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National Park Service: Cine El Rey: The King Cinema

For Students 9th - 10th
Theater was and is an important cultural point in entertainment for Hispanics. Cine El Rey symbolized part of that cultural importance. Learn about it's history here.
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The Chili Queens of Jaymarket Plaza in San Antonio, Texas, 1933.

For Students 9th - 10th
Cultural diversity is important in the study of history: it makes dry history textbooks come alive. Here's an almost forgotten bit of culture from the plazas of San Antonio. The Chili Queens of Haymarket Plaza made pots of chili over...
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Texas Indians: The Comanche Indians

For Students 9th - 10th
A history of the Comanches is found at this site along with pictures, myths, and a map of their migration.
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Texas Indians: The Comanche Indians

For Students 9th - 10th
A history of the Comanches is found at this site along with pictures, myths, and a map of their migration.
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Curated OER

Texas Indians: The Comanche Indians

For Students 9th - 10th
A history of the Comanches is found at this site along with pictures, myths, and a map of their migration.
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Curated OER

Texas Indians: The Comanche Indians

For Students 9th - 10th
A history of the Comanches is found at this site along with pictures, myths, and a map of their migration.
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Curated OER

Texas Indians: The Comanche Indians

For Students 9th - 10th
A history of the Comanches is found at this site along with pictures, myths, and a map of their migration.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Southern Mosaic

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, from the Library of Congress, provides a recording project by the WPA during the Depression Era of folk music collected throughout the southern states of the U.S. Supplemented by photos and other material to document life...
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Percy Ellis Sutton

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Percy Ellis Sutton, an American attorney, politician, and businessman born Nov. 24, 1920, San Antonio, Texas. This site, rich in detail and breadth of coverage, includes a wealth of...
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Institute of Texan Cultures: Educator Resources: Immigration

For Students 9th - 10th
A rich plethora of information can be found here. There are three extensive teaching guides - one on the experience of immigration, the other two on collections of cultural groups. There are also short profiles of dozens of immigrant...
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Mr. Palm: Economic Activities Used by Early American Indians

For Students 3rd - 8th
A brief overview of three ways early Native Americans engaged in economic activities. These included farming, trading goods, and hunting.
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Mr. Palm:positive/negative Consequences of Human Modification of the Environment

For Students 3rd - 8th
A short slideshow explaining several ways that changes to the environment can have both positive and negative consequences.
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Other

The Temple of Aphaea at Aegina

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the structure Temple of Aphaea. Includes information about its loacation and use.
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US Department of State

Biographies of the Secretaries of State: James Addison Baker Iii

For Students 9th - 10th
Short biography on James Baker, who has held many prominent roles within the U.S. Government, including Secretary of Treasury, White House Chief of Staff and Secretary of State.
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University of Texas at Austin

Ut Library: Perry Castaneda Maps of Oklahoma

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of state, city and historical maps of Oklahoma. Also includes maps of national monuments and parks in the state.
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University of Texas at Austin

Perry Castaneda Library Map Collection: Venezuela Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides several country and city maps as they relate to Venezuela.

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