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PBS

Classics for Kids: Nikolai Rimsky Korsakov

For Students 3rd - 8th
A short biography of Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908 CE). Click to the past radio shows to hear his music and more about this famous composer.
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PBS

Classics for Kids: Georges Bizet

For Students 3rd - 8th
A short biography of Georges Bizet (1838-1875 CE). Click to the past radio shows to hear his music and learn more about this famous composer.
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PBS

Classics for Kids: Franz Schubert

For Students 3rd - 8th
A short biography of Franz Schubert (1797-1828 CE). Click to the past radio shows to hear his music and learn more about this famous composer.
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PBS

Classics for Kids: Johannes Brahms

For Students 3rd - 8th
A short biography of Brahms (1833-1897 CE). Click to the past radio shows to hear his music and hear a biography of Brahms.
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PBS

Classics for Kids: Johann Strauss, Jr.

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site has a short biography of Johann Strauss, Jr (1825-1899 CE) with an audio clip of the 'Tritsch-Tratsch Polka.' Click to the past radio shows to hear his music and learn more about this famous composer.
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PBS

Classics for Kids: Compose Your Own Music

For Students 9th - 10th
In this interactive you will compose your own music in 4/4 time. Hit play to hear to hear your song then send it to your friends!
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PBS

Classics for Kids: Match the Rhythm

For Students K - 1st
Match the rhythm you hear by hitting a section of the drum set.
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PBS

Classics for Kids: Instruments of the Orchestra

For Students 3rd - 6th
See and hear the instruments of the orchestra.
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Other

Light Up Your Brain: Brain Teaser Games & Audio Stories for Kids

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Fantastic classic children's stories online that you can listen to while you read along. Stories are offered in streaming or downloadable MP3 format. Some of the popular stories are: "The Tale of Peter Rabbit", "The Tale of the Flopsy...
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PBS

Classics for Kids: Ludwig Van Beethoven

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A short biography of Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827 CE) from classical music station WGUC. Follow links to hear samples of his music and learn more about this famous composer.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: List of Classic Books for Kids

For Students 3rd - 8th
A list of all time classic books for kids middle school and elementary aged reading levels is on this website.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Ancient Greek Architecture

For Students 1st - 7th
Wonderful overivew of the architecture of ancient and classical Greece provides information and examples for kids of Greek buildings and the three main styles. Resources include worksheets, activities, and quizzes.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Greek Daily Life

For Students 1st - 7th
History for Kids presents an overview written for elementary students of daily life of the ancient Greeks. Students learn about Greek government, agriculture and industry, houses and food. Teacher resources included.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Ancient Greek Literature

For Students 2nd - 7th Standards
History for Kids presents an overview of literature, libraries and the art of writing in ancient Greece. Students can glimpse a sample of the Greek Alphabet and learn about the epics that are still read today. Includes teacher resources.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Ancient Greek Women

For Students 2nd - 7th
History for kids presents an overivew of the history of women in ancient Greece, inlcuding their roles as wives, feasts exclusively attended by women, and beauty and fashion.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: The Ancient Greek House

For Students 1st - 7th
History for kids teaches us about the style, architecture and materials used to make houses in ancient Greece. With animated images and writing designed to appeal to elementary age students.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Greek Games

For Students 2nd - 7th
History for Kids presents information on the history of children's games in ancient Greece. Site contains examples, activities, worksheets and quizzes.
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PBS

Classics for Kids: Benjamin Britten

For Students 3rd - 8th
A short biography of Benjamin Britten (1913-1976 CE). Click to the past radio shows to hear his music and learn more about this famous composer.
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A&E Television

History.com: The Surprising Origins of 7 Classic Toys

For Students 9th - 10th
Many childhood memories include hours spent molding Play-Doh, or watching a Slinky glide down the stairs, or marveling at the transfer of a newspaper comic to a simple wad of Silly Putty. But those famous novelty toys didn't start out as...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Maya Civilization for Kids: Timeline

For Students 3rd - 8th
A site dedicated to showing a timeline of the history of the Maya civilization including the Pre-classic, Classic, and Post-classic Periods.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: History: Ancient Greek Art for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about Ancient Greek Art on this site. Study the classic sculptures of this great civilization.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: History: Ancient Roman Art for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about Ancient Roman art on this site. Study the classic sculptures and busts of this great civilization.
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Dallas Symphony Orchestra

Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids

For Students 3rd - 8th
This interactive site offers students resource for learning about composers, their works, the logistics of orchestra seating, the functions of different instruments, and the like.
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PBS

Classics for Kids: Sergei Prokofiev

For Students 3rd - 8th
A short biography of Sergei Prokofiev (1891-1953 CE). Click to the past radio shows to hear his music and learn more about this famous composer.