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Baldwin Spencer

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC furnishes an overview, facts and information on the political leaders and news media in Antigua and Barbuda. Links to the national anthem and a historical timeline of events.
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Glenbow Museum

Glenbow Museum: Mavericks: An Incorrigible History of Alberta

For Students 9th - 10th
The Glenbow Museum presents the stories of almost 40 different mavericks who shaped the history of Alberta. The website breaks down the province's history into the following nine areas: Uninvited Guests, Mounties, Railway, Ranching,...
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Climate Time Line Information Tool

For Students 9th - 10th
A tool that summarizes climate history for time spans from 1 year to 100,000 years ago and beyond. It explores the relation between human development, weather, and climate. Students learn how past climate is measured, provides basic...
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Tax history.com Federal Income Tax History

For Students 9th - 10th
TaxHistory.com provides a detailed look at the development and history of the federal income tax. Content addresses the roots of the federal income tax with the 1894 Income Tax Act, the reasoning behind the 16th amendment, the two uses...
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History Link

History Link: Online Encyclopedia of Washington State History

For Students 9th - 10th
This "free public and educational resource" provides information on many facets of the history and people of Washington state. There are slide shows, cybertours, maps, documents, timelines, and a section for teachers and students.
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Black Past

Black Past: Black Past Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
Browse this informative site to learn about six centuries of African American history. Contains an online encyclopedia of biographies, primary documents, major speeches, timelines, events, and much more. Very extensive!
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation: The S&l Crisis: A Chrono Bibliography

For Students 9th - 10th
A list of sources for learning about the Savings and Loans Crisis. This is followed by a timeline of events that covers 1966-1989. Has links to additional information.
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Global Polio Eradication Initiative: History of Polio

For Students 9th - 10th
This timeline from Global Polio Eradication Initiative of pictures, descriptions, and events -- all of which describe the history of polio and its vaccine -- is organized into three large sections: "Endemic Polio 1580BC-1953," "Vaccine...
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National Academy of Engineering

Greatest Engineering Achievements of the Twentieth Century: Electronics

For Students 9th - 10th
Students learn about the revolution of electronics in the 20th century. The resource includes historical information, a timeline, and a personal electronics essay.
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National Academy of Engineering

Greatest Engineering Achievements of the Twentieth Century: Nuclear Technologies

For Students 9th - 10th
Students learn about nuclear technologies in the 20th century. Some topics explored are splitting the atom, the Manhattan Project, and power plants. The resource includes historical information, a timeline, and a personal essay by a key...
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National Academy of Engineering

Greatest Engineering Achievements of the 20th Century: Lasers & Fiber Optics

For Students 9th - 10th
Learners investigate lasers and fiber optics in the 20th century. Some topics explored are working lasers, optical fiber, and the gossamer web. The resource includes historical information, a timeline, and a personal essay by a key...
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National Academy of Engineering

Greatest Engineering Achievements of the 20th Century: Petroleum

For Students 9th - 10th
Learners investigate petroleum and petrochemical technologies in the 20th century. Some topics examined are the environment, oil, and refining byproducts. The resource consists of historical information, a timeline, and a personal essay...
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National Academy of Engineering

Greatest Engineering Achievements of the 20th Century: Health Technologies

For Students 9th - 10th
Learners investigate health technologies in the 20th century. Some topics examined are the heart, bionics, and bioengineering. The resource consists of historical information, a timeline, and a personal essay by a key innovator.
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National Academy of Engineering

Greatest Engineering Achievements of the 20th Century: Household Appliances

For Students 9th - 10th
Learners investigate household appliances in the 20th century. Some topics explored are cooking, washing, and electronics. The resource consists of historical information, a timeline, and a personal essay by a key innovator.
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National Academy of Engineering

Greatest Engineering Achievements of the 20th Century: Spacecraft

For Students 9th - 10th
Students learn about spacecraft in the 20th century. Some topics investigated are Apollo, after Sputnik, and exploring galaxies. The resource consists of historical information, a timeline, and a personal essay by a key innovator.
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National Academy of Engineering

Greatest Engineering Achievements of the 20th Century: Highways

For Students 9th - 10th
Students learn about highways in the 20th century. Some topics investigated are WWI lessons, interstates, and ongoing improvements. The resource consists of historical information, a timeline, and a personal essay by a key innovator.
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National Academy of Engineering

Greatest Engineering Achievements of 20th Century: Air Conditioning & Refrigerat

For Students 9th - 10th
Students learn about air conditioning and refrigeration in the 20th century. The resource consists of historical information, a timeline, and a personal essay by a key innovator.
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National Academy of Engineering

Greatest Engineering Achievements of the 20th Century: Radio and Television

For Students 9th - 10th
Learners explore radio and television in the 20th century. Some topics investigated are cathode-ray tubes, radio broadcasting, and high-definition televisions. The resource consists of historical information, a timeline, and a personal...
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National Academy of Engineering

Greatest Engineering Achievements: Water Supply & Distribution

For Students 9th - 10th
Learners explore the water supply and distribution in the 20th century. Some topics investigated are waterborne diseases, Aswan High Dam, and reverse osmosis. The resource consists of historical information, a timeline, and a personal...
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National Academy of Engineering

Greatest Engineering Achievements of the 20th Century: Electrification

For Students 9th - 10th
Learners explore electrification in the 20th century. Some topics investigated are rural electrification, power generators, and direct current (DC). The resource consists of historical information, a timeline, and a personal essay by a...
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Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Islamic Art: Early Islamic Period: History

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent introduction to the earliest period of Islamic art (approximately A.D. 700 to A.D. 1000) that includes a historical overview of the rise of Islam. With informative descriptions and wonderful reproductions of art from the...
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Digital History

Digital History: Overview of the 1920s

For Students 9th - 10th
Original documents, a timeline, biographies, pictures, and videos cover historical and cultural events of the 1920s.
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PBS

Pbs: The Roman Empire of the 1st Century: Who's Who in Roman History

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson, students produce a classroom documentary about important historical figures from the Roman Empire. They will also create posters to be part of a classroom timeline showing when each of these people lived and their impact...
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Cocc: African Slave Trade and European Imperialism

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the COCC provides a very large and informative website providing a historical summary plus links to many aspects of the slave trade. Detailed timeline describes the development of African civilizations from the 15th...

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