Writing Fix
Writing Fix: An I Pod Inspired Writing Lesson: A Call for Change
The world is an ever changing place, and through this lesson students will have a chance to send a call out for change. Using Bob Dylan's "The Times They Are A-Changin'" as an inspiration and a model, students will brainstorm change,...
A&E Television
History.com: How the Us Civil War Inspired Women to Enter Nursing
Before the American Civil War, the majority of hospital nurses or "stewards" were men. But the war created a medical crisis that demanded more volunteers, and a lot of the people who took up the call were women. Amid this desperate need...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Awe Inspiring, Extraordinary, Erudite Kids
Using complex language, including rich descriptors, is necessary for mastery of the CCSS Standards. This instructional activity is a great instructional activity in using adjectives to enrich speaking and writing. Included are a video...
PBS
Inspired by Science Fiction
As far back as Ancient Greece, people have dreamed about living in space. This resource describes how space station science fiction of the past led to the development of today's space stations.
Other
Paik: Robot People From Discovering Great Artists
Your pupils will be designing robots in this lesson inspired by artist Nam June Paik. The lesson gives two ideas. One is adapted to other students and requires a TV, VCR, and a camcorder.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement
The Academy of Achievement brings students face-to-face with the extraordinary leaders, thinkers, and pioneers who have shaped our world. Features include profiles of academy members (author Amy Tan at the time of this writing) and...
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: An I Pod Inspired Writing Lesson: The Dust Bowl Blues
The 1930's Dust Bowl era was about the grueling times of people suffering in the drought-stricken region of the Oklahoma pan handle. This lesson will help students to gain an understanding of the plights of the people. Using Woody...
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: An I Pod Inspired Writing Lesson: Boogie Woogie With a B
Using a famous World War II propaganda song, students will explore alliteration by changing the lyrics to create a new version of the song. After discussing what alliteration is and why this particular song was used and enjoyed by the...
Other
People's World: The Chicago Freedom Movement: Summer of 1966
An informative and inspiring article about the African American struggle for civil rights in Chicago, 1966. The authors offer a first-hand account of protests against unfair housing and discrimination and the subsequent changes made.
Other
Institute of Physics
This is truly a fantastic site. The Institute of Physics is the professional body and learned society for physics in the UK and Ireland, inspiring people to develop their knowledge, understanding and enjoyment of physics. A must-see for...
Duke University
Conscience of a Nation: John Hope Franklin on African American History
An exhibition on African-American history that is inspired by the work of John Hope Franklin (1915-2009), an African-American scholar who studied the historical roots of racial prejudice. The exhibit presents primary documents, texts,...
New York Times
New York Times: Photographic Portraits of the Year's Best Actors (2004)
This portfolio of black-and-white portraits of Oscar-nominated film stars captures a range of faces, poses, moods, and points of view. Excellent site for comparing and criticizing artistic choices and approaches and for inspiring...
Other
Engineering Uk
Dedicated to educating the world about engineering, and promoting engineering concepts and projects, Engineering UK inspires people at all levels to pursue careers in engineering.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Brand New Flag: Molly of Denali
Molly does a school report on Benny Benson, a young Alaska Native boy who won a contest to design the Alaska state flag, and is inspired to hold a contest of her own, in this 11-minute animated story [25:25] from the PBS KIDS series...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: An Educator's Guide to Expanding Narratives About American History & Culture
This collection has been carefully selected by New York City educator and curriculum consultant Vivett Dukes to showcase ideas, achievements, and contributions by American people of all backgrounds across eras. The content highlighted...
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Aboriginal: Culture and Its Meaning/teacher Zone
The Teachers Zone within this Edukit has been designed to provide educators with a variety of Aboriginal and Metis inspired lesson plans. The Teacher Zone section includes a teacher information background section regarding the culture...
PBS
Pbs Frontline: The Long Walk of Nelson Mandela
Site accompanies a PBS special on the inspirational Nelson Mandela. Site chronicles the life and many struggles of Mandela. It specifically breaks his life down into four parts: childhood, revolutionary, prisoner, and husband. Also...
Bill of Rights Institute
Bill of Rights Institute: James Otis
James Otis was called the most important American of the 1760s by John Adams. A trained lawyer and master of argument, James Otis was a leader of the Patriot movement in Boston in those years. Initially a prosecutor for the British...
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Nelson Mandela and the Rainbow Culture
This detailed article from the Nobel e-museum on the life of Nelson Mandela is organized into the following sections: "Equality and Pluralism," "The Development of 'Colour-blindness,'" "The Legacy of Mahatma Gandhi and Pandit Nehru,"...
Bryn Mawr College
Quakers and Slavery: Thomas Garrett
The inspiration for Harriet Beecher Stowe's Simeon Halliday, meet Thomas Garrett, famous abolitionist and humanitarian whose life was dedicated to serving and saving the enslaved. Links to related primary sources regarding Garrett.
BBC
Bbc: Mohandas "Mahatma" Gandhi
The idea of protesting by using non-violent means was a philosophy Gandhi modeled in India. Read about his background and how his religious beliefs inspired his peaceful ways. Included are conversations with Millie Polak who lived with...
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: My Big Break!
The focus trait for this writing lesson plan is idea development; young scholars will consider the idea of becoming famous and making the cover of an infamous magazine, People. Moving from the mundane to inspirational, attention to...
Other
Baby Doe Tabor & the Doe Heads
"This site is devoted to an exploration of the lives of Baby Doe, Augusta and Horace Tabor and the opera they inspired, Douglas Moore's The Ballad of Baby Doe."
My Hero Project
My Hero: w.e.b. Du Bois
The fist African American to earn a PhD from Harvard, W.E.B. DuBois was not only an inspirational and extraordinary individual, but a champion in the fight for equality and the end of racism. Read about his founding of the organization...