Activity
Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University

De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: Columbus and the Egg [Pdf]

For Students 6th - 8th
"Columbus and the Egg" is a one page, historical fictional passage about Christopher Columbus's return to Spain after discovering America. Some people said anyone could sail the seas. Columbus used an egg to make a point. It is followed...
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Harcourt: Biographies: Cesar Chavez

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent biography of Cesar Chavez, with links to learn more about his greats goals. You can access an English version of this biography by clicking the "Regresar" button, clicking on Humanitarians, and selecting Cesar Chaves from the...
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PBS

Who Made America?: George Eastman

For Students 9th - 10th
A quick "snapshot" at the life and worldly contributions of George Eastman. See why he was chosen as one of America's great innovators and better understand how his photography processes transformed our society.
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Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes

Simon Bolivar, El Libertador

For Students 9th - 10th
This detailed biography in Spanish of the famous South American liberator Simon Bolivar includes many portraits and related links.
Handout
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Harcourt: School Publishers: Jackie Robinson

For Students 3rd - 8th
America honors Jackie Robinson's first year in baseball's major leagues. This site has a brief biography of Jackie Robinson and how he broke the race barrier.
Unit Plan
Department of Defense

Do Dea: Spanish 2: Unit 5: La Descripcion

For Students 9th - 10th
In this fifth unit of an intermediate Spanish course, students learn about countries in South America. They will listen, speak, and write about information they gather, using related vocabulary. They will research and present information...
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Columbia University

Columbia University: The Price of Freedom [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A lengthy interview with Mr. Ferguson who was a very early follower of Malcolm X and who was present at the assassination of the famous African American leader.
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Other

Latino Cultures & History

For Students 9th - 10th
Listing of recommended links for research into the arts, history, culture, famous Latinos, and cooking of Latin American countries.
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The History Place

The History Place: Dorothea Lange: Migrant Farm Families

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the history of migrant workers in America by viewing the work of Dorothea Lange, one of the most famous photographers of the Great Depression.
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Other

The cajuns.com: General Bernardo Galvez in the American Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Have you ever heard of Galveston, Texas? The city is actually named after Spanish governor General Bernardo Galvez. Although not widely known, Galvez's efforts on behalf of the war changed the course of the American Revolution. Also not...
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Library of Congress

Loc: 1492: An Ongoing Voyage

For Students 9th - 10th
An exhibit by the Library of Congress supplies diverse facts on the famous 1492 voyage. The exhibition first examines the encounter between the European explorers and the native people. They explore five geographical areas: The Caribbean...
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Other

Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservatory

For Students 9th - 10th
Site offers interior views and descriptions of the Falling Water house.
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Other

The Crystal Cathedral

For Students 9th - 10th
A mix of commercial and historical facts regarding the cathedral. Includes interior and exterior images.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Patrick Henry

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview and biographical facts on the life of Patrick Henry, famous patriot and one of the Founding Fathers of America.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Bring Hispanic Heritage Month to Life: A Collection of Resources

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Celebrate diversity with this collection of ideas to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, including lesson plans, authors, pioneers, and more.
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Wisconsin Historical Society

Wisconsin Historical Society: Thornton Wilder

For Students 9th - 10th
A short biography of Thornton Wilder, one of America's best-known novelists and playwrights and a native of Madison, Wisconsin.
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Other

The Other Look of Colombia

For Students 9th - 10th
This charming site serves to remind us about all the good things that come from the South American country of Columbia. Many important and/or famous people are from Columbia along with such exports as coffee, emeralds, bananas, coal, and...
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Curated OER

American Musician and Poet Stephen Collins Foster

For Students 9th - 10th
Although Foster is known as one of America's most famous folksong composers, his lyrics were very racist by today's standards. This article discusses the new lyrics given to his songs.
Activity
Scholastic

Scholastic: Culture & Change, Evolution of Black History

For Students 3rd - 8th
Explore the Black History in America in the lives of famous African Americans. Features include a clickable interactive timeline that highlights important events, accomplishments, and personalities from 1492 to 2001.
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Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

Colonial Williamsburg: Politics in Colonial Virginia

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explores the politics involved in Colonial Williamsburg, leading up to the American Revolution. Content focuses on famous speeches, documents, and influential people.
Lesson Plan
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Chinua Achebe

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Discover the path of Chinua Achebe's life and work through the links found within this resource. This site features links to several to lesson plans and activities for his work.
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Other

Frank Lloyd Wright Wisconsin Heritage Tourism Program

For Students 9th - 10th
Frank Lloyd Wright, a native of Wisconsin, was unarguably one of America's greatest architects. This resource highlights numerous homes and buildings designed by him that are now heritage sites. The site includes a biography of his life.
Handout
Digital Public Library of America

Dpla: Women in Science: Medicine

For Students 9th - 10th
Collection of digital resources gathered from public libraries, archives, and museums about women in medicine. Discover women's impact in the field of medicine, as doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and researchers while exploring key...
Handout
Alabama Humanities Foundation

Encyclopedia of Alabama: History: Martin Luther King, Jr.

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., with links to many related topics about the struggle for equality in America.