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7th Grade CBA
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- Look down to the Americas section and look for the overviews of the Aztec, Mayan, and Incan civilization. If you need a username and password, look at your yellow bookmark.
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- Information about Aztec culture. Use the sidebars to navigate around within the site.
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- Information about the Aztecs, including weapons and warfare
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- Overview of Inca civilization
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- Good information about the Incas and their farming methods. Keep scrolling down through the ads to get to the information. Also click on the link to Irrigation on the left side. If you follow the link to the home page, you'll find a link on the left to the crops the Inca grew.
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- This is a new link because the other one I used wasn't working.
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- Spanish-language website about Incan civilization. If Spanish is easier for you to read than English, use this website.
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- Good website with an overview of several aspects of Aztec culture
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- You'll find pictures of artifacts from MesoAmeican cultures and an explanation of each
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- Spanish-language informational website about the Aztecs. There is a link on this page to information about the Mayas as well. If Spanish is easier for you to read than English, use this website.
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- From the websit e of Tikal National Park, a Mayan heritage site in Guatemala.
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- Spanish-language website about the Mayas. If Spanish is easier for you to read than English, use this website.
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- Basic information about the Aztecs.
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- Basic information about the Maya
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- Information about the Mayan civilization and a virtual tour of Chichen Itza
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- Information about an Aztec city, includes details about the culture.
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- About the Aztecs and Mayans
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- Lots of good information here about the history, economy, society, and religion of the Maya
Body Systems
Book Club
CBA 4th Amendment Resources
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- background information
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- editorial with links
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- article on the fourth amendment and student rights
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- includes information about a "smart" locker
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- student challenges school for taking her cell phone and reading her messages
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- short article about student backpack search
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- random bag checks
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- good article from American Bar Association on student rights
CBA First Amendment Resources
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- article on free speech case and student apparel
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- Explains why books are challenged and includes a link to lists of frequently-challenged books
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- A list of books that have been challenged and the reasons for the challenge. Includes links to other sites you may find useful.
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- Channel One 1-voice specials
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- informations and links regarding the first amendment
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- recent ruling regarding school dress code in Nevada
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- Article about school uniforms. Includes pros and cons.
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- In-depth discussion of issues and court cases related to the 1st amendment
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- information on first amendment issues
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- A lengthy list of books that have been challenged and the reason for the challenge.
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- editorial on student t-shirts from LA Times, includes interactive component
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- another t-shirt case
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- Freedom of speech editorial
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- Student rights under California law, includes dress codes
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- handbook regarding first amendment rights for reporters
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- first amendment information and concerns
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- A newspaper article reporting on a court decision regarding slogans on student t-shirts.
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- student rights case law
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- This is the working link for the article on Mrs. Case's page
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CBA Multiple Amendment Resources
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- Presents both sides of the Death With Dignity-Assisted Suicide debate
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- Links to news articles on Constitution-related articles
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- Editorials on Constitutional issues from the Constitution Center in Philadelphia
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- Death Penalty by State
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- One side of the death with dignity - assisted suicide debate
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- Death With Dignity article from Seattle Times
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- Law professor's website on Constitutional Law
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- On this National Public Radio page, there are links to articles dealing with the immigration debate.
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- This website will help you research the gay marriage debate.
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- Supreme Court cases that made history.
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- Links to articles on the gay marriage debate
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- National Constitution Center podcasts on Constitutional issues
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- An M.D.'s article about the Death With Dignity-Assisted Suicide Issue
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- User-friendly explanation of the Constitution and Bill of Rights, but be aware of author's bias
CBA Second Amendment Resources
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- Brady Campaign official website
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- second amendment articles
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- NRA website
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- story regarding the Supreme Court hearing a second amendment case
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- links to a news story from NPR; if you have speakers, you can listen online
Debates And Elections
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- Presents both sides of debatable issues as well as candidates' stands on issues.
