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America on the Move
See how much you know about the history of transportation with the interactive
games in this online collection. Need a refresher? You can find information,
artifacts and photographs in the collection as well.
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Art of the
Explosion
Explores the science and art of pyrotechnics (fireworks) which chronicling the
making of Cai's Tornado: Explosion Project for the Kennedy Center. You can even
make your own virtual firework!
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Add
Summer to Rhyming Poems and Songs
Playing with rhyming words helps children learn about the different sounds of
language. Try some of these activities for a new twist on nursery rhymes.
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Atlas
Hundreds of maps at your fingergips, for viewing or printing, with names and
borders on or off. Great test-prep resources, as well as reference materials.
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Compound
Interest Calculator
Use this interactive calculator to discover how much money you can save and how
powerful compound interest can be when you stick to a consistent savings plan.
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A
Dinosaur's Neighborhood
Would T. rex have felt at home in your neighborhood? Find out by learning about
the right ecosystem for a Tyrannosaurus rex.
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Letterboxing:
A Geographic Scavenger Hunt
Go on a real-life treasure hunt with your kids.
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The Life and Music
Celia Cruz: Online Exhibit
Explore the life of legendary musical figure Celia Cruz, an enormous talent who
had an impeccable sense of rhythm and an inimitable style. Cruz became an
influential musician both in her native country of Cuba, and the United States,
her adopted country.
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Lizzie's
Morning
Follow a young American from bed to breakfast to bus, and see how many
different cultures touch her world.
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Marco Polo's
Route to China and Back
Work your way across China and back, just as Marco Polo did, with this
interactive map.
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Stormy
Stories Activity
Use your geography savvy to sort out the stories of four kids caught in natural
disasters.
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Playing with
Shadows
Discover the secrets behind the art of shadow puppetry in this multimedia
exploration. Through animations, videos, and interactive activities learn about
this age-old art form.
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Unwrapping
Mummies
You are a famous archaeologist who specializes in ancient mummies. You've been
asked to study two very different mummies: one from an Egyptian tomb and
another from the Andes Mountains in Peru. Use the clues provided by each mummy
to decipher who they were, how they died, and what their cultures were like.
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A Vision of
Puerto Rico: The Teodoro Vidal Collection Online Exhibit
"Explore the history of Puerto Rico through the eyes of Teodoro Vidal, a man
who captured the island's history with the many objects he collected. Trhough
this online exhibition learn about Puerto Rican history, religions, Carnival,
music, and the concept of the Great Puerto Rican Family. "
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WWII
Northern Europe Interactive Map
Understand military approaches to Europe from the south during WWII with this
interactive map.
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WWII
Pacific Theater Interactive Map
Find the locations of events that took place in the Pacific Ocean during WWII
with this interactive map.
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WWII
Southern Europe Interactive Map
Understand military approaches to Europe from the south during WWII with this
interactive map.
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