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Website
Texas A&M University

American Transcendentalism Web: Walden Study Text

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This Virginia Commonwealth University site contains study notes that explain the text to each chapter of Thoreau's "Walden."
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Website
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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Article
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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Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: Excerpt From Walden: Where I Lived and What I Lived For

For Students 11th - 12th
A learning module that begins with "Excerpt from Walden: Where I Lived and What I Lived For" by Henry David Thoreau, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a...
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Primary
Lumen Learning

Lumen: American Romanticism: Walden: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
This is text and audio of Chapters 1-4 of Walden; or, Life in the Woods, by transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau. It is a reflection upon simple living in natural surroundings and a manual for self-reliance.
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Primary
Lumen Learning

Lumen: Walden: Where I Lived, and What I Lived For

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the text and audio of Chapter 2.2 of Walden by transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau. It focuses on where he lived and what he lived for.
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Primary
Lumen Learning

Lumen: American Romanticism: Walden: Conclusion

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the text of Chapter 18 of Walden by transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau. By immersing himself in nature, Thoreau hoped to gain a more objective understanding of society through personal introspection. Simple living and...
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eBook
Open Library of the Internet Archive

Open Library: Walden

For Students 9th - 10th
This ebook version of Henry David Thoreau's Walden has been made available in multiple formats by the Open Library. Editions of the full novel, organized by year of publication, may be accessed here.
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Website
Eserver

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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Website
Eserver

E Server: The Thoreau Reader: Thoreau: Genius Ignored

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth biography of Henry David Thoreau. Includes information on nearly every known period of his life, including his life at Walden and his essays and writings.
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Handout
Other

Walden Woods Project: World Wide Waldens: Activity Guide: Read Thoreau

For Students 9th - 10th
Excerpts from Walden, with suggested discussion questions and journaling prompts.
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Curated OER

'Walden' Title Page, Illustrated With 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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Curated OER

Walden Pond

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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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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Curated OER

1846 Survey of Walden Pond

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