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University of Sydney (Australia)

The Write Site

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This interactive home page provides improvement module links in the areas of grammar, citations, and writing. The University of Sydney's The Write Site provides online support to help students improve their writing skills.
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Grammarly

Grammarly Handbook: Ama (American Medical Association)

For Students 9th - 10th
This page explains the basics of the AMA citation style including endnotes and bibliographic citatation examples. It also provides a link to the AMA website for more information.
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Other

How to Compile a Bibliography

For Students 1st - 6th Standards
This site provides basic guidelines and examples for how to compile a bibliography. Grade levels listed 1st through 6th.
Study Guide
University of South Florida

Fcat Express: Teaching Strategies (Reading) [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 4th Standards
Printable, fifty-five page PDF file of a staff development manual containing strategies for teaching reading. Includes chapters on vocabulary, main ideas and supporting details, author's purpose, chronological order, plot and conflict...
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National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art: "Watson and the Shark"

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a comprehensive site that tells the story behind one of John Singleton Copley's most famous paintings, "Watson and the Shark." The site discusses the artist's life and provides compositional information about the painting....
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Oregon Secretary of State

Oregon State Archives: The Oregon Blue Book

For Students 9th - 10th
The Oregon Blue Book, the official state directory and fact book, provides a wealth of information about Oregon. "FACTS," contains almanac references, economy information, scenic images, capital city information, and state buildings;...
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Other

Library Spot/style Guides

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This general page provides links to MLA Style, Elements of Style and Online Citation Styles. Also has reference desk and links to libraries.
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Other

The Legacy Project: Betye Saar

For Students 9th - 10th
This page on Betye Saar provides a brief but detailed biographical sketch on Saar complete with bibliographical references and links to her famous works, including All My Troubles Lord, Soon Be Over, Gonna Lay Down My Burden, and more.
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National Institutes of Health

Ninds: Anoxia: Hypoxia

For Students 9th - 10th
This page from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke website has information on Anoxia and Hypoxia, including definitions, treatment, prognosis, research, and references.
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Other

The Legacy Project: Jacob Lawrence

For Students 9th - 10th
After briefly highlighting the life of Jacob Lawrence in a factual biography marked with bibliography references, this site provides links to pictures of Lawrence's works including Wounded Man, Hiroshima, and The Prayer.
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Other

The Legacy Project: Joan Miro

For Students 9th - 10th
The biographical sketch on Joan Miro which is provided at this site is brief but detailed and factual as well as complete with bibliographical references. A link is also provided for Miro's Still Life with Old Shoe.
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Other

The Legacy Project: Marc Chagall

For Students 9th - 10th
The biographical sketch provided on Marc Chagall at this site is complete with detailed information and bibliographical references. A link is provided to a picture of his famous work, White Crucifixion.
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Other

The Legacy Project: Arshile Gorky

For Students 9th - 10th
The biographical sketch provided on Arshile Gorky at this site is complete with detailed information and bibliographical references. A link is provided to pictures of two of his famous works, The Artist and His Mother, and Nighttime,...
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Other

The Legacy Project: Robert Motherwell

For Students 9th - 10th
The biographical sketch provided on Robert Motherwell at this site is complete with detailed information and bibliographical references. A link is provided to pictures of his famous works including Little Spanish Prison, Catalonia, and...
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University of Michigan

The University of Michigan: Instrument Encyclopedia: Transverse Flute

For Students 9th - 10th
In addition to providing general information on the transverse flute and references for further reading and research, this lesson includes an audio file so that you can hear "the sound of a baroque wooden flute."
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University of Victoria (Canada)

The U Vic Writer's Guide: Literary Term: Stream of Consciousness

For Students 9th - 10th
A good definition of stream of consciousness. Includes links to related topics and references to literature and authors who utilize stream of consciousness in their writing.
Article
Other

Iredell Statesville Schools: North Carolina State Symbols

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this summary of references about the state symbols of the state of North Carolina to learn more about the history of the state.
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Other

Educational Paperback Association: Robert Newton Peck

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical information on the young adult author Robert Newton Peck. Includes selected works and citations pertaining to the author.
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University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: The Quantum Age Begins

For Students 9th - 10th
This University of St. Andrews page provides an interesting discussion of the beginning of the age of quantum physics. (Quantum physics/mechanics is thought to govern the energy levels of electrons in atoms.) There is a references link...
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Much Ado About Nothing Study Guide [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a 10-page PDF study guide for Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing prepared by Barbara McKean for Montana Shakepeare in the Schools, Montana State University - Bozeman. It includes information about characters in the play, a...
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Shippensburg University

Shippensburg University: Personality Theories: Abraham Maslow

For Students 9th - 10th
This page from Personality Theories by Dr. C. George Boeree surveys the life and work of Abraham Maslow (1908-1970) with extensive explanations of his theories. Includes references.
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Other

Corrosion Doctors: Nikola Tesla

For Students 9th - 10th
Research scientist and Professor Pierre R. Roberge presents this extensively researched, documented and well written look at the life and contributions of Nikola Tesla. A great number of links, quotes and references are provided at the...
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Other

Arachnophiliac: Captive Care of the Common Kingsnake

For Students 9th - 10th
This page is a good starting point for gathering expert facts about caring for a pet kingsnake. This article was written by a veterinarian who provides a good list of references for properly caring for pet snakes of varying species.
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Other

Pottery Studio

For Students 9th - 10th
This site boasts 5,000 pages of information about pottery! You'll find extensive lists of potters and examples of their artwork. Thousands of photographic examples to use as references or inspiration!