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Us awaterpolo.com: United States Water Polo

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official site of United States Water Polo. Surf the site for info on the organization and the sport.
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US Olympic Committee

United States Olympic Committee: Usa Field Hockey Association

For Students 9th - 10th
Find association programs and membership details, national team rosters and a basic description of the game.
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PBS

Pbs: Stealing Home

For Students 9th - 10th
A quick synopsis about Cuban professional baseball. It has a history of the sport in Cuba, links to provide information on current baseball teams, and video footage.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Hosting a Presidential Debate: Lesson Plan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson plan, learners will watch a 2016 Presidential debate and complete a Public Forum Debate Ballot to analyze campaign issues. Then students will hold a formal Presidential debate on the issues to practice normal debate...
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Oregon Secretary of State

Oregon at War: On the Home Front: Conservation Becomes Second Nature

For Students 9th - 10th
Although this site focuses on the impact of World War I on Oregon, the information about food rationing and limitations pertains to the entire country. Find out about the Food Administration and its efforts to encourage the conservation...
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Read Works

Read Works: Famous African Americans Jackie Robinson

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This passage contains biographical information about the first African American to play in Major League Baseball, Jackie Robinson. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces...
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American Rhetoric

American Rhetoric: Aung San Suu Kyi: Press Conference With President Obama

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the text, audio, and video [41:07] of Burmese Opposition Leader, Aung San Suu Kyi and President Obama speaking at a press conference on November 14, 2014, in Rangoon, Burma where they discussed the new democracy in Burma.
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Five College Archives and Manuscript Collections: Ellen Gates Starr

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this interesting biography of Ellen Gates Starr, friend of Jane Addams and co-founder of Hull House.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story:jackie Robinson Throws Opening Pitch

For Students 3rd - 8th
Jackie Robinson was not only one of the all-time great baseball players, he was the first African American to play in the Major Leagues. The Library of Congress presents a site with information and photographs of this amazing man.
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A&E Television

History.com: Tailgating: How the Pre Game Tradition Can Be Traced to Ancient Times

For Students 9th - 10th
The ritual grew as ownership of automobiles and then mass production of portable grills and plastic coolers soared. Tailgating before college and professional football games is an American tradition. Temporary tent cities pop up in...
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Univ of North Carolina: Online Burma Myanmar Library

For Students 9th - 10th
Classified and annotated links to more than 5000 full text documents on Burma (Myanmar).
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Guide to Black History: Martin Dihigo

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry features Martin Dihigo, a professional baseball player who became a national hero in his native Cuba. In addition to playing in the Cuban League, Dihigo played in the leagues of the Dominican Republic, Mexico, and Venezuela...
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Emlen Tunnell

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Emlen Tunnell, an American gridiron football player who in 1967 became the first African American to be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. His career stretched from 1948 through...
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Fannie Barrier Williams

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Fannie Barrier Williams, an American social reformer, lecturer, club woman, and cofounder of the National League of Colored Women.
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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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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: Author: Mrs. Humphry Ward (Mary Augusta Ward)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site focuses on the works of Mrs. Humphry Ward including the full text of two novels Helena and Miss Bretherton. Mary Agusta Ward, a British novelist who wrote under her married name as Mrs. Humphry Ward, worked to improve education...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Football: Learn All About the Sport Football

For Students 1st - 9th
All about football including a glossary of terms, players, rules, and strategy of American style football.
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Chicago Bears Official Website

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official news, stats, information, and more from the Chicago Bears of the National Football League.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Guide to Black History: Jackie Robinson

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Brittanica's Guide to Black History features Jackie Robinson, the first black baseball player to play in the American major leagues during the 20th century. On April 15, 1947, Robinson broke the decades-old...
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Pro Football Reference: Walter Payton Statistics

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a look at the career of Chicago Bears running back Walter Payton through a thorough presentation of his playing statistics in the National Football League.
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ESPN Internet Ventures

Espn: 'Great' and 'Gretzky' Belong Together

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the life and hockey career of Wayne Gretzky, holder of numerous National Hockey League records and the greatest hockey player of his generation. Named number five on ESPN's list of greatest athletes of the 20th century.
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Read Works

Read Works: Mc Gwire Strikes Out

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and establishes scaffolding for vocabulary learning. It contains questions and teacher guides and...
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Barry Sanders

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Barry Sanders, an American professional gridiron football player. In his 10 seasons with the Detroit Lions (1989-98), Sanders led the National Football League (NFL) in rushing four times...
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Eric Dickerson

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Eric Dickerson, an American professional gridiron football player who was one of the leading running backs in National Football League (NFL) history.

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