Endangered Species
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- International Penguin Conservation Group page
Evaluating Online Sources
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- How to evaluate a website and decipher a URL
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- website evaluation tool from MTHS website
For Teachers
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- Teacher Technology survey
Founding Fathers Project
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- Links will take you to information about the debate over the Constitution, compromises that had to be made, etc.
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- Compare the provisions of these documents. What does the Constitution improve? How would your historical character feel about the changes?
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- Lays out the positions of Hamilton and Jefferson on this issue.
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- Set of primary source documents from the Continental Congress and Constitutional Convention
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- Primary source documents (Alexander Hamilton)
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- Examines each man's opinions on the role of government.
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- Click on a name and read about this President. There are links to more information and some primary source material.
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- There are many, many primary source documents in this list. Most of them will not be pertinent to your research, but if you look in the section within the years you are researching, you may find something.
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- An online biography of Hamilton
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- Madison's notes on the debate: a primary source!
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- You'll need your library card number to access this link, but there is a wealth of information available. Click on the U.S. History Resource Center link, enter your card number and name, and enter your search term.
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- Primary and secondary sources about Ben Franklin
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- You can read his works...lots of them...online.
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Granstrom Volcano
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- links to maps of the world
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Grimm CBA
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- Authentic medieval recipes.
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- Information on homes and castles in a typical medieval fiefdom
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- Interesting information about medieval clothing and how to walk in a long skirt without breaking your neck.
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- Talks about the foods eaten by both upper and lower classes and address some common misconceptions about medieval diet.
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- Describes the parts of a typical medieval garment and shows you how they were constructed.
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- Explains the feudal system and gives information about medieval life.
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- An interactive website that will explain how feudalism affected different classes of people.
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- This website talks about a particular style of house that was common in both medieval and Renaissance times.
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- Chart and basic explanation of the structure of feudal society.
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- Compare life among people of various positions in the middle ages.
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- Great photos of various dress, hat, and hose styles.
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- Links to medieval clothing organized by century.
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- Includes recipes.
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- A short article on the basic foods available to people in the middle ages.
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- information on how the rich ate in their castles but also compares their fare to the food the peasants ate.
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- A good overview of homes available to different classes.
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- Lots of information about various aspects of medieval life.
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- Good information on lifestyle of medieval peasants.
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- Written by students, so verify any information you find here by looking for the same information in a professional source.
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- there are games, quizzes, and all kinds of links to help you learn about the time period.
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- Picture and information about peasant homes.
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- A discussion of a peasant's daily life, including food and clothing,
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- Photos of models wearing medieval styles, arranged by century. Good pictures and definitions of clothing vocabulary.
Kellett Anglo Saxon Re-enactor's Guide
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- great photos of re-enactors
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- Anglo-Saxon armor with links at the bottom to helmets
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- no pictures but a good description of armor and weapons
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- Good description of basic clothing for men and women
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- This is a primary source from the Norman point of view
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- Educational game
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- Great picture of a helmet, also a great vacation idea!!
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- Follow the links on this page to more information about the Battle of Hastings
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- How to make leg wraps to hold up your trousers
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- Battle of Hastings summary and commentary
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- one kind of helmet you can make
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- This article will tell you what weapons the Norman cavalry used
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- Good information about each king's claim to the throne of England
Manga Club
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- The Free Webs website for Manga club. This site is password protected, and membership is limited to manga club members.
Medieval Persona Project
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- Good information about 14th century Europe for your project
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- Scroll down for links to names by country
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- clothing from the time of the first crusade
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- Organized by medieval era and country
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- An author's list of medieval names
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- Questions to help you develop your persona
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- Questions from the Society for Creative Anachronism
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- Links to lots of information and easy to read
Medieval Studies
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- Gallery of images from the Book of Kells
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- Build a siege engine and see if you can destroy the castle!
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- Follow the links to learn about life in a Cistercian monastery
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- heraldry game
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- Follow these links to view some medieval artwork
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- This link takes you to a page of links to information about clothing.
