Website
Cornell University

Cornell University: Irl School: The Triangle Factory Fire

For Students 9th - 10th
Site is devoted to every facet of the tragedy at the Triangle Shirtwaist Company. Primary source documents, oral histories, photographs, newspaper articles, and a list of victims is included in this comprehensive site.
Website
Other

University of Birmingham Astrophysics and Space Research Group

For Students 9th - 10th
Homepage of the Unviersity of Birmingham School of Physics and Astronomy's Astrophysics and Space Research Group. This page has links to further information on astrophysical research, sofware development, space instrumentation, and more.
Website
Other

Syracuse University of Information Studies: Scott Nicholson

For Students 9th - 10th
Scott Nicholson helps you find the most appropriate Internet reference tool for your search through an orientation, tutorial and frequently asked questions section. Hyper-links, advice and tips assist in the selection process.
Website
University of Washington

University of Washington: Camp Harmony Exhibit

For Students 9th - 10th
In the spring of 1942, just months after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, more than 100,000 residents of Japanese ancestry were forcefully evicted by the army from their homes in Washington, Oregon, California, Arizona and Alaska, and sent...
Website
University of Illinois

University of Illinois: Modern American Poetry: About the Spanish Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive resource covering many aspects of the Spanish Civil War. First read an overview of the conflict before looking at the many primary sources related to the war.
Handout
University of Virginia

University of Virginia: Four Radical Groups of the 60's

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of Virginia offers links to several militant groups of the sixties: Black Panther Party, SDS, and Youth International Party (Yippies).
Activity
Other

International Joan of Arc Society

For Students 9th - 10th
The International Joan of Arc Society at Southern Methodist University is a useful starting point for plowing through the scholarly research about St. Joan. Compiled at this portal-like site are transcriptions of historical documents,...
Article
University of Houston

University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: No. 401: Ibm and the 1890 Census

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the history of the Ferris wheel in this transcript of a radio broadcast. In this transcript of a radio broadcast, we learn about Herman Hollerith, who invented a method of quickly tabulating information from the 1890 census...
Website
Cornell University

Cornell University: Law School: Sport Law Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource describes the many aspects that can be covered with a sport law degree, For example, professional sports, amateur sports and international sports. It also goes into depth about each one.
Activity
University of California

African Studies Center: The Marcus Garvey & Unia Papers Project

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses Marcus Garvey, Garveyism, and the founding of the Universal Negro Improvement Association. Details how one man made such a huge difference to an entire race.
Handout
University of Washington

University of Washington Libraries: Japanese Canadian Internment

For Students 9th - 10th
A concise account of the evacuation of Japanese Canadians from Canada's West Coast. Of particular interest is a poster directed at all Japanese people.
Primary
University of Illinois

University of Illinois: Early American Trade With China: Emperor Quianlong's Response [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
In 1793, the King of England sent a mission under Lord Macartney to China to open regular diplomatic and commercial relations with China. The King instructed Macartney to deliver a letter tothe Emperor requesting, among other things,...
Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: Olympic Logic

For Students 9th - 10th
Four sporty brainteasers in the context of fencing, hockey, football and international medal tables. This activity challenges students to be resourceful, to think logically and to work systematically, and is designed to be accessible to...
Unit Plan
University of Minnesota

University of Minnesota: Coolie Trade in the 19th Century

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This resource consists of historical documents about Chinese coolies imported to Cuba during the 19th century. Its goal is to highlight the human experience during the coolie trade and to encourage critical thinking about how the coolie...
Website
Other

Cambridge University Press: Palm Oil

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the origins of, European demand for, and the devlopment of modern-day global trade of palm oil.
Lesson Plan
University of Illinois

University of Illinois: Alan G. Chalk Guides to Japanese Films

For Students 9th - 10th
Reviews of 26 Japanese movies that each include a list of suggested reading materials, plot summary, suggested grades, and a brief lesson plan. They are organized into two groups: one for students of literature and the humanities, and...
eBook
Other

Australian National University: International Socialism or State Capitalism

For Students 9th - 10th
Examines socialism as it was carried out by Stalin and company in the former Soviet Union. Makes the argument that what began with a socialist revolution degenerated into state capitalism. There is one chapter from a book available...
Graphic
Other

Ohio Wesleyan University: World Political Boundaries

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a photograph of a detailed, colorful map of political boundaries around the world with a zoom feature for a closer look. A brief description of how economic boundaries relate to political ones.
Handout
University of Calgary

University of Calgary: Energy Education: Geothermal Gradient

For Students 9th - 10th
A good, concise explanation of the geothermal gradient and how and why the Earth's temperature gets hotter and hotter with increasing depth. Includes two diagrams showing this and the heat transfer mechanisms that are taking place.
Unit Plan
University of Minnesota

University of Minnasota: Columbian Exchange

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This resource consists of texts and images dealing with the Columbian Exchange. Its goal is to evaluate the mixed consequences of the Columbian Exchange by examining two of its most infamous elements: small pox and chocolate.
Article
University of Houston

University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: Big Diesel Engines

For Students 9th - 10th
Traces the historical evolution of the diesel engine. Explains the distinction between gasoline engines and diesel engines. Discusses the uses of diesel engines. Interesting, anecdotal and well-written. (Text is the actual radio...
Handout
New York University

New York University: Becoming a Member of Society Through Socialization

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this study of socialization, and find out why it is so crucial to human development.
Activity
Other

University of Exeter: Britain and European Monetary Union

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of the strength of the British pound sterling and why England has chosen not to join its European neighbors in the use of the Euro as a common currency. The author has a background in research and in the history of finance.
Website
Other

Stockholm University: Scientific Method and Research Ethics: Norms of Research

For Students 9th - 10th
A set of resources on the norms of scientific research. Includes a short presentation on research ethics and the scientific method, a 110-page slideshow on research ethics, and two links to resources on ethical guidelines for science.