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New York Times

New York Times: On This Day: Andrew Johnson Dead

For Students 9th - 10th
A copy of Johnson's obituary, with an interesting account of the ex-president's private and public life, from page 1 of the New York Times (August 1, 1875).
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Do as the Romans: Construct an Aqueduct!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this activity, students work with specified materials to create aqueduct components that will transport 2 liters of water across a short distance in their classroom. The goal is to build an aqueduct that will supply Aqueductis, a...
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Other

Toledo Ohio: Remembering the "Golden Rule"

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Samuel M. Jones that details both his private and public life. Read about how he treated his employees of his company, S.M. Jones Company, and how he carried those progressive ideas to his terms as mayor of Toledo.
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia

Alberta Online Encyclopedia: The Famous 5: Heroes for Today: Nellie Mc Clung

For Students 9th - 10th
Information and photos on this website about Nellie McClung's private life, public life and career provide excellent information about Nellie McClung--both for the educator and the learner. In addition, McClung's article "Reading...
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Ghost Town Awakening

For Teachers 4th
Find and research a ghost town of Utah.
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US Department of Education

Us Department of Education: Explore Financial Aid

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the US Department of Education provides this comprehensive government publication on grants, loans, and work-study programs. Each piece of information can be accessed by clicking on the corresponding link.
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SparkNotes

Spark Notes: Julius Caesar: Themes

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A discussion of the themes in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, including fate vs. free will, public self vs. private self, misinterpretations and misreadings, inflexibility vs. compromise, and rhetoric and power. Also has link to a quiz on...
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: The Growth of Government

For Students 9th - 10th
As the 20th century has progressed, the public has come to expect the government to provide more services than in any previous era. It might be added that a greater number of services becomes economically feasible for the government to...
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Common Land

For Students 9th - 10th
Site explains common land. The law on common land is generally the same as private land except those who possess commoner rights for citizens of the United Kingdom.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Cartel

For Students 9th - 10th
This on-line encyclopedia provides the legal definition and examples of a cartel.
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University of Nebraska Omaha

Ec Ed Web: What Is a Stock? Or, Who Owns Mc Donald's?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Lesson plan from the University of Omaha where the students will be able to understand what a stock is.
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University of Missouri

Famous Trials: The Trial of Gaius Verres: An Account (79 Bc)

For Students 9th - 10th
The records of the trial of Gaius (sometimes spelled Caius) Verres reveal--far better than any other extant source--the corruption of the last years of the Roman Republic. Through a series of orations and witnesses, Verres's prosecutor,...
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Other

The 101 Series: E Mail Etiquette

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the 101 Series describes different types of guidelines for sending emails. Some of the guidelines are for the convenience of the sender/receiver. Some of the guidelines have to do with etiquette (manners), and some are...
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Other

American Correctional Association

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the homepage for the American Correctional Association. There are links to information on all aspects of the organization.
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Digital History

Digital History: Transforming American Law

For Students 9th - 10th
Changes in American law promoted economic growth. See how private companies were protected from penalties and liabilities, and were given special privileges because they contributed to the public good.
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The History Place

The History Place: The Vietnam War: Seeds of the Conflict, 1945 1960

For Students 9th - 10th
This detailed chronology of the Vietnam War is part of a four-segment timeline on the conflict published by the History Place, a privately operated online publication. The site focuses on the events and decisions that eventually led to...
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PBS

Pbs: American Photography: A Century of Images

For Students 9th - 10th
The companion site to the PBS series, this site chronicles the growth of photography, both in our private lives and in the public world of news and journalism. The site includes narrative from the series as well as images and teaching...
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Rice University

Rice University: Papers of Jefferson Davis

For Students 9th - 10th
Website presents a large collection of materials and documents from or about Jefferson Davis. Rice University has produced this site that provides many of his private letters and public speeches. Of particular interest is the chronology...
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Oregon Secretary of State

Oregon State Archives: The Oregon Blue Book

For Students 9th - 10th
The Oregon Blue Book, the official state directory and fact book, provides a wealth of information about Oregon. "FACTS," contains almanac references, economy information, scenic images, capital city information, and state buildings;...
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Bill of Rights Institute

Bill of Rights Institute: Unlocking Your Cellphone

For Students 9th - 10th
Who owns your property stored in a virtual world? Who has the rights to protect it, to keep it private, to make it public? These questions are investigated in this lesson plan.
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Other

Society for History in the Federal Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Official website is a resource that draws from and highlights a rich mix of federal history work performed by public, academic, and private historians, as well as archivists, curators, documentary editors, preservationists,...
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: David Hume

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of Hume (1711-1776 CE), including personal and educational information, and publication dates for major works. Also features an excerpt from a private letter written when Hume was around 15.
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Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta: Structure and Functions of the Federal Reserve

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Wondering how to explain to your class the mixture of public and private elements that make up the Federal Reserve? This resource offers unique tools to help you.
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The World Bank

World Bank Group: Data by Topic

For Students 9th - 10th
Links to data which cover agriculture, education, environment, health and population and other issues regarding economic development.

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