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E Server: The Thoreau Reader: Text/analysis of "The Maine Woods"

For Students 9th - 10th
Includes the entire e-text of Thoreau's (1817-1862 CE) "Maine Woods," as well as maps of his movement, contemporary and modern reviews, and links to other sites on this work.
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E Server: The Thoreau Reader: Annotated Works of Henry David Thoreau

For Students 9th - 10th
This website provides an introduction to and the the text of some of Thoreau's most famous works.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Transcendentalism, an American Philosophy

For Students 5th - 8th
A good look at the first major American philosophy, transcendentalism. Read about the ideas that transcendentalists believed, and find out the members of the Transcendental Club. Many American authors of the time espoused the ideals of...
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Texas A&M University

American Transcendentalism Web: Henry David Thoreau

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource provides a biographical look at the Transcendentalist writer, Henry David Thoreau, as well as links to further biographical information, major Thoreau sites, Thoreau texts, and even a criticism of his work "Walden," in audio...
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E Server: The Thoreau Reader: Text of "Life Without Principle"

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete online text from The Thoreau Reader of Henry David Thoreau's (1817-1862 CE) essay "Life Without Principle," as well as quotes about the essay's impact.
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E Server: The Thoreau Reader: What Did Henry Look Like?

For Students 9th - 10th
Two online photos of Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862 CE). Also provides commentary and quotes on the man's physical nature and appearance.
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E Server: The Thoreau Reader: Thoreau Chronology

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource offers a detailed chronology of Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862 CE). Give information on his life, writings, and lectures.
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Curated OER

Reproduction of Thoreau's Cabin

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the "Present at the Creation" series, National Public Radio looks at Thoreau's "Walden."
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Cyberbee

Cyber Bee: Meet Henry David Thoreau

For Students 2nd - 5th
Here you can find a series of movie clips with children's author Richard Smith portraying Henry David Thoreau. These clips portray Thoreau on a personal level as he answers numerous questions about his life and work.
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Present at the Creation: Thoreau's Walden: Henry David Thoreau

For Students 9th - 10th
Portrait of Henry David Thoreau.
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Shippensburg University

Shippensburg University: Personality Theories: b.f. Skinner

For Students 9th - 10th
This biographical survey of the behaviorist B.F. Skinner (1904-1990) also discusses his writings (Walden II) and his theories on aversive stimulus, shaping, and the like.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Henry David Thoreau: Author, Philosopher, and Abolitionist

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
By watching a short video and engaging in two primary source activities, students will explore the philosophy, writings, and impact of Henry David Thoreau.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Henry David Thoreau

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learn more about the author Henry David Thoreau when you explore this resource. This site provides links to lesson plans and activities for some of his works.
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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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Authors Calendar

Author's Calendar: Henry Thoreau

For Students 9th - 10th
A nice biography on Henry David Thoreau's life, centering mostly on his literary skills.
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Texas A&M University

American Transcendentalism Web

For Students 9th - 10th
A scholarly site with many articles about American transcendental authors, their work, and philosophy.
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Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Henry David Thoreau

For Students 9th - 10th
This article reviews the life and accomplishments of Henry David Thoreau.
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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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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Rock Layers in Tennessee, 1901

For Students 9th - 10th
A map showing folded and broken or faulted rock layers along the Walden Ridge, Tennessee.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Henry David Thoreau

For Students 9th - 10th
Henry David Thoreau (born David Henry Thoreau; July 12, 1817 - May 6, 1862) was an American author, naturalist, transcendentalist, tax resister, development critic, sage writer and philosopher. He is best known for his book Walden, a...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Henry Thoreau

For Students 9th - 10th
An American author, naturalist, transcendentalist, pacifist, tax resister and philosopher who is famous for Walden.
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American Writers: Emerson & Thoreau

For Students 9th - 10th
An informational site on Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau. Includes general information about each one's life, works, and writings, including Nature and Walden. Also includes links to other sites.

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