Curated OER
The Duties of Governments: Dix vs. Pierce
Students examine the role of Dorothea Dix on behalf of people with disabilities. They discuss President Pierce's veto of legislation she helped create. They address the rights and responsibilities of citizen's and the role of government.
Curated OER
God Fights Back
Students view a television program tracing religious fundamentalism in Iran and the United States. They participate in a discussion exploring the similarities of fundamentalism in different religions and cultures and outline the goals...
Curated OER
Mercy to the Rescue! Maze Activity
In this maze worksheet, learners complete a maze, helping "Mercy find some sugar cookies." Students draw a route from one house to another to complete the activity.
Curated OER
Who Grows Cabbage?
Students use logic to solve the puzzle about vegetable farming. In this logical thinking lesson, students use the game board of various vegetable categories to define which farmer grows cabbage. Students use the clues to help them...
Curated OER
Should Britain Leave the EU?
Tenth graders analyze the reasons to why Great Britain wants to leave the European Union. In this European Union lesson, 10th graders read an article and answer comprehension questions. Students participate in a debate on the European...
Curated OER
Ooooh, The Oud
Students listen to a performance of the instrument, oud. After watching a video, they discover how many parts of the world it is used in and locate the countries on a map. They compare and contrast the oud with other instruments from the...
The Newberry Library
Newberry: The Crusades: Motivations, Administration, and Cultural Influence
Newberry Library learning module uses primary resources from which students examine Western Christian religious beliefs, political relationships, and personal values during the Middle Ages and how the goals and actions of the Crusades...
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Letter From the Sixth Crusade, 1249
This site contains a translation of a letter which was written during the Sixth Crusade in 1249.
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: The Holy Crusades
This site has a very interesting description of the Crusades from an objective viewpoint. Read about the impact of Christian-Muslim conflict in the Middle East during this period. Original text from that time is also included.
Online Reference Book for Medieval Studies
Orb: The Second Crusade, Rome 1145
A thorough chronology of the Second Crusade, from inception to defeat.
Cosmo Learning
Cosmo Learning: The Crusades
Consisting of twenty-four video lectures taught by Professor Sally Vaughn, this course discusses the origins, development, and results of the crusades from the eleventh through the thirteenth centuries.
Stanford University
Stanford History Education Group: First Crusade
[Free Registration/Login Required] A lesson designed to understand perspectives of Muslims and Christians during the First Crusade. Access primary source documents and a PowerPoint presentation to aid in discussion.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Technology and Cultural Transfers During the Crusades
The resource from Khan Academy provides practice questions for a high school world history course. This section assesses students' knowledge of the technology and cultural transfers that occurred during the Crusades.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: State Building: Technology and Cultural Transfers During the Crusades
The resource from Khan Academy provides practice questions for a high school world history course. This section assesses students' knowledge of the influence of Islam on technology and cultural transfers that occurred during the Crusades...
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Evolution of Crusader Privileges
This site from Fardham University gives information on The "Crusade". Many of the characteristics of the Crusade - the vow, taking the cross, etc. - evolved over time. This selection of texts shows the evolution of the religious legal...
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United States Naval Academy: Timeline for the Crusades and Christian Holy War
The Crusades were a series of Holy Wars called by the popes in defense of the Church. This timeline highlights the causes of the Crusades, battles, and all the major people associated with the Crusades. Included are links to artwork from...
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: The Fourth Crusade 1204
Fordham University provides a collection of writings about the crusade, covering the Fourth Crusade from its initial events to its conclusion.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Chronicle of the Fourth Crusade
Fordham University provides this site with information about Geoffrey de Villehardouin's chronicle of the Fourth Crusade, including the conquest of Constantinople.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Impact of the Crusades
The Crusades had far-reaching consequences that are felt even today. Learn about the religious, military, and cultural impact of the Crusades. Included are pictures and a question/answer section from the community.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: The German Crusade, 1197
This Fordham University site is a primary source document dealing with this one aspect of the events of the Third Crusade.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Crusade of St. Louis
This site offers detailed information on the Sixth Crusade.
World Wide School
World Wide School: Etext of Crusade of the Excelsior
This site provides the complete etext for Bret Harte's story, The Crusade of the Excelsior.
Province of British Columbia
Government of b.c.: Teacher's Guide to Clean Air: The Clean Air Crusaders [Pdf]
The 'Clean Air Crusaders' help teachers work with students to educate them about all kinds of air pollution and ways to improve our environment.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The When, Where and Who of Crusading
When were the Crusades? Who fought in the Crusades? Where were the Crusades? These questions are answered in the following summary along with the traditions and cultures that formed as a result of the Crusades.
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