Curated OER
Culture, Crisis and Population Explosion: A Deweyan Approach in the Classroom
Students read various arguments posed by John Dewey when it comes to population growth. In groups, they use magazine articles and the internet to find issues related to populations and complete experiments to identify the challenges...
Curated OER
The Gaia Hypothesis: An Approach to Problem Solving in the Environment
Learners are introduced to the Gaia hypothesis by examining a conceptual sketch. In groups, they analyze the way they can use Dewey's method for problem solving to solve problems within the environment. They are given a problem facing...
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: The Battle of Manila Bay
A discussion of the three reasons The Battle of Manila Bay is notable, the objectives of the battle, the preparations, and an extensive account of the battle itself.
Other
Oclc: Melvil Dewey Biography
Here's a brief biography that outlines Dewey's career and influence on the field of library science.
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum
Harry S. Truman Library & Museum: Truman 4 Kids
A great place for young students to start learning about the life of President Harry S Truman. Find out what he was like as a kid.
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: John Dewey
Biography and thorough discussion of Dewey's thought, with bibliography at bottom from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy. Divides his philosophy into theory of knowledge, metaphysics, ethics, and aesthetics, and then judges his...
Curated OER
Dewey, Aboard Olympia
This site gives the life history of Admiral George Dewey who led the attack in Manila Bay during the Spanish-American war.
Curated OER
Map Courtesy of Jose Poncet!
A discussion of the three reasons The Battle of Manila Bay is notable, the objectives of the battle, the preparations, and an extensive account of the battle itself.
Curated OER
Spanish American War: Admiral George Dewey
An extensive biography on the life and military career of George Dewey, with special attention to his accomplishments in the Spanish American War.