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Read Works: Passages:"new Orleans and the History of Jazz "By Loren Schoenberg

For Students 11th - 12th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This article "New Orleans and the History of Jazz "by LorenSchoenberg focuses on the beginnings of New Orleans and its history of Jazz. A comprehension question set follows the passage. 11-12.3 Text...
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Jazz Origins in New Orleans Pre 1895

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the origins of jazz music as it began in New Orleans before 1895. With its unique history and culture, New Orleans provided many opportunities for the development of jazz to thrive and grow.
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National Park Service: Jazz Origins in New Orleans: 1895 1927

For Students 9th - 10th
Dive into the rich history of jazz as it progressed in New Orleans. Focusing on the time from 1895 to 1927, this site highlights key musicians and influences that helped shape this American artform.
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History.com: Hurricane Katrina: 10 Facts About the Deadly Storm and Its Legacy

For Students 9th - 10th
Hurricane Katrina, the tropical cyclone that struck the Gulf Coast in August 2005, was the third-strongest hurricane to hit the United States in its history at the time. With maximum sustained winds of 175 mph, the storm killed a total...
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US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: The War of 1812

For Students 9th - 10th
A history of the War of 1812, from U.S Army historians. This comprehensive site details the full scope of the war, examining its origins, the opposing sides, early campaigns, strategic intent, the course of the war during its second and...
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Paul Munsey & Cory Suppes

Louisiana Superdome

For Students 9th - 10th
Uncover all the information you want to know about the Louisiana Superdome, home of the New Orleans Saints. Includes interesting facts and details about the facility and team, history of the venue, and news.
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Open Stax: The United States Goes Back to War

For Students 11th - 12th
By reading this section of a chapter on "The New Republic", students will be able to describe the causes and consequences of the War of 1812, identify the important events of the War of 1812, and explain their significance.
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History.com: 8 Scandals That Rocked the Nfl

For Students 9th - 10th
The NFL has endured a number of scandals in its 100-year-plus existence. From "Spygate" and "Deflategate" to a dogfighting ring and defamation suits, here are eight examples of cheating, wagering or bad behavior that have stirred...
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Scott Alexander

Red Hot jazz.com: Tom Brown's "Jass" Band

For Students 9th - 10th
Stop here at RedHotJazz.com for some early history of Dixieland jazz, dating to the early 1900's and one of the first known jazz bands.