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East of England Broadband Network

E2 Bn: History's Heroes: The Heroine and the Holocaust

For Teachers 7th - 9th
A history unit taking a close look at Poland during World War II. Meet the courageous Irena Sendlerowa, who helped save thousands of children. Activities expanding students' understanding of this hero and how Poland was involved in the...
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International Olympic Committee

International Olympic Committee: Fact Sheet: The Olympic Movement [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
From the International Olympic Committee. find fascinating facts on the performance and courage of noted athletes in this fact sheet. PDF (requires Adobe Reader).
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First Men on the Moon: Experience the Apollo 11 Lunar Landing

For Students 9th - 10th
Watch, listen, and relive the excitement of the Apollo 11 lunar landing as experienced minute-by-minute by the courageous crew of Apollo 11 and Mission Control.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Jackie Robinson: Athlete and Activist

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Through two primary source activities and a short video, learners will understand how Robinson rose to prominence, and explore the importance of courage in his life.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Sitting Bull: Spiritual Leader and Military Leader

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Through two primary source activities and a short biographical video, students will understand the remarkable courage of this leader who stood up for his people.
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Usps: Oscar Micheaux: A Man Ahead of His Time

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Celebrate Black History Month by studying this courageous, innovative filmmaker and entrepreneur. Discover how Mr. Micheaux overcame obstacles to become a memorable moviemaker.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Internet Classics Archive: Works by Plato

For Students 9th - 10th
A library entry with translations of many works by Plato, including commentary and discussion of each.
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Plato and His Dialogues: List of Plato's Works

For Students 9th - 10th
This list of works by Plato such as The Republic also features links to e-texts in English translation.
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Read Works

Read Works: The Legend of the Goddess Tin Hau, or Mazu

For Students 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This fiction passage focuses on Mazu and her power to guide her brothers to safety from a terrible storm at sea while weaving quietly in her house. Can she save them? A comprehension question set and a...
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Nwhp.org: National Women's History Project

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site to learn about women throughout history that have made a difference. Find out about current events going on to commemorate women's history.
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National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
The online exhibits of the National Women's History Museum celebrate women in a wide variety of venues and roles. These include exhibits such as "Women in Early Film," "First But Not the Last: Women Who Ran for President," and "Young and...
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Other

Better Attitudes & Skills in Children

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This is a collection of social emotional lesson plans. They were developed by the Project B.A.S.I.C. Child Development Specialist, and Child Care Consultation Staff via the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Harcourt: Biographies: John Smith

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn of one of the first leaders in American settlement. With experience, courage and wisdom, John Smith was invaluable to starting the first European settlement in the United States. (In Spanish)
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Book Files: Sounder

For Students 9th - 10th
Newbery Award Winner, "Sounder", by William H. Armstrong, is about a sharecropping family and their hunting dog, Sounder. Overarching themes of this novel are courage, family, racial injustice, the importance of education, and hope. Make...
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AdLit

Ad lit.org: Reading Discussion Guide: Hello, America by Livia Bitton Jackson

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Eighteen-year-old Elli has a number tattooed onto her arm. It is an indelible remnant of a terrifying past a life lived, for many years, in the death camp of Auschwitz. When Elli arrives in New York City, she can not speak English, and...
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AdLit

Ad lit.org: Reading Discussion Guide: Number the Stars by Lois Lowry

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Set in 1943 when the Nazis occupied Denmark, ten-year-old Annemarie Johansen is asked to carry out a heroic deed and aid her uncle in his efforts to smuggle Danish Jews across the sea to Sweden, where they will be safe. She has already...
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AdLit

Ad lit.org: Reading Discussion Guide: The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Liesel Meminger is only nine years old when she is taken to live with a foster family, the Hubermanns, on Himmel Street in Molching, Germany, in the late 1930s. She arrives with few possessions, but among them is The Grave Digger's...
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Book Files: Julie of the Wolves [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
"Julie of the Wolves", by Jean Craighead George, is story of cultural pride, survival, and courage. The heroine, Miyax is lost in the Alaskan tundra. Make the smart choice by reading the novel with a BookFiles reading guide. The file...
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US Navy

Naval History and Heritage: Halsey Doolittle Raid on Japan, 18 April 1942

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the courageous Dootlittle Raid from the viewpoint of the U.S. Navy.
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PBS

Pbs: Empire of the Bay: The Story of the Hudson's Bay Company

For Students 9th - 10th
The story of the shrewd merchants and courageous explorers of the Hudson's Bay Company.
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War of 1812: Sir Issac Brock: A Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
The War of 1812 website presents an excerpt from an essay on Sir Issac Brock. Clearly an admirer of Brock's military success, courage and patriotism, this entry includes a portrait and links to related resources. (1997)
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Women's International Center: Corazon Aquino

For Students 9th - 10th
President of the Republic of the Philippines from February 25, 1986, Corazon Cojuangco Aquino has experienced praise and faced adversity with courage and directness.
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Other

Internet Cello Society: Portrait of Pablo Casals

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of the famous Spanish cellist, Pablo Casals. Of particular interest is the outstanding courage he displayed during the Spanish Civil War.
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Other

Art Lesson: Wire Sculpture

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Another activity on using the figure and the portrait as the subject matter. Yet, this one encourages you to be courageous and create using wire. Give it a try!

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