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BBC

Bbc: Laurent Gbagbo Profile

For Students 9th - 10th
This profile provides biographical information about Laurent Gbagbo, focusing specifically on his political career and his marriage. A timeline of Gbagbo's life and links to related articles are featured.
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Royal Household

The British Monarchy: Royal Encyclopaedia: Henry Viii (R. 1509 1547)

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information on the life and rule of King Henry VIII. Discusses his many marriages and desire for a male heir which led to the Protestant Reformation.
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National First Ladies' Library

National First Ladies' Library: Barbara Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the story of First Lady Barbara Bush also known as Mrs. George H.W Bush. Learn details about her youth, her marriage and family, the White House years, and her later life. Includes links to a bibliography, timeline, and lesson plans.
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National First Ladies' Library

National First Ladies' Library: Hillary Clinton

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the story of First Lady Hillary Clinton also known as Mrs. William J. Clinton. Learn details about her youth, her marriage and family, the White House years, and her later life. Includes links to a bibliography, timeline, and lesson...
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National First Ladies' Library

National First Ladies' Library: Laura Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the story of First Lady Laura Bush also known as Mrs. George W. Bush. Learn details about her youth, her marriage and family, the White House years, and her later life. Includes links to a bibliography, timeline, and lesson plans.
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Palomar Community College District

Palomar College: Residence Rules

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Palomar College provides an explanation of the different types of family residence patterns found in the world. Uses cultural examples and diagrams.
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MsMoney

Ms Money: Joint Financial Goals

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses financial goals for a married couple. It also includes links to worksheets that can be used for planning goals. In addition, menu items on the left side can be clicked for similar topics for other people, such as a...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Rise of Divorce

For Students 9th - 10th
This Wide Angle video features the Arab women of an all-female talk show discussing the rising divorce rates in the Middle East.
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City University of New York

Athenian Daily Life

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive site explores all aspects of daily life in ancient Athens. Discusses the agora, politics, domestic life, warfare, and education. Also has a lengthy bibliography for further study.
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Utah History Encyclopedia: Polygamy

For Students 9th - 10th
Discussion of the history of polygamy in the Mormon church from the Utah History Encyclopedia.
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Other

Jewish Law: A Legal Guide to the Prenuptial Agreement

For Students 9th - 10th
This page provides information on the prenuptial agreement as it is used in the Jewish faith. Many of the restrictions have their basis in Jewish law.
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TES Global

Tes: The Taming of the Shrew: Powerpoints and More!

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This resource is a series of lessons and activities to aid in teaching Shakespeare's The Taming of The Shrew.
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Utah History Encyclopedia: Manifesto

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource examines the history of polygamy--being married to more than one woman--in the Mormon Church.
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Other

The Historical Soc. Of Penn: Ethnic Weddings in America

For Students 9th - 10th
Balch Institute for Ethnic Studies has compiled information and photos about the wedding traditions of different groups in America.
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Sociology: Social Institutions

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive learning module explores essential questions about the institutions of family and religion. Students read and listen to informational text and complete instructional activities and assignments. Includes a variety of links...
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois: Modern American Poetry: Mona Van Duyn

For Students 9th - 10th
In addition to biographical notes about Van Duyn, this site has four essays about her poetry, one by Van Duyn.
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois: Modern American Poetry: Marianne Moore

For Students 9th - 10th
You can rely on this site for biographical and critical views of Marianne Moore (1887-1972 CE) and her work. It includes criticism of a number of poems, a photo gallery, an exhibit and a biography.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Martin Luther

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the encyclopedia Wikipedia provides a biography on Martin Luther contains information on his 95 Theses, his being questioned as a heretic and his excommunication, and Luther's antisemitism. Also contains some quotes by...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Common Law

For Students 9th - 10th
This article provides a detailed history of common law, as well as information on its principles, the differences between common law and civil law, and modern-day common law.
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PBS

Pbs: Egypt's Golden Kingdom: Tiy

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the powerful Queen Tiy, wife of Amenhotep III and mother of Akenhaten. Her role as a strong leader was extraordinary in Egyptian times. Be sure to watch the video too. Requires RealPlayer.
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Other

Yosemite Online: Handbook of Indians of California: Chapter 30: The Miwok

For Students 9th - 10th
A very scholarly article on the Miwok from the Handbook of Indians of California, written in 1919. Learn about the geography of where they lived, their culture, arts, religion, and social practices.
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Other

Le Mariage De Christophe Et Shannon

For Students 9th - 10th
At the wedding page of Christophe (French) and Shannon (American) you can find links to their vows (civil and romantic) in French and English. Also take a minute to look at the wedding album.
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Other

Communication Is Wonderful, if It Ever Takes Place

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a brief, but insightful article about the importance of communication, how we communicate, and why we sometimes fail to communicate.
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Other

A Chronological Summary of Palimony Law Before Marvin

For Students 9th - 10th
This page summarizes California law on non-marital partners, citing cases beginning in 1932.

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