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Alcyone Systems: "Beowulf," the Classic Epic

For Students 9th - 10th
This Harvard Classics site has the entire text of "Beowulf" from the 1910 P.F. Collier and Son edition. Well organized so you can click easily to get to the "Beowulf Prelude," "Beowulf: XLIII," or anything between.
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PBS

Pbs Nova: The Vikings

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site, a companion to the NOVA program on PBS, examines the Vikings and whether or not their reputation as "barbarians" is founded. Content includes a look at a Viking Village, the Norse people, Viking ships, the Viking alphabet, and...
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Biography: Marion Dane Bauer

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Read this biography to learn about author Marion Dane Bauer. Links to her website and a list of her books are available.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Great Dane

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Great Dane.
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American Kennel Club

American Kennel Club: Great Dane

For Students 9th - 10th
The American Kennel Club offers a detailed overview of the breed standards for the Great Dane. Content includes a look at appearance, temperament, size, head, body, coat, and more.
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Folketinget: The Danish Parliamentary Electorial System

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth look at the electorial system in Denmark.
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: Beowulf by Anonymous

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the full text of the Old English epic poem Beowulf by an unknown author. Beowulf, a hero of the Geats, comes to the aid of Hrothgar, the king of the Danes, who has been under attack by a monster known as Grendel. After Beowulf...
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BBC

Bbc: Bitesize: Who Were the Vikings?

For Students 2nd - 6th
Find out who the Viking were and where they came from. Learn where the Vikings settled in Britain and what life was like in the Danelaw.
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The National Administrative Department of Statistics

For Students 9th - 10th
DANE is the official governmental body of Colombia responsible for developing accurate, modern statistics about the people of Colombia.
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Channel 4 Learning

We Are From: Denmark

For Students 6th - 8th
Here you can learn all about the country of Denmark! Content includes a look at Denmark's history, the famous toys called "LEGOs," the life and stories of Hans Christian Andersen, Danish food and sports, and some amazing facts.
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Other

Poetry Lovers' Page: Rudyard Kipling

For Students 9th - 10th
An alphabetical listing of all of Rudyard Kipling's (1865-1936 CE) poems. Included in the list is a link to biographical information.
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El Poder de la Palabra (The Power of the Word)

E Pd Lp: Josep Danes Torras

For Students 9th - 10th
This page has a brief bibliography of the Spanish architect Josep Danes Torras.
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Curated OER

Etc: Scene of Defeat, Wanderings, and Victory of Alfred the Great, Ad 871 899

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the area in Somerset and Wiltshire, England, at the time of Alfred the Great (AD 847-899), showing the place of his retreat from the Danes (Isle of Atheleny), the battlefield where he defeated the Vikings under Guthrum in AD 878...
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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: England After the Treaty of Chippenham, Ad 878

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of England, Wales, and southern Scotland in AD 878 after the Treaty of Chippenham (also known as the Treaty of Wedmore) between King Alfred of the Anglo-Saxons and the Danish King Guthrum, which ended this period of Viking invasion...
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University of Toronto (Canada)

University of Toronto: "Beowulf" Full Text

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of Toronto offers "Beowulf" in its entirety with the original Old English lines and their modern English translations alternated, line by line.
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: A Prelude to Beowulf

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Before reading the Anglo-Saxon epic poem, "Beowulf," students should explore the Dark Ages through researching the fundamental characteristics of the art and literature produced during this period. This website provides links for doing...
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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: Europe After the Treaties of Utrecht and Nystad, 1721

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of Europe in 1721 after the Treaty of Utrecht ending the War of the Spanish Succession, and the Treaty of Nystad ending the Great Northern War between Sweden and the Russians and Danes. The map shows the northern territories of...
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: "Beowulf" (In Old English)

For Students 9th - 10th
This Fordham University site offers the Klaeber edition of the Old English Beowulf in its entirety, with a link to a modern English translation.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Danish Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Danish Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Denmark

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the culture of Denmark. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....
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British Library

British Library: Discovering Literature: Saracens and Racial Otherness in Middle English Romance

For Students 9th - 10th
This article considers how 'Saracen' characters are portrayed in Middle English romances, and what these texts can reveal about ideas of Otherness in this period.
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Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: St Benedict Presents Pasqualino Daneli to the Virgin

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "St Benedict Presents Pasqualino Daneli to the Virgin", created by Sebastiano Mazzoni in 1648 (Oil on canvas, 400 x 269 cm).
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Britain, Ad 975

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of Britain in AD 975 at the beginning of the Viking (Dane) invasions. The map is color-coded to show the territories of the Celts (Scotia, Cambria, and Wales), the areas having a large Danish element (Ireland and the Five...
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Solidarity, Hanna Suchocka, and Lech Walesa

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains information on the movement for Polish Solidarity. It provides a brief introduction to the movement as well as information on Hanna Suchocka and Lech Walesa.