TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Why It Pays to Work Hard
In this video, Richard St. John explains that one of the keys to success is to work hard. [6:23] Includes a brief quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement:pioneer Values in Willa Cather's "My Antonia"
This very detailed lesson includes a quiz, an essay assignment, online text links, and background resources.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Write Your Story, Change History
In this inspirational TEDYouth Talk, Brad Meltzer encourages us to dream big, work hard, and stay humble. [8:58]
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: New Attitutdes Toward Wealth
The accumulation of wealth went beyond inheritance in the late 19th century. Read about three different ideas for the ordinary person to become wealthy.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Joe the Hotel Boy by Horatio Alger
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. First published in 1906, one work is Joe The Hotel Boy. This book was written by Horatio Alger.
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: English Language Arts: Grade 6: Steve Jobs
Sixth graders will explore the role of failure in finding success. In this set, 6th graders learn that success takes hard work, deliberate practice, and the ability to learn from failures and persevere. Students explore how an author's...