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Science Struck

Science Struck: Major and Lesser Extinction Events in Earth's History

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about some of the extinction events that have occurred during the history of the Earth.
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Energy for Sustainable Development

Esd Bulgaria: Kids & Energy: Significant Events in Energy

For Students 3rd - 5th
A brief outline of major events in energy over the centuries.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History

For Students 3rd - 5th
At the museum's online home, find illustrated and interactive overviews of its collections and programs, along with an extensive set of innovative resources for teaching and learning about major events and themes in American history and...
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Other

A Timeline History of Cuba

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents a very nice timeline history of Cuba from 1000 B.C.E. to 2003 C.E. Highlights all the major events in Cuban history.
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Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet Publications: History of Miami

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed look at the history of Miami, Florida that includes many major events in modern history. Includes an extensive timeline.
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A&E Television

History.com: History in the Headlines: Remembering Mandela

For Students 9th - 10th
A timeline of major events in Nelson Mandela's life.
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Other

Fundacao Banco Do Brasil: Projeto Memoria: Famous Brazilians (In Portuguese)

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical information for some of the most important thinkers, writers, and politicians in Brazilian history: Castro Alves, Monteiro Lobato, Rui Barbosa, Pedro Alvares Cabral, Juscelino Kubitschek, Oswaldo Cruz, Josue de Castro, Paulo...
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Franco Cavazzi

Roman empire.net: History of Constantinople

For Students 9th - 10th
A chronology of the major events in Constantinople's history, plus brief biographies on the rulers of the Byzantine Empire throughout its history.
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US National Archives

Our Documents: Declaration of Independence (1776)

For Students 9th - 10th
The Our Documents group provides a look at the original, signed Declaration of Independence as well as a print version distributed soon after the original was signed. View and learn about the document and its history. RI.9-10.9 US Documents
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Virginia History Series

Virginia History Series: Virginia State History 20th Century (1921 1940) [Pdf]

For Students 6th - 8th
The Roaring Twenties was a time of great prosperity in America and Virginia. However, it ended with a bust that shook our country to its core. Imagine the culture of this time with the help of pictures, charts, and maps. This slideshow...
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Flow of History

Flow of History: Benito Mussolini & the Rise of Fascism in Italy

For Students 9th - 10th
Mussolini and the rise of Fascism is profiled. Text plus a colored graphic flowchart of major events make up the site. Visually appealing for students and teachers alike.
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Ohio State University

E History: The Second World War

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive chronicle of WWII. Starts with the causes of WWII and goes through the entire war step by step. Interactive maps, videos, and a step by step explanation of each event.
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Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Web Japan: History

For Students 3rd - 8th
Check out this chart detailing the major historic events in Japan from its Stone Age beginnings to 2005. There is a column on the chart that shows major world events also for comparison.
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US Food and Drug Administration

Fda: Milestones in Food and Drug Law History

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from the United States Food and Drug Administration presents a history of the FDA, marking all the major events. The information is very in-depth and is set up in a timeline format.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Kids History: Gettysburg Address

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the Gettysburg Address; major event in the American Civil War.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: World War Ii History: Ww2 Timeline for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about the timeline of World War II in history. Major events leading up to and during the war. Battles, alliances, and treaties.