Curated OER
George Lucas and the Power of Myth
Students examine the contributions of George Lucas to society. They analyze the concept of a hero, conduct Internet research on the life of George Lucas, develop a Hero Attribute Chart, and create an artistic rendering representing the...
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: George Lucas
A great review of the accomplishments of this talented writer and director. Links to an interview and photos.
PBS
Pbs: American Masters: George Lucas
Informative page on the life of "Star Wars" and "Indiana Jones," director, George Lucas.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: George Lucas: Star Wars Classroom Activity
Provides a brief classroom activity for students based on the Hero's Journey in Star Wars in commemoration of the birthday of George Lucas. Includes web links, a bibliography, and lesson plans. From ReadWriteThink's calendar on May 14,...
My Hero Project
My Hero: George Lucas
Creator of the Star Wars trilogy, George Lucas decided to become a filmmaker after a car wreck changed his mind about being a race car driver. Read about his education, his films, and the influence he has had on the film industry.