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University of North Carolina

Unc: Charles Ball: Fifty Years in Chains

For Students 9th - 10th
Here, read the entire text to "Fifty Years in Chains; or, The Life of an American Slave," which was written by Charles Ball and originally published in 1859.
eBook
University of North Carolina

Documenting the South: George E. Pickett: The Heart of a Soldier

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from the University of North Carolina, you can read letters written by George E. Pickett (1825-1875), a Confederate soldier. Originally published in 1913, this book provides George E. Pickett's correspondence with his wife,...
Activity
University of North Carolina

Mark Twain: Life on the Mississippi

For Students 9th - 10th
Here, read Mark Twain's (1835-1910 CE) book, "Life on the Mississippi," which was originally published in 1883. Download two HTML versions of the text: one providing links to images in the original text and one with images included.
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University of North Carolina

Booker T. Washington, 1856 1915 Up From Slavery: An Autobiography

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the complete text from the book "Up from Slavery: An Autobiography", by Booker T. Washington, in which he explores his journey from slave to educator. Includes illustrations, biographical facts, and links to further information on...
Primary
University of North Carolina

Henry Ossian Flipper, 1856 1940: The Colored Cadet at West Point

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the complete autobiography of Henry Ossian Flipper, the first African American to graduate from the United States Military Academy at West Point. This tells of his life through the time of his graduation and receipt of his...
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Other

Teaching and Learning Resources for Ks2 (Ages 7 12):literacy: Fact or Opinion?

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
This is a 10 question, self-scoring quiz on separating fact from opinion. Students read a sentence and select "fact" or "opinion" from the drop-down menu.
Handout
University of South Florida

Fcat Express: Mary Mc Leod Bethune

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent biographical sketch of Mary McLeod Bethune. It is followed by comprehension questions: multiple choice, short answer and extended response, with immediate feedback. Printable version available from the home page menu or site...
Interactive
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Illuminations: Fraction Concentration

For Students K - 1st Standards
Click on the "Cards" dropdown menu and choose "Fractions". Play concentration matching fractions, fraction words, and visual representations for fraction amounts. Pick numbers from 1 to 6 or 1 to 10. One or two can play this game.
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University of North Carolina

"Life and Times of Frederick Douglass": Text

For Students 9th - 10th
HTML full text of the "Life and Times of Frederick Douglass," the autobiography of the 19th century African American abolitionist (1818-1895).
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Other

Nuclearfiles.org: Oppenheimer Affair

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Nuclearfiles.org allows you to read about Robert J. Oppenheimer's role in the Manhattan Project, as head of the Atomic Energy Commission and then his dismissal as a "security threat" to the U.S. government during the era...
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Other

Nuclearfiles.org: Truman and the Atom Bomb

For Students 9th - 10th
Read background information about Harry Truman and the development of the atomic bomb prior to his presidency. Includes excerpts from official documents and conversations during the Truman Administration.
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Other

Nuclear Age Peace Foundation: Nuclear Files: Kellogg Briand Pact, 1929

For Students 9th - 10th
Read an online copy of the text of the Kellogg-Briand Pact of 1929, in which the United States and other Powers renounced war as an instrument of national policy.
Handout
Other

Nuclearfiles.org: 20 Mishaps and Possible Nuclear War

For Students 9th - 10th
Read summaries of 20 accidents that moved the United States and USSR dangerously close to "mutually assured destruction" and nuclear war during the Cold War. A chilling reminder of the constant threat faced by all during that period of...
Unit Plan
University of North Carolina

Univ. Of North Carolina: Mary Boykin Miller Chesnut

For Students 9th - 10th
Here at this site from the University of North Carolina, read the full text to Mary Chesnut's (1823-1886 CE) "A Diary from Dixie." This website include biographical information and illustration from the original book, published in 1905.
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British Council

British Council: Go4 English: English for Arabic Speakers

For Students 9th - 10th
Go4English is a website of the British Council dedicated to teaching English to Arabic-speaking children and adults. It includes lesson plans, self-tests, learning exercises, games, stories, songs, and many more activities and...
Website
Other

Carrie Chapman Catt Girlhood Home and Museum: About Carrie Chapman Catt

For Students 9th - 10th
From an official website dedicated to Catt, read this informative biography. Navigate through the menu under the 'About Carrie' tab to find a trove of information about her home, multimedia resources, an interactive timeline of her life,...
Interactive
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Animals: Jellyfish

For Students 3rd - 8th
Take an exciting look at the jellyfish! Easy to read facts including habitat, physical appearance, movement, diet, enemies, as well as colorful photos. Click on the menu tab to view a video clip of this floating creature.
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Sea World Parks & Entertainment

Sea World: Beluga Whales

For Students 3rd - 8th
An easy to read look at all aspects relating to the beluga whale. The menu bar lists all of the main topics including appearance, habitat, behavior, diet, young, communication, conservation, reproduction, and more. Useful for elementary...
Unit Plan
Disfruta Las Matematicas

Disfruta Las Matematicas: Numeros Decimales!

For Students 4th - 6th Standards
This unit could be used as an introduction to decimals. It has good examples and also contains worksheets that could be printed with or without the answers.Read phonetically
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Other

Kim's Korner: Six Trait Analytic Writing Model

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
Check out this comprehensive website featuring ideas for teaching writing based on the six trait analytic writing model.
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Quia

Quia: To / Two / Too

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
In this practice, students read a statement and, using the pop-up menu, select the correct spelling of the word to fit in the statement. Java is required.
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Native American Art and Technology

Native Tech: Bead and Pendant Types of the Northeast

For Students 9th - 10th
See the creative ways the Northeast Woodland Indians used natural materials to fashion their jewelry. Using the menu, see drawings and read commentary about the many types of beads.
eBook
Quia

Quia: Ordering the Planets (Quiz)

For Students 3rd - 6th Standards
In this adjective practice activity, students read a sentence and locate the correct adjective or predicate adjective in the sentence using a drop-down menu.
eBook
Quia

Quia: Phonological Awareness

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
This proofreading exercise asks students to read sentences and using the drop-down menu to select the correct choice for the blank. These sentences cover capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and usage.

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