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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 6.rp Hippos Love Pumpkins

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students use ratios to answer four questions about rates in situations involving unusual units in this performance task.
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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Hippotpotamus

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents detailed information about the hippotpotamus, including several photos and an audio clip.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus Amphibius)

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of Hippopotamus Amphibius, more commonly known as the Hippopotamus.
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Stanford University

Saint Augustine

For Students 9th - 10th
A very long and detailed account of St. Augustine's philosophy and religious beliefs. Paragraphs three through five contain historical information on Augustine's life.
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National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Animals: Hippopotamus

For Students 3rd - 8th
Multi-media National Geographic site includes video and audio clips about hippopotamuses. Fun facts are great for students doing research projects and you can send a postcard to a friend.
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Augustine, 354 430

For Students 9th - 10th
This site not offers a fairly thorough biography of Augustine, but also outlines some of Augustine's theological and philosphical positions, as well as the influences which led him to those beleifs. It also includes a list of Augustine's...
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Georgetown University

Augustine: Christianity and Society

For Students 9th - 10th
A scholarly article on St. Augustine's religious philosophy. It includes an examination of his major theological work "City of God".
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PBS

Pbs Frontline Apocalypse!: The Book of Revelation

For Students 9th - 10th
A three-part exploration of the Book of Revelation from the producers of FRONTLINE, the series on PBS. Includes descriptions of the book by university historians and biblical scholars, video clips from the series, essays about the book,...
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Robin L. Simmons

Grammar Bytes: Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
There are 5 exercises and accompanying handouts provided in which students read sentences and determine if they have misplaced or dangling modifiers. Correct answers are rewarded with sweet treats; incorrect answers with being swallowed...
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ABCya

Ab Cya: Cyber Five

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Cyber-Five is a short animation which introduces children to five helpful rules to be safer on the internet. Join Hippo and Hedgehog as they introduce and review the five rules. There is a multiple choice quiz at the end of the animation...
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BBC

Bbc: Nature Wildfacts: Hippopotamus

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides detailed information about hippopotamuses.
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Robert H. Sarkissian

Island of Freedom: St. Augustine

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an informative site on the Christian philosopher St. Augustine. Includes detailed information about his life as well as his many writings and works.
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Other

The Days of Genesis 1

For Students 9th - 10th
You must scroll down to the section titled "The Early Church and the Day-Age Theory" to begin specific reading on St. Augustine's interpretation of Genesis 1; however, the information leading up to it is valuable as well. Provides...
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Woodland Park Zoo

Woodland Park Zoo: Hippopotamus

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource features the Hippopotamus. Provides a brief description as well as information on its life cycle, habitat, reproduction and more.
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Christian Classics Ethereal Library

Christian Classics: The City of God

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from Christian Classics, St. Augustine offers this philosophy of history from his viewpoint during the 5th century. The work is divided into sections, each with its own link from the central page.
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Georgetown University

The Confessions of St. Augustine

For Students 9th - 10th
A scholarly and detailed article on Augustine's most famous book, "Confessions". Includes historical information plus extensive quotes from the book.
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Georgetown University

Augustine the African

For Students 9th - 10th
A short but detailed biographical sketch on St. Augustine with nice information about his early life, his role in early Christianity and more.
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Robert H. Sarkissian

Island of Freedom: St. Augustine

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent summary of Augustine's intellectual development and major doctrinal contributions. Describes his journey through various ancient philosophies to Christian religion. Explains Augustine's fight against Pelagianism, his doctrine...
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Robert H. Sarkissian

Island of Freedom: St. Augustine

For Students 9th - 10th
St. Augustine (354-430) is profiled and links are provided to full-text translations of his City of God and other works.
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Other

The Days of Creation According to St. Augustine

For Students 9th - 10th
A verse by verse commentary on Augustine's interpretation of Genesis 1 and an in-depth article with over 100 endnotes for reference.
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Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: Hippopotamus

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed information about the hippopotamus, including geographic range and habitat, physical features, behavior, lifespan, and the positive and negative economic impact they have on humans.
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Other

Greatest Places: Okavango Delta

For Students 3rd - 8th
Experience the Okavango, a "river that never meets the sea." Learn about the animals there, how to make papyrus, and swampy deltas.
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Georgetown University

Georgetown University: Augustine's Idea of God

For Students 9th - 10th
Author quotes a passage from Augustine on the nature of God and uses it as a starting place to discuss the difference between Christian and Greek conceptions of divinity.
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Book 11 of Augustine's "The City of God"

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the text of Augustine's "City of God," which contains his interpretaion of Genesis. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around...

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