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Encyclopedia Britannica: Lawrence Taylor

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Lawrence Taylor, an American collegiate and professional gridiron football player, considered one of the best linebackers in the history of the game. As a member of the New York Giants of...
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Randy Moss

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Randy Moss, an American professional gridiron football player who is considered one of the greatest wide receivers in National Football League (NFL) history.
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Reggie White

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Reggie White, an American professional gridiron football player who was one of the most dominant defensive lineman in the history of the sport. In his 15-year National Football League...
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Ronnie Lott

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Ronnie Lott, an American gridiron football player who earned first-team All-Pro honors at all three defensive backfield positions during his standout 14-year National Football League (NFL)...
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Steve Mc Nair

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Steve McNair, an American gridiron football player who threw 174 touchdown passes during his 13 National Football League (NFL) seasons (1995-2008), primarily while playing for the...
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Walter Payton

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Walter Payton, an American professional gridiron football player whose productivity and durability made him one of the game's greatest running backs. He retired in 1987 as the leading...
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Woody Strode

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Woody Strode, an American character actor who was part of director John Ford's "family" of actors, appearing in nearly a dozen of Ford's films. Strode also had a brief career as a...
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Whitney M. Young, Jr.

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the life of Whitney M. Young, Jr., U.S. civil rights leader who spearheaded the drive for equal opportunity for blacks in U.S. industry and government service during his 10 years as head of the National Urban League (1961-71).
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Ducksters: Football: Learn All About the Sport Football

For Students 1st - 9th
All about football including a glossary of terms, players, rules, and strategy of American style football.
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New York Times

New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: Women's Suffrage

For Students 9th - 10th
The New York Times presents an interactive, online crossword puzzle on women's suffrage. Upper elementary students can participate with some guidance.
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PBS

Pbs: Warrior in Two Worlds: Two Row Wampum [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This PBS series lesson plan is designed to explain a Haudenosaunee wampum belt, which was used along with their oral tradition to document events of historical significance to them. Special adaptations are provided for elementary, middle...
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Univ of North Carolina: Online Burma Myanmar Library

For Students 9th - 10th
Classified and annotated links to more than 5000 full text documents on Burma (Myanmar).
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Alex Ovechkin Biography: Nhl Hockey Player

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about Alex Ovechkin's biography and his hockey career. Fun facts about the NHL goal scorer.
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Nfl Players

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official site for NFL players. It provides information on players statistics, profiles and more.
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My Hero: Madam c.j. Walker

For Students 9th - 10th
In this student-written article, read about Madam C.J. Walker, the pioneering entrepreneur who started the first hair-care products line for African-American women.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Adrian Peterson Biography: Nfl Football Player

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about Adrian Peterson's biography and his football career. Fun facts about the NFL running back.
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Ducksters: Brian Urlacher Biography: Nfl Football Player

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about Brian Urlacher's biography and his football career. Fun facts about the NFL linebacker.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Drew Brees Biography: Nfl Football Player

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about Drew Brees's biography and his football career. Fun facts about the NFL quarterback.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Michael Davitt

For Students 9th - 10th
Davitt was an Irish campaigner and politician who was a nationalist. He founded the National Land League.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Mrs. Parnell

For Students 9th - 10th
Mother of Charles Stewart Parnell and is called an "American lady." She is the daughter of Commodore Stewart, of the United States navy. She was a supporter of the liberty of Ireland and was an active worker in the Irish National League.
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Espn: Wayne Gretzky

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the life and hockey career of Wayne Gretzky, holder of numerous National Hockey League records and the greatest hockey player of his generation. Named number five on ESPN's list of greatest athletes of the 20th century.
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Espn: Sandy Koufax

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the career of the National League record holder for no-hitters, Sandy Koufax, at this site from ESPN.
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Espn: Stan Musial

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn interesting career and biographical details about Stan "Stan the Man" Musial, the first player from the National League to win three MVP's.

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