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Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Peace Prize 1999: Medecins Sans Frontieres

For Students 9th - 10th
Official 1999 press release stating that Medecins Sans Frontieres (or Doctors Without Borders) is the winner of the 1999 Nobel Peace Prize.
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Irsa: Immigration and Refugee Services of America

For Students 9th - 10th
The IRSA (Immigration and Refugee Services of America) offers help to immigrants and refugees in America take the steps necessary to become citizens and offers many other resources to help. You can link to news and updates on these...
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Council of Foreign Relations

Council on Foreign Relations: Chad, Sudan, and Central African Republic

For Students 9th - 10th
This article gives background information about the problems in the Darfur region of Sudan, what other countries are affected, and possible solutions. Click on the sidebar of Related Materials to get more information.
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Usa Jobs: Career Interest Areas

For Students 9th - 10th
Specify what field you are interested in most and view the related occupations for that field. Explore the areas that best match your career interests.
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Women in History: Eleanor Roosevelt

For Students 3rd - 8th
The life of First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962) is described in detail. Includes links to additional information.
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United Way International

For Students 9th - 10th
A global network of non-profit organization that assists people in need in 45 countries.
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BBC

Bbc News: Q&a: Sudan's Darfur Conflict

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News answers questions regarding the conflict in Darfur from the beginning in 2003 through 2007 peacemaking attempts.
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National Park Service: American Visionaries: Booker T. Washington

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site provides a web exhibit that celebrates the incredible achievements of Booker T. Washington. Includes photos and biographical information about this extraordinary African American.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Oskar Schindler (1908 1974)

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent account of Schindler's attempts to save Jewish lives during World War II.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: 300 Women Who Changed History: Dorothea Dix

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopaedia Britannica provides a biography of Dorothea Lynde Dix (1802-1887 CE), most noted for her report to the Massachusetts legislature about the inhumane conditions under which the mentally ill are held in prisons. Her report led...
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Digital Public Library of America

Dpla: Beginnings of the American Red Cross

For Students 9th - 10th
This primary set uses photographs, letters, posters, and publications to explore the beginnings of the American Red Cross under the initial leadership of Clara Barton. Includes teaching guide.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Chronicling America: Clara Barton

For Students 9th - 10th
Collection of historic newspaper pages, from the 1880s forward, about Barton's founding of the American Red Cross and the humanitarian relief work she undertook to aid victims of flooding and famine in the United States and around the...
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Crisis in Sudan (Geographic Teaching Activity)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A jigsaw-grouping activity in which students research aspects of the crisis in Sudan and compare humanitarian efforts in Sudan with those that followed Hurricane Katrina. A rigorous exercise about the kinds of intractable problems...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Kid's Biography: Mother Teresa

For Students 3rd - 8th
Discover a great humanitarian from India by reading the biography of Mother Teresa.
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My Hero Project

My Hero: Muhammed Ali

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this resource to learn about the life and career of boxing legend, Muhammed Ali. This brief article overviews his boxing career along with his humanitarian endeavors.
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Aljazeera: Darfur Camp Overrun by Rebels

For Students 9th - 10th
Kalma, the only refugee camp protected by the UNAMID, is said to have rebel fighters inside. Watch this Aljazeera video report on conditions in Darfur. December 2010.
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The History Place

The History Place: Holocaust Timeline Oskar Schindler

For Students 9th - 10th
The History Place tells the story of Oskar Schindler's efforts to save Jewish lives during the Holocaust. Photographs included.
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BBC

Bbc: Un Told of Mass Darfur Killings

For Students 9th - 10th
This article offers discussion about crimes against humanity in the Darfur region of the Sudan. The update is from 2006.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Herbert Hoover

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of Herbert Hoover and summaries of important events during his presidency.
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Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Red Cross Facts and Information

For Students 2nd - 8th
Learn about the Red Cross, how it was formed, what it does, and other interesting facts.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Vincent Colyer

For Students 9th - 10th
Vincent Colyer (1825 - July 12, 1888) was a successful American artist noted for the images he created of the American West and a humanitarian who worked with philanthropic and Christian groups and the U.S. government to try to help...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Maryland: Clara Barton House

For Students 9th - 10th
Home of Clara Barton; American pioneer teacher, nurse, and humanitarian; founder of the American Red Cross.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Clara Barton

For Students 9th - 10th
Clarissa Harlowe Barton was a pioneer American teacher, nurse, and humanitarian. She is best remembered for organizing the American Red Cross.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Clara Barton

For Students 9th - 10th
(1821-1912) Humanitarian the founded the American Red Cross.

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