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Achievers Club
Learners research a person, present or past, who has accomplished great goals. They report on their person to the class.
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Sporting Fever
Students view a video about the values that are represented by sports teams. They write a paper about the connection between sports and social values. They share their responses with the class.
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Biography Tea
Students. through a variety of library books on biographies, explore and assess the contributions of individuals to society. They choose one person to write a short biography on after reading their biography checked out from the library.
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Fujiyama
Students examine and discuss Mt. Fuji (Fujiyama) and its effect on the culture and philosophy of Japan. This high school lesson plan is ideal for a Social Studies, Humanities, or Asian Studies class.
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VS.6a
Sixth graders explore, discuss and explain why George Washington is called the "Father of our Country" and James Madison is called the "Father of the Constitution." They view and create a graphic organizer after discussing a variety of...
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Pop Portraits Tops Art Auction
Students research the life and work of artist Andy Warhol. They discuss and view pop art.
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Social Studies: Exploring Japan
Fourth graders examine the culture and environment of Japan, beginning with a KWL chart. They use clay and cups of water to construct representations of the Japanese Islands. After designing flags representing farming and food, 4th...
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Explorers of the Mighty North
Students access the Internet to research the journey made by Rear Admiral Peary and Matthew Alexander Henson to the North Pole. They locate the North Pole on maps and globes. They present oral reports to classmates on their research.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Utah History Encyclopedia
This is a resource about the state of Utah. Includes images and articles on everything from geology to famous people in the state.
Other
Fundacao Banco Do Brasil: Projeto Memoria: Famous Brazilians (In Portuguese)
Biographical information for some of the most important thinkers, writers, and politicians in Brazilian history: Castro Alves, Monteiro Lobato, Rui Barbosa, Pedro Alvares Cabral, Juscelino Kubitschek, Oswaldo Cruz, Josue de Castro, Paulo...
Other
History Colorado: Biographies of Notable Coloradans
A long list of biographies of famous people from Colorado. The names are in alphabetical order. Click on a name to access PDF files with their profiles. Provided in both English and Spanish and includes some videos.
Other
Denver.gov: Denver History: Characters
Read some colorful biographies about fascinating people in Colorado history having to do with the city of Denver.
Archives of Ontario
Images of Black History: Exploring the Alvin Mc Curdy Collection
Alvin McCurdy was a carpenter from Essex County, Ontario; however, he is probably best known for his work as a historian, genealogist, and collector of black history material. McCurdy collected thousands of documents and photographs...
Other
Famous Personages in Japan
This site includes information about a number of famous people in Japan. Designed by a Japanese college to help people learn about modern Japan.
Other
Famous Personages in Japan
This site includes information about a number of famous people in Japan. Designed by a Japanese college to help people learn about modern Japan.
University of Missouri
Famous Trials: Thomas More Trial (1535)
"I die the king's good servant, and God's first."--Thomas More. There is much to learn from the story of how the head of one of the most revered men in England, Sir Thomas More, ended up on the chopping block on London's Tower Hill in...
Royal British Colombia Museum (Canada)
First in the Air in British Columbia
The Royal British Columbia Museum traces the achievements of BC's first men to travel into the colony's atmosphere in the air. The site discusses the hot air balloon flight of Professor Leclaire in 1880 and the flight of Charles K....
Other
Scope Systems: Today in History
Provides birthdays of famous people, events and holidays that occur on today in history. Gives a brief summary of each event or person.
Library of Congress
Loc: American Notes: Travels in America, 1750 1920
Comprises 253 published narratives by Americans and foreign visitors recounting their travels in the colonies and the United States and their observations and opinions about American peoples, places, and society from about 1750 to 1920....
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: Lord North (1713 1792)
Lord North was Prime Minister of Great Britain from January, 1770 to March, 1782. His early successes as Leader of the House and his efforts to cut the national debt brought him the confidence of a faction-ridden Parliament and the favor...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Jackson vs. Clay and Calhoun
Two very important politicians in the Age of Jackson were Henry Clay and John C. Calhoun. Andrew Jackson detested both for personal and political reasons. Read about the relationship between these two men individually and Andrew Jackson.
Other
Henry Morrison Flagler, History of the Railroad
A thorough biography of Henry Flagler, a man instrumental in the history of Florida: his work in St. Augustine, his work with the railroads, his life in Miami, and the building of the railroad to Key West. Much more information is given...
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Giants of Texas History
From the state of Texas, this page discusses notable Texans who were instrumental in the development of the state, along with links to their biographies.
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Lesson Plan: Martha Hughes Cannon
Lesson plan on Martha Hughes Cannon, the first female state senator in U.S. history.