Curated OER
Federal Holidays
Students learn the history and why each Federal holiday is celebrated. Students identify how the celebration of each holiday ties the nation together.
Curated OER
Peacekeepers in Haiti
Students facilitate a list of peacekeepers heading to Haiti. Students answer the question What is the UN? Students introduced to the concept of conflict. Students relate peacekeeping to the 20th century and even in their own backyards.
Curated OER
Bill of Rights -- Texas v. Johnson, 1989
Learners examine the First Amendment of the Bill of Rights. During a visit to the George Bush Presidential Museum, they watch a video about the Texas v. Johnson flag burning case. In groups, they discover the role of the Supreme Court...
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McGraw Hill
Glencoe Literature Library: "A Separate Peace" Study Guide [Pdf]
Explore the novel "A Separate Peace," by John Knowles, with the help of this study guide, useful for all stages of the reading process. Complete with pre-reading material, including author biography, novel introduction, discussion...
Vocabulary University
My vocabulary.com: Book Summary for a Separate Peace
This page offers an alphabetic wordlist and a fill-in-the-blank word puzzle for A Separate Peace.
Vocabulary University
My vocabulary.com: A Separate Peace Wordlist and Vocabulary Puzzles
This page offers an A Separate Peace wordlist and vocabulary word puzzles.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: A Separate Peace
A Separate Peace is a novel that looks at the life of a sixteen year old boy at boarding school in New Hampshire. This fascinating site explores the life of Gene Forrester in addition to providing insights into the various themes in the...
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John Knowles on a Separate Peace
Knowles discusses who he modeled his characters after. It's a very interesting article.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: John Knowles
This resource site features links to lesson plans, handouts, and activities for students reading John Knowles novel A Separate Peace.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: A Separate Peace
This animation features the novel by John Knowles, discussing celebrating someone else's success versus enjoying others' misfortunes. 1:59sec.
Curated OER
History Matters: A Separate Peace: Alice Henry on Women and Unions
A primary source on the influence of women in labor unions in the early 1900's. A distinction between men and women at union meetings is examined.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In
This article provides information regarding the types of negotiations, principles for effective negotiation, obstacles to successful negotiation, and methods of overcoming these obstacles.
A&E Television
History.com: What Caused the Korean War and Why Did the Us Get Involved?
The Korean War (1950-1953) was the first military action of the Cold War. It was sparked by the June 25, 1950 invasion of South Korea by 75,000 members of the North Korean People's Army. The line they crossed, the 38th parallel, was...