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Science Kids: Science Images: Ernest Rutherford

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a black and white image of Nobel Prize winning chemist, Ernest Rutherford. Check out our Ernest Rutherford facts page for more information on this famous scientist.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Erwin Schrodinger

For Students 9th - 10th
This photo shows Austrian theoretical physicist Erwin Schrodinger. He was famous for his work on quantum mechanics and won the Nobel Prize in 1933.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Marie Curie

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a black and white photo of Marie Curie, a scientist famous for being the first person to receive two Nobel Prizes as well as her extensive work on radioactivity. Check out our Marie Curie facts page for more information.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Max Planck

For Students 9th - 10th
This image is of Max Planck, one of the 20th century's most important physicists, helping found quantum theory and earning the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1918.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen

For Students 9th - 10th
This image is of German physicist Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen. He is famous for his work on electromagnetic radiation, earning the first Nobel Prize in Physics in 1901.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Theodor Mommsen

For Students 9th - 10th
Christian Matthias Theodor Mommsen (30 November 1817 - 1 November 1903) was a German classical scholar, historian, jurist, journalist, politician, archaeologist, and writer generally regarded as the greatest classicist of the 19th...
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University of St Andrews: Wolfgang Pauli

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this short look at the life of 1945 Nobel Prize winner, Wolfgang Pauli. Make sure to look at all the links at the bottom of the page too.
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Inside Out: Doctors Without Borders

For Students 9th - 10th
Boston's NPR news source features Doctors Without Borders. Find information, notes, audio, and an interactive photographic tour.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Martin Luther King

For Students 3rd - 8th
This article gives a brief overview of the life of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. while discussing the concept of non-violent resistance.
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Jimmy Carter

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the inspiring life of President Jimmy Carter. Read about his background and achievements, listen to an interview, and view a gallery of pictures.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: George C. Marshall

For Students 3rd - 8th
This fabulous site from the Library of Congress provides information about George C. Marshall, as well as photos. Be sure to click on the articles on the right side for more information about this fascinating historical figure.
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New York Times

New York Times: Martin Luther King, Jr.

For Students 9th - 10th
An outstanding collection of materials for learning about Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Civil Rights movement. Students can engage in a text-to-text analysis of 'I Have a Dream' and 'The Lasting Power of Dr. King's Dream Speech'
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Women in History: Jane Addams

For Students 9th - 10th
Click here to see a photo of Jane Addams & read her biography. Read about her dedication the Hull House, a settlement house in Chicago.The first female to win the Nobel Peace Prize, Addams was also known for her support of women's...
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Authors Calendar

Author's Calendar: Elie Wiesel

For Students 9th - 10th
A concise but good biography about Elie Wiesel, Nobel Peace Prize winner and Holocaust survivor.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Reaching to Asia

For Students 5th - 8th
Read about American entrance into the spheres of influence in Asia beginning as early as Commadore Perry and his opening of Japan. Find out about American policy in China, Theodore Roosevelt's Nobel Peace Prize, and U.S. relations with...
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Wolfram Research

Wolfram Science World: Rontgen, Wilhelm

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from ScienceWorld provides a very short biographical sketch of Wilhelm Rontgen (1845-1923 CE) and describes his most notable scientific discoveries and contributions.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Elie Wiesel Lesson Plans: Night

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Use this site to access numerous materials to support the study of Elie Wiesel's autobiographical novel, Night. Resources range from study guides to background information on the Holocaust.
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Scholastic

Scholastic History Mystery: Social Reformers: Jane Addams

For Students 3rd - 8th
Students try to guess the mystery subject Carlotta Facts, the History Mystery Museum's professor, is studying. They read the clues, do some online and offline research, and then attempt to identify the game's mystery person, Jane Addams.
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Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University

Depaul University: Center for Urban Education: Chicago Changer, Jane Addams[pdf]

For Teachers 4th
"Chicago Changer, Jane Addams" is a one page, biographical passage about Jane Addams, Chicago's first changer. She helped poor people and immigrants to find homes and learn English. It is followed by an open-ended question which requires...
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Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University

De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: Learn About South Africa [Pdf]

For Teachers 8th Standards
"Learn about South Africa" is a one page, nonfiction passage about South Africa and its fight to end the apartheid. It is followed by questions which require students to provide evidence from the story; it includes underlining the most...
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Other

Photos of Ralph Bunche

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you looking for great pictures of Ralph Bunche? This site has 29 high quality images that give us a look into his childhood, professional career and accomplishments. Various portraits are also included.
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Hall of Fame Biographies: Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of the famous African leader, Nelson Mandela. Learn about his early life, his education, and his fight to end apartheid in his country for good.
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Leaders Speak on Peace | Voices Education Project

For Students 9th - 10th
Read excerpts from the writings and speeches of a number of individuals who have left their mark on history. Understand the take-away lessons from these influential leaders.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: President Kim Dae Jung

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a transcript from an interview with South Korean President Kim Dae Jung. Mainly discusses relations with North Korea.

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