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...
University of Houston
University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: Robert Hooke
The transcript of a talk given on the syndicated radio broadcast titled "The Engines of Our Ingenuity." Interesting account of Robert Hooke. Using a captivating and engaging story line, the article tells of Hooke's many interests in...
US Holocaust Memorial Museum
U.s. Holocaust Memorial Museum: Jewish Parachutists From Palestine
The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum features the Jewish Parachutists from Palestine who volunteered to join the British Army. Describes their role in organizing resistance to the Germans and aiding in the rescue of Allied captives....
Tramline
Tramline: Antarctica Field Trip
"What are the native land mammals of Antarctica? Do you know what Nanatuks are? Did you realize that if you use rainfall as a measure, Antarctica is by definition a desert?" Find the answers to these questions and more in this...
Tramline
Hurricane Virtual Field Trip
What conditions are necessary to create a hurricane? Where do hurricanes occur? When is hurricane season? What is the difference between a tropical cyclone and a hurricane? How is the strength of a hurricane measured? Where do hurricanes...
US National Archives
Nara: Pictures of African Americans During Wwii
Captivating audiovisual look at the role African Americans played during World War II.
Library and Archives Canada
Library & Archives Canada: The Dumbells (World War I Entertainment Unit)
The Dumbells were a group of soldiers who entertained troops from 1917-1918 and became an enormously popular vaudeville group afterwards, until 1932. At their first show for the troops, the soldier audience was preparing to boo them off...
CNN
Cnn: Ninth Ward, Six Months Later
Captivating photo slideshow that shows a section of New Orleans six months after Hurricane Katrina. The damage in the photos is obvious.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Japanese Embassy Hostage Crisis
Looks at the hostage crisis in Peru in 1996 when hundreds of diplomats and other officials were taken captive. The situation was not resolved for 126 days. From the demands of the revolutionaries to the aftermath of the military raid,...
BBC
Bbc: Mapping the Destruction: Landfall
Interactive map that has satellite photographs of the Gulf Coast after Hurricane Katrina hit the coast. Two captivating videos from Biloxi, Mississippi and a map of the path of the storm are also on the page.
Other
Jefferson Historical Society: River to Rail
Although this site provides information on one town, Madison, IN; it is an absolute treasure trove of information on the development of the Midwest. Authors provide captivating historic photos and comprehensive narrative on the area...
Keene College
Geo Granite: Don't Water. . . Shed a Tear
A captivating hands-on lesson where students create a watershed and its tributaries, then learn about the watershed's importance in geographic regions.
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