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The Late 19th Century, the Industrial Revolution, Women's Suffrage and the Gilded Age - 0 views

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Webguide In the late 19th century, the United States began to change from a rural nation to an urban one. The Industrial Revolution contributed greatly to this trend, and led to the creation of great wealth, much of which rested in the hands of a few individuals. This period in U.S. history became known as the Gilded Age. Read on to learn more about the late 19th century, the Industrial Revolution and the Gilded Age.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Webguide In the late 19th century, the United States began to change from a rural nation to an urban one. The Industrial Revolution contributed greatly to this trend, and led to the creation of great wealth, much of which rested in the hands of a few individuals. This period in U.S. history became known as the Gilded Age. Read on to learn more about the late 19th century, the Industrial Revolution and the Gilded Age.</div>

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The Great Depression and the New Deal - 0 views

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Webguide - In the 1930s, the United States faced its greatest crisis since the Civil War. The Stock Market Crash of 1929 and the Great Depression that followed brought an end to the Roaring '20s. The party was over, and for many Americans, life became a matter of survival.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Webguide - In the 1930s, the United States faced its greatest crisis since the Civil War. The Stock Market Crash of 1929 and the Great Depression that followed brought an end to the Roaring '20s. The party was over, and for many Americans, life became a matter of survival.</div>

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Settling of the American West - 0 views

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Webguide - "The exploration and settling of the American West began well before the Civil War. Although it was slowed down by the War, it resumed again in earnest after the conflict ended. Learn about essential elements in the settlement of the West, like the transcontinental railroad, the fur trade, immigrants and the Gold Rush, for example."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Webguide - "The exploration and settling of the American West began well before the Civil War. Although it was slowed down by the War, it resumed again in earnest after the conflict ended. Learn about essential elements in the settlement of the West, like the transcontinental railroad, the fur trade, immigrants and the Gold Rush, for example."</div>

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The Civil War - 0 views

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Webguide - "Use the Web sites below as starting points for your discovery of the people, issues and events that make up the Civil War-when the country was divided against itself."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Webguide - "Use the Web sites below as starting points for your discovery of the people, issues and events that make up the Civil War-when the country was divided against itself."</div>

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Early United States History - 0 views

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"The early years of the United States, roughly 1800-1840, drastically shaped the political and social history of the country. Learn about major events in early United States history, such as the War of 1812, the Louisiana Purchase, the Lewis and Clark expedition, and the rise of Jacksonian democracy."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"The early years of the United States, roughly 1800-1840, drastically shaped the political and social history of the country. Learn about major events in early United States history, such as the War of 1812, the Louisiana Purchase, the Lewis and Clark expedition, and the rise of Jacksonian democracy."</div>

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The American Revolution - 0 views

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Webguide for resources on the American Revolution

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Exceptions for Instructors U.S. Copyright Law - 0 views

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"This tool can also help you collect information detailing your educational use [statement of privacy] and provide you with a summary in PDF format"

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"This tool can also help you collect information detailing your educational use [statement of privacy] and provide you with a summary in PDF format"</div>

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Fair Use Evaluator - 0 views

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helps determine the "fairness" of a use under US Copyright Code

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Timelines.com: Discover, Record and Share History with Timelines - 1 views

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uses crowd-sourcing to generate a gallery of multimedia timelines. Each event is accompanied by text, video, and still images

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">uses crowd-sourcing to generate a gallery of multimedia timelines. Each event is accompanied by text, video, and still images</div>

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Welcome to your notable world | Evernote Corporation - 0 views

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portable on-line notes

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WWII: Women in the Fight - Photo Gallery, 27 Pictures - LIFE - 0 views

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"WWII: Women in the Fight"

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NoodleTools Support - Screencasts - 2 views

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Screencasts from Noodletools on various Notecard features

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Storyboard Template - Google Docs - 3 views

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VideoSurf Video Search Engine | Watch Free Videos Online, Funny Videos, TV Episodes, Mo... - 0 views

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a metasearch for video that looks at videos on Hulu, CNN, ESPN, Comedy Central, and MetaCafe

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14 Ways K-12 Librarians Can Teach Social Media - NeverEndingSearch - Blog on School Lib... - 1 views

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BBC - Languages - Homepage - 0 views

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World_Language spanish french online_learning

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"The full beginner's courses (12 weeks long) are available in 4 languages. The site also provides audio & video courses for learning Spanish, French, Chinese, German, Italian, Portuguese, Greek, Gaelic (!), and so on. And, finally, the site covers essential phrases in 36 languages. It is easy to use and the language materials are practical, rather than esoteric. " (from review)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"The full beginner's courses (12 weeks long) are available in 4 languages. The site also provides audio & video courses for learning Spanish, French, Chinese, German, Italian, Portuguese, Greek, Gaelic (!), and so on. And, finally, the site covers essential phrases in 36 languages. It is easy to use and the language materials are practical, rather than esoteric. " (from review)</div>

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Google Docs - 0 views

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lists new features available in Google Docs

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Plagiarism Lesson Plans - 1 views

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Use this guide for lesson plans and insight into how to teach students to avoid plagiarism in Web research and to find resources for understanding and detecting plagiarism.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Use this guide for lesson plans and insight into how to teach students to avoid plagiarism in Web research and to find resources for understanding and detecting plagiarism.</div>

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Museum of Science and Industry | Online Science | - 0 views

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Create simple machines to trade distance for force in this challenge game!

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Slavery in America - 0 views

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Slavery in America The tragedy of slavery in America is an undeniably influential part of American history. These sites provide all the historic details, as well as a better understanding of how this practice affected (and continues to affect) the social and political fabric of the country.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Slavery in America The tragedy of slavery in America is an undeniably influential part of American history. These sites provide all the historic details, as well as a better understanding of how this practice affected (and continues to affect) the social and political fabric of the country.</div>

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