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ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: George Lucas: Star Wars Classroom Activity

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a brief classroom activity for students based on the Hero's Journey in Star Wars in commemoration of the birthday of George Lucas. Includes web links, a bibliography, and lesson plans. From ReadWriteThink's calendar on May 14,...
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Library of Congress

Loc: The Stars and Stripes Wwi 1918 1919

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of issues of the U.S. Army Stars and Stripes newspaper from February 1918 to June 1919. You can search by keyword, date range, or specific issue. Available in several formats including TIFF and PDF.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Strategic Defense Initiative (Star Wars)

For Students 9th - 10th
The Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) was the United States response to possible nuclear attacks set up to develop an advanced anti-ballistic missile system to enable the United States to prevent missile attacks from the USSR and other...
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Cold War Events (1968 1991)

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains interesting facts and key dates of the major Cold War events from 1968 - 1991.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Institution: Star Spangled Banner and the War of 1812

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This site discusses the history behind the Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key, written during the War of 1812. Visitors can view an image of the actual American flag which flew over Fort McHenry during the Battle of Baltimore and...
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PBS

Pbs: American Masters: George Lucas

For Students 9th - 10th
Informative page on the life of "Star Wars" and "Indiana Jones," director, George Lucas.
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Vocabulary.com

The Star Spangled Banner

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a list of 15 words from "The Star-Spangled Banner", the national anthem written by Francis Scott Key. Teachers can digitally assign this list to their students to reinforce the spellings, pronunciations, and meanings...
Website
Library of Congress

Loc: The Stars and Stripes, 1918 1919: Women and the War Effort

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out why women were recruited to join the American Expeditionary Forces in in France. Read sections from The Stars and Stripes extolling women and womanhood during World War I.
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Other

Stars and Stripes: Soldiers in Afghanistan Find Success, Safety on Foot

For Students 9th - 10th
In this article, Captain Kirby Jones of the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment's Company B, explains why Company B has almost completely abandoned vehicles for safety on foot. (5 March 2010)
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University of California

Ucla African Studies Center: Marcus Garvey: An Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
This detailed biography of Marcus Garvey, advocate of the back-to-Africa movement as a push-back to the way African Americans were being treated after World War I, gives good insight into his life and philosophy. Find information on his...
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Other

Modern World History: Introduction: What Is Imperialism?

For Students 9th - 10th
Beginning with a discussion of the fictional Star Wars Empire, this section of the textbook explains what imperialism is, its historical contexts, the different forms it can take, and the importance of studying it so that we learn from...
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A&E Television

History.com: Colin Powell

For Students 9th - 10th
Colin Powell (1937-2021) ascended from a humble upbringing in New York City to rise through military ranks and eventually become a four star general, a national security adviser, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the first...
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Harp Week

The Presidential Elections 1860 1912: James A. Garfield

For Students 9th - 10th
This biography of James A. Garfield covers his participation in the Civil War, terms in the House of Representatives, and tumultous time in the presidency, serving only four months before he was shot by a would-be assassin.
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Other

American Film Institute: Top Ten Science Fiction Films

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore this top ten list of the greatest science fiction movies as picked by the results of a poll taken of leaders from the creative community. Number one is "2001: A Space Odyssey" which was released in 1968.
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Songwriters Hall of Fame

Songwriters Hall of Fame: John Williams

For Students 9th - 10th
John Williams has written many famous themes for many popular movies. Learn more about him and his music by reading a brief biography and viewing a short discography of his work.
eBook
OpenStax

Open Stax: u.s. History: Independence for Texas

For Students 9th - 10th
From a chapter on America's expansion westward in a history textbook. This section looks at Texas's struggle for independence from Mexico, and the relations between Mexico and Texas prior to and after independence. Includes review...
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Digital History

Digital History: The Gipper

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biographical history of President Ronald Reagan.
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PBS

New Perspectives on the West: Sam Houston (1793 1863)

For Students 9th - 10th
This biography on Sam Houston focuses his life as an advocate for Indians and his controversial political career.

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