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For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an alternative way of browsing the SFPL's incredible San Francisco Historical Photograph Collection. Its goal is to help you discover the history behind the places you see every day.And, if you're lucky, maybe you'll...
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A&E Television

History.com: Alcatraz Escapes: 14 Breakout Attempts From the Island Prison

For Students 9th - 10th
To ditch Alcatraz, the infamous federal penitentiary, inmates tried everything from papier-mache masks to a military impersonation to a bloody revolt. Over those three decades, the infamous prison known as "The Rock" housed more than...
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Lesson Tutor

Lesson Tutor: History: Go Eat Your Homework!

For Students 1st - 9th
Learn a little about a few major cities in the United States while munching on the food that the city is known for. For example, Boston's history goes better while eating Boston Baked Beans and Brown Bread. Recipes are included.
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The Leo Architectonic Research Office: History of Renaissance Architecture

For Students 9th - 10th
A timeline of images depicting various styles of architecture throughout the Renaissance. Each small image links to a pages with more detailed photographs and further information about the image.
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A&E Television

History.com: 10 Long Gone Mlb Ballparks With Quirky Features

For Students 9th - 10th
Houston's Colt Stadium was plagued by mosquitoes and brutal heat. Other ballparks, such as Cleveland's cavernous 'Mistake by the Lake,' had bizarre dimensions.
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Curated OER

Raging Fire After the San Francisco Earthquake. Credit: Corbis.

For Students 9th - 10th
In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, NPR discusses past natural disasters in U.S. history, the challenges and the rebuilding. From the Great Chicago Fire in 1871 to Hurricane Andrew in 1992, read about the events that changed peoples lives.
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Curated OER

Golden Gate Bridge, Afternoon. San Francisco, California, Usa

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents a brief history and description of the Golden Gate Bridge. It's most impressive features are the wonderful images posted on two pages. Click on each image to enlarge.
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Golden Gate Bridge With Top Covered by Fog. San Francisco, California, Usa

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents a brief history and description of the Golden Gate Bridge. It's most impressive features are the wonderful images posted on two pages. Click on each image to enlarge.
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Golden Gate Bridge Seen From Hawk Hill, Afternoon. San Francisco, California

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents a brief history and description of the Golden Gate Bridge. It's most impressive features are the wonderful images posted on two pages. Click on each image to enlarge.
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Curated OER

Golden Gate Bridge With City Skyline, Afternoon. San Francisco, California, Usa

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents a brief history and description of the Golden Gate Bridge. It's most impressive features are the wonderful images posted on two pages. Click on each image to enlarge.
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Curated OER

Sailboats, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California, Usa

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents a brief history and description of the Golden Gate Bridge. It's most impressive features are the wonderful images posted on two pages. Click on each image to enlarge.
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Curated OER

Golden Gate Bridge, Sunset. San Francisco, California

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents a brief history and description of the Golden Gate Bridge. It's most impressive features are the wonderful images posted on two pages. Click on each image to enlarge.
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Curated OER

Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents a brief history and description of the Golden Gate Bridge. It's most impressive features are the wonderful images posted on two pages. Click on each image to enlarge.
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Curated OER

Traffic on Golden Gate Bridge at Sunset. San Francisco, California, Usa

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents a brief history and description of the Golden Gate Bridge. It's most impressive features are the wonderful images posted on two pages. Click on each image to enlarge.
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Curated OER

Golden Gate Bridge at Dusk, San Francisco, California

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents a brief history and description of the Golden Gate Bridge. It's most impressive features are the wonderful images posted on two pages. Click on each image to enlarge.
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Curated OER

Golden Gate Bridge Seen From Battery Spencer, Dusk. San Francisco, California

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents a brief history and description of the Golden Gate Bridge. It's most impressive features are the wonderful images posted on two pages. Click on each image to enlarge.
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Golden Gate Bridge at Night From Baker Beach. San Francisco, California, Usa

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents a brief history and description of the Golden Gate Bridge. It's most impressive features are the wonderful images posted on two pages. Click on each image to enlarge.
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Curated OER

Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents a brief history and description of the Golden Gate Bridge. It's most impressive features are the wonderful images posted on two pages. Click on each image to enlarge.
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Curated OER

Golden Gate Bridge and Surf Seen From E Baker Beach, San Francisco, California

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents a brief history and description of the Golden Gate Bridge. It's most impressive features are the wonderful images posted on two pages. Click on each image to enlarge.
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Paul Munsey & Cory Suppes

Candlestick Park

For Students 9th - 10th
Identify all the information you want to know about Candlestick Park, home of the San Francisco 49ers. Includes interesting facts and details about the facility and team, history of the venue, and news.
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Federal Focus Jazz Band: Traditional Jazz Style Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
A stylistic breakdown and analysis of traditional jazz. Distinguishes between the different types of this unique genre.
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Immigration and Ethnic History Society

Iehs: Eladio Bobadilla, "It's Giving Back to the Community"

For Students 9th - 10th
This article focuses on race issues and sports players. It discusses the when then San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick took a knee during the national anthem in to protest police brutality, racism, and "a country that...
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Jerry Rice

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Jerry Rice, an American professional gridiron football player whom many consider the greatest wide receiver in the history of the National Football League (NFL). Playing primarily for the...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Salt Marsh Harvest Mouse

For Students 4th - 8th
Salt-marsh Harvest Mice have a very limited range, they live only in San Francisco Bay's tidal marshes and diked salt marshes and they have very specific habitat requirements. They need dense cover. Learn more about the Reithrodontomys...