Curated OER
The Nightingale
In this reading comprehension instructional activity, learners read facts about the Nightingale bird and choose multiple choice answers to evaluate their comprehension. Students answer three comprehension questions.
Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University: Lee Library: Florence Nightingale: Life and Legacy
Online exhibit, with a variety of video presentations, letters, and a timeline, considers the life and contributions of the founder of modern nursing, Florence Nightingale.
Harvard University
Harvard University Library: Open Collections: Contagion: Florence Nightingale
Biographical information about Florence Nightingale along with access to Nightingale's letters and books (scanned originals plus transcripts) from Harvard's collections. Part of a larger site about historical perspectives on disease.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Nightingale (Luscinia Magarhynchos)
Learn facts about the Nightingale, including details on its appearance, habitat, breeding, diet, and behavior.