Curated OER
Twenty-one Balloons
Fifth graders determine what the Newbery Award is and why it is importance. They examine a number of Newbery Award winning books and listen to a book talk about William Pene DuBois', Twenty-One Balloons while watching a PowerPoint...
Curated OER
Go West With Lewis and Clark! Scavenger Hunt
In this Lewis and Clark scavenger hunt worksheet, students participate in an Internet scavenger hunt to answer five questions regarding the Lewis and Clark expedition.
Curated OER
CSI: Native America
Students discuss the murders of Native Americans in Indiana. In groups, they research and make drawings of the scene as if they were part of a CSI team. They complete any needed experiments to help them solve the crime and create a...
Robin Chew
Lucid Cafe: Du Bois Overview and Links
An overview of the life and career of W.E.B. DuBois. Provides information pertaining to his political interests and his involvement in the NAACP. Related links to other civil rights leaders and issues are presented.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Langston Hughes
This resource focuses on the works of famous African-American author, Langston Hughes.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Civil Rights: Demanding Equality
Teach the history of Civil Rights using this comprehensive learning module. Trace the movement from the 14th Amendment to modern times. The focus is on African American rights but also touches on women and disabled American's rights....
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: Florentine Singer
An image of "Florentine Singer", created by Paul Dubois in 1865 (Silver-plated bronze, height 155 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Narcissus
An image of "Narcissus", created by Paul Dubois in 1867 (Marble, height 145 cm).
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: The Marne at Dawn
An image of "The Marne at Dawn", created by Albert Dubois-Pillet in 1888 (Oil on canvas, 32 x 46 cm).
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: Tomb of Cardinal Dubois
An image of "Tomb of Cardinal Dubois", created by Guillaume I Coustou, c. 1725 (Bronze).
Other
Finding Dulcinea: w.e.b. Du Bois, Civil Rights Pioneer and Social Historian
A biographical profile of W.E.B. Du Bois, an American civil rights activist (1868-1963), who worked to promote equal rights for African Americans.