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Wikipedia: Friedrich Engels

For Students 9th - 10th
This biographical article focuses on the life of Friedrich Engels, a German-English philosopher and a Marxist. Learn about his influence on Marxism and about his Socialist writings.
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Wikipedia: Schenck v. United States

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia entry summarizes the landmark Supreme Court case of Schenck v. United States, which pitted the right of free speech against the 1917 Espionage Act.
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Wikipedia: Ohio's Congressional Districts

For Students 9th - 10th
This Wikipedia page provides a map of Ohio's congressional districts, portraits of all of Ohio's members of the U.S. House of Representatives. Links under each portrait take the user to biographies and to information about the individual...
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Wikipedia: Wedding (Berlin)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a comprehensive look at Wedding, one of the areas under France's charge during the Cold War in West Berlin.
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Wikipedia: Allied Occupied Germany

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses the Allied Forces' occupation of Germany during the Cold War.
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Wikipedia: Eastern Bloc Emigration and Defection

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses the creation of the Eastern Bloc and the numerous defections that occurred before and during the construction of the Berlin Wall.
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Wikipedia: Communist Party of Germany

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses the Communist Party of Germany and its reestablishment during the Cold War.
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Wikipedia: Leadership of East Germany

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses the authority and leadership of the German Communist Party during the Cold War.
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Wikipedia: Geocaching

For Students 9th - 10th
A clear explanation of geocaching, including its history, variations of the activity, a list of terms used in geocaching, and guidelines, rules, and considerations for those interested in pursuing this activity. This thorough site also...
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Wikipedia: First Ivorian Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a comprehensive summary of the events leading up to the First Ivorian Civil War (2002-2007) and of those that occurred during the war. Statistics, photographs, and references are featured.
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Wikipedia: Albert, Prince Consort

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive biography of Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. Includes information on his early life, his marriage to Queen Victoria, his work as a reformer and innovator, his family and public life and his final year. His titles,...
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Wikipedia: The Doppler Effect

For Students 9th - 10th
This Wikipedia article on the Doppler effect provides an explanation on what it is, information on the first analyzation, and its use in the field of astronomy and radar detection.
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Wikipedia: Vasco Da Gama

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia entry for the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama (1469-1524). Discusses the voyages to India as well as trade wars with the Arabs.
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Wikipedia: Klinefelter's Syndrome

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia entry for Klinefelter's Syndrome in both mammals and adults. Links are also given for additional information on related subjects.
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Wikipedia: Alcohol

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough article from Wikipedia describing alcohols. Gives the structure for the two most common types of alcohol (methanol and ethanol), naming conventions, examples of notable alcohols, and also properties of alcohols.
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Wikipedia: Cadence

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the musical term cadence and its importance in music and dance. Includes a description of the four main types of cadences in modern music theory and other definitions of cadence at this site.
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Wikipedia: Jimmy Wales

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia, the "international collaborative free content encyclopedia on the Internet," provides this article on its founder. Biographical information, Wikipedia history, works, references, and related articles are included.
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Wikipedia: Dioxin

For Students 9th - 10th
Use Wikipedia to explore dioxins. It gives the definition, as well as, sources, health effects, and exposure incidents.
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Wikipedia: Alaska Permanent Fund

For Students 9th - 10th
The Alaska Permanent Fund invests proceeds from pipeline oil sales and pays a dividend every year to all Alaska residents. The history and handling of the fund are described here.
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Wikipedia: Luge

For Students 9th - 10th
This article on the luge is organized into the following sections: "History," "Rules," "Artificial tracks," "Natural tracks," "Events," "Governing body," and "Champions." Includes several links to sources on luge teams from various...
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Wikipedia: Domestic Policy of George W. Bush Administration

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia summary of different aspects of George W. Bush's domestic policy.
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Wikipedia: Donald Rumsfeld

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed biography of past Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, excellent as a starting point to begin research.
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Wikipedia: Laura Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed article on the life and accomplishments of First Lady Laura Bush.
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Wikipedia: Kyoto Protocol

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed article on the Kyoto Treaty. Looks at background, objectives, flexibility mechanisms, details of the agreement, the ratification process, emissions targets, signatories, and more.