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Neh: Edsit Ement: Say Hi to Haibun Fun

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson plan, students will consider Say Hi to Haibun Fun which looks at a Japanese style of writing called haibun. Worksheets and other supporting materials can be found under the Resources tab.
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Digital History

Digital History: American Transcendentalism

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed look at the philosophy behind American Transcendalism, and a discussion of many of those who practiced it.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Olmsted and Vaux, Central Park

For Students 9th - 10th
Harper's Magazine declared in 1862 that Central Park was "the finest work of art ever executed in this country". Read about the history of Central Park, the design process, and view pictures.
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Curated OER

Etc: The Concord Neighbourhood, 1830 1880

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the vicinity of Concord, Massachusetts, during the Transcendentalism Movement around 1830 to 1880. The map shows the important sites related to the works of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Bronson...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Massachusetts: Old Manse

For Students 9th - 10th
This 1770 Revolutionary-era house was home for a time to both Ralph Waldo Emerson (whose grandfather had it built) and Nathaniel Hawthorne; Henry David Thoreau was a guest of Hawthorne's. The house is now owned by The Trustees of...
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Massachusetts: Ralph Waldo Emerson Home

For Students 9th - 10th
This house was purchased by writer, poet, and philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) in 1835. It was where he wrote all of his major works, and was a major meeting point for Transcendentalists, including Bronson Alcott and Henry...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Massachusetts: Walden Pond

For Students 9th - 10th
Now part of a state reservation, Henry David Thoreau's cabin was located here. The time Thoreau spent here was inspiration for his conservationist treatise Walden.

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