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Read Works: Passages: Abraham
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read a literary text about an elephant who escaped captivity to go back into the wild and answer questions on comprehension, dynamic characterization, textual evidence, main idea, and more....
Library of Congress
Loc: Experiencing War: Prisoners of War
Online presentation of personal narratives includes remembrances from former POWs held captive in Germany, Japan, Korea and Vietnam.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Giant Panda
This is a resource on the giant panda. It has excellent facts and information, captivating photographs, and an interesting video. [1:27]
Curated OER
Etc: Clip Art Etc: Captivity of the Jews: Laborers
Egyptian captivity and forced labor of the Jews.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Captivity of the Jews: Masons
Egyptian captivity and forced labor of the Jews as Masons.
Curated OER
Etc: Clip Art Etc: Marcus Aurelius and German Captives
Marcus Aurelius receiving the submission of German captives. (From a Bas-relief in the Capitoline Museum, Rome.) -Allen, 1890
Other
Enrichment 101 : A Basic Overview
This article gives a good overview of the topic of captive animal enrichment -- keeping captive animals healthy and thriving. Good for those interested in animal welfare, animal keeping occupations, or a general interest in the whole...
Cengage Learning
Heath Anthology: Mary White Rowlandson
Examines Mary Rowlandson's account of her captivity in its historical perspective. Discusses the influence of Puritan sermons and the Bible on Rowlandson's writing. Contains reading response and discussion questions and a bibliography.
Other
Kingsnake.com: Wagler's Viper
Great photos and tips for captive care of Wagler's Viper can be found on this personal website designed by Scott Lucina.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Stories of the Wars of the Jews by A. L. O. E.
This is an online photocopy of the original of the children's book Stories of the Wars of the Jews by A. L. O. E. (1884), a collection of war stories from the Babylonish captivity to the destruction of Jerusalem by Titus.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Why No Aquarium Has a Great White Shark
Many have tried to keep a white shark in captivity, but most of these attempts ended with dead sharks. Vox explains why. [5:54]
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Mexican Wolves, Wild Once Again
Cheryl A. Sweet's article on the conservation of Mexican wolves centers on the near extinction and ongoing survival of the wolves. The article goes through a variety of sections including The Lost Lobo, An Uncertain Beginning,...
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Reference: Conservation
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of animal conservation, including endangered species, animal protection, habitat protective, captive breeding, animal appeal and CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered...
Read Works
Read Works: Heart Sick
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about gorillas in captivity who are dying from a disease that affects their hearts. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Other
Canadian Federation of Humane Societies: Marine Mammals in Captivity
An article expressing concern about the use of marine mammals in the entertainment industry.
Other
The Lionfish Info Sheet: Captive Care and Home Husbandry
This exhaustive look at the Lionfish provides an amazing amount of information on it's characteristics, habitat and much more. References and many colorful images are provided as well.
University of Maryland
Early Americas Digital Archive: Sovereignty and Goodness of God
The complete text of the autobiography "Narrative of the Captivity of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson, 1682" by Mary Rowlandson.
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: The Large Passion: 10. Christ Taken Captive
An image of "The Large Passion: 10. Christ Taken Captive", created by Albrecht Durer in 1510 (Woodcut, 39 x 28 cm).
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: Small Passion: 11. Christ Taken Captive
An image of "Small Passion: 11. Christ Taken Captive", created by Albrecht Durer in 1511 (Woodcut).
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: Timoclea Captive Brought Before Alexander
An image of "Timoclea Captive Brought before Alexander", created by Domenichino, c. 1615 (Oil on canvas, 114 x 153 cm).
Other
What Makes an "Amazing" Fable Captivating?
Students become the authors, producers and actors in their own multimedia fables, after they study fable characteristics for this lesson.
Boston College
A Digital Archive of American Architecture
Captivating photographic archive of American architecture. Find photographs of over 280 buildings that were constructed between the 17th and 20th centuries.
Library of Congress
Loc: Exhibitions: Women Come to the Front
This captivating site tells the stories of eight female journalists, photographers, and broadcasters who used their skills to help the United States on the front. Their amazing stories are interesting and the pictures enhance the...
BBC
Bbc: 1989: Czech Police Crush Protest Rally
The people of Czechoslovakia reached a boiling point in 1989 with citizens clamoring for political economic, and social reforms. This article by the BBC portrays how demonstrations for such reforms ended with tragedy when the police...
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