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Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

For Students 9th - 10th
Current information on substance abuse with regard to many issues: military families, health, trauma and justice, public awareness and support and housing and homelessness. Also, find information on prevention of substance abuse. Many...
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Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: World Factbook: Armenia

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource is an encyclopedia-style reference resource about Armenia. It includes all essential statistical facts about the country (e.g., population level, land mass) and brief notes about the country's economy, government, natural...
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Vietnam War Bibliography

For Students 9th - 10th
A great resource for print resources on the Vietnam War. The Table of Contents provide a good organizational tool of bibliographic information for anyone trying to understand the conflict.
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Historica Canada

Historica Canada: History by the Minute: Andrew Mynarski

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of a series, this resource profiles Andrew Mynarski, who was awarded the Victoria Cross for his heroism in WWII. Learn more about the life of this brave pilot who died for his country. Includes a brief video and learning resources.
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Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: World Factbook: Bosnia and Herzegovina

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides an overview of the government and economy of Bosnia and Herzegovina. This resource requires Java.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Harcourt: Biographies

For Students 9th - 10th
A fantastic resource where you can find biographies of historical figures. You can search by the person's name or by topics, such as Presidents, United States Leaders, Scientists, Inventors, Humanitarians, Explorers and Pioneers,...
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: American Independence

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of Fordham University's Internet Modern History Sourcebook, this site gives historical background and extensive web resources on American Independence.
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Encyclopedia of Arkansas: Battle of Pea Ridge

For Students 9th - 10th
The Battle of Pea Ridge hinged on which side had the best commanders. Find out who was involved in this battle for control of the Trans-Mississippi West and the results of the bitter fighting. Included are biographies and pictures of the...
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PBS

Pbs: The Greeks, Pericles

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS offers a site with excellent resources on the Greeks, including a detailed biography of Pericles.
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ProCon.org

Pro Con: Should the United States Continue Its Use of Drone Strikes Abroad?

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive multi-media resources on the pros and cons of continued use of U.S. drone strikes abroad. Includes background information, comments and video gallery.
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The Napoleon Series

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is dedicated to research and scholarship on the age of Napoleon Bonaparte and provides links to articles on the military history of that time.
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The Food Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of food resources-- in chronological order can be viewed at this site. Want to know what the pioneers cooked or when agriculture began? When was the Moon Pie invented? How about jelly beans, catsup, or breakfast cereal?...
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National Park Service: Fort Mc Henry: Hold the Fort!

For Students 9th - 10th
You're in charge of defending Fort McHenry against the British onslaught during the Battle of Baltimore in this game. You must deploy soldiers and resources to survive. You can also perform in the Music Corp and act as a Gun Captain...
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Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: World Factbook: Barbados

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents general country information and statistics about Barbados. The information is divided by subject matter. An image of a map and a flag are included; click to enlarge.
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Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: World Factbook: Belize

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents information about Belize. It includes a map, and links to geography, people, government, economy, and much more.
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Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: World Factbook: Albania

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource is the CIA's informational page on Albania. It presents information on the background, geography, economy, government, and other aspects of the country.
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Swiss Educ

Swiss Educ: "Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge"

For Students 9th - 10th
This rich site offers information about the setting, military terms, and an audio file of the story being read along with a wealth of other information.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Golden Gate National Recreational Area

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Golden Gate National Recreational Area is rich in California historical landmarks, historical buildings, military defenses, wildlife, famous people, and so much more as offered by National Park Services.
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National Park Service: Golden Gate National Recreational Area

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Golden Gate National Recreational Area is rich in California historical landmarks, historical buildings, military defenses, wildlife, famous people, and so much more as offered by National Park Services.
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Huntington Library

Huntington Library: Decoding the Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a rich learning module where students explore the use of telegraphs and of Union codes during the Civil War. Both topics have an "Explainer" to introduce it, pre- and post-activities, and primary and secondary source materials to...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Structures, Powers, and Functions of Congress: Advanced

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from Khan Academy provides advanced-level practice questions over the structures, powers, and functions of Congress. These practice questions are intended for students taking high school or college level American Government...
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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Multimedia Hero Analysis

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this 9-12 lesson, students will analyze the positive character traits of heroes as depicted in music, art, and literature. They will gain an understanding of how cultures and societies have produced folk, military, religious,...
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: America's History in the Making: Civil War, a Nation Divided

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A wonderful resource using primary and secondary source materials to explore many facets of the Civil War from the war itself to its impact on the home front. Includes video and text downloads.
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National Museum of Industrial History

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Explore these exhibitions, previously located in the Smithsonian Institute, which feature the great Americans who contributed to the industrialization of the United States beginning with the nation's centennial celebration. Plan a trip...