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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: William Golding

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Web English Teacher site provides a variety of resources to assist in the teaching of William Golding's works.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Glossary of Jewish Terms

For Students 9th - 10th
Basic definition of abelut. Reference to shiva as well. A large glossary of definitions for the Jewish Student.
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia

Alberta Online Encyclopedia: The Beaver Nation

For Students 9th - 10th
The rites of passage among the Beaver Nation are explored on this site, along with other aspects of their culture. Information about Treaty 8 is also provided.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Ohero:kon Under the Husk: Viewer Discussion Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
Ohero:kon - Under the Husk follows the journey of two Mohawk girls as they take part in their traditional passage rites to becoming Mohawk Women. Kaienkwinehtha and Kasennakohe are childhood friends from traditional families living in...
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: The First American Bat Mitzvah

For Students 9th - 10th
Enlightening story of the first Bat Mitzvah to take place in America in 1922.
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Native American Art and Technology

Native Tech: Native American Beadwork: Meaning in Native American Life

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting look at the role beads and jewelry played in the cultural lives of the Northeast Woodland Indians. Find out about their uses in ceremonies and trade.
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Utah State University

Teacher Link: Celebrations: A Resource Guide for Teachers

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
TeacherLINK at Utah State University offers a wealth of topics and project information on celebrations held throughout the world. Click on "Topics and Authors," to access a long list of available lesson plans on a variety of...
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Writing Fix

Writing Fix: Voice Building Poetry Lesson: Comparison & Contrast Poems

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
In this lesson plan, students examine multiple mentor texts to help drive them toward the final persuasive writing assignment: comparison and contrast poems written from a parent and a child's perspective. A short story, two poems, and a...
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Other

Brit Milah

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has great information on Brit Milah. It includes a history of the procedure, the ceremony itself, and information on the mohel.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Native Americans for Kids: Religion

For Students 3rd - 8th
Kids learn about Native American Indian religion including the Great Spirit, rites of passage, and medicine men on this website.
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia

Alberta Online Encyclopedia: The Cree Spiritual Life: Cree Nation Social Life

For Students 9th - 10th
A fascinating look into the social life of the Cree Indians. Marriage, passages into puberty and death ceremonies are examined in this site.

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