C3 Teachers
C3 Teachers: Inquiries: Printing Press
A comprehensive learning module on the invention of the printing press that includes three supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and primary source materials, followed by a summative performance task. Students will learn...
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The Importance of the Printing Press for the Protestant Reformation, Part One
An article identifying the significant role the printing press played during the Protestant Reformation in the sixteenth century.
Christian Classics Ethereal Library
Calvin College: The Printing Press and the Reformation
A comprehensive summary of the impact the creation of the printing press had during the Protestant Reformation in the sixteenth century.
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Annie Sechrist: The Role of the Printing Press in the Reformation
Handwritten bibles were seldom found anywhere but within the walls of churches or in the hands of clergymen until the printing press afforded the opportunity for more production, faster, so that anyone willing and able to purchase one...
Folger Shakespeare Library
Folger Shakespeare Library: Cool Printing Facts
This informational articles provides interesting facts about Johannes Gutenberg's invention, printing press. The author explains how the printing press was important to the writings of William Shakespeare.
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: The Printing Press
The History Guide looks at the effect of the printing press on the economic improvements and spread of knowledge made possible by the printing press.
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Committee to Protect Journalists: Attacks on the Press 1999: Malaysia
A view of the authoritarian reputation of the Malaysian government as an example of the government's control of mass communications illustrated in their Printing Presses and Publications Act of 1984. Read how this law is used to dominate...
University of Calgary
The Impact of the Printing Press
Provides a quick explanation of the early European printing industry. The reaction of various social classes to the invention of moveable type is mentioned.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Renaissance: Printing and Thinking
Focus on the emergence of the printing press and bookmaking. Humanism and other new philosophies of the Renaissance mentioned as well. Also, check out other links to learn more.
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Cambridge University Press
The home of Cambridge University Press, "the oldest printing and publishing house in the world."
Ducksters
Ducksters: Johannes Gutenberg Biography for Kids: Inventor of the Printing Press
Kids learn about Johannes Gutenberg's biography on this site. Read all about the inventor of the printing press that changed the world.
Huntington Library
Huntington Library: The Widening World of Books and Readers [Pdf]
In this lesson plan, 7th graders examine the widespread impact of the printing press on promoting literacy and spreading ideas across societies and between countries.
British Library
British Library: Discovering Literature: William Caxton and the Introduction of Printing to England
This article explains how William Caxton brought the printing press to England and published printed versions of works by writers including Chaucer, Malory, Gower, Cicero, and Virgil.
CommonLit
Common Lit: How the News Media Works
A learning module that begins with "How the News Media Works" by Jessica McBirney, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Politics and Media 3: Selling the Prez
Using electronic and print resources, this tutorial explores media bias and how political candidates are portrayed in the news. [2:42]
Society for Science and the Public
Science News for Students: 'Print' Almost Anything
3-D printers are tools which allow people to design and "print" just about anything imagined. This newer technology is still evolving and developers find ways to utilize the printers for many purposes.
CommonLit
Common Lit: "More Facebook Friends, Fewer Real Ones" Cornell Study by Abc News
A learning module that begins with "More Facebook Friends, Fewer Real Ones, Says Corness Study" by ABC News, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or...
My Learning
Discovering Print at Bradford Industrial Museum
A guide to what a print is, the history of printing, and a look at William Morris and the Kelmscott Press. Also includes suggested activities as well as videos outlining a variety of printmaking techniques.
Read Works
Read Works: The Renaissance Renaissance: The Spread of Ideas
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the fall of the Byzantine Empire and the invention of the printing press. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
University of Houston
University of Houston: Life in Renaissance England
Describes the world of Renaissance England. Discusses how that world is reflected in the works of William Shakespeare. Includes interesting information on how the English language became stabilized due to the printing press. Highlights...
British Library
British Library: Discovering Literature: Language and Voice
From the development of Old and Middle English to the innovations of William Caxton and the printing press: explore language and voice in the medieval period.
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Eldritch Press: Three Soldiers by John Dos Passos
This is the actual text of the novel in a free, online version. Read it online or print it out.
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The American Amateur Press Association
The American Amateur Press Association is a non-profit organization of and for amateur journalists, writers, editors, printers, and publishers. This is a good meeting place for sharing experiences.
A&E Television
History.com: 11 Innovations That Changed History
From pioneering inventions to bold scientific and medical advancements, find out more about 11 innovations that changed the course of human history.