University of North Carolina
Philosophy
Philosophers ask some of life's biggest questions about the nature of mankind, existence, and time, so what's it like to study the subject? A handout outlines different types of philosophy assignments common in college-level courses. The...
Curated OER
Born Gay
Is a person's sexual orientation determined at birth? With the informative website, scholars prepare for a debate about the topic. They learn the top pro and con arguments and read through a historical timeline of homosexuality. They...
New York City Department of Education
Project Based Learning
After reviewing the information included in this resource, you will be an expert in both the definition of project-based learning and how to implement it with your class. Discover and explore thorough explanations, detailed...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Eric Carle Author Study
This resource features an author study of Eric Carle. Students and teachers can gain a deeper understanding into this author's life and work when they visit.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Teachers: Eric Carle Author Study
Here both students and teachers can learn about writer Eric Carle, the author of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and many other works for children. Includes video [3:39] Also offers teaching ideas, including themes for discussion.
Bibliomania
Bibliomania: Madame Bovary : Study Guide
This study guide provides information on the plot, themes, author, and context of the novel, "Madame Bovary." Here, refresh your knowledge of the book's major characters and events and study important themes and ideas through "Sample...
Other
How to Study: Using Acronyms to Remember Information
These authors recommend this system for remembering important facts.
Texas A&M University
American Transcendentalism Web: Walden Study Text
This Virginia Commonwealth University site contains study notes that explain the text to each chapter of Thoreau's "Walden."
Other
New Testament Study Helps: Matthew's Gospel
An analysis of the Book of Matthew which provides historical information, a short description of the book along with details about the possible author.
Other
New Testament Study Helps: Mark's Gospel
An analysis of the Book of Mark which provides historical information, a short description of the book along with details about the possible author.
Other
New Testament Study Helps: Luke's Gospel
An analysis of the Book of Luke which provides historical information, a short description of the book along with details about the possible author.
Other
New Testament Study Helps: John's Gospel
An analysis of the Book of John which provides historical information, a short description of the book along with details about the possible author.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Studying Elephants
A photographer trails elephants in Kenya in this video segment from Africa. [7:52]
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McGraw Hill
Glencoe Literature Library: "The Slave Dancer" Study Guide [Pdf]
Great study guide for Paul Fox's "The Slave Dancer," complete with pre-reading materials, including an author biography and vocabulary preview, brainstorming activities, thought-provoking questions about plot, theme, and character, and...
Other
General Lew Wallace Study and Museum
Find a wide variety of information about General Lew Wallace, who was a Civil War general, author of Ben-Hur, governor of New Mexico Territory, and United States Minister to Turkey, among his many other accomplishments.
University of North Carolina
Center for the Study of the American South
Southern Cultures is a quarterly magazine that has published over seventy issues, with articles by many well-known scholars and authors. It explores the history and cultures of the American South. If your library or educational...
Other
Reading Quest: Making Sense of Social Studies
Teaching students to read well in areas other than language arts requires teaching and reinforcing the kinds of reading strategies taught here. There are 27 strategies, ranging from brainstorming to word mapping. The site includes PDF...
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Eric Carle
What do you know about Eric Carle, the author? This Carol Hurst site highlights some interesting facts about this author's life and refers to some of his books.
Other
Carol Polsgrove on Writers' Lives: George Ella Lyon on Books for the Young
This site shares an interview with George Ella Lyon, author and Kentucky Poet Laureate. Lyon provides advice on selecting books for children and young adults. She also shares her personal experiences with having her own books banned...
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: The Keeping Quilt
A review of "The Keeping Quilt" by Patricia Polacco, a story about a Russian immigrant mother and family as well as other resources for teaching young readers.
University of North Carolina
Unc: "The House on Mango Street" by Sandra Cisneros
Explore the life and writing of Sandra Cisneros at this website, which provides different approaches to reading and studying Cisneros' works. Included are pictures and several references and links for further reading and research.
BBC
Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: "Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde"
Analyze literature through the study of "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" by Robert Louis Stevenson. Made specifically for students preparing to take the GCSE test, this site is beneficial to all students learning about Stevenson or the elements...
Kids' Wings
Texas Bluebonnet Books: "So You Want to Be President"
Here you will find a variety of websites to refer to regarding the presidents. These websites will enhance your study of this book with presidential biographies, anecdotes, inaugural addresses and more!