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Australia

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders study the continent of Australia.  In this Geography lesson plan, 6th graders create an Australian city using their knowledge of Australian cities.  Students participate in a game about the continent. 
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Radio Broadcasting Before Television

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students compare the radio to other forms of mass communication. In this Radio Broadcasting Before Television lesson, students learn the different types of radio shows in the 1920s and 30s. Students write and perform radio scripts...
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Salt Lake City, Utah

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students research the history of the Salt Lake City. In this geography lesson, students select an activity in Salt Lake City to research, such as snow skiing. Students write a research report.
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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Boy Meets Girl, Girl Meets Tragic End (Opera)

For Students 9th - 10th
Nothing comes close to opera when it comes to affairs of the heart. Opera has always been addicted to love, and its romances can range from the hilarious to the dramatic. But don't expect a standard "Boy Meets Girl" story when you take...
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The Metropolitan Opera: Met History

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the history of the Metropolitan Opera. Content includes an image database of every performance since 1883, as well as a timeline of sights and sounds from the opera through the ages.
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Bibliomania

Bibliomania: Phantom of the Opera

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Bibliomania provides the full and complete text of Gaston Leroux's classic, "Phantom of the Opera". Includes a table of contents by which each act can be accessed by link, along with a link to Gaston Leroux himself.
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Sydney Opera House

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is excellent for anyone who is looking to visit the Sydney Opera House. This site gives info on the events, the house, shopping, and restaurants.
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English National Opera

English National Opera: An Introduction to the Mikado

For Students 9th - 10th
This introduction to The Mikado explains the plot and the satire in the original operetta, as well as discussion the modern production at the English National Opera, and the reasons for the new interpretation.
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Peking Opera House: Introduction of Peking Opera

For Students 9th - 10th
A great overview of the history of the Peking Opera. Includes a few links to important people and contains a picture.
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Naxos Digital Services

Naxos Digital Services: A to Z of Opera

For Students 9th - 10th
Use the left navigation to access a solid history of opera as developed in various countries. You can also find synopses of opera stories, full opera libretti, and an index of opera composer's works.
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PBS

Wnet (New York): Opera Primer

For Students 9th - 10th
Get to know more about opera with this well written website. Many people unfamiliar with opera can be intimidated by it or even think it is boring. This site will show you just what an opera is and maybe even convince to become a fan.
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Bluffton Univ.: Paris, France Bastille Opera House

For Students 9th - 10th
Features pictures of the Bastille Opera House in Paris. Inludes a links to artists and architects, as well as other places.
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Metropolitan Opera

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Metropolitan Opera is good for anyone interested in attending an opera in New York. This site contains ticket, seating, performance, and other general info about the Metropolitan Opera.
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Opera De Paris

For Students 9th - 10th
Official web site of the Bastille Opera in Paris.
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Hbc Heritage Corporate Collections Art the Great Fur Opera

For Students 9th - 10th
Delightful overview of The Great Fur Opera by Ronald Searle. Commissioned by the Hudson's Bay Company to commemorate its 300th anniversary, the comics cover a wide range of issues from the company's inception to 1970.
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Richard Wagner and His Operas

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive site detailing the operas of Richard Wagner. This site includes a biography, audio, video and many other details about Wagner and his operas.
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Wonderville Media

Wonderville: Sydney Opera House

For Students 2nd - 7th
The Sydney Opera House is one of the most iconic buildings of the 20th century. It is the center of Sydney's skyline and culture. It was designed by a Danish Architect named Jorn Utzon and built in 1973. Learn about Sydney Opera House in...
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British Library

British Library: Discovering Literature: 'To Lash the Age': John Gay and the Beggar's Opera

For Students 9th - 10th
This article introduces "The Beggar's Opera" and its many satirical targets, including the court of George I, the politician Robert Walpole, the British legal system, and Italian opera.
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Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: Sydney Opera House

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a virtual tour of the Sydney Opera House, one of the most recognizable buildings of the twentieth century.
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Cyark: Sydney Opera House

For Students 9th - 10th
One of the most recognizable structures in the world, the Sydney Opera House stands as an emblem of artistic excellence and modernism for Australia. Get in-depth information and/or explore the house in 3D.
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G'day Sydney: The Opera House

For Students 9th - 10th
A wonderful resource on the Sydney Opera House. Very extensive, lots of information, and great pictures.
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British Library

British Library: Discovering Literature: An Introduction to the Beggar's Opera

For Students 9th - 10th
"The Beggar's Opera" was an instant hit and became the most performed play of the 18th century. This article explores the elements that made up John Gay's work, from its popular tunes and dances to its satirical targets and depiction of...
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Opera Houses and Companies on the Web: 5 Continents

For Students 9th - 10th
This is list of links to a selection of websites of opera companies. Not all-inclusive, it is large and a good place to begin looking for places that perform opera all over the world.
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Bibliomania

Bibliomania: John Gay the Beggar's Opera

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the full text of John Gay's "The Beggar's Opera."

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