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Circle of Caring
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students study the works of well-known philanthropists and write an acrostic poem using the word CARING.
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Why did the Homestead Strike turn violent?
Fifth graders practice reading skills while looking at different accounts of The Homestead Strike. In this reading skills lesson, 5th graders practice sourcing, close reading, and corroboration through reading a timeline and...
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Special Teams
In this language arts learning exercise, students match famous peoples name with different NFL teams. They choose the name that would feel at home on the team. There are 22 questions with an answer key.
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1876-1920 Word Search Puzzle
In this literacy instructional activity, students look for the words in the puzzle that are related to the theme of the word search. Spelling skills are worked on.
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Broadcasting World War II
Third graders listen to several broadcasts from the WWII era. They research, write and perform simulated radio broadcasts concerning topics related to American society in World War II.
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It's Time to Put Our Money Where Our Mouths Are
Eighth graders choose a person who should be honored on our currency. They write a letter outlining the reasons for their choice.
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Social Studies: Commemorative Quarter Designs
Young scholars research symbols from Texas history and make selections for quarter designs. In addition, they include written explanations to accompany their drawings. Coin designs cultural background and visually represent patriotism...
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Community Foundations and You
Students list and explain the functions of the three sectors of the American economic system. They identify foundations as part of the third sector. They summarize the function and purpose of their local community foundation. They apply...
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Bridging the Urban Landscape: Andrew Carnegie: A Tribute
A glowing tribute to Andrew Carnegie as a philanthropist. Links are provided to related subjects including Carnegie's writings.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: The Richest Man in the World: Meet Andrew Carnegie
PBS provides this five-part, thorough biography of one of the richest men in America, Andrew Carnegie.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Andrew Carnegie
America's Story identifies the accomplishments of Andrew Carnegie as a businessman and a philanthropist. It highlights his commitment to give back to society. It also highlights the comparisons between his mother's and father's influence...
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Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: Andrew Carnegie [Steel] Historical Marker
Andrew Carnegie first made his fortune in railroads, but increased it in his investment in steel. Read about his company, Carnegie Steel, to whom it was sold, and how Carnegie used his money in his later life.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The New Tycoons: Andrew Carnegie
Andrew Carnegie was a business magnate in the steel industry. See how he used the vertical integration theory of operating his businesses. Read also about his phlanthropy across the United States after he sold his company.
Project Gutenberg
Project Gutenberg: Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie
Read about the life of this famous industrialist and philanthropist in his own words in this full-text edition published in 1920.
Great Idea Finder
The Great Idea Finder: Inventor Andrew Carnegie
A brief biography on Andrew Carnegie focuses on his development of the steel industry. Includes information about his philanthropy.
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Carnegie Library: Facts About Andrew Carnegie
A collection of trivia regarding the life, work, and philosophy of Andrew Carnegie.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Carnegie and the Era of Steel
A brief explanation of Andrew Carnegie's role in the advancement of steel production.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Andrew Carnegie
Kids learn about the biography of entrepreneur Andrew Carnegie including his early life, building his steel empire, business philosophy, libraries, fun facts, and charitable giving on this site.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Andrew Carnegie
A student essay explaining how Andrew Carnegie, born into poverty, became extremely wealthy, donating over 300 million dollars to various charities and organizations.
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Carnegie Magazine: Henry Clay Frick: The Man Was a Businessman
An interesting look at the business life of steel magnate Henry Clay Frick and his relationship with Andrew Carnegie. Using correspondence among the Captains of Industry at the time, the intricate and often manipulative business lives of...
PBS
Pbs: Frontline: Conduct an Historical Comparison
A current program encouraging the advancement of literacy in developing countries is compared and contrasted with philanthropic establishment of libraries throughout the world donated by the Andrew Carnegie Foundation.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Industrialization 1870 1900: From Invention to Industrial Growth
This section of the textbook describes how new inventions spurred industrial growth in the 19th century and discusses the business methods and models of Andrew Carnegie, John Rockefeller, and J. P. Morgan.
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Carnegie Museum of Natural History: Dippy, This Is Your Life!
Explore the history of the Carnegie Museum of Natural History's first dinosaur, the Diplodocus carnegii. This resource is presented scrapbook-style and includes lots of images and fun facts!
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
About the Carnegie Endowment
This is a description of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, established in 1910 with a gift from Andrew Carnegie. As a tax-exempt nonprofit organization, the Endowment conducts programs of research, discussion, publication,...
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