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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Beautiful Breeds: Percheron

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed description of the powerful Percheron. Choose Percheron from the list on the right.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Beautiful Breeds: Belgian Draft

For Students 9th - 10th
Description and detailed illustrations of the Belgian draft, a large workhorse capable of puling heavy loads. Choose Belgian Draft from the list on the right.
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PBS

Pbs: New Perspectives on the West

For Students 9th - 10th
This in-depth resource presents a history of the American West from pre-Columbian times until World War I with profiles, documents, and images. It encourages visitors to link these into patterns of historical meaning for themselves....
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Yale University

Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Porter in Detail

For Teachers 9th - 10th
An extremely extensive look into three works of Katherine Anne Porter. A biographical sketch of Porter, discussion of her works, a study guide, and related links are all provided.
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Language Guide

Language Guide: Los Animales Del Mar (Spanish)

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides colorful pictures of sea animals interact with audio and the written vocabulary word as you move your mouse over the picture. This vocabulary would compliment a science unit on marine life.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: George Armstrong Custer

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Wikipedia provides extensive information about the life of General George Custer, and gives details of his military career and his defeat at the Battle of Little Bighorn.
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Discovering Lewis & Clark

Discovering Lewis & Clark: K'useyneiskit: The Bitterroot Barrier

For Students 9th - 10th
This section of the larger site Discovering Lewis and Clark describes in detail the Corps' journey between Packer Meadow and Canoe Camp in 1805.
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PBS

Pbs: Egypt's Golden Kingdom: Soldiers

For Students 9th - 10th
A highly readable description of the military in the New Kingdom. Find out about military strategy, pay, and organization in this PBS article.
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University of Oregon

American Children's Literature: Virgina Lee Burton

For Students 3rd - 5th
This resource contains biographical information about Virginia Lee Burton (1909-1968 CE).
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PBS

Wgbh/pbs: Frontline: The Blurred Racial Lines of Famous Families: Cheswell

For Students 9th - 10th
Celebrated similar to Paul Revere, Wentworth Cheswell's biography highlights his contributions during the American Revolution. Cheswell, from New Hampshire, was a local politician who is considered to be the first black American elected...
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Other

Massachusetts State Symbols

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough collection of the symbols of the state of Massachusetts including a picture, information about the symbol, and date of adoption.
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Other

The Weekly South Dakotan: South Dakota History for 4th Grade

For Students 3rd - 8th
From the very beginning and through the twentieth century, this comprehensive collection of lessons will enrich students studying the history in between and the effects on South Dakota.
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Project Gutenberg

Project Gutenberg: Books by Anton Chekhov

For Students 9th - 10th
Project Gutenberg provides the full text to over 20 books by Anton Chekov. Select the title of the book, and then choose the best way in which to view and read it in its entirety.
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Texas A&M University

Wildflowers in Bloom Photo Abum

For Students 9th - 10th
The Wildflowers in bloom photo albumcontains an extensive look at beautiful images of many of the most showy wildflowers.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Houghton Mifflin Company: Virginia Lee Burton

For Students 3rd - 5th
Use this site to learn about Virgina Lee Burton's (1909-1968 CE) childhood, early years, family life and aspirations on this site. Pictures of Virginia are included.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Postal Museum: As Precious as Gold

For Students 9th - 10th
"As Precious as Gold," is an online exhibit from the National Postal Museum which explores the rich history of the Alaskan/Klondike gold rushes. Find stories on extraordinary women, the trails, the Palm Sunday avalanche, the U.S. Postal...
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Bullock Texas State History Museum

Bullock Museum: Vaqueros

For Students 9th - 10th
Hear the campfire stories of the people who embody Texas. Learn about the cowboy way; how to rope and ride.
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DOGO Media

Dogo News: Week of 7 7 14: Georgia Zoo Rhino Forges Unusual Bond With Donkeys

For Students 3rd - 8th
Find out about these animals and how they came to get along so well at the zoo.
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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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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Freedom: A History of Us: Whose Land Is This? Webisode 8

For Students 9th - 10th
From Joy Hakim's marvelous set of books, A History of US, this webisode offers narrative, pictures, and teaching guides for the settling of the West after the Civil War.
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Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Idaho

For Students 3rd - 5th
This fact sheet for the state of Idaho features a map, pictures, a list of state symbols, and links to related information.
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Encyclopedia of Life

Encyclopedia of Life: Common Hippopotamus

For Students 9th - 10th
Exhaustive resource examines the common hippopatamus with a description, pictures, and maps. Includes facts on range, reproduction, habitat, behavior, conservation, and external links.
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Encyclopedia Mythica

Encyclopedia Mythica: Greek People (Mythological)

For Students 9th - 10th
Featuring the heroes, heroines, and mythical creatures from Greek legend, this site offers information on hundreds of characters, as well as etymology, pronunciation, pictures, and more.
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Other

Professional Equine Dentistry

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains useful information regarding equine dentistry. It includes definitions and frequently asked questions.

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