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West Ark Church of Christ: A Study of Galatians
An outlined overview of Galatians that focuses on the main points of the book. It provides a good introduction, then you can click on the specific chapters to read a more detailed commentary on the book.
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Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand
This is Dr. Leonard Peikoff's website for his book "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand."
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Freedom House
Non-profit organization that supports the expansion of freedom and democratic political systems in the world. Find articles, maps and pictures from Freedom House.
Read Works
Read Works: American Government the Bill of Rights Part I
[Free Registration/Login Required] This informational text piece shares a history to the Bill of Rights. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and establishes scaffolding...
Read Works
Read Works: Analysis of the Declaration of Independence
[Free Registration/Login Required] This ReadWorks passage provides a brief analysis of the Declaration of Independence. A paired passage, a lower level passage with related content, a questions sheet, and an additional answer sheet are...
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Jewish News: Gorbachev, Shamir Mark Decade of Soviet Aliyah
This article provides insight into religious persecution in the former Soviet Union and Gorbachev's efforts to curb intolerance.
Read Works
Read Works: The United States Constitution
[Free Registration/Login Required] Intended for early elementary students, ReadWorks provides a brief history of The United States Constitution. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: The Declaration of Independence
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the Declaration of Independence and why it was written. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: A Star Spangled Song
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the Star Spangled Banner. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Sti Lesson 19: Runaway Slaves
The Underground Railroad was a significant part of American History. It served as a lifeline to hundreds of slaves who risked their lives to escape the horrors of bondage. Through readings of primary sources and listening to music,...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson
Lyddie is a young girl who is separated from her family and made to work in order for them to keep their farm. Selected (6) reading passages (grades 8-9) to pair with the novel "Laddie" by Katherine Paterson. [Free account registration...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Themes: Justice/freedom/equality: Freedom or Security More Important?
This is a collection of Grade-Leveled texts (3-12) to address the question, "Which is more important: freedom or security?" Select a grade level and a collection of on grade-level reading passages on the topic comes up. [Free account...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Themes: Justice, Freedom & Equality: What Is Fair?
This is a collection of Grade-Leveled texts (3-12) to address the question, Justice, Freedom & Equality: What is fair?" Select a grade level and a collection of on grade-level reading passages on the topic comes up. [Free account...
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Common Lit: Themes: America: What Makes America Unique?
This is a collection of Grade-Leveled texts (3-12) to address the question. "What makes America unique?" Select a grade level and a collection of on grade-level reading passages on the topic comes up. [Free account registration required...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Montana: Give Me Liberty the Montana State Constitution
Compare the meanings of "freedom" and "liberty." Learners watch a video about what liberty meant to Thomas Jefferson, then consider different definitions of the word "liberty" by analyzing founding documents of both the United States and...
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Pbs Learning Media: Freedom
This video clip prompts students to write about their feelings when they have visited one of the great American monuments
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: A Note for Freedom
Students will identify how the bell is a symbol of freedom. View a video which discusses the history of Philadelphia and the famed Liberty Bell and listen to a replica of the bell. [01:23:00]
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Patriotic Themes in Country Music
A fun way to explore the theme of patriotism in American country music is featured in this WebQuest. Students explore the American ideal of freedom through country music. Click Teacher Resources for complete lesson plans.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: The Bill of Rights
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipchart students are introduced to the Bill of Rights and its timeframe in our country's government. The 1st - 10th Amendments are outlined in full.
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Class Flow: Gettysburg Address
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students analyze historical speeches by Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King to find rhetorical devices and features that make these speeches memorable.
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Learning Activities: Peace Education
This series of activities for early elementary students focuses on peace education. Emphasis is on our behavior and how it impacts peace.
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Global Issues: War, Propaganda, and the Media
This resource has an incredible amount of information regarding propaganda. Includes links to numerous topics with propaganda analysis. Offers unique perspectives that challenge the reader to question commonly held beliefs.
Teachnology
Teachnology: Teacher Guide to Martin Luther King, Jr.
A complete unit of ideas for Martin Luther King Jr. is featured with related lesson plans and activities.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Frederick Douglass
This site contains information about the biography of Frederick Douglass a slave who taught himself to read and then became a leader in fighting for the civil rights of African-Americans and women.