This multi-session instructional activity features the opportunity to analyze a variety of famous speeches. Students will look carefully at tone, rhetoric, propaganda techniques, and historical context as they write an analysis paper....

In this lesson, you will learn to analyze persuasive speeches and examine the impact of rhetorical structure and the use of devices in famous speeches. It includes activities such as matching quotes from famous speeches to the speakers...

In this lesson, you will learn to analyze persuasive speeches, those that are intended to sway the audience to agree with the speaker. You will examine the impact of rhetorical structure and the use of devices in famous speeches.

Take a quick guide through the life and achievements of famous Greek mathematician Eratosthenes.

During this unit students will study the lives of famous African-Americans who have had an impact upon history or present day society. This interdisciplinary hands-on unit will incorporate the subjects of social studies, reading,...

Play this web game and learn about famous paintings and their artists while providing free rice to hungry people around the world through the United Nations World Food Program.

Whether it is for a school project or to curb curiosity, this is a comprehensive resource for famous folks from Georgia.

Whether it is for a school project or to curb curiosity, this is a comprehensive resource for famous folks from Georgia.

In this tutorial, students learn about the Supreme Court and look at two famous cases to see the impact that its decisions have had on the rights of Americans.

Meet some of the famous people from Puerto Rico by clicking on a name to access biographical details.

Read about the life and scientific work of Marie Curie, possibly the most famous female scientist in history. In addition to providing biographical information, this page includes details on her scientific discoveries and her influence...

The 'Famous Five' are an important part of not only Canada's History, but also its identity. This Heritage Edukit provides teachers with lesson plans--elementary and Jr/Sr high--that highlight important learnings from 'Equal pay for...

The Famous 5 Heritage Edukit is a great place to increase your knowledge and understanding of these important women in Canada's history. Learn about the individual women by visiting the 'profiles section'. View films such as 'Now that we...

Second graders learn about famous Americans and their role in history. This builds on students' knowledge of US presidents, national symbols, and the election process. Students study various characteristics of famous Americans, such as...

A short essay and video on some of the phrases and people that became famous during the War of 1812, and in particular, the Battle of Lake Erie.

Analyze the persuasive impact of rhetorical structures and devices in famous speeches.

This site looks at famous trials in American history. Trials that shaped American society and changed America's laws.

Trace the family trees of some famous people to find out if their roots lead to passengers on the Mayflower.

[Free Registration/Login Required] A chart with information about several famous people who immigrated to the United States. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

Abraham Lincoln, Franklin Roosevelt and others have their famous presidential speeches captured in this database.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This biographical passage shares information about the famous African American named Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and...

This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Famous Horses and Famous Dogs by Herring and Landseer (1887), a book about types of horses and dogs.

Use this quiz-style game to identify historical figures in the field of medicine.

A scanned copy of the 1896 publication of Famous Story Book, a book of stories and poems and stories for children.