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Unit Plan
Curated OER

"Et tu, Brute?" - The Characters, Conflict and Historical context of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar

For Teachers 6th
Students analyze the Shakespearian play, "Julius Caesar" in this seven lesson unit. Through readings, hands-on projects, and the study of plot development, comparisons are made to the movie and the historical records available.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

National Security

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners discuss the Rosenberg spy case during the Cold War. They research and report on a recent or current investigation into espionage by people working for the U.S. government. Students find out what they can from newspapers,...
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Article
British Library

British Library: Rhetoric, Power and Persuasion in Julius Caesar

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses the use of rhetoric in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar and the young Shakespeare's likely education in the art of rhetoric. In Julius Caesar, rhetoric is used to exert power over the commoners, to recruit...
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Handout
Mental Health America

Mental Health America: Paranoia and Delusional Disorders

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource provides an overview of paranoia and disorders associated with it.
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Website
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Human Genome Project: Presidential Visit From the Grave

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource details a slight controversy solved over the sudden death of President Zachary Taylor. It provides brief, but very interesting information on the subject.