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Smithsonian Institution

New American Roles

For Students 5th - 12th Standards
America has dealt with its fair share of hardships in contemporary history. The resource discusses the events of the Gulf War, September 11th, the Afghanistan War, and The Iraq War. Scholars click on artifacts to learn more information,...
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ProCon

Drone Strikes Overseas

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Should the United States continue the practice of using drone strikes abroad? Readers explore the top pro and con arguments in preparation for a debate or discussion about the topic. They read about the history of drone strikes, view a...
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ProCon

Obesity

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Is obesity a disease or just a preventable risk factor for other diseases? Scholars attempt to form their own opinions by reading a background of the issue and watching videos that explore the main pro and con arguments using an included...
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ProCon

Right to Health Care

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Is health care a right or a privilege? Scholars review pro and con arguments to decide if all Americans should have the right to health care. They also watch informative videos and review information on the United States and...
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Department of National Defence: Canadian Navy Operations

For Students 9th - 10th
The Canadian Navy is involved in domestic and international operations, and some of these are with NATO. Articles describing these many operations are found here.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Write Now! Career Writing Prompts: Director of Operations

For Students 9th - 10th
This Career Clip features Jim Kressler, Director of Operations, Bosch-Rexroth Corporation, Allentown, PA. Jim says that his best career advice for anyone is to believe in your self. Confidence in yourself helps you divide and conquer any...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Power Plant Operator

For Students 9th - 10th
Keeping the power moving to houses and businesses is the job of the power plant operator. Whether the power comes from hyrdroelectric, nuclear, or coal energy, the power plant operator needs to know how to keep the turbines moving. This...
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Cool Math

Coolmath: Order of Operations Why Do We Need an Order of Operations

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides examples and explanations of the order of operations.
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Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center

Yad Vashem: Operation Barbarossa: Survivors Testimonies

For Students 9th - 10th
Click on a survivor's name to read eye-witness testimony of Operation Barbarossa. Operation Barbarossa was the Nazi's military invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941.
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Operation Smile

For Students 9th - 10th
Operation Smile coordinates medical volunteers who provide surgeries to repair children's cleft lips and palates.
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Careers New Zealand

Careers New Zealand: Film/television Camera Operator

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about the career of a camera operator. Information includes typical tasks and duties, personal requirements needed for the job, education requirements, typical working conditions, salary, and future job...
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British Library

British Library: Discovering Literature: Frances Burney's Account of Her 'Terrible Operation'

For Students 9th - 10th
The diarist and novelist Frances Burney was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1810 and wrote an account of her 'terrible operation' for her sisters. Jenni Murray considers why this is one of the most courageous pieces of writing she has...
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Marry Ferrell Foundation: Operation Mongoose

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the little known Operation Mongoose, a plan to "get rid of Castro" however that could be interpreted. See who was involved in the planning, and find out why it wasn't carried out. Included are links to documents and other...
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Oecd: Organisation for Economic Co Operation and Development

For Students 9th - 10th
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) groups 29 member countries into an organization that provides governments a setting in which to discuss, develop and perfect economic and social policy.
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Operation Give

For Students 9th - 10th
Operation Give gives aid to civilians in combat zones, as well as providing services to US military personnel who are deployed to war zones.
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Dans Math: Lessons: Order of Operations

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
This is a brief explanation of the order of operations that includes some simple examples. It also has directions for dealing with parentheses and exponents.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Kids Math: Order of Operations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
On this site find information about math order of operations for kids. Learn with problems, examples, and tricks to help remember the order of operations.
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US Navy

Naval History and Heritage: History of Naval Operations, Korea

For Students 9th - 10th
The official Navy history on the role of the United States Navy in the Korean War from 1950 to 1953. First published in 1962.
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California Academy of Sciences

California Academy of Sciences: Green Building and Operations

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the California Academy of Sciences building designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Renzo Piano.
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Newswriting for Radio: Improving Newsroom Operations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Find out the basics of newsroom operation and the expectations of the various parts of a news broadcast.
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University of California

Dept of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research

For Students 9th - 10th
University of California at Berkeley's site about their Department of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research. The site has links to information on "What is Industrial Engineering", programs, research, etc.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Review Lessons: Fraction Operations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Find a quick, concise explanation of all aspects of fractions including operations involving two fractions, and working with mixed numbers. Examples are given and clearly explained.
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Operation Usa

For Students 9th - 10th
Organization that helps communities who have been impacted by poverty, disease and disasters through relief, reconstruction and development aid. Find news, photos, videos, and more.
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United Nations

United Nations: Unamid: African Union/united Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur

For Students 9th - 10th
Since 2007 the United Nations, in conjunction with the African Union, have been providing humanitarian efforts to bring peace and justice to Darfur, Sudan. Darfur has been recognized as a victim of genocide conflict since 2003....

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