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Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

Colonial Williamsburg: Meet the People

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the people of colonial Williamsburg! Content includes a focus on the life of African-Americans, colonial children, tradesmen, and elite members of society. Special focus is also placed on the lives of George & Martha Washington,...
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The Commonwealth

Commonwealth Secretariat: Antigua and Barbuda

For Students 9th - 10th
The Commonwealth Secretariat offers a country profile of Antigua & Barbuda with information on its geography, society, economy, history, constitution, and politics. Includes a map and image of the flag.
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Asia Society

For Students 9th - 10th
Interesting organization that was founded to promote relationships and understanding among the people and leaders of Asia and the United States. site will provide various articles on recent developments in Asia such as "Understanding the...
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Oxfam

Oxfam: Vietnam

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief narrative description of Vietnam with more links to Vietnamese geography, history, environment, people and society. The work that Oxfam is doing in Vietnam is also described.
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Oxfam

Oxfam: Kenya

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief narrative description of Kenya with links to information on Kenyan geography, history, environment, people and society. The work that Oxfam is doing in Kenya is also described.
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Oxfam

Oxfam: Mozambique

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of Mozambique with links to information on geography, history, environment, people and society in the African nation. The work that Oxfam is doing in Mozambique is also described.
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Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs: The People

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs describes the ethnicity, language, and religion of people in Israel. Read the introduction on this page or use the blue toolbar at the top of the page to read about a more specific topic.
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Childnet

Childnet: Online Safety: Be Safe and Smart Online

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This set of resources have been created in partnership with The National Deaf Children's Society. They are designed to help and support deaf young people and their parents, carers and teachers to help and remind them how to stay safe...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Women and People of Color in Science

For Students 7th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Biases against women and people of color in science, and contributions of women and people of color in science.
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The Commonwealth

Commonwealth Secretariat: St Kitts and Nevis

For Students 9th - 10th
The Commonwealth Secretariat explores a country profile of St Kitts and Nevis with information on its geography, society, economy, history, constitution, and politics. Includes a map and image of the flag.
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Ohio Historical Society: Late Archaic Period

For Students 9th - 10th
The Late Archaic Period saw an increase in people and an increase in ceremony, trade and social status. Click on thumbnails for more information about this culture.
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Library of Congress

Loc: The Great Depression and the 1990s

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students frequently echo sentiments such as, "The government is too big," or "The government should make welfare mothers pay for their own needs." It seems that many citizens, high schoolers included, have begun to believe in reduced...
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Vietnam: Journeys of Body, Mind, and Spirit

For Students 9th - 10th
Vietnamese life and culture captured in a museum-mounted exhibition (2003-04) that takes journeys through time, space, the seasons, and rites of life as themes. Learn about the history, culture, traditions, and everyday life of Vietnam.
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Pennsylvania Heritage Society: Pennsylvania Civil War 150

For Students 9th - 10th
The sidebar of this site reads "Understand the War Through People Then and Now." That is the mission of the site, and when you click on each word or phrase, you open up a world of information about the Civil War. Compiled resources help...
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University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Pictorial Proverbs for Little People by Soc Christian Knowledge

For Students 3rd - 5th
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Pictorial Proverbs for Little People by Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge (1890) a collection of children's illustrated proverb stories.
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Indiana Historical Society: Digital Image Collections

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Vast database of images and artifacts tells the story of Indiana and its people. Search by keyword or browse preset special collections of notable Hoosiers, the history of African Americans in Indiana, or Indiana military history, among...
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Delaware Nature Society

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the Delaware Nature Society website who envisions a healthy and sustainable environment. Their mission is to connect people with the natural world to improve our environment through education, advocacy, and conservation.
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National Audubon Society

National Audubon Society: John James Audubon (1785 1851)

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the story of John J. Audubon (1785-1851 CE), a talented man who grew up in Pennsylvania and dedicated his life to the study of birds.
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Royal Meteorological Society

For Students 9th - 10th
People who study the weather are meteorologists. This site explains what they do and recent news having to do with meteorology.
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State Historical Society of Iowa: Iowa Medal of Honor Heroes

For Students 9th - 10th
Commemoration of the men and women of Iowa who have received the Medal of Honor for bravery in times of conflict.
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American Cancer Society

American Cancer Society: Melanoma Skin Cancer

For Students 9th - 10th
The American Cancer Society provides a wealth of information about melanoma skin cancer. Content includes a general overview, a detailed guide, and links to other sources of information. An excellent starting point to learn about this...
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Kitikmeot Heritage Society: Angulalik: Kitikmeot Fur Trader Teacher's Guide

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This is an excellent collection of teaching materials on Stephen Angulalik and Inuit culture for junior high to adult, prepared by Emily Angulalik, his daughter. There are lesson sheets, photos and music files to download, as well as...
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Flickr: The Lives and Times of the Hell Fire Club

For Students 9th - 10th
A article on the Hell-Fire club, its history, what they did, and the people involved with it, including possibly Benjamin Franklin. Published in BEYOND magazine in 2008.
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The Texas Archeological Society

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A superb resource for teachers of social and natural sciences, as well as for parents and youth. Links take you to educational sites that explain the "acheological process and discovery," to lesson plans on fitting archeology into the...

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