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Stars Die
Stars make the night sky very beautiful, but their deaths can be even more beautiful than their lives. When stars go supernova, these massive explosions give us the elements that make everything from planets to ladybugs to you possible!
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Comparing Europe and China in 1750
In the mid-eighteenth century, China and Western Europe were similar in one important way: they both housed great regional powers. But they were about to diverge in more ways than one. Let’s compare them on the eve of the Industrial Revolution.
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Decarbonization Solutions
While there’s no magic bullet to solve climate change, some solutions will make more of an impact. Research the most promising decarbonization solutions and what it will take to get them into widespread use.
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TEACHER tESTIMONIALS

“I came across OER Project and it was life changing. The course materials add a dynamic component to ensuring my students understand the fundamental elements of history.”

— Brittney, history teacher, Philadelphia, PA”

“OER Project helped me to reimagine how and why I teach history without having to reinvent too many wheels on my own.”

— Bill, history teacher, Augusta, GA

“[OER Project] has made my students more confident and successful and is a tool that I will continue to use.”

— Scot, history teacher, Vandalia, IL