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US Environmental Protection Agency

Thirstin's Wacky Water Adventure

For Students K - 3rd Standards
Make a splash with young scientists as you teach them all about water using this activity packet. Thirstin, a cartoon glass of water, walks children through the water treatment process, teaches them about different sources of water, and...
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PBS

Arthur’s World Neighborhood: Bibliography for Kids

For Teachers 1st - 5th Standards
Support young learners as they expand their cultural awareness with this list of children's literature on countries from around the globe. Including both fictional and non-fictional texts. This resource will help...
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University of Groningen

American History: Documents: Documents

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Browse U.S. historical documents according to historical period or search documents via search engine.W.11-12.9b US Doc Analysis
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University of California

Cal Heritage Collection: Using Primary Sources

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
This resource covers what primary sources are, where we can find them, and how we can assess them in the classroom.
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Online Writing Lab at Purdue University

Purdue University Owl: Analysis

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This entry focuses on using analysis to interpret primary resources; it provides methods and examples of analysis. W.9-10.10 Write Routinely
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George Mason University

Gmu: Virginia Montecino: Criteria to Evaluate the Credibility of Www Resources

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
An easy-to-follow guide to assist in determining whether online resources are reliable and true. Find questions to ask while reviewing sources. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.8 and CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.9
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Online Writing Lab at Purdue University

Purdue University Owl: Research: Where Do I Begin?

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The 21st century has made access to information easier than ever. Purdue offers tips on how to narrow your research field when trying to sort through this information. Click on the links in the sidebar to learn about the different types...
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Schools of California Online Resources for Education

Score: Guide to Reading Historical Documents

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Here are some questions that serve as a guide while you read and study historical documents. The information at this website was originally written by the National Council for the Social Studies. W.11-12.9b US Doc Analysis
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University of North Carolina

University of North Carolina: Writing Center: Handouts: Evidence

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
What kinds of evidence best support the points you make in a paper? Where can you find the evidence you need? This handout answers all these questions and more, including the difference between primary and secondary sources. You'll also...
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Texas A&M University

Sons of De Witt Colony: Goliad Massacre: Execution of James Fannin

For Students 9th - 10th
Vivid account of the Goliad Massacre and the execution of Colonel James W. Fannin. Site excerpts primary source references.