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Golf Europe: Golf Clubs in Germany/other

For Students 9th - 10th
"Germany has 500+ golf clubs with some 300,000+ members which may come as a surprise to some. The game enjoys increasing popularity, attracts respectable sponsorship money and boastsone of the the finest European golfers ever, in the...
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History of Golf

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Romans to today, people have played games using a stick to hit a ball, such as golf.
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PE Central

Pe Central: Mini Golf

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Introduce learners to golf-putting through a fun game of miniature golf. Build a nine or eighteen-hole golf course in the gym using gymnastic mats, carpet squares, and drinking cups. Then have students, in groups, play the entire course...
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CBS

Cbs sports.com: Pga Tour

For Students 9th - 10th
What are the professionals doing today? Press releases and golf related articles provided for by CBS.
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Maps of Mexico

Virtual Picture Travel Map of California

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Click on California and take a virtual tour of San Francisco, Hollywood and Palm Springs. Visit places of interest such as the PGA West Golf Course, Santa Monica Pier, Alcatraz Island, Golden Gate Bridge and the Japanese Tea Garden.
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Maps of Mexico

Virtual Picture Travel Map of California

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Click on California and take a virtual tour of San Francisco, Hollywood and Palm Springs. Visit places of interest such as the PGA West Golf Course, Santa Monica Pier, Alcatraz Island, Golden Gate Bridge and the Japanese Tea Garden.
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Putt Putt Golf in the Math Classroom

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Putt-Putt golf can be a great tool in helping students understand angles and their reflections. Here a teacher demonstrates the "Course," set up in his classroom to assist in explaining to students how to use geometry and angles in...
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Arnold Palmer

For Students 9th - 10th
Arnold Palmer, better known as the King of Golf, is an American icon. From the golf course to a popular beverage, Arnold Palmer has had many amazing achievements. Read about his background, listen to an interview, and view a gallery of...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Tee Time: How Does Tee Height Affect Driving Distance?

For Students 9th - 10th
If you're an avid golfer, this might be a fun project for you. When you're setting up to tee off out on the course, how much attention do you pay to putting the tee in the ground? The height of the tee can affect both where in the swing...
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La Republica Dominicana: Todo Un Pais De Sensaciones

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a site for exploring many aspects of life in the Dominican Republic. Available in French, Italian, Spanish, or English. Links lead to information on the country and its regions, its cultural roots, ecological resources, news and...
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Grounds Maintenance Workers

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive U.S. Department of Labor report of the occupation that includes nursery, landscape, grounds, and greenhouse laborers. Also includes working conditions, wages, outlook, and career preparation.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Investigating Habitats: Human's Influence on the Land

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners will investigate two different habitats; one habitat is maintained in its original natural state while the other habitat is a manicured golf course. Students will identify and compare the diversity of plants and insects in those...
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Science Museum of Minnesota

Science Museum of Minnesota: Students as Designers

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site provides eight projects to use in an elementary classroom to encourage students to become inventors/designers. Invention, prototyping, materials exploration, creative writing, problem-solving, and group presentations are...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Thirteen Lined Ground Squirrel

For Students 4th - 8th
Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrels are often seen standing on their hind legs on roadsides or other places where grass is mowed, such as lawns, golf courses, or cemeteries. The squirrels probably once lived in short-grass prairie, and some...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Mexican Ground Squirrel

For Students 4th - 8th
Mexican Ground Squirrels have adapted well to human activity and are common inhabitants of roadsides, cemeteries, and golf courses. They are omnivores, feeding on the seeds of a variety of grasses and forbs, green plant material, and...
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Curated OER

Smithsonian Institution Archives: Alma Whiffen Barksdale (1916 1981)

For Students 9th - 10th
After earning Ph.D. in botany from University of North Carolina, Alma Whiffen Barksdale (1916-1981) worked as a mycologist at The Upjohn Company, Kalamazoo, Michigan, where she discovered cycloheximide, an anti-fungal agent widely used...
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Curated OER

Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Ma: Goddard Rocket Launching Site

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, located on a local golf course, is where rocket scientist Robert H. Goddard launched the first liquid-fueled rocket in 1926. The actual launch site is marked by a granite obelisk.

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