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American Public Media: American Radio Works: The Few Who Stayed: Defying Genocide

For Students 9th - 10th
This site includes a one-hour radio documentary account of the Rwandan genocide in addition to related links.
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Massachusetts Historical Society

Massachusetts Historical Society: The Coming of the American Revolution, 1764 76

For Students 9th - 10th
Drawing resources in the collections of the Massachusetts Historical Society, the Coming of the American Revolution examines the seeds of rebellion in America. Includes a chronology of key events leading up to the American Revolution,...
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Pbs:the Evolution of Congress

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This extensive lesson used in conjunction with the Ken Burns documentary "The Congress" is designed to develop an understanding of how the U.S. Congress functions by examining its evolution. Links and downloadable materials are provided.
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Pbs: Jazz: A Film by Ken Burns

For Students 9th - 10th
The companion website for a documentary film about jazz is home to a storehouse of resources and unique features about the historical, cultural, and artistic significance of jazz. With a timeline of key events in the history of jazz,...
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Pbs: Independent Lens: Iron Ladies of Liberia

For Students 9th - 10th
Online companion to television documentary about the life of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and her election to the presidency of Liberia. With extensive background information about Liberian history, government, and related subjects.
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Pbs: The National Parks: Great Smokey Mountains National Park

For Students 9th - 10th
Peruse this two page overview of the history of the Great Smokey Mountains National Park featured in a PBS documentary, while exploring the "hidden" stories of the minorities that helped to create this spectacular park.
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Pbs: Independent Lens: Strange Fruit, the Film

For Students 9th - 10th
Website on Strange Fruit, a documentary film about the history and legacy of the protest song "Strange Fruit." Includes the lyrics and audio for the song.
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University of Virginia

Virginia Center for Digital History: Roots of Lewis and Clark

For Students 9th - 10th
Site that links numerous projects together to commemorate the Lewis and Clark expedition. Includes letters, documentary and early writings on the travels. There are a few links which may no longer work.
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Pbs: Independent Lens: Refugee

For Students 9th - 10th
Documentary film about three Cambodian Americans who, on a voyage of discovery, return to Cambodia after living as refugees in the United States for twenty years. The film explores the ways in which their personal stories reflect...
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Pbs: American Experience: Eyes on the Prize: Civil Rights Today, 2006

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS American Experience website documentary on race relations and the current struggles for equality. Site offers primary and secondary resources and links to related material.
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Pbs American Experience: Remember the Alamo

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS companion site to the documentary film "Remember the Alamo," with much detailed information, interviews, survivor stories, maps, a timeline and reviews of historical facts and events.
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Pbs: American Experience: Alexander Hamilton

For Students 9th - 10th
One of our original Founding Fathers, Alexander Hamilton was a controversial figure. This PBS site allows you to watch excerpts from a two-hour long documentary on his life and role in US history. Provides a detailed timeline that gives...
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Pbs: American Experience: Eyes on the Prize: America's Civil Rights Movement

For Students 9th - 10th
Companion site to the televised documentary "Eyes on the Prize" provides access to a full complement of primary sources on the civil rights movement (1954-85), reflections of the people involved, profiles of important figures, image...
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US National Archives

Our Documents: Treaty of Fort Laramie(1868)

For Students 9th - 10th
Read and view a copy of the complete text of the treaty of Fort Laramie which recognized the Black Hills as part of the Sioux Reservation. Accompanying documentary explains how the treaty was broken as a result of the discovery of gold...
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Pbs: American Experience: Lost in the Grand Canyon

For Students 9th - 10th
The site of the PBS documentary "Lost in the Grand Canyon," features the story of John Wesley Powell and his famed trip down the Colorado River.
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Pbs: Marie Antoinette and the French Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS documentary site explains the whys and wherefores of our enduring interest in the life and loves of Marie Antoinette. Follow the timeline that leads to her execution at the guillotine, learn about the extravagance of her surroundings...
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Pbs: The Legacy of Harry T. Moore

For Students 9th - 10th
An "almost forgotten" hero of the Civil Rights Movement is brought to light in this PBS documentary. Moore's biography and legacy are provided.
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Pbs Teachers: The Making of Dead Man Walking (Classroom Content)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Go directly to two lesson plans developed by the producers of the PBS documentary "The Making of Dead Man Walking" about an opera based on the work of Helen Prejean. Use the lessons to help students examine how art and music can define...
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Pbs: The War: Daniel Inouye

For Students 9th - 10th
At the online companion site of the PBS documentary series "THE WAR," read the biography of a Japanese American soldier, Daniel Inouye, who served during WWII, and became a U.S. Senator from Hawaii. With links to related resources,...
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Pbs: The War: Firebombing and Allied Air Attacks on Germany and Japan

For Students 9th - 10th
At the online companion site of the PBS documentary series "THE WAR," find a write-up about WWII Allied air attacks on Germany and Japan. With links to related resources, including archive photos and series video.
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Pbs: The War: The Holocaust

For Students 9th - 10th
At the online companion site of the PBS documentary series "THE WAR," read an in-depth article about the Holocaust.
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Pbs: The War: The Atomic Bomb

For Students 9th - 10th
At the online companion site of the PBS documentary series "THE WAR," read three descriptions of the atomic bomb and its use.
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Pbs: The War: The Sinking of the Uss Indianapolis

For Students 9th - 10th
At the online companion site of the PBS documentary series "THE WAR," read a description of the sinking of the USS Indianapolis in 1945. With links to related resources, including archive photos and series video.
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Pbs: The War: Japanese American Soldiers of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team

For Students 9th - 10th
At the online companion site of the PBS documentary series "THE WAR," read a description of the brave efforts of the Japanese-American Soldiers of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team and the 100th Infantry Battalion. With links to related...

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