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Ashbrook Center at Ashland University

The Constitutional Convention

For Students 6th - 12th Standards
Imagine sitting down with representatives of your school to write a new student handbook. What arguments would ensue? How would compromises be made to finish the project? Scholars research the Constitutional Convention using a directory...
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ProCon

Electoral College

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
The Electoral College's role in elections is sometimes confusing and controversial. Pupils use a debate topics website to research the pros and cons of the practice to debate whether the United States should still use the Electoral...
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American Museum of Natural History

Being a Conservation Biologist: Eleanor Sterling

For Students 6th - 12th
Eleanor Sterling responds to 21 questions posed by young learners about the challenges she faces as a woman conservation biologist. She also discusses her research of the aye-aye, an unusual animal that lives in Madagascar.
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Teachnology

Teachnology: Father's Day Teaching Theme

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Need some fresh resources to enhance teaching about Father's Day? Take some time to peruse the selection of worksheets, lesson plans, activities and more provided by Teachnology.
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A&E Television

History.com: Father's Day

For Students 9th - 10th
The History Channel presents a comprehensive look at the holiday of Father's Day. Provides history, video clips, photos, famous TV dads, and more.
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US National Archives

Nara: Founding Fathers: Delegates to the Constitutional Convention

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) provides biographies of all 55 delegates to the Constitutional Convention.
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Digital History

Digital History: The Founding Fathers' Motives [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Read some historians' views about the Founding Fathers and their interests, perhaps economic, in writing the Constitution. Historians' views have changed over time, and in the suggested student exercises, students are asked to assess...
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Other

Founding Fathers

For Students 9th - 10th
Find information about the founding fathers and what they accomplished. Presents the Federalist Papers, The Declaration of Independence, The Bill of Rights, and The U.S. Constitution. Also includes images, quotes, a history of the...
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English Zone

English zone.com: Father's Day

For Students 9th - 10th
The origins of how Father's Day became a national holiday are discussed on this site.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Holidays for Kids: Father's Day

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about Father's Day. The history and facts about this holiday celebrating fatherhood and dads.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Wise Guide: Honor Your Father, at Least Once a Year

For Students 9th - 10th
The Library of Congress provides information on the origins and observation of Father's Day.
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Aaron Shepherd

The Gifts of Wali Dad, a Tale of India and Pakistan

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
A reader's theater version of a folktale from India and Pakistan adapted by children's book author Aaron Shepard from his picture book "The Gifts of Wali Dad." For 15 players, ages 8-13, it contemplates questions of generosity....
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Other

Constitution Day

For Students 9th - 10th
Constitution Day commemorates the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution by thirty-nine brave men on September 17, 1787, recognizing all who, are born in the U.S. or by naturalization, have become citizens. Learn about each of...
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Harcourt: Biographies: Benjamin Franklin

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief review of the life of one of the founding fathers of the United States. Learn about the important events in the life of Ben Franklin - inventor, patriot, musician, scientist, statesman, and more. (In Spanish)
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Branches of Government

For Students 3rd - 5th
A brief overview of the origins of the three branches of the federal government, with links to more in-depth information about each branch. Also discusses the concerns of the Founding Fathers about creating a government that had...
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The Dirksen Congressional Center

Congress for Kids: Signing the Constitution

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site has a brief summary that describes the delegates to the Constitutional Convention. This group is sometimes called the "Founding Fathers."
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Library of Congress

Loc: Temple of Liberty

For Students 9th - 10th
The Library of Congress presents research materials about the building of the United States Capitol. Conceiving of themselves as inheritors, guardians, and conveyors of Western civilization, our founding fathers slowly built a Capitol...
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PBS

Pbs: American Experience: Alexander Hamilton

For Students 9th - 10th
One of our original Founding Fathers, Alexander Hamilton was a controversial figure. This PBS site allows you to watch excerpts from a two-hour long documentary on his life and role in US history. Provides a detailed timeline that gives...
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New York Times

New York Times: Kim Jong Un

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Kim Jong-un is being groomed to take over in his father's footsteps. Here is some basic information about his past, his political positions and his possible future as leader of North Korea. January, 2011
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Other

Mr. Lincoln and the Founders

For Students 9th - 10th
Authors of this site look at Lincoln and his deep-seated passion for the ideals of the Founding Fathers.
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Beacon Learning Center

Beacon Learning Center: Sunrise Sunset

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Reading a story about a trip taken by a girl and her dad, this interactive resource teaches kids about the motion of the sun during the day. Occasional questions probe their understanding of this process. They are asked to predict where...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Thomas Jefferson's Library

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource showcases the holdings of Thomas Jefferson's personal library built around the themes of memory, reason, and imagination.
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Other

Al Anon: Alateen Teen Corner

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains basic information about this organization which assists adults and teens with alcohol related concerns. It includes 20 questions designed to help you decide whether or not you need Al-Anon, 20 questions designed to...
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Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation: Portrait of George Washington

For Students K - 1st
Historical information on famous painting of George Washington by Pearle, with interactive features to click and learn meaning behind items in the portrait and links to an in-depth history of the painting as well as virtual visit to the...

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