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Why is the Woolly Mammoth Extinct?

— American Association for the Advancement of Science

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How It Works

That’s the problem in this lesson for high school students from the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Introducing the concept that scientific conclusions are subject to revision, the lesson examines recent expeditions to learn more about the fate of these huge mammals that once populated the north American continent. There’s science, sleuthing, and more in this lesson.

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Tag(s): evolution, extinction, extinction,

Freedom - A History of US

— PBS

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How It Works

This web site is from the PBS production of the same name, and is based on the book A History of US by Joy Hakim. It offers a multi-episode look at the achievements and tensions that have shaped the evolution of the United States throughout its history. The site includes timelines, quizzes, and numerous images in addition to the narrative text. The activities and videos require Flash, but the information is worth a visit.

In the Classroom

While there are plenty of resources and content here, history teachers may or may not find this site’s thematic approach compatible with the rest of their curriculum.

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Tag(s): tolerance, african american, africa,

Chemistry Illustrations

— Sam Houston University

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How It Works

This sizable collection of animations for undergraduate chemistry includes Quicktime, Shockwave, and animate GIF images. The utility of these for secondary classrooms will depend on your local curriculum, but the collection is extensive enough that it’s worth a look if you’re trying to find an illustration for a concept or principle.

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Tag(s): illustrations,

Writers on America

— US State Department

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How It Works

Though it’s from an unlikely source (the US State Department) this site offers an interesting collection of writing excerpts about America from contemporary authors, both immigrants and otherwise. Each tells a story about the author’s formative experiences and how they have contributed to his or her contemporary work.

In the Classroom

English teachers should find the collection useful for both its thematic and stylistic samples. History teachers may want to use these excerpts as "discussion starters" for a session on immigrant experiences.

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Tag(s): cultures, immigrants,

First World War.com

— Privately Published

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How It Works

This remarkably well-organized site provides extensive background, chronological, and biographical information on the people and events of World War I. While the writing is best suited to high school or undergraduate students, the time lines and other features could be useful to younger students studying this time period.

In the Classroom

This one would be a great “term paper” site!

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Tag(s): england, france, german, germany, russia, germany, russia, world war 1,

Uniting the Kingdoms

— British National Archives

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How It Works

This site from Britain’s National Archives documents the political evolution of England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and France from about 1066 through the death of Elizabeth I. While most of this content is absent from American curricula, this site does an elegant job of summarizing the people and events that ultimately resulted in the emergence of the United Kingdom.

In the Classroom

American teachers will find background here for the study of Shakespeare and his contemporaries. Those elsewhere may be able to put the material to more direct use.

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Tag(s): england, france, ireland, scotland,

International Justice on Trial

— Minnesota Public Radio

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How It Works

What is the proper role of international courts in keeping world order? This site from the American Radioworks series examines the precedents, premises, and problems inherent in using international law to punish war criminals and keep the peace internationally. AP high school students will find this one a challenging issue. There is plenty of information to learn and discuss on this site. Only the audio requires Flash.

In the Classroom

Use this site as a learning center or station during a unit on International Trials or the legal consequences of Genocide in a US government or history course. The site is a little text-heavy, and would work best with higher level high school classes. To assess student learning and differentiate between the trial events, have students create a timeline describing the events of all three events. We recommend using an online tool such as Who What When (<a href="/single.cfm?id=4495">reviewed here</a>)

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Tag(s): courts,

Much Ado About Something

— PBS Frontline

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How It Works

Here’s the teachers’ guide for the PBS Frontline presentation examining the famous question: were Shakespeare’s works actually written by Christopher Marlowe. The site offers program excerpts, background information, and facts pro and con. Use it as the basis for your own examination of the question, or in conjunction with TeachersFirst’s unit on Christopher Marlowe.

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Tag(s): shakespeare, poetry, plays, marlowe,

Bill of Rights Defense Committee

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How It Works

This is the home page for one of many organizations that have sprung up over the past year seeking to protect Constitutional rights in the face of increasing government efforts to learn more about individual activities. They voice concerns about aspects of the USA Patriot Act and several other executive orders issued since the 9/11 attacks. This content could be the basis for an interesting "What do you think..." discussion in a social studies, history, or government course.

In the Classroom

Use this site as a source for a class debate on the entire bill of rights, or a particular one. Provide this site for students on the teacher webpage to allow students to access it both in and out of the classroom.

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Tag(s): bill of rights, constitution, terrorism,

After 9/11 – SSRC Teaching Resources

— Social Studies Research Council

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How It Works

The Social Studies Research Council has collected an impressive collection of essays and articles on topics relating to the aftermath of 9/11 and American foreign and domestic policies since then. Thematically indexed, it offers a wide range of perspectives on issues such as balancing personal freedoms and national security. AP government, social studies, and history teachers will find this one especially useful.

In the Classroom

Use these teaching guides and lesson plans in your classroom. The site also has lists internet sources that could be good resources for any students working on a research paper or project. If applicable, list the site on the class wiki or web page to allow students to explore the resources listed on their own.

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Tag(s): constitution, freedom of speech, speech, terrorism, constitution, freedom of speech, speech, terrorism,
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