Curated OER
The Extent of Alexander's Empire
In this ancient empires worksheet, learners read an article about Alexander the Great and then respond to 7 short answer questions.
Curated OER
The Search for the Northwest Passage
Third graders listen to lectures and research the motivations and history of the Spanish, French and English explorers searching for the Northwest Passage to India. They trace routes on maps and consider how these explorers helped shaped...
Bibliomania
Bibliomania: Aldous Huxley: Brave New World
This full text of Aldous Huxley's novel, "Brave New World," is preceded by a brief paragraph introducing the book, its context, and its plot.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley
Selected (13) reading passages (grades 7-12) to pair with the dystopian novel "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley. The World State's motto is "Community, Identity, Stability," and a cast of characters find themselves grappling with these...
Other
London Grid for Learning: History of Computing: A Brave New World
This resource aims to teach the history of computing and the effect of landmark moments in computing history on today's world. Crosses different curriculum areas. Explanations of many of the world's significant computers were provided by...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Elements of Literature: Guide to Brave New World [Pdf]
Useful chapter summaries, background information, post-reading activity suggestions and considerations for the classroom make this 4 page .pdf document a valuable resource.
Other
Huxley: "Brave New World": A Defense of Paradise Engineering
This site provides a literary analysis of Aldous Huxley's book "Brave New World". Check it out.W.9-10.9a Analysis, W.11-12.9a
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Authors: Aldous Huxley
This site features the author Aldous Huxley including a biography and the full text of two novels: Brave New World and Crome Yellow.
British Library
British Library: Teaching Resources: The Tempest: Who Is Savage & Who Is Civilised?
These activities encourage students to explore the 'brave new world' of The Tempest in light of thought-provoking texts on early modern colonization. Included are discussion questions, primary sources, links for extended reading,...
British Library
British Library: Teaching Resources: The Tempest: Slideshow Who Is Savage & Who Is Civilised?
These activities encourage students to explore the 'brave new world' of The Tempest in light of thought-provoking texts on early modern colonization. A link to a slideshow featuring images of Native Americans and Europeans which...
A&E Television
History.com: 10 of the Biggest Blunders in World Series History
Some of the Fall Classic's most infamous mistakes were committed by MLB stars such as the New York Yankees' Babe Ruth and Mariano Rivera. From dropped balls to a blown umpire call, here are 10 of the World Series' most noteworthy blunders.
Other
Somaweb: Aldous Huxley: The Author & His Times
A rather detailed biography of the author that also sheds light on how his life affected his works. Helpful information.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Aldous
Contains a biography of Huxley (1894-1963 CE) and a discussion of his works. Also contains links to related information.