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Library of Congress

Loc: George Grantham Bain Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
This digital collection represents the photographic files of one of America's earliest news picture agencies. The collection richly documents sports events, theater, celebrities, crime, strikes, disasters, political activities including...
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World InfoZone

World Info Zone: Martinique

For Students 9th - 10th
Great resource that is full of useful information about the Caribbean island of Martinique. Content includes geography, environment, architecture, religion, food, history, economy, arts, sports, and news. Be sure to look at the fact...
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World InfoZone

World Info Zone: Guadeloupe

For Students 9th - 10th
Great resource that is full of useful information about the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe. Content includes geography, environment, architecture, religion, food, history, economy, arts, sports, and news. Be sure to look at the fact...
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Oxfam

Oxfam's Cool Planet: Algeria

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the lives of the Algerian people through a virtual journey while learning facts and figures on the country. Gain information on such topics as sports, art, music, daily life, food, history, geography, environment, and more.
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Other

Discovery Bangladesh: Dhaka

For Students 9th - 10th
Travel to the capital of and largest city of Bangladesh. You will find a description of the city, and information on weather, attractions and sporting clubs.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Global Trek: Mexico Questions and Answers

For Students 3rd - 5th
Students in Mexico answer questions about their lives, comparing their experiences to those of American children. They talk about popular names, celebrations, food, geography, social and environmental issues, the economy, history,...
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Curated OER

Kids Health: What Do Food Labels Really Say?

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of food labeling history and importance, how to read food labels, basic components of a food label, and a comparison of different foods.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Professional Tennis for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about professional tennis. The history of the sport as well as fun facts.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Golf: Pga Tour for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about professional golf. The history of the PGA Tour and LPGA and fun facts.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Football: Nfl for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the National Football League including fun facts. History of the NFL and the teams.
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The Washington Post

Washington Post: 70 Years, Many Magical Moments

For Students 9th - 10th
A timeline of each Winter Olympics from 1924 to 1994. Each year is its own link which contains a brief outline and highlights of the games.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Earl Campbell

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Earl Campbell, an American gridiron football running back whose bruising style made him one of the most dominant rushers in the history of the sport despite his relatively short career.
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International Olympic Committee

International Olympic Committee: Trampoline

For Students 9th - 10th
Did you know that on January 1, 1999, the trampoline became an official Olympic discipline? Learn about this exciting new event on the Olympic Committee's home page. It's history, the necessary equipment, images, and a wonderful...
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Leon Spinks

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical sketch of American boxer Leon Spinks, who won an Olympic gold medal in 1976 and was the world heavyweight champion in 1978. He and Michael Spinks became the first brothers to win gold medals in the same sport at the same...
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My Hero Project

My Hero: Mi Heroe/my Hero

For Students 9th - 10th
Stories about heroes from history and from around the world, submitted by students and others. Search for your hero or browse examples by topic, e.g., Animals, Explorers, Literary (fictional book or movie characters who inspire), Sports,...
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Venus Williams

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the life of Venus Williams, African-American tennis player who, along with her sister Serena, redefined the sport with her strength and superb athleticism.
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Other

Peruvian Graffiti: An Andean Nation in the Making

For Students 9th - 10th
A personal perspective on the culture, politics and society of Peru. This Web site was written by Michael Smith, an American journalist who draws on his 18 years experience in Peru. The politics page includes a timeline section about the...
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Other

Stadt Augsburg

For Students 9th - 10th
Entirely different by way of scope and detail from its "English counterpart," which is but a small section of the larger whole, this site provides a wealth of information about all aspects of city life--from government to school to...
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Gene Lipscomb

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Gene Lipscomb, an American gridiron football player and larger-than-life "character" whose exploits helped make professional football the most popular sport in the United States during the...
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Wayne Embry

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Wayne Embry, an American professional basketball player and the first African-American to serve as the general manager of a professional sports franchise.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Marion Motley

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Marion Motley, an African American gridiron football player who helped desegregate professional football in the 1940s during a career that earned him induction into the Pro Football Hall...
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Short Track Speed Skating

For Students 3rd - 8th
Here is a concise article on short track speed skating which includes great illustrations of the short track (it shows how it differs from the long track), the "glide stride" used by skaters, and the skates worn by competitors. Watch a...
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World InfoZone

World Info Zone: Us Virgin Islands

For Students 9th - 10th
Great reference tool that is full of useful information about the US Virgin Islands in the Caribbean. Content includes: geography, environment, architecture, religion, food, history, economy, arts, sports, and news. Be sure to look at...
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Teacher Oz

Teacher Oz: Texas Today

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of Texas history topics including education, fine arts, sports teams, amusement parks, food, and travel and tourism.

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