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Banned Books

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Should people be able to ban books from schools and libraries if they find them objectionable? Scholars read the three main pros and cons regarding banned books. They also review a list of the top 10 challenged books from 2017 and...
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American Museum of Natural History

Paleontology Books

For Students 6th - 12th
A list of 11 books about paleontology offers titles, authors, and a brief description of the tale.
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New York City Department of Education

Project Based Learning

For Teachers 6th - 12th
After reviewing the information included in this resource, you will be an expert in both the definition of project-based learning and how to implement it with your class. Discover and explore thorough explanations, detailed...
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Oregon School Library Information System

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
An excellent site that supports school libraries which includes tools for both elementary and secondary students. Choose the appropriate level to find resources on citing sources, research process, choosing research resources, finding...
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Nat. Library of Nz: Digital Content Finding, Evaluating, Using and Creating It

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site is directed at teachers and teacher-librarians. It provides helpful information and links to resources for developing digital literacy skills in a school. Many of the suggestions can be passed on to students to help them find,...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Dna Barcode Library

For Students 9th - 10th
Botanists and biologists work to create a DNA barcode library for plant life in this video segment from New York Voices.
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American Library Association

Building Libraries & Library Additions: Selected Bibliography

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This helpful, annotated bibliography is not limited to school libraries and media centers, but most of the information can be applied to a school situation.
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American Library Association

Building Libraries & Library Additions: Selected Bibliography

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This helpful, annotated bibliography is not limited to school libraries and media centers, but most of the information can be applied to a school situation.
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New Hampshire State Library: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
The homepage for the New Hampshire State Library. Search the library's catalog or those of other libraries in the state, locate resources on history, genealogy, "Best Schools Resource Center," internet, "Talking Book Program," and...
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Cornell University

Cornell University: Law School: Federal Law

For Students 9th - 10th
Cornell University School of Law provides a great site to access Federal, State and Global Laws. Great link to constitutions and codes.
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Cornell University

Cornell University: Law School: Social Security Library

For Students 9th - 10th
The Cornell Law Library provides an exhaustive resource on "the set of programs popularly referred to as Social Security." Read about the Act and its amendments, court decisions, applications, and more.
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University of Michigan

University of Michigan Library: Digital Archive: Brown v. Board of Education

For Students 9th - 10th
A digital collection of materials outlining the famous Brown v. Board of Education case and the events that followed it. Covers Supreme Court cases and school desegregation issues and events.
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University of Georgia

University of Georgia: Galileo: Georgia's Virtual Library

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This is Georgia's fantastic resource of academic tools and information, provided for educators and students of Georgia by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. Users must be affiliated with a university, college, or...
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National Library of Scotland

National Library of Scotland: Churchill

For Students 9th - 10th
A resource produced by the National Library of Scotland. It is dedicated to the life and work of Sir Winston Churchill. Students can study his life through narratives, pictures and primary documents. There are lesson activities geared to...
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Canadian Wildlife Federation

Hinterland Who's Who: Video and Sound Clips Library

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Hinterland Who's Who: Video and Sound Clips Library has a variety of videos to watch, including spoofs and behind-the-scenes clips.
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Canadian Wildlife Federation

Hinterland Who's Who: Video and Sound Clips Library

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Hinterland Who's Who: Video and Sound Clips Library has a variety of videos to watch, including spoofs and behind-the-scenes clips.
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San Francisco Unified School District: Teaching #Blacklivesmatter

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A library research guide with a huge collection of links to articles, lesson plans, readings, poetry, and official documents. They explore the experiences of African Americans and the evolution and purpose of the Black Lives Matter...
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US Department of Education

U.s. Department of Education: Helping Your Child Use the Library

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A detailed resource for parents looking to assist their children at the library. Includes information for preschoolers, school-aged children, and teenagers.
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British Library

British Library: Discovering Literature: Sentiment and Sensibility

For Students 9th - 10th
This article introduces Richard Brinsley Sheridan and his famous play "The School for Scandal".
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Virginia Commonwealth University

Vcu Digital Libraries Collections: Through the Lens of Time

For Students 9th - 10th
An impressive collection of photographs of African American life in Virginia, spanning the last half of the 19th century and the early 20th century. Included are photographs of various types of work, individuals, school groups, and...
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British Library

British Library: Discovering Literature: Theatre and Entertainment

For Students 9th - 10th
From Restoration comedy to The Beggar's Opera, She Stoops to Conquer and The School for Scandal: examine key plays alongside the history and conventions of Restoration and 18th-century theatre.
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National Institutes of Health

National Library of Medicine: Hostility Greeted First Female Medical Student

For Students 9th - 10th
This press release details an exhibit commemorating the 150th anniversary of Dr. Blackwell's graduation as the first woman to complete Medical School. This National Library of Medicine site provides a brief biography in addition to links...
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The Awesome Library: Technology

For Students 9th - 10th
Awesome Library organizes carefully reviewed web resources. The Technology index explores a variety of resources such as: lesson plans, current events, integrating technology, technology items, and technology tools.
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World Wide School

World Wide School: Etext of "Love and Friendship"

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides the complete etext for Jane Austen's story, "Love and Friendship and Other Early Works."

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