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Canadaone.com: Sailing the Seven Cs of Effective Writing
Interesting article from Canadaone.com that outlines the author's seven C's of effective writing. Each of the concepts (all beginning with the letter "C") includes an explanation that demonstrates why the concept is important to the...
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National Library of Ireland: Yeats: The Life and Works of William Butler Yeats
This video masterclass offered through the Yeats Collection from the National Library of Ireland gives insight into William Butler Yeats and his writing of "Sailing to Byzantium." Requires a broadband internet connection. You can also...
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Literature & Composition: The Journey Motif
This unit focuses on the "Journey Motif" using the following works: Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad, "Shooting An Elephant" by George Orwell, "Journey" by Edna St. Vincent Millay,"Sailing to Byzantium" by William Butler Yeats, "The...
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Boricua Kids: History of Puerto Rico for Children: Sailing Ship
Three-masted sailing ship.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Sailing Boats
A group of small sailing boats sit on the sand on a beautiful sunny day.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Sail Programming Language
This site contains a Wikipedia description of SAIL programming.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Sailing Through Directions
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart helps students learn directions - above, below, left of, right of - in a colorful sailing environment.
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Boat Safety: Boating Safety Courses
This site provides information about checking equipment, learning the new rules for the year, and information on courses to take.
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The Academy/united States Coast Guard Academy
Description of the US Coast Guard Academy and its curriculum and admissions requirements.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Identifying and Classifying Verbs in Context
Contains plans for a lesson using "Kites Sail High: A Book About Verbs" by Ruth Heller to teach about identifying and classifying action, linking, and helping verbs. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan...
Read Works
Read Works: Magellan Was First
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Ferdinand Magellan, the first explorer to sail around the world. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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University of Leicester: Sun
Provides a brief overview of the Sun, including a focus on solar eclipses, solar wind, and solar sailing.
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Doyle Sailmakers: Fiber Guide
Descriptions of the major fibers used in sail making. A decent introduction to the different fibers.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Olympics Content: Math and Science Behind Olympic Sports
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This group of resources use interest in Olympic sports to teach math and physics concepts. Students learn about velocity, the role of gravity, the importance of...
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National Maritime Museum: Ships and Seas: Christopher Columbus
Learn about Christopher Columbus's reason for sailing west instead of east. Also, discover what he found on his voyages and his return journeys.
Mariners' Museum and Park
Mariners' Museum: Resources: Age of Exploration
Scroll to the bottom of this page to access activity resources and lesson plans that encourage students to explore an understand the practicalities and difficulties involved in sailing to new places during the Age of Exploration.
Smithsonian Institution
National Postal Museum: Rail, Sail, or Overland Mail
Audio and animated visual presentation on the history of how mail travels, starting in the 1850s. This activity lets you see how quickly you can carry twenty bags of mail from Philadelphia to New Orleans using various methods of travel.
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Debbie Candau: Sailing Through 1st Grade: Possessive Pronouns
Notes and links to printouts on possessive pronouns.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How Does Math Guide Our Ships at Sea?
Explore the history of logarithms and sailing by watching this animated video. [4:19]
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The Bay of Biscay 1999
This site provides an interesting account of a sailing trip on the "Rusalka Mist," a 28 foot cruiser, across the Bay of Biscay.
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Web Gallery of Art: The Sailing Scale
An image of "The Sailing Scale", created by Pieter Van Der Heyden in 1562 (Engraving, 207 x 288 mm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Sailing Boats Near a Village
An image of "Sailing Boats near a Village", created by Salomon Van Ruysdael in 1645 (Oil on panel, 52 x 84 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Sailing Vessels in a Strong Wind
An image of "Sailing Vessels in a Strong Wind", created by Hendrick Maertensz Sorgh in 1660 (Oil on canvas, 39 x 50 cm).
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