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ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Becoming History Detectives Using Shakespeare's Secret

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Is the case closed on the authorship of Shakespeare's plays? Student history detectives explore the evidence for and against one of the possible alternatives, Edward deVere, using the novel Shakespeare's Secret plus a variety of online...
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Writing Fix

Writing Fix: Just the Facts, Ma'am

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Students read The Web Files by Margie Palatini and use the format to write three-scene detective stories of their own. Teacher instructions, student instructions, and student writing samples are provided, as well as an interactive...
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Georgetown University

Georgetown University: Edgar Allan Poe (1809 1849)

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This site is a professor's guide for students. This guide features information on how to distinguish between Poe and his narrators in his stories.
Website
Edgar Allan Poe Society of Baltimore

Edgar Allan Poe Society of Baltimore: Poe's Tales

For Students 9th - 10th
An introductory discussion of the publishing history of Poe's short stories, along with links to numerous text versions of the stories themselves, such as "The Murders in the Rue Morgue," which can be read online.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Hound of the Baskervilles 1: Meet Sherlock Holmes

For Students 9th - 10th
Students investigate the iconic and much-beloved character of Sherlock Holmes, as well as the mystery genre, in this excerpt from Masterpiece's 2002 version of The Hound of the Baskervilles. As students are introduced to Holmes, they use...
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: American Literature: American Romanticism: Edgar Allan Poe

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson focuses on Edgar Allan Poe and his short story "The Fall of the House of Usher." It features links to the Discovery Education Video: "Profile of the Author: Edgar Allan Poe" (Registration required), a Poe biography, the text...
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Detective Allan Pinkerton

For Students 3rd - 8th
Allan Pinkerton saved Abraham Lincoln from an assassination attempt, started the United States Secret Service and helped slaves seek freedom via the Underground Railroad. Learn about his early life in Scotland and view a photograph of...
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Story Behind the Science

Story Behind the Science: Detection of Black Holes [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Article outlining the scientific history behind the discovery of black holes. The writer discusses how scientific theories guide scientists in creating explanations for natural phenomena.
eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: The Exploits of Elaine by Arthur B. Reeve

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the full text of the novel The Exploits of Elaine by Arthur B. Reeve. The scientific detective known as the "American Sherlock Holmes" pursues a ruthless arch villain in this high-stakes suspense novel.
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University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Learning Zone

For Students 3rd - 8th
This comprehensive, interactive site is loaded with information, activities, and stories about thunderstorms, lightning, and tornadoes. Find out how these weather systems are formed, how they impact our lives, and how they cause chaos.
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Other

Dashiell Hammett Bibliography

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete listing of Hammett's works can be found at this site, including novels, stories and film scripts.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Hound of the Baskervilles

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a collection of three media galleries from MASTERPIECE: "The Hound of the Baskervilles" by Arthur Conan Doyle. It introduces the famous character of Sherlock Holmes and the mystery/horror genre.
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PBS

Pbs: American Experience: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from PBS.org features a biographical note about Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930), the author of the Sherlock Holmes stories. A photo of the author is also included.
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ArtsNow

Arts Now Learning: Explore Time With Theater [Pdf]

For Teachers K - 1st
In this lesson, learners explore different activities performed at different times of day. Student directors physically place other students in the order in which activities are performed during the course of a day. Learners then become...
Website
Fantastic Fiction

Fantastic Fiction: Dashiell Hammett: Detailed Bibliography

For Students 9th - 10th
Links to Dashiell Hammett's works can be found at this site. Click on a publication year to view information about that year. Includes brief descriptions of each work.
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Bartleby

Bartleby.com: "The Mysterious Affair at Styles"

For Students 9th - 10th
The unabridged text of Agatha Christie's first novel. A no-expense way to read the book that started the career of one of world's best known mystery writers.
Activity
Shmoop University

Shmoop: Murders in the Rue Morgue

For Students 9th - 10th
This fascinating story published in 1845 is one of the first detective stories written. Read about the major characters and themes in this intriguing site.
Website
Other

Authors and Creators Frederic Brown

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, part of the Thrilling Detective Website, a personal site devoted to detective fiction, gives an overview of Frederic Brown's detective fiction from the point of view of a fan. The site includes an extensive list of works by...
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Curated OER

Mr Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the world's most famous address, 221b Baker Street in London, the home of the Sherlock Holmes Museum. Site includes information about visiting, biographical information on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and several Sherlock Holmes stories.
eBook
Other

National Pest Management Association: The Univited Houseguest

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An ebook called The Pest Detectives: The Univited Houseguest, written by Jo-Lynne Shane. The story is about a family discovering that they have been invaded by mice. They call a pest control professional. He arrives with his daughter to...
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NBC

Nbc Learn: Common Scents: Chemistry of Smell

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this video/lesson series we will explore the sense of smell. We profile 21st Century Chemist Nate Lewis, who's working to develop an artificial "nose" that can help detect odors, including hazardous gases and chemicals. A story on the...
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Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: English Language Arts: Grade 6: If Stones Could Speak

For Teachers 6th Standards
Sixth graders will explore history and will learn that archaeologists, like detectives, work to piece together the past through investigation. Archaeological research provides us with stories of human history that help us understand the...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

For Students 9th - 10th
(1859-1930) English novelist best known for writing the Sherlock Holmes detective stories.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore the life and work of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle through the links provided in this resource. Students and teachers will find this includes lesson plans, activities, biographical information and more.

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