Star Wars Handouts & References Reviewed by Teachers

Library of Congress

Loc: The Stars and Stripes Wwi 1918 1919

For Students 9th - 10th

A collection of issues of the U.S. Army Stars and Stripes newspaper from February 1918 to June 1919. You can search by keyword, date range, or specific issue. Available in several formats including TIFF and PDF.

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Library of Congress

Loc: The Stars & Stripes: American Soldiers' Newspaper Ww I

For Students 9th - 10th

A unique group of historical documents, a 71-week run of the newspaper printed for the American soldiers on the Western Front in World War I. These are digitized copies of the paper ordered by Pershing to give the troops a sense of unity...

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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Strategic Defense Initiative

For Students 9th - 10th

Detailed entry for the Strategic Defense Initiative, better known by its byname, Star Wars. Covers history of the program, weapons research and development, and criticism of the program.

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Library of Congress

Loc: The Stars and Stripes: A Closer Look at the Stars and Stripes

For Students 9th - 10th

Learn about the purpose, organization and content of this eight-page weekly newspaper published for Army forces in France from February 8, 1918 to June 13, 1919.

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Federation of American Scientists

Fas: Strategic Defense Initiative Transcript [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th

A transcript of National Security Decision Directive 172, issued by Reagan administration staffers in 1985. A formal statement of the administration's Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) two years into SDI's research and development. With...

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Dallas Symphony Orchestra

Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: John Williams

For Students 3rd - 8th

If you have seen "Jaws," "ET-the Extraterrestrial," "Star Wars" trilogy and prequel, or "Indiana Jones," you have heard this composer's work. Read more about his life and work. Listen to his music using RealAudio or Windows Media Player.

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Lone Star Genealogy: Research in the Lonestar State: Immigration to Texas

For Students 4th - 8th

The many groups who have settled in Texas are listed, beginning 40,000 years ago. There is a list of the Native American groups, then the successive groups of immigrants from numerous European countries, the African Americans who were...

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University of California

Ucla African Studies Center: Marcus Garvey: An Overview

For Students 9th - 10th

This detailed biography of Marcus Garvey, advocate of the back-to-Africa movement as a push-back to the way African Americans were being treated after World War I, gives good insight into his life and philosophy. Find information on his...

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Harp Week

The Presidential Elections 1860 1912: James A. Garfield

For Students 9th - 10th

This biography of James A. Garfield covers his participation in the Civil War, terms in the House of Representatives, and tumultous time in the presidency, serving only four months before he was shot by a would-be assassin.

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Lone Star Junction

Lone Star Junction: The Battle of Galveston (1 January 1863)

For Students 4th - 8th

Describes what took place at the Battle of Galveston on New Year's Day, 1863.

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Songwriters Hall of Fame

Songwriters Hall of Fame: John Williams

For Students 9th - 10th

John Williams has written many famous themes for many popular movies. Learn more about him and his music by reading a brief biography and viewing a short discography of his work.

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