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- an online store with great pictures of medieval clothing sorted by century and type. You'll find this useful.
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- Nice discussion of monastic life on a re-enactors' website
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- Investigate the habits of various monastic orders
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- Links to other medieval history sites provided by a history teacher
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- Just what it says...a good resource
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- symbols of heraldry
Mr. Montanari
Mr. Piper American Revolution
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- background on the war and links to people and events
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- some short films on famous Colonial Americans
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- links to secondary and primary source websites
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Mr. Piper's Jamestown And Roanoke Project
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- the history of Roanoke
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- From the foundation currently excavating Jamestown, includes history
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- primary sources
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- primary source in John Smith's words
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- primary source
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- primary source
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- John Smith's letter about Pocahontas
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- links to information about both colonies
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- primary source description of the church in Jamestown
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- primary source about the lost colony of Roanoke
Mrs. Kellett
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- Primary source material: accounts of the battle from survivors.
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- Follow this link then click on "In Their Own Words" for primary sources.
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Mrs. Szendre's Spanish Class
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- Find the exchange rate for your American dollar here
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- Follow the resources link to websites about Spanish speaking countries
Ms. Tollefsen
Poe Movie Poster Project
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- Copyright-free images (you must still provide a citation for each picture, but you may list the citations on a separate sheet of paper).
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- Copyright-free images you may use for your poster, but you must still provide a citation for each image.
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- Use this online version of the story to help you remember facts from the story and to find repeated images or words to help with your movie poster project.
Readers' Resources
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- Do you love YA novels with angst and heartache? Find your next book here or submit a review of a great angsty book you've read.
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- More books for teens. You may not be able to access all the links at school, but they should work from home.
Scientists
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- Biographies of minority scientists from PBS
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- Lists women scientists by subject and also provides links to other useful websites.
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- Take some quizzes and you may find out some cool things about people you've never heard of before but ought to know! Don't select anyone you already know about.
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- Look at the bottom of the article about each person for links to more information.
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- Search here for information about astronauts and astronomers
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- Note the blue "related links" box for links to lists of African-American, Asian-American, Hispanic-American, and female scientists.
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- An online quiz about an important but little-known scientist.
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- Interactive!
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- These may be women about whom little other information exists, so if you select someone who is not pretty famous, be prepared to do some extra "digging" to find two more sources. There are probably not print sources available at the school library for women who are still living, so check with Ms. Garrison before you commit yourself.
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Uncategorized
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- This is the list of A.R. tests we own. Use it to build the book list you are required to bring to the library.
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- Definitions of terms used to describe arms and armor
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- Facts about countries, flags, and other useful information.
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- Type in the information and let the program create your citation for you!
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- Back issues of Cobblestone magazine online - great resource for social studies projects
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- Links to Nettrekker, online encyclopedias, and other research tools which you can access at school or at home.
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- Grammar Girl answers your burning questions via podcasts and print
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- Use this resource to help you format your research papers and Works Cited pages.
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- Public library website - get a library card and check out their online databases!
Vegetation Regions
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- Find links to information and pictures about different vegetation regions.
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- The Chaparral biome is also referred to as the Mediterranean Scrub Forest or Medeterranean Shrublands.
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- Use this tool to help you create a Works Cited entry for each web page you use in the creation of your Powerpoint. It is NO LONGER NECESSARY to add the URL in the Works Cited entry, but it is easy to do so with this tool.
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- This is another tool to help you create Works Cited entries for every website you use in the creation of your Powerpoint.
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- College level material
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- Grasslands
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- Follow links to each vegetation region, and from each region's page, there is a link to images of that region.
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World News
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- The channel one website has print articles about stories in world and national news. The stories are written in a student-friendly fashion and may help you understand the background of each story a little better
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- Good for both local and national news, but if you don't understand the background of a story, you should read about it first at the World Conflicts Today link.
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- Get the username and password from your social studies or English teacher. This website will give you good background information about the world news stories you read in the newspaper.
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