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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: James Cameron

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of James Cameron, a Canadian-born filmmaker whose movie The Titanic won an astounding eleven Academy Awards. More recently, he has explored the depths of the ocean in a specially designed submarine. Includes a profile,...
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Cybermuse: Michael Snow

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed biography of well-known Canadian filmmaker, musician, artist, composer, writer, and sculptor Michael Snow. He has an international reputation as well as being renowned in the Toronto art scene.
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Senses Of Cinema

Senses of Cinema: Buster Keaton

For Students 9th - 10th
Buster Keaton is a famous director and actor who insisted that his interest and intention in filmmaking was to get a laugh from his audiences. This is a wonderful article outlining his life career and some of his more famous films.
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My Hero Project

My Hero: George Lucas

For Students 3rd - 8th
Creator of the Star Wars trilogy, George Lucas decided to become a filmmaker after a car wreck changed his mind about being a race car driver. Read about his education, his films, and the influence he has had on the film industry.
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School of Cinema and Performing Arts: Summer Youth Programs

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about summer programs at the School of Cinema and Performing Arts for middle and high school students interested in careers in filmmaking, acting, urban dance, music video production, or photography. Browse the school's site...
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University of Idaho: Principles of Sustainability

For Students 9th - 10th
This online open course is a digital walkabout on the primary concepts, principles, and issues of sustainability. Rather than lectures, the course has eight Chapters, each with several Parts that detail the Chapter topic area. The course...
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Nebraska Center for Writers: Weldon Kees

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Weldon Kees (1914-1955?) was not only an important minor poet of the mid-20th century American literary scene, he was also a fiction writer, playwright, cultural critic and impresario, filmmaker and photographer, abstract expressionist...
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PBS

Pbs: American Masters: F. Scott Fitzgerald

For Students 9th - 10th
An essay by F. Scott Fitzgerald with autobiographical elements, called 'The Crack Up', can be read here. There is also an interactive timeline of Fitzgerald's life, and an interview with filmmaker DeWitt Sage, who worked on a film about...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Terms and Materials: Film

For Students 9th - 10th
From classic paintings to contemporary works, art continues to inspire filmmakers to develop their craft, explore the power of making images, and look at the world through a different lens. Use this glossary to familiarize yourself with...
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PBS

Pbs American Masters: William Wyler

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the life of film director William Wyler from this PBS biography series. Some of his most famous works include "Ben Hur," and "Funny Girl".
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Pbs: American Masters: George Lucas

For Students 9th - 10th
Informative page on the life of "Star Wars" and "Indiana Jones," director, George Lucas.
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Senses Of Cinema

Senses of Cinema: John Ford

For Students 9th - 10th
An Oscar winning director, John Ford has been said to be the "greatest director of all time." He made many great Western films including "The Iron Horse" and "Stagecoach." This is a wonderful tribute to Ford and his career.
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Senses Of Cinema

Senses of Cinema: Billy Wilder

For Students 9th - 10th
Billy Wilder was a key player in the American cinema throughout the postwar period. This article outlines his life and some of his most famous works.
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Lost City De Mille: Cecil B. De Mille

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of the life, driving factors, and successes of the creator of "The Ten Commandments" and many other famous movies.
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Discovering Ourselves in Literature and Life

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson plan, provided by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), encourages students to evaluate literature in a variety of multimedia formats and answer the question, "Who Am I?," Students are then asked to...

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