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Ibis Communications

Eye Witness to History: The Boston Tea Party, 1773

For Students 9th - 10th
This article details information surrounding the Boston Tea Party in 1773.
Unit Plan
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Poetry of Liberation: Lorna Dee Cervantes

For Students 9th - 10th
Lorna Dee Cervantes is presented in this brief biography, drawing attention to political and social messages which are camouflaged by vivid use of nature in her writings. See "Lorna Dee Cervantes Activities" for related materials.
Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Student Activism

For Students 5th - 8th
A good look at the student activism of the Students for a Democratic Society and the philosophy behind this organization.
Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Northern Plans to End the War

For Students 5th - 8th
By 1863 Northern military strategists developed a five-pronged plan to end the war. Read about how these goals were accomplished and at what great cost to both the Union and Confederate soldiers and civilians.
Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Cape Verde: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
Although Cape Verde has limited natural resources, read about the great strides it has made in developing a functional economy. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Djibouti: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting look at the economy of Djibouti, a tiny country that takes full economic advantage of its strategic location on the Horn of Africa.
Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Haiti

For Students 9th - 10th
This reference tool takes you on a virtual trip to Haiti. A broad overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are numerous links available that will provide you with more...
Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Trinidad and Tobago

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a travel guide and country profile of Trinidad and Tobago including a broad overview and numerous links to comprehensive information on the islands' culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
Handout
Computer Hope

Computer Hope: Information About the Computer Bus

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete guide to the computer bus, including descriptions of different types of busses, troubleshooting,and bus specifications.
Handout
Computer Hope

Computer Hope: Information About Computer Sound Cards

For Students 9th - 10th
Informative site to peruse for learning about sound cards.
Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Intolerable Acts

For Students 5th - 8th
Find the response by the British Parliament to the dumping of tea into Boston Harbor. So many laws were enacted that the colonists lumped them together and called them the Intolerable Acts.
Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Intolerable Acts

For Students 9th - 10th
Details explaining what the Intolerable Acts were, as well as providing the full text of each act passed by the British Parliament in 1774.
Article
Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: 300 Women Who Changed History: Liliuokalani

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopaedia Britannica provides a biography of Liliuokalani, the first woman to be queen of Hawaii.
Website
Other

Select Committee on Homeland Security

For Students 9th - 10th
Offical website of the Select Committee on Homeland Security, which focuses on the role of this committee within the House of Representatives.
Handout
Other

Karbos Guide: An Illustrated Guide to Monitors

For Students 9th - 10th
The video system (of which the monitor is a part) is one of the most important components in the PC. This site is a must see if you are interested in learning about this system.
Website
Ohio History Central

Ohio History Central: Lakes, Rives, & Canals

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site provides a brief introduction to the river system and canals of Ohio. Includes a history of the canal system, details and maps of the drainage throughout the state, and how the river systems are used today.
Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Westward Expansion: The Louisiana Purchase

For Students 5th - 8th
Read about the fortuitous purchase made that doubled the size of the United States. See why Napoleon was willing to sell the land, and find out about the quandary Thomas Jefferson was in as he had to go against his strict construction...
Activity
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Louisiana Purchase

For Students 3rd - 8th
This Library of Congress timeline series discusses the Louisiana Purchase.
Website
Digital History

Digital History: The New Left

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the New Left, its often radical ideas, and how its impact far exceeded the numbers of those who claimed to belong to the New Left.
Article
A&E Television

History.com: World Trade Center

For Students 9th - 10th
The iconic twin towers of downtown Manhattan's World Trade Center were a triumph of human imagination and will. Completed in 1973, the towers stood at 110 stories each, accommodating 50,000 workers and 200,000 daily visitors in 10...
Article
A&E Television

History.com: The Mariel Boatlift: How Cold War Politics Drove Thousands of Cubans to Florida in 1980

For Students 9th - 10th
After Fidel Castro loosened emigration policies, some 125,000 Cubans landed on U.S. shores over a span of five months. The Mariel Boatlift of 1980 was a mass emigration of Cubans to the United States. The exodus was driven by a stagnant...
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Curated OER

Seurat Le Port De Gravelines

For Students 9th - 10th
Seurat:10
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Curated OER

Port City of Lake Charles, Louisiana

For Students 9th - 10th
In this September, 2005, report, the Gulf Coast is hit by Hurricane Rita. Along with report, is a photographic slideshow, satellite images, and links to other articles.
Graphic
Curated OER

Aboriginal Man Dancing, Port Douglas, Queensland, April 1957

For Students 9th - 10th
A broad selection of images featuring Australian indigenous dance can be found on this site by Picture Australia. By clicking on individual images you'll find high quality photographs as well as a brief description.

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