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Curated OER

[ Image: Nyerere Embraced Mao and His Theory of Collective Farming]

For Students 9th - 10th
This BBC obituary of Julius Nyerere takes a look at his life and his political accomplishments.
Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Working in a Global Economy

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Debating the theories of globalization? Take advantage of the reading recommended here as well as the possibilities for discussion topics.
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Other

Encyclopedia.com: Encyclopedia of Crime and Justice: Gender and Crime

For Students 9th - 10th
Examines male and female patterns of criminal activity, looks at theories that have been developed to try to explain why males offend at a much higher rate, and at the debate over the reasons for increased female crime in recent decades....
Website
Victorian Web

The Victorian Web: John Ruskin

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The Victorian Web provides an excellent variety of resources about Victorian author John Ruskin. It takes one from a detailed biography and relative social and political history, to themes, critical theory, and information...
Online Course
Tom Richey

Tom Richey: Constitutional Underpinnings of u.s. Government

For Students 9th - 10th
The first unit of an online course on AP US Government and Politics. It explores key concepts of American government, including constitutional government, republicanism, separation of powers, checks and balances, federalism, construction...
Website
PBS

Pbs Frontline: Last Battle of the Gulf War

For Students 9th - 10th
A close-up look at the history and politics behind 'Gulf War Syndrome,' examining the key scientific and medical issues. Includes major theories, interviews with key players and an examination of the role of the media.
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Anselm of Canterbury

For Students 9th - 10th
Introduction to Anselm's life and thought. Recounts his political difficulties while archbishop. Summarizes his contributions to medieval philosophy and theology, including his famous ontological argument for the existence of God, and...
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Niccolo Machiavelli

For Students 9th - 10th
From "Lectures on Early Modern European History," you will find a lot of information on the father of modern political theory: life, works, and more.
eBook
Other

Full Online Text of "Progress and Poverty"

For Students 9th - 10th
Open this page for links to the full text of Henry George's "Progress and Poverty", which became popular during the American Progressive Era.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Libya: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting look at the governmental system in Libya. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes. Read about Moamar Qadhafi's concept of government and how it is being carried out.
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Other

Marxist Literary Criticism: Brief Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief overview and guide to Marxist criticism. Easy to digest and fairly comprehensive page.
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Other

Bristol University: Toynbee's Lectures on the Industrial Revolution in England

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of lectures on the Industrial Revolution, written by one of the most famous economic historians of the nineteenth century.
Primary
University of Chicago

The Founders' Constitution: Alexander Hamilton to James Duane

For Students 9th - 10th
The original text from the University of Chicago Press of a 1780 letter from Alexander Hamilton to James Duane, who later became a delegate to the Constitutional Convention, on the weaknesses of the existing U.S. government under the...
Primary
Philosophy Pages

Philosophy Pages: Karl Marx (1818 1883)

For Students 9th - 10th
The life and work of philosopher Karl Marx is surveyed with links to full-text translations of The Communist Manifesto and other tracts.
Website
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Arts and Humanities: Art of Asia

For Students 9th - 10th
A landing page for a course on the art history of Asia.
Website
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Arts and Humanities: Art of Africa

For Students 9th - 10th
A landing page for a course on African art found in regions and in individual countries.
Website
Philosophy Pages

Philosophy Pages: John Stuart Mill (1806 1873)

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a site that's dedicated to the life and works of John Stuart Mill (1806-1873 CE). The site provides numerous links to relevant information about his life and also his works on utilitarianism, individual liberty and women's rights...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Benjamin Franklin

For Students 9th - 10th
Benjamin Franklin (January 17, 1706 - April 17, 1790) was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States of America. A noted polymath, Franklin was a leading author and printer, satirist, political theorist, politician, scientist,...