarch beginning with Henry III is represented in this timeline. Click on the monarch's portrait to access "fast facts," the monarch's family tree, and links to further information about the monarch's life or reign. Archived.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Wilbur and Orville Wright Papers

For Students 9th - 10th
Over 49,000 digitized primary documents having to do with the Wright brothers and their work with flight. A timeline of the brothers' work, a family tree, and other special presentations are offered.
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Numb3 Rs: A Breed Apart

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Based off of the hit television show NUMB3RS, this lesson shows students a way to calculate the "amount" of inbreeding which results from an incestuous pairing. While this is presented in the show as part of a polygamous cult, the...
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois Extension: Diviertate Con Herman

For Students 3rd - 6th
These are fun activities about the history, family tree and anatomy of a worm named Herman.
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Curated OER

Eternal Egypt: Icon of the Holy Family in Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
The icon depicts the Holy Family in Egypt. The Holy Virgin is sitting on a horse, and her head is surrounded by an aureole. Saint Joseph the Carpenter, leader of the journey, holds his staff in his hand and carries the Infant Jesus on...
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Other

Lulu's Games: The Right Order: Christmas Tree

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
Put three pictures in the correct sequence in order to see a story of a family getting a Christmas tree.
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Royal British Colombia Museum (Canada)

Royal British Columbia Museum: Thunderbird Park

For Students 3rd - 8th
This online exhibit explores the transformation of British Columbia's Thunderbird Park, a park established to display totem poles and other carvings by the First Nations' people. Interactive "maps" documenting the park's history from...
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Other

Scotland.com

For Students 9th - 10th
Basic facts and travel information about Scotland. Information is available about business, community, travel, culture, news, sports, and shopping.
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Read Works

Read Works: A Distant Relative

For Teachers 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about a humanoid skull discovered in 2001. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Crafts for Kids

For Students 3rd - 5th
Choose from dozens of simple crafts including activities for the holidays, animal crafts and much more.
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Other

Greek Mythology Today and Myth of the Month

For Students 9th - 10th
A large Greek mythology site focused on students and expressing a great love of Greek myth. Contains the Myth of the Month, as well as Homework Help concerning myths. Humorous and colorful.
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EL Education

El Education: Camilla E. Church

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This character file was created by a 5th/6th grade student in Shutesbury, Massachusetts, as part of a Learning expedition on architecture. Though only one is shown here, each student's character file (CF) tells the detailed life story,...
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Birmingham Museums Trust (UK)

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery: The Tudors

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
A look into life in England, Wales, and Ireland during the rule of the Tudor family. Website includes PowerPoints about the War of the Roses, Aston Halls, and the Tudors family tree.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers:how Did Humans Evolve?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore paleoanthropology by going on a virtual "dig" to answer questions about famous fossil finds. Explain how alternate hominid family trees result from different interpretations of the same fossil evidence.
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Other

Shadows of the Past: Chronology of Jesse James

For Students 9th - 10th
A synopsis of the life of Jesse James in timeline form. Has links to his family tree, members of the James Gang, and photos.
Website
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australian Broadcasting Corporation: Winged Sandals: Athena

For Students 3rd - 8th
A one-page collection of essential facts about Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom. Includes the name of her Roman equivalent, her family tree, key events in her life, and an audio pronunciation of her name.
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australian Broadcasting Corporation: Winged Sandals: Hera

For Students 3rd - 8th
A one-page collection of essential facts about Hera, the jealous wife of Zeus and the goddess of marriage and childbirth. Includes the name of her Roman equivalent, her family tree, key events in her life, and an audio pronunciation of...
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Other

Robert Frost: America's Poet

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides many full text poems by Robert Frost. There are also multiple links for more information on Frost and his works.
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Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: The Holy Family Seated at the Foot of a Tree

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "The Holy Family Seated at the Foot of a Tree", created by Jan Gossart from 1510-15 (Pen and brown ink, over black chalk, on vellum, 156 x 127 mm).
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Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: The Holy Family at the Palm Tree

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "The Holy Family at the Palm-tree", created by Pierre Puget from 1662-63 (Oil on canvas, 210 x 140 cm).
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Other

Somos Primos: Hispanic Heritage and Diversity Issues

For Students 9th - 10th
Access is free. Articles explore topics such as Hispanic heritage, the Black/Latino connection, and Hispanic patriots involved in the American revolution. There is a database through which users post surnames they are hoping to trace the...
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Other

Somos Primos: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage

For Students 9th - 10th
The Society maintains an extensive library of "mini articles" on Hispanic heritage and history and how to make use of them in the classroom. Other pages cover Hispanic Heritage Month, Dia del Maestro, and information on doing...

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