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Authors Calendar

Author's Calendar: Jozsef Attila

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of 20th Century Hungarian poet, Jezsef Attila. Includes discussion of and excerpts from his various works. This site also provides links to other websites about Jozsef Attila.
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Authors Calendar

Author's Calendar: Endre Ady

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The student will find this to be a very brief narrative of the life of Endre Ady, poet journalist and short story writer. Several excerpts from poems by this Hungarian writer can also be found.
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I Earn: Elie Wiesel's 'The Night That Never Dawned'

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent resource for the study of "Night", by Elie Wiesel. Students from around the U.S. give the quotes that had the most meaning to them and their thoughts and feelings.
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A Perfect Fit: The Garment Industry and American Jewry, 1860 1960

For Students 9th - 10th
Discussion of the role American Jewish immigrants played in the success of the garment industry from Levi Jeans to Florsheim shoes. This exhibition highlights the impact these immigrants had on the world of fashion through images,...
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The State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia

For Students 9th - 10th
The Hermitage is home to vast collections of art and artifacts dating from paleolithic times and continuing forward into the present day. With a variety of search capabilities, zoom and panoramic features, analytical discussions, and...
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Museum of International Folk Art

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of folk art from around the world including African, Asian, Middle Eastern, Hispanic, Latin, European, and North American art.
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Sam Houston State University

Shsu: The Warsaw Pact

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a wealth of information about the Warsaw Pact. Includes information about the Soviet Alliance System, the organization of East European National units, the development of Socialist Armies in Eastern Europe, East-West diplomacy...
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Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art

For Students 9th - 10th
Besides viewing the collections and exhibits at the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art, you can view the "Timeline of Art History" and other useful resources at this site.
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Flow of History

Flow of History: World War Two in Europe

For Students 9th - 10th
The outbreak of World War Two in Europe began with Hitler's invasion of Poland. Through text and a colored graphic flowchart, the events and battles and eventual end of the war, can be visually traced. Suitable for both students and...
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Northwestern University

Northwestern University: Collection of East African Photographs: 1860 1960

For Students 9th - 10th
View a sample of a vast collection of photographs taken in East Africa between 1860 and 1960 that is a great resource for documenting all aspects of African life.
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Charles Simic, Interview: The Cortland Review

For Students 9th - 10th
A personal chat with poet Charles Simic. "I'm a hard-nosed realist."
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Lizard Point Quizzes

Lizard Point: Europe: Countries Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
Try this interactive geography quiz which tests your knowledge about the countries of Europe.
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Web cam.nl (Netherlands)

For Students 9th - 10th
More than thirty live webcams from around The Netherlands. The webcams cover everyday aspects of life in the Netherlands, from animals at the zoo, to a chicken farm, to people sitting at a sidewalk cafe. Remember when you watch, that The...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Bandolier Bag

For Students 9th - 10th
Bandolier Bags are based on bags carried by European soldiers armed with rifles, who used the bags to store ammunition cartridges. These bags were especially popular in the late nineteenth century in the Eastern or Woodlands region. View...
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Containment and the Marshall Plan

For Students 5th - 8th
Read about President Truman's two-pronged foreign policy for Europe. Find out about his containment policy and the Truman Doctrine, which was manifested in the Marshall Plan.
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Czech Republic

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Czech Republic, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
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Brama.com: History of Ukraine

For Students 9th - 10th
Using hyper-linked tables, this Brama.com site gives an overview of Ukrainian history from the 9th century A.D.to the present.
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Bulgaria

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Bulgaria, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Colonial Africa, 1904

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of Africa shortly after the Berlin Conference of 1885, which established the European colonial territory claims on the continent. These European and independent boundaries include Algeria and the Saharan Sphere of French Influence,...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Pre Colonial Africa, 1872

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of Africa showing the continent prior to the Berlin Conference of 1885, when the most powerful countries in Europe at the time convened to make their territorial claims on Africa and establish their colonial borders at the start of...
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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: Ethnolinguistic Groups of China, 1971

For Students 9th - 10th
" Ethnolinguistic Groups - Almost all inhabitants of mainland China are of Mongoloid stock, and ethnic distinctions in the country are largely linguistic rather than racial. The Han comprise nearly 95 percent of the population; the...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: The Middle Colonies, 1609 1702

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the Middle Colonies of New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania, with portions of New York, Maryland and Delaware, showing the early European settlements in the area from 1609 to 1702. The map shows the boundary between West New...
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Curated OER

Etc: Dev of Colonies and Early Western Explorations, 1700 1775

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of eastern North America showing the early development of the European colonies and westward exploration to the Mississippi River. The map shows the routes of several early explorers with dates of exploration, including La Salle,...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: The Yucatan, 1882

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the Yucatan Peninsula showing the explorations of Dr. Desire Charney in 1882. The map shows the Mayan sites visited, including Palenque, Uxmal, Kabah, Acanceh, Ake, Izamal, and Chichenitza, and the territories of the Lacandon...

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