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University of Michigan

University of Michigan: A Taste of the Ancient World

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of articles on the various types of foods consumed in the ancient Greco-Roman world. Clicking on the items will provide information and pictures. Examples include grain, grapes, olive oil, fish and more.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Msu Libraries: American Radicalism

For Students 9th - 10th
The American Radicalism Collection holds over 17,000 items. It includes books, pamphlets, periodicals, posters, and ephemeral material covering a wide range of viewpoints on political, social, and economic issues in America. The emphasis...
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Msu Libraries: Digital Collections: American Indian Movement

For Students 9th - 10th
A document on native people's movements can be downloaded here. It contains a National Alliance for Red Power (NARP) newsletter from June/July 1969, that was published in Vancouver, British Columbia. This is followed by materials from...
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Library of Congress

Loc: The History of the Upper Midwest

For Students 9th - 10th
Wonderful site that presents the history of the upper Midwest from the 1600s to around 1900, including Minnesota, Michigan, and Northwest Territories.
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A&E Television

History.com: The 1936 Strike That Brought America's Most Powerful Automaker to Its Knees

For Students 9th - 10th
Over 136,000 GM workers participated in a sit-down strike in Flint, Michigan. In Flint, Michigan, the United Auto Workers staged the first successful sit-down, forcing General Motors to come to terms. It was a major victory and the...
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International Civil Rights Center: Explore History: Civil Rights Movement

For Students 9th - 10th
In 1960, four students at North Carolina A&T University decided to protest segregation laws by staging a sit-in at the Woolworth store lunch counter. Their action sparked a nation-wide protest by students that spread from just...
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Other

National Arbor Day Foundation: The History of Arbor Day

For Students 9th - 10th
Did you know Arbor Day was started in the state of Nebraska by a gentleman from Michigan? Learn how Arbor day began and how the first official Arbor Day was celebrated. Includes Historical Photo Album and an audio version of the speech...
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A&E Television

History.com: When New Seat Belt Laws Drew Fire as a Violation of Personal Freedom

For Students 9th - 10th
The 1980s battle over safety belt laws reflected widespread ambivalence over the role and value of government regulation. Drivers and passengers complained that seat belts were uncomfortable and restrictive, but the uproar over mandatory...
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A&E Television

History.com: How Military Service Teams Dominated College Football During World War Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
'Bear' Bryant, who became a legend at Alabama, and future Pro Football Hall of Famers were among the all-star collection of talent. With football fields viewed as proving grounds, the military fielded teams that competed against top...
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50 States

50 States: Michigan (Mi)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Find here a collection of links to information about the state of Michigan. Categories include facts, government, geography, education, people, attractions, history, industry, and miscellaneous.
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Other

Illinois and Michigan Canal: A Corridor in Time

For Students 9th - 10th
Online history of the Illinois and Michigan canal.
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Other

Seeking Michigan

For Students 9th - 10th
Look no further if you are in search of the history of the people, places, and businesses of Michigan. Seeking Michigan offers a variety of mediums to share the state's stories.
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Other

Michigan.gov: Reminiscences of the Great Depression

For Students 9th - 10th
This website features reminiscences about the Great Depression.
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Other

Historic Trinity: Lutherans in Michigan and Detroit

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed essay on the history of the Lutheran religion beginning with Martin Luther and ending in the mid 1800s. Focuses on the Lutherans in the Michigan area.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Modern Balkan History: Greek Revolution/ Greek State

For Students 9th - 10th
This lecture outlines the events of the Greek revolution and war for independence from Turkey, which began in 1821 and lasted through 1829. It covers Greek history as well as international political and economic context for the war.
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University of Michigan

University of Michigan: Notes on Shakespeare's Henry V

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of Michigan provides notes on Shakespeare's "Henry V"; includes general information concerning the play and William Shakespeare, history background for the play, text of the play, and Shakespeare on the Web.
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Other

State of Michigan: How a Bill Becomes a Law [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learn the steps involved in making a new law. The document explains how bills become laws in the state of Michigan, but the process is the same as it is for other states as well.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Digital Center: Feeding America

For Students 9th - 10th
Digital database of American cookbooks from the eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth centuries provides insights into the social history of Americans across three centuries through a consideration of women's labor in the household,...
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University of Michigan

University of Michigan: Notes on Imitation and Forgery

For Students 9th - 10th
A site from the University of Michigan on various types of forgery in art from the Renaissance period to today. This site also covers website forgery and the internet.
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University of Michigan

U. Of Michigan: Anatomy of an Economic Meltdown

For Students 9th - 10th
A panel of professors seeks out the history and causes of the 2008 financial crisis. Fixes and recovery signals are also discussed.
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University of Michigan

University of Michigan: The Lisp Programming Language

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the Lisp programming language, including history and sample programs.
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University of Michigan

University of Michigan: The Prolog Programming Language

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the Prolog programming language, including history and program samples.
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University of Michigan

University of Michigan: The Ada Programming Language

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the Ada programming language, including a history of the language and some short sample programs.
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University of Michigan

University of Michigan: The Cobol Programming Language

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the COBOL programming language, including history and sample programs.

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