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Ibis Communications

Eye Witness to History; Crossing the Plains, 1865

For Students 9th - 10th
Article offers the diaries of Sarah Raymond as she treks across the Great Plains. Describes the many hardships encountered on this long journey.
Lesson Plan
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Edgar Allan Poe

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Delve into the work of Edgar Allan Poe through the links provides from this Web English Teacher site. This site features links to biographical information, lesson plans, teaching ideas and more.
Handout
BBC

Bbc History: British History: Middle Ages: Becket, the Church and Henry Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
An article about Henry II and Thomas Becket. Archived.
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Ancient Rome and Byzantium the Forum

For Teachers 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the Roman Forum. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Activity
Curated OER

National Park Service: National Historic Site: Edgar Allan Poe

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides photos of Edgar Allan Poe's historic home in Philadelphia, read a biography and a chronology of his life, and visit links to other Poe-related websites.
Handout
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Drancy Concentration Camp

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes what the Drancy concentration/death camp in France was like during WWII.
Unit Plan
University of Missouri

Famous Trials: Chamberlain "Dingo" Trial (1982)

For Students 9th - 10th
"The scientist shouldn't become too adventurous, too competitive. The trouble is, we're all so human. I've never seen a case more governed by human frailties." --Dr. Tony Jones, government pathologist in the Chamberlain trial.
Lesson Plan
Google

Louisiana Curriculum Hub: Ela Guidebooks: Grade 8: Tell Tale Heart: Unit Files

For Teachers 8th
A Google Drive folder with instructional presentations, discussion questions, student activities, and assessments for the short story, Tell-Tale Heart.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Lowdown: Gun Violence, Gun Control, Gun Rights: Where We Go From Here Lesson Plan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
While tragic mass shootings like the ones in Las Vegas and Orlando shine a spotlight on our nation's lax gun laws, these horrific events make up a tiny percentage of U.S. gun deaths. Suicide, other types of homicide and accidents play a...
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Curated OER

Mozart and Salieri: Professional Jealousy or Murder?

For Students 3rd - 8th
This is a "Webquest," lesson in which students follow links for information about Salieri's possible involvement in Mozart's death. Great fun for kids while learning.
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Curated OER

Mozart and Salieri: Professional Jealousy or Murder?

For Students 3rd - 8th
This is a "Webquest," lesson in which students follow links for information about Salieri's possible involvement in Mozart's death. Great fun for kids while learning.
Graphic
Curated OER

Mozart and Salieri: Professional Jealousy or Murder?

For Students 3rd - 8th
This is a "Webquest," lesson in which students follow links for information about Salieri's possible involvement in Mozart's death. Great fun for kids while learning.
Graphic
Curated OER

Mozart and Salieri: Professional Jealousy or Murder?

For Students 3rd - 8th
This is a "Webquest," lesson in which students follow links for information about Salieri's possible involvement in Mozart's death. Great fun for kids while learning.
Graphic
Curated OER

Mozart and Salieri: Professional Jealousy or Murder?

For Students 3rd - 8th
This is a "Webquest," lesson in which students follow links for information about Salieri's possible involvement in Mozart's death. Great fun for kids while learning.
Graphic
Curated OER

Mozart and Salieri: Professional Jealousy or Murder?

For Students 3rd - 8th
This is a "Webquest," lesson in which students follow links for information about Salieri's possible involvement in Mozart's death. Great fun for kids while learning.
Graphic
Curated OER

Mozart and Salieri: Professional Jealousy or Murder?

For Students 3rd - 8th
This is a "Webquest," lesson in which students follow links for information about Salieri's possible involvement in Mozart's death. Great fun for kids while learning.
Graphic
Curated OER

Mozart and Salieri: Professional Jealousy or Murder?

For Students 3rd - 8th
This is a "Webquest," lesson in which students follow links for information about Salieri's possible involvement in Mozart's death. Great fun for kids while learning.
Graphic
Curated OER

Mozart and Salieri: Professional Jealousy or Murder?

For Students 3rd - 8th
This is a "Webquest," lesson in which students follow links for information about Salieri's possible involvement in Mozart's death. Great fun for kids while learning.
Graphic
Curated OER

Mozart and Salieri: Professional Jealousy or Murder?

For Students 3rd - 8th
This is a "Webquest," lesson in which students follow links for information about Salieri's possible involvement in Mozart's death. Great fun for kids while learning.
Graphic
Curated OER

Mozart and Salieri: Professional Jealousy or Murder?

For Students 3rd - 8th
This is a "Webquest," lesson in which students follow links for information about Salieri's possible involvement in Mozart's death. Great fun for kids while learning.
Graphic
Curated OER

Mother at Funeral of Her Murdered Daughter. Photo:

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent in-depth report from NPR that examines immigration issues in the United States today and its affect on America's economy. Delves into the debate Congress is having over proposed new immigration law.
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Curated OER

Murder the Result of Various Injuries, 1898

For Students 9th - 10th
In the 19th century, forensic pathologists began to use words and pictures to describe cadavers and to teach using cadavers in the classroom. See a number of interesting photos of various crime scenes on this interesting site.
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Curated OER

Murder the Result of Various Injuries, 1898

For Students 9th - 10th
In the 19th century, forensic pathologists began to use words and pictures to describe cadavers and to teach using cadavers in the classroom. See a number of interesting photos of various crime scenes on this interesting site.
Graphic
Other

History in Motion: Ella May Wiggins: Textile Balladeer/martyr,1929

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore this animated historical map showcasing the strike at the Loray Mill in 1929, the trial of the strikers, the murder of Ella May Wiggins, a mill worker who was a labor organizer, and the investigation of her murder.

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