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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: 11 Times Photographers Who Share Totally Made Our Work Better

For Students 9th - 10th
Habitat Network celebrates the amazing photography shared throughout the project by various photographers.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Tips for Photographing Landscaping Beautifully

For Students 9th - 10th
Habitat Network encourages members to get in the habit of regularly photographing their sites, often yards, twice a year.
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Central Pacific Railroad Photographic History Museum

Cprr Photographic History Museum: Driving the Last Spike at Promontory, 1869

For Students 9th - 10th
In-depth look at the ceremony at Promontory Point upon the completion of the transcontinental railroad. The author discusses the preparation for the ceremony, the use of four ceremonial spikes, and what became of them. From an article in...
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Photo Captions and Cutlines

For Students 9th - 10th
This site takes a detailed look at the importance of cutlines and captions. It makes a distinction, too, between the two terms. Explains how readers use news photographs and offers a checklist of information to include in captions and...
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A&E Television

History.com: How Photos From the Battle of Antietam Revealed the American Civil War's Horrors

For Students 9th - 10th
In October 1862, a shocking and unique photo exhibition opened at Mathew B. Brady's Broadway gallery in New York City. A small placard at the door advertised "The Dead of Antietam," and, as The New York Times reported on October 20,...
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Leather Puppets of India

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this site to learn about the fascinating world of Gypsy-made leather puppets. This nomadic tribe is always on the move carrying their puppets and musical instruments seeking permission from village leaders to perform for monetary...
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Peachpit: Photoship Tips for Photographers

For Students 9th - 10th
Great techniques for fixing a wide range of common photo image problems with Photoshop tools.
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Artnet: Walker Evans

For Students 9th - 10th
The article investigates Walker Evans. Pictures and a biography of the photographer are included.
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wikiHow

Wiki How: How to Create an Inexpensive Photography Lightbox

For Students 9th - 10th
Do you have objects that you need to photograph with a professional looking finish but can't afford to buy the equipment? Try this idea using a cardboard box.
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BBC

Bbc News: In Pictures: Hurricane Rita Hits Gulf Coast

For Students 9th - 10th
Enlightening photographic slideshow of Hurricane Rita.
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Henry J. Sage

Sage American History: Colonial Life: Faith, Family, Work

For Students 9th - 10th
Article illustrating colonial life in North America. The author discusses religion and religious movements, women and the colonial family, and work, including slavery, during the 17th and 18th Century. Photographs and links to primary...
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Henry J. Sage

Sage American History: New England Expands to New Colonies

For Students 9th - 10th
Article with photographs on the expansion of the new England Colonies to include the Middle and Southern Colonies. Links to primary source documents.
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Henry J. Sage

Sage American History: Texas From American Settlement to Annexation 1820 1845

For Students 9th - 10th
Article in which the author takes us through the history of Texas from the time Americans arrived and settled in the area to annexation, and finally, war with Mexico over the territory. With photographs and links to related resources.
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Minneapolis Institute of Arts

Minneapolis Institute of Arts: Alfred Stieglitz

For Students 9th - 10th
Through a slide show series of ten slides, this site tells the story of Alfred Stieglitz and his art of photography. The slide show also highlights specific photographs of Stieglitz.
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Other

University of Tokyo: The Minatogawa Man

For Students 9th - 10th
This Bulletin dates from 1982; nevertheless, it offers an excellent report and photographs of the skeleton and skulls found at Minatogawa in 1970.
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How Stuff Works

How Stuff Works: How Electric Cars Work

For Students 9th - 10th
A very detailed look at how electric cars work, including converting a normal car into an electric one, costs involved, cost of operating an electric car, maintenance, etc. Accompanied by a video and numerous photographs.
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Missouri Conservationist Online: Missouri Cave Life

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent article describing a trip inside a cave. The article discusses the cave habitat and changes that occur as you go deeper into the cave. Includes interesting photographs.
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Marines Confirm Mistaken Identity in Iwo Jima Photo

For Students 9th - 10th
The photograph has been ingrained in American culture since almost the moment it was taken - a steadfast presence in high school textbooks and an enduring symbol of U.S. perseverance. But it appears we've been wrong about Joe Rosenthal's...
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National Earth Science Teachers Association

Windows to the Universe: Volcano Formation

For Students 6th - 9th
Explanation of the factors that result in the formation of volcanoes, some basic but helpful animations and photographs.
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BBC

Bbc: Hurricane Katrina

For Students 9th - 10th
In-depth coverage of Hurricane Katrina from the BBC. Photographs, animated maps, video clips, and other resources can be found.
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National Museum of Science and Industry (UK)

Ingenious: Image Manipulation

For Students 9th - 10th
Experience an interesting interpretation for the manipulation of photographic images. Manipulation is used widely in advertising, politics, and in exploiting ones personal character.
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Art Institute of Chicago

Alfred Stieglitz Collection: The Photo Secession

For Students 9th - 10th
This article explains the Photo-Secession movement which sought recognition for photography as an art form. There are more than sixty identified photographs by a number of members of the Photo-Secession movement, with links to more...
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New York Times

New York Times: An in Depth History of Group F.64

For Students 9th - 10th
This article is based on a book by Mary Street Alinder, who had worked with Anselm Adams. Group f.64 was a group of photographers in the 1930s who advocated for a pure style of photography.
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CNN

Cnn en Espanol: Week of 3 10 14: 32 Fotos Impactantes Que Fueron Noticia

For Students 9th - 10th
In Spanish. Resource presents photos from the week's news along with captions that explain what they represent.

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