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Kansas Historical Society

Kansas Conflict: Populist Versus Railroader in the 1890s

For Students 9th - 10th
Good description of the conflict between the populists and the railroad owners during the 1890s. (Published 1997)
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Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Creating Buy in to a Conflict Resolution Process: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
At the end of this tutorial, the learner will understand how to encourage parties to attempt conflict resolution. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Creating Buy-In to a Conflict Resolution Process."
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Native American Resilience and Violence in the West

For Students 5th - 8th
Learn about the struggles the new United States government had in coming to terms with the various Native American tribes who lived in the new country.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Evaluating the Congress

For Students 5th - 8th
Although there were some glaring weaknesses for the central government under the Articles of Confederation, there were some stunning accomplishments. Read about the successes and think about how important they were for the future of the...
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: When Does the Revolution End?

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting discussion of the precepts of the Declaration of Independence which claimed that all men were created equal, but still allowed slavery. See what the document had to say about people's rights and "the consent of the governed."
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Solomon Islands: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
A very current look at the political scene in Solomon Islands. Find out about the governmental structure, the problems with the government, and a list of the current governmental officials. Information is from the U.S. State Dept....
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Primary
Marxists Internet Archive

Marxists Internet Archive: Communism

For Students 9th - 10th
Taken directly from the writing of Marx, Engels and Lenin, this entry from the Marxists Internet Archive also includes explanation of the quotations. Very detailed, it will require some sophistication on the part of the reader. Gives an...
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Handout
Marxists Internet Archive

Encyclopedia of Marxism: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Marxists Internet Archive provides a detailed explanation including quotations from Engels and Marx, as well as explication. Links defining terms are helpful, as is the suggested further reading link.
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Other

U.s. Copyright Office: Copyright Law of the u.s.a.

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, presented by the Library of Congress and the U.S. Copyright Office, contains links to the text of the U.S. Copyright Law, updated to April 2000. The information is very in-depth on the subject.
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Lesson Plan
Common Sense Media

Common Sense Media: Education: Lesson: A Creator's Responsibilities: Grades 6 8

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students reflect on their responsibilities as creators and users of creative work. Requires Adobe Reader.
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PBS

Pbs: p.o.v. Flag Wars (Economic Competition Between Two Social Classes)

For Students 9th - 10th
A case study in different points of view about the process of gentrification. Explore what happens when new residents move into an older African-American neighborhood. Where realtors and buyers see run-down homes in need of...
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Handout
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University

Purdue University Owl: Possessive Pronoun and Apostrophe

For Students 9th - 10th
This Purdue Online Writing Lab article explains the three uses of the apostrophe.
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Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Buying vs. Renting

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site has an introduction to the factors involved in the decision to rent or purchase housing. The site discusses space needs, lifestyle, financing options, tax benefits, and more.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Great War & Jazz Age (1914 1928)

For Students 3rd - 8th
This Library of Congress time-line series surveys World War I and the Jazz Age. When World War I broke out in Europe, many changes were going on in the United States. Women were voting for the first time and African-American culture was...
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Digital History

Digital History: American Transcendentalism

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed look at the philosophy behind American Transcendalism, and a discussion of many of those who practiced it.
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Columbia University

Columbia University: Columbia University & Slavery 4.watts, Crugers, and Others

For Students 9th - 10th
This website was created by faculty, students, and staff to publicly present information about Columbia's historical connections to the institution of slavery. This article looks at slave owners and traders who had connections to King's...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Meet the Apostrophe

For Students 9th - 10th
Apostrophes have many important uses in the English language, and this exercise will give you an introduction to those uses!
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Possessive Pronoun and Adjectives

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learn to use possessive pronouns and adjectives.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Advanced (Plural) Possession

For Students 9th - 10th
Possessive plurals have a complicated relationship with apostrophes, but this exercise is here to help you understand it!
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Middle American Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from ibiblio.org includes a picture and short description of the Mexican calendar, a picture and description of the professions of the Tarascan peoples, and a map and description of the ownership rights of land after the...
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Other

Business Owners' Idea Cafe

For Students 9th - 10th
Have you ever wanted to start your own business? The Idea Cafe provides a variety of resources to assist you in taking the first steps towards business ownership.
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Other

Investor Words: Cooperative

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn the meaning of common property ownership (cooperatives) in multi housing projects like condominiums.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Suburban Growth

For Students 5th - 8th
Find out how many veterans returning from World War II were able to realize the American Dream of home ownership, and see how this resulted in the growth of suburban areas across the nation.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Early History of Seattle

For Students 9th - 10th
Although this site concerns itself with Seattle, many national issues are discussed. The issue of government ownership of the telegraph is mentioned.

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