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CommonLit

Common Lit: "Malala Yousafzai's Nobel Peace Prize" Lecture by Malala Yousafzai

For Students 7th - 9th
A learning module that begins with "Malala Yousafzai's Nobel Peace Prize Lecture" by Malala Yousafzai, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned...
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Harcourt: Biographies: Menachem Begin 1913 1992

For Students 3rd - 8th
A Zionist, peacemaker, and politician, Begin became Prime Minister of Israel in 1977. Here you can learn his life story including winning the Nobel Peace Prize for his work on the Camp David Accords.
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Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: Nelson Mandela Biographical

For Students 9th - 10th
This brief biography from The Nobel Foundation on the life and struggles of Nelson Mandela, who, while in prison, "Was widely accepted as the most significant black leader in South America," includes several resources for further reading...
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Women in History: Jane Addams

For Students 9th - 10th
Click here to see a photo of Jane Addams & read her biography. Read about her dedication the Hull House, a settlement house in Chicago.The first female to win the Nobel Peace Prize, Addams was also known for her support of women's...
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Potus: Barack Obama

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive facts about Barack Obama and his presidency. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.
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My Hero Project

My Hero: Elie Wiesel

For Students 9th - 10th
A Holocaust survivor, Elie Wiesel, shares his story through his books. This article, which briefly overviews his experiences, provides an excerpt from Wiesel's speech, "The Perils of Indifference."

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