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Curated OER

What Would the United States Do?

For Teachers 10th - 12th
In this U.S. history scenario worksheet, students use their critical thinking skills to explain how the U.S. would respond in a scenario that involves the Soviet Union sending support to Communist rebels in Nicaragua.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Textbook Questions: Introduction to Economics

For Students 11th - 12th
In this introduction to economics instructional activity, students read the noted textbook pages and then respond to 4 short answer questions about the material they read.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Animal Farm: Symbols Quiz

For Students 8th - Higher Ed
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 5 multiple choice questions based on symbols in Animal Farm. Students may submit their answers to be scored on this timed quiz.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Interpreting History

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders analyze a given quote about history and identify the concept that inspired it.  In this history lesson, 9th graders research current and historical events, figures, and relationships. Students develop a lesson plan...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Textbook Questions: Introduction to Economics

For Students 11th - 12th
In this economics worksheet, learners respond to 4 short answer questions about types of economies and theories of economists.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Hugo Chavez

For Students 4th - 8th
In this famous leaders worksheet, students read a passage about Hugo Chavez and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym...
Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Karl Marx

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Wikipedia provides an in-depth look at the life of philosopher Karl Marx.
Primary
Philosophy Pages

Philosophy Pages: Karl Marx (1818 1883)

For Students 9th - 10th
The life and work of philosopher Karl Marx is surveyed with links to full-text translations of The Communist Manifesto and other tracts.
eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: Author: Karl Marx

For Students 9th - 10th
This site features the author Karl Marx including the full text of The Communist Manifesto.
Website
Steven Kreis, PhD

The History Guide: Karl Marx 1818 1883

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses how Karl Marx believed Capitalism would fail, and social classes would be eliminated. He believed the wealth of owners and the poverty of workers would result in revolution.
Handout
Victorian Web

Brown University: Victorian Web: Karl Marx (1818 1883)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a detailed biography of Karl Marx. Links to related essays and articles are provided within The Victorian Web. This article is somewhat brief but provides good information on the subject.
Activity
Constitutional Rights Foundation

Constitutional Rights Foundation: Karl Marx: A Failed Vision of History

For Students 9th - 10th
Activity-based resource in which students research, write about, and participate in a panel discussion on Marxism, comparing his vision and historical reality to that of other critical thinkers in world history.
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Stanford University

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Karl Marx

For Students 9th - 10th
This on-line encyclopedia offers an in-depth look at the teachings of Karl Marx.
Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Smith, Marx, and Keynes

For Students 9th - 10th
Spanning three centuries of history, from the dawn of the industrial age to modern times, three diverse thinkers developed their own landmark theories on commerce, labor, and the global economy. The three economists profiled in this...
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CommonLit

Common Lit: The Rise and Fall of Karl Marx

For Students 11th - 12th
A learning module that begins with "The Rise and Fall of Karl Marx" by Mike Kubic, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free...
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The History Cat

The History Cat: Karl Marx: Father of Communism

For Students 9th - 10th
Summarizes the capitalist conditions, brought on by the Industrial Revolution, that led to the fostering of the socialist ideas espoused by Karl Marx, and to the writing of The Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx and Frederick Engels.
Handout
Robin Chew

Lucidcafe: Karl Marx

For Students 9th - 10th
A short introduction to the German economic and political philosopher, Karl Marx. Includes links to other sites about Marx, as well as links to books by or about Marx.
Primary
McMaster University

Mc Master University: Karl Marx

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the McMaster University is an excellent site to explore selected works by Karl Marx. It includes a picture of Marx along with hyperlinks to online versions of selected works.
eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: The Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the full text of one of the world's most influential political documents "The Communist Manifesto" by Karl Marx.
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Other

Karl Marx's Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Karl Marx, taken from the Granat Encyclopaedia. It includes information on his life, work, and personal references. Contains links to other famous associates and comrades.
PPT
Tom Richey

Theories of Social Stratification: Statements by Marx and Weber

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains and compares Karl Marx's and Max Weber's theories of social stratification.
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Marxists Internet Archive

Marx/engels Biography: "Karl Marx", by Friedich Engels

For Students 9th - 10th
This short biography is based on the original 1868 German written by Marx's collaborator, Friedrich Engels.
Website
Steven Kreis, PhD

The History Guide: Karl Marx, 1818 1883

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The History Guide provides a comprehensive biography site for Marx and his body of thought, including criticism. Good starting point for students researching him or his critical approach.
Primary
Eserver

E Server: Marx/engels Collection: Engel's Speech at the Burial of Marx

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives a synopsis of the life work of Marx, focussing on his attempts to make a better life for the proletariat.

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