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The Cosmic Mysteries of Mithra

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an excerpt from a book dealing with the mystery cults that existed in ancient Rome, especially the cult of Mithra. Great information coupled with interesting pictures makes this site a must-visit.
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British Library

British Library: Discovering Literature: Medieval Drama and Mystery Plays

For Students 9th - 10th
The mystery plays and morality plays of the 15th and 16th centuries were very different from modern drama. This article takes us back in time to show how these plays portrayed scenes from the Bible, conveyed religious doctrine, and...
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Harcourt: School Publishers: Unraveling Ancient Mysteries: Pompeii

For Students 9th - 10th
Harcourt School reveals the background to the 79 C.E. eruption of Mt. Vesuvius and the destruction of the Roman city of Pompeii and nearby Herculaneum. Features include animations of the eruption, pictures, and information to explore.
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PBS

Nova: Mystery of the Megaflood

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive site provides geologic evidence for one of the world's largest prehistoric floods. Nova's interactive map has numerous pictures of the Scabland's geologic features formed when Glacial Lake Missoula's ice dam gave way and...
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Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: Mystery Object Challenge

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
With a brief story and photo of an image, students will do some digging to figure out how old the object pictured is and the history behind it.
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BioEd Online

Bio Ed Online: Making Sense!

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Making Sense! is a colorful, engaging picture/storybook book that introduces students to the brain and the five senses as they solve mystery picture puzzles. Download the text or watch it in slideshow format.
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Mystery Workers: Identify the Goods

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Click and drag pictures of goods to the correct descriptions.
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Curated OER

Adelie Land, a Grotto of "Mysteries" Australian Antarctic Expedition, 1911 1914

For Students 9th - 10th
A broad selection of images featuring Antarctic exploration can be found on this site by Picture Australia. By clicking on individual images you'll find high quality photographs as well as a brief description.
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Arlington Cemetery

Arlington National Cemetery: Dashiell Hammett

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Arlington National Cemetery has information about Dashiell Hammett and his service as a sergeant in the Army. Includes great biographical information along with several helpful pictures of this sergeant and author.
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ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Let's Read It Again: Comprehension Strategies for Ell's

For Teachers K - 1st
Help Spanish-speaking English-language learners unlock the mysteries of their new language by using a bilingual book to recognize unfamiliar words and construct meaning from the text.
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Curated OER

Library of Congress: Everyday Mysteries: Holtz Electrostatic Influence Machine

For Students 9th - 10th
A picture of a Holtz electrostatic influence machine.
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Curated OER

Library of Congress: Everyday Mysteries: Static Electricity

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A picture of two girls hair raising experience with static electricity.
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Curated OER

Library of Congress: Everyday Mysteries: Explosion

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A picture of an explosion caused by static sparks.
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Raid on Deerfield: The Many Stories of 1704

For Students 9th - 10th
This award-winning resource draws the reader into a consideration of history as witnessed from multiple perspectives. Discover the mystery of the French and Indian raid on colonial Deerfield, Massachusetts where five cultures clashed in...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Ambum Stone

For Students 9th - 10th
The Ambum Stone is prized above all others not only for its age-it is one of the oldest of all sculptures made in Oceania-but also for its highly detailed sculptural qualities. View pictures and read about the history and mysteries...
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Curated OER

Picture of a Gps Satellite

For Students 3rd - 8th
Where are you and where are you going? Visit this site and learn the discovery and purpose of GPS, Global Position Systems.
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Curated OER

Science Kids: Science Images: Bermuda Triangle Map

For Students 9th - 10th
This image is a Bermuda Triangle map, locating the area where many mysterious incidents have reportedly occurred. It is found between Bermuda, Florida and Puerto Rico. For more information, check out our Bermuda Triangle mysteries,...
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Curated OER

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For Students 9th - 10th
Who invented the automobile? While there is no simple answer to this question, this site does shed some light on the topic. The images, related links, and further reading supplement the content here by the the library of congress.
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Curated OER

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For Students 9th - 10th
Who invented the automobile? While there is no simple answer to this question, this site does shed some light on the topic. The images, related links, and further reading supplement the content here by the the library of congress.
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Curated OER

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For Students 9th - 10th
Who invented the automobile? While there is no simple answer to this question, this site does shed some light on the topic. The images, related links, and further reading supplement the content here by the the library of congress.
Graphic
Curated OER

Image: See Caption Below

For Students 9th - 10th
Who invented the automobile? While there is no simple answer to this question, this site does shed some light on the topic. The images, related links, and further reading supplement the content here by the the library of congress.
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Curated OER

Mars, Fourth Planet From the Sun.

For Students 9th - 10th
This fascinating site from NPR describes the two missions launched on June 11, 2003 to explore Mars and collect evidence that may help scientists solve the many mysteries of Mars. The site contains vivid pictures and links to many...
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Curated OER

Nasa Mars Exploration Rover

For Students 9th - 10th
This fascinating site from NPR describes the two missions launched on June 11, 2003 to explore Mars and collect evidence that may help scientists solve the many mysteries of Mars. The site contains vivid pictures and links to many...

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