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Breaking News English: Thousands Escaping from Lebanon
In this English activity, students read "Thousands Escaping from Lebanon," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Museum World War II Crossword Puzzle
In this historical activity, students will solve a very difficult crossword puzzle. All information pertains to the Airborne and Special Operations Museum.
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A Boy at War: A novel about Pearl Harbor by Harry Mazer
This A Boy At War PowerPoint introduces the historical context of the novel and information about the novel's author. Facts and trivia about Pearl Harbor that are relevant to the novel's plot are reviewed. Historical photos and a map of...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Engineering: Aircraft Carrier 1 Day Lesson
Created to teach students of the 21st century, SOPHIA is bringing the world of engineering straight to your fingertips. Become the commander of your own learning experiences as you take part in this interactive experiment.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Texas: Uss Lexington (Aircraft Carrier)
"The Blue Ghost"; Essex-class aircraft carrier; fifth United States Naval ship named in honor of the Revolutionary War Battle of Lexington.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Sc: Uss Yorktown (Aircraft Carrier)
Famous World War II aircraft carrier.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Ca: Uss Hornet (Cvs 12) (Aircraft Carrier)
Essex class aircraft carrier which was commissioned in November 1943. She played a role in the Pacific battles of World War II and then went on to serve in the Vietnam War. It also recovered the Apollo Astronauts as they returned from...
CNN
Cnn: Bush: Iraq Is One Victory in the War on Terror
Published on 5/02/2003, CNN describes the speech given by President Bush marking the end of combat operations in Iraq. The speech was given on an Aircraft Carrier outside of San Diego. You will be able to see a transcript of the speech,...
History of American Wars
History of American Wars: World War 2 Navy
Provides facts about the role of the Navy in World War II focusing on aircraft carriers, submarines, and small naval boats.
NASA
Nasa: Shuttle Carrier Aircraft
Image of the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) as seen at Kennedy Space Center in Florida in April, 2012. The aircraft was assigned to shuttle Discovery.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Rocking the Boat
Become an engineer for a day and discover the best way to keep from rocking the boat in this engineering science fair project. When a ship rocks back and forth, it can make people seasick, but also it makes it dangerous for jets to land...
US Navy
Nhhc: Doolittle Raid on Japan, 18 April 1942
The Doolittle Raid was a gutsy attack on Tokyo made by heroic pilots of B-25 bombers launched from the deck of the USS Hornet, and aircraft carrier. Read about the daring mission and see photographs of the planes, pilots and others, and...
Other
U.s. Centennial of Flight Commission: Balloons in the American Civil War
What role did hot air balloons play in the Civil War? This comprehensive article answers that question and gives specific examples of their use by both the Union and Confederate troops.
US Navy
America's Navy: The Battle of the Coral Sea
A brief site and description of the Battle of the Coral Sea, fought on May 4-8, 1942. Includes a picture of the battle, and a quote is available by clicking on the picture.
Other
History View: Uss Yorktown Cv 10
Take a virtual trip to see the USS Yorktown, one of 24 Essex-class aircraft carriers built during World War II for the United States Navy. She is named after the Battle of Yorktown of the American Revolutionary War and is the fourth U.S....
Smithsonian Institution
Tween Tribune: Underwater Expedition Finds Sunken Warship
A piece of history was discovered in the Pacific waters in August, 2016. Check it out!
Other
Haze Gray & Underway: Naval History Information Center
Over 14,000 files and 3,000 images of ships throughout history are located at this site.
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Federal Yugoslav Army Armoured Personnel Carriers Near Ljubljana (27/06/91)
This is a BBC "Flashback," article to June 27, 1991, when Yugoslav troops and aircraft swept into the small republic of Slovenia, 48 hours after it declared independence. Accompanying the article is a timeline of the Balkan War.