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Curated OER

William Wallace

For Students 6th - 9th
In this world history worksheet, students read a brief history about William Wallace, the Guardian of Scotland. Following this story, students construct a timeline to show the key events in the life and times of Scotland's hero. They...
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Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine Winners 2008 1901

For Students 9th - 10th
A list of the Nobel Prize winners in Physiology or Medicine (updated yearly). Click on the names for more information.
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Sonnet Central

Sonnet in England (1880) James A. Noble

For Students 9th - 10th
"The Sonnet in England (1880)" by James Ashcroft Noble discusses the history of the sonnet from Petrarch through modern day. Hypertexr links to examples and other resources.
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Chem4kids

Chem4 Kids: Metals in the Periodic Table

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site provides a general overview of the metals in the periodic table. Content explores the different types of metals, and how you can identify a metal.
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Educastur: Caballeros Y Castillos

For Students 3rd - 8th
Terrific introduction to the Middle Ages, in Spanish. Learn about the people, cities, and life by clicking through beautifully illustrated screens while a jester narrates. Click objects, e.g., the castle gate, a cathedral door, or a...
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Texas A&M University

Texas A&m Univ.: Miguel De Cervantes [In Spanish]

For Students 9th - 10th
Good introduction to the life and works of Cervantes, author of Don Quixote. The resource provides a very good timeline of his life, putting events in his life in their historical context.
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Lin and Don Donn

Lin and Don Donn: Ancient China

For Students 3rd - 8th
This large site is a personal site from teachers Don and Lin Donn that contains information on life during the Shang & Chou Dynasties. It is divided into sections about: family, ancestor worship, oracle bones, kings and nobles,...