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African American Literature Book Club

African American Literature Book Club: The Pyramids of Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
Considered to be the "largest single building ever constructed by man," The Great Pyramid of Khufu is regarded as the greatest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. This article gives a detailed description of this pyramid,...
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Gurley Mountain Communities Tell Vulcan: Be a 'Good' Neighbor Somewhere Else

For Students 9th - 10th
This article describes a public meeting held in Gurley, Alabama over an application by Vulcan Material to establish a quarry near that community. It discusses the arguments put forth by company officials and by residents over the pros...
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USA Today

Usa Today: List of Texas Natural Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the importance of the five most abundant natural resources in Texas.
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NOAA

Noaa: Boat Building Challenge [Pdf]

For Students 4th - 8th
Read to find out about the first boat builders. Construct your own boat out of common materials to explore buoyancy.
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Global Oneness Project: On the Big Bend of the Xingu River

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Writer Nina Wegner travels to Altamira, Brazil, and talks to the fishermen who are struggling for their livelihoods. The world's third-largest dam, the Belo Monte, reaches peak construction this year, destroying their environment. She...
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The Stoa Consortium: The Acropolis

For Students 9th - 10th
Several important sanctuaries and monuments were located on the South Slope of the Acropolis. The best known among them are the sanctuary of Dionysos, Asklepios and Hygieia. Other sacred places included the shrine of the Nymphe, and...