Curated OER
The Oblate Sisters of Providence and Early African American Education in Baltimore
Eighth graders examine the educational system for free African-Americans in Baltimore in the early 19th century. For this American History lesson, 8th graders read a handout and answer focus questions. Students analyze...
Curated OER
A Visit to Charm City
Students explore U.S. geography by participating in a role-playing activity. In this Baltimore history instructional activity, students discuss the geography of Baltimore city and complete a worksheet which discusses the "charm"...
Curated OER
Baltimore's Jazz Legacy
Explore Marylanders, Eubie Blake, Billie Holiday, Cab Calloway, and Chick Webb.
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: The Battle of Manila Bay
A discussion of the three reasons The Battle of Manila Bay is notable, the objectives of the battle, the preparations, and an extensive account of the battle itself.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Why No Fans Were Allowed at Mlb Game in Baltimore
Read about the events in Baltimore that led to the decision not to allow any fans into the stadium to attend a Major League Baseball game in May 2015. Includes video.
Georgetown University
Georgetown University: Edgar Allan Poe (1809 1849)
This site is a professor's guide for students. This guide features information on how to distinguish between Poe and his narrators in his stories.
Other
Manhattan Institute: Why School Vouchers Can Help Inner City Children
This is a speech given by Kurt L. Schmoke, the Mayor of Baltimore. He states why he feels that school vouchers are the right choice for education. A great perspective from a public servant who played a large role in improving education...
Other
Baltimore Museum of Art
More than 85,000 works of art comprise the collection of the Baltimore Museum of Art, including American paintings and decorative arts, especially period rooms from Maryland historic homes and miniature rooms, sculpture gardens with...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Cecilius Calvert
This page gives a detailed biography of the second Lord Baltimore, Cecilius Calvert, and his rule over the colony for almost forty years with an iron hand. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and...
Other
Global Classroom: George Calvert: Lord Baltimore
This is a short biography of George Calvert leading up to his coming to America.
Curated OER
The Shell That Injured the Men of the Baltimore
A discussion of the three reasons The Battle of Manila Bay is notable, the objectives of the battle, the preparations, and an extensive account of the battle itself.
Curated OER
Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Maryland: Baltimore (Tugboat)
Oldest steam-powered tugboat in operation in the United States.