Travel Document Systems
Tds: Solomon Islands: Government
A very current look at the political scene in Solomon Islands. Find out about the governmental structure, the problems with the government, and a list of the current governmental officials. Information is from the U.S. State Dept....
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson
In this novel, Louise dreams of leaving her tiny island home in Chesapeake Bay, but first she must escape the shadow of her twin sister who seems to rob her of everything. Selected (11) reading passages (grades 6-10) to pair with "Jacob...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Complexity and Vision: The Staff God at Chavin De Huantar & Beyond
The artistic style seen in stone sculpture and architectural decoration at the temple site of Chavin de Huantar, in the Andean highlands of Peru, is deliberately complex, confusing, and esoteric. View pictures and descriptions of the...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Primordial and Complex Jealousy
Read and analyze the passage "Primordial and Complex Jealousy" and complete the related six-question quiz.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Chamberlain Russell Competition
Featured is an excerpt from the book, "Rivalry", by author John Taylor about "The Big Collision" between basketball rivals Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell in 1959.
Other
Poseidon: God of the Sea
The many mentions of Poseidon (Roman name "Neptune") in The Iliad and The Odyssey are detailed here.
Other
Joseph Pulitzer and His Prize:defining Yellow Journalism:competition With Hearst
Provides information about Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst and their development of "yellow journalism" in their attempt to increase the circulation of their respective newspapers.
Curated OER
Slideshow
Fifty seven primary sources-historical documents, literary texts, and visual images-and one secondary historical account that explore imperial conflict, European economic rivalry, and the impact of colonial rule on native peoples.
Curated OER
Militiaman in New France, Ca. 1700
Two maps of English and French rivalries in North America, and two side-by-side accounts of the English and French perspectives on King William's war over power, trade, and economic dominance of the continent.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Charles Gravier Vergennes
Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes (December 20, 1717-February 13, 1787) was a French statesman and diplomat. His rivalry with the British, and his desire to avenge the disasters of the Seven Years' War, led to his support of the...