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Curated OER

Victorian Philosophies in the Connecticut River Valley: The Connection between Mind, Body, and Spirit

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore late 19th century concepts of physical and spiritual health, which includes spiritualist and conservation movements, heath tonics, the perceived relationship between climate and physical well being.
Interactive
Curated OER

SAT Sentence Completion Practice Test 10

For Students 10th - 12th
In this sentence completion practice test, students choose the word that best completes each sentence.  Students have 10 minutes to answer 12 questions in this SAT practice worksheet.
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Victorian Web

The Victorian Web: The Writings of John Ruskin

For Students 9th - 10th
This Victorian website provides a look into the writings of John Ruskin. Contains the text and literary criticisms of his works.
Activity
Victorian Web

The Victorian Web: Matthew Arnold

For Students 9th - 10th
This Victorian Web site features links to documents about the life, works, and times of the poet and critic Matthew Arnold (1821-1888). Content ranges from the genre, themes, and imagery found in his literary works, to a biography,...
Website
Victorian Web

Brown University: Victorian Web: Religion in Victorian Britain

For Students 9th - 10th
The links provided show the different aspects of religion in 18th and 19th century England. The site also offers a timeline of religion and philosophy.
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Victorian Web

Brown University: Victorian Web: Karl Marx (1818 1883)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a detailed biography of Karl Marx. Links to related essays and articles are provided within The Victorian Web. This article is somewhat brief but provides good information on the subject.
Website
Victorian Web

Victorian Web: John Locke

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief but informative biography is provided, about John Locke and his major works and accomplishments. There is a black and white portrait, along with links to additional information included.
Handout
Victorian Web

The Victorian Web: The Sublime

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an excellent variety of essays divides the topic of the sublime into four categories: objective sublime, subjective sublime, characteristic literary motifs, and cultural relations.
Handout
Victorian Web

The Victorian Web: Empiricism

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief definition is provided about English empiricism as developed in the Victorian age. Several links are provided for additional information on related subjects.
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Curated OER

John Locke

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The Victorian Web allows on to read a brief but informative biography about John Locke and his major works and accomplishments on the Victorian Web. Includes black and white portrait, along with links to additional...
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Matthew Arnold

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Discover more about Matthew Arnold's life and work when you check out the links provided within this resource.