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Wisconsin Historical Society: Belle Case La Follette

For Students 9th - 10th
Belle Case La Follette was married to Bob La Follette, who was elected to Congress for several terms in the late 1800s. But Belle Case La Follette was very accomplished in her own right. Well educated, a lawyer, a teacher, a journalist...
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Wisconsin Historical Society: Dickey Chapelle

For Students 9th - 10th
Dickey Chapelle worked in World War II, the Vietnam War and the Korean War as a photojournalist, one of the first women to do this. She led an unconventional life and took many risks. This is a short biography of her life.
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University of Wisconsin: Measures of Central Tendency

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about measures of central tendency.
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University of Wisconsin: About Stem Cells

For Students 9th - 10th
What are embryonic stem cells? Where do embryonic stem cells come from? Why are embryonic stem cells important? You will find answers to these questions and more on this brief, easily understood, and informative site.
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University of Wisconsin: Victorian England: An Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
One page article summarizes many important characteristics of the Victorian Age such as religion, ideology, social responsibility, imperialism, and education.
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[Archived Content] Wisconsin Historical Society: Golda Meir

For Students 9th - 10th
A short biography of Golda Meir, a resident of Milwaukee in her early years. She went on to become the first female prime minister of Israel and a prominent world leader.
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University of Wisconsin Madison: Physics Demonstrations: Sourcebook: Heat

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Suggestions for physics classroom demonstrations pertaining to heat and thermal energy. [Author's Note: The demonstrations and other descriptions of procedures and use of equipment in this book have been compiled from sources believed to...
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Wisconsin Historical Society: John R. Commons

For Students 9th - 10th
John R. Commons was known for his progressive views on social welfare and labor reform in the later 1800s. He is felt to be responsible for the beginning of Social Security in the United States.
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Wisconsin Historical Society: John Muir

For Students 9th - 10th
John Muir was a famous naturalist and founded the Sierra Club, now a worldwide organization.
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University of Wisconsin Madison: Writing Center: How to Read a Poem

For Students 9th - 10th
Follow this easy guide to help you "own" a poem.
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University of Wisconsin: Writing Center: How to Write a Review of Literature

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site explores the writing of an analytical essay in terms of a review of literature. The site provides guidelines for students to follow when writing the introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion. It also offers links to useful...
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University of Wisconsin: Reasons for the Seasons

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief explanation of the Earth's rotation around the Sun and how it relates to the amount of sunlight the Earth receives, and to the seasons. Includes two questions for students to respond to.
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University of Wisconsin: The Constellations and Their Stars

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent site dedicated to the constellations and information about the objects which make them up. Contains a great deal of information about various stars, galaxies and other objects, as well as details on how best to observe them.
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University of Wisconsin: Lesser Bushbaby

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive discussion on the taxonomy, morphology, range, habitat, and ecology of the Lesser Bushbaby in this detailed factsheet that includes an extensive glossary of terms.
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University of Wisconsin: Amphibian Embryology

For Students 9th - 10th
This tutorial goes into great detail describing the embryological development of amphibians. Written explanations, photos and quicktime movies are all included.
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University of Wisconsin: The Physical Environment

For Students 9th - 10th
Online textbook used in an introductory-level college geology course, illustrated and embedded with a variety of media. Suitable for advanced placement courses in the earth and environmental sciences.
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University of Wisconsin: Common Projectile Points

For Students 9th - 10th
Site offers point guide as a means of identifying Clovis as well as points from other Paleoindian cultures.
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Wisconsin Historical Society: Freedom Summer

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an extensive collection of documents, images, digital collections, and teacher resources related to the Mississippi Freedom Summer Project. Civil rights activists traveled throughout Mississippi registering rural Mississippians...
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University of Wisconsin La Crosse: Zoo Lab: A Resource for Animal Biology

For Students 9th - 10th
A fantastic source of basic zoological information, a great supplement for all animal biology classrooms.
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History Matters: Get the Rope! Anti German Violence in World War I Era Wisconsin

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this harrowing account of a German-American farmer whose nativist neighbors suspected his alliegiance to the United States after the country entered the war against Germany in World War I.
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Wisconsin Historical Society: African American Newspapers: Freedom's Journal

For Students 9th - 10th
Digitized collection of the first newspaper owned and produced by African-Americans (1827-1829).
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Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Timber Wolf

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you can learn all about timber wolves! Discover how they all but disappeared from the state of Wisconsin, how scientists follow the wolves around, and more!
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Milwaukee Public Television: The Making of Milwaukee: Historical Figures

For Students 9th - 10th
Some of the men and women who have been important figures in the history of Milwaukee are profiled here. Read about early political leaders, individuals who helped develop Milwaukee's urban infrastructures and businesses, and women who...
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Milwaukee Public Television: The Making of Milwaukee: Ethnic Stories

For Students 9th - 10th
Many if the early settlers in Milwaukee were of German ancestry. African-Americans also helped settle the area, and even pre-dated its founding. Some of the history of these two groups is presented here.

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