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Interactive
Curated OER

Leviathan

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about Leviathan by Hobbes. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive worksheet. 
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Interactive
Curated OER

Leviathan

For Students 10th - 12th
In this online interactive philosophy activity, students respond to 17 multiple choice questions about Hobbes's Leviathan. Students submit their answers to be scored.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

People on the Move

For Students 5th - 8th
Students explore transportation. In this transportation lesson, students examine the Jupiter locomotive, Washingtion D.C. streetcars, the Leviathan, the Salisbury Train Station, and Route 66. Students respond to 12 questions.
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Website
Luminarium

Luminarium: Life of Thomas Hobbes (1588 1679)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a lengthy overview of the life and work of Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679 CE). Content includes a focus on Hobbes' "Leviathan" and the personal controversy that followed.
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Website
Oregon State University

Thomas Hobbes

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a short biography, and some links to relevant sites.
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Article
Other

Pre History of Cognitive Science: Thomas Hobbes

For Students 9th - 10th
This article analyzes the philosophy contained in such works as "Leviathan." A good starting point for research on Hobbesian philosophy.
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Activity
Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: Transatlantic Souvenirs

For Students 9th - 10th
The Smithsonian's maritime collections contain many objects relating to the steamship Leviathan, the largest American passenger ship of the 1920s and 1930s. View these mementos originally preserved by passengers and crew to remember...
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Website
Rice University

Galileo Project: Thomas Hobbes

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The Galileo Project of Rice University presents Hobbes' life in an outline, giving easy access to the critical information. This is a great site to check out for information on the subject.
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Website
Victorian Web

Victorian Web: John Locke

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief but informative biography is provided, about John Locke and his major works and accomplishments. There is a black and white portrait, along with links to additional information included.
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Handout
Other

Bluepete: Biographies: Thomas Hobbes

For Students 9th - 10th
A great biography. Includes extensive quotes by Hobbes and by those who knew him. His works and philosophical ideas are detailed here.
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eBook
Oregon State University

Leviathan by Thomas Hobbes'

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an e-text of the Leviathan, written by Thomas Hobbes.
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Website
Oregon State University

A Brief Life of Thomas Hobbes, 1588 1679

For Students 9th - 10th
This article surveys the life and work of the English philosopher John Hobbes (1588-1679).
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Article
McMaster University

Mc Master University: A Survey of Mr. Hobbes His Leviathan

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a paper, "A Survey of Mr. Hobbes His Leviathan" by Edward, Earl of Clarendon, written on Hobbes's "Leviathan" and game theory. After a lengthy and unreadable introduction, the author surveys Hobbes's work by chapter.
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Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: Text Sets: Political Theory

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
As governments form and change over time, they look to political philosophers to answer important questions about governance. This text set covers some of the world's most influential political thinkers. This collection includes 10...
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Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Beowulf"

For Students 9th - 10th
The life of the mighty hero Beowulf is recounted, as he wins honor and fame by protecting his people and the neighboring nation from terrible monsters. Selected (6) reading passages (grades 9-12) to pair with the Epic poem "Beowulf"....
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Lesson Plan
iCivics

I Civics: Thomas Hobbes Mini Lesson

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Thomas Hobbes was one of the first of his era to discuss the idea of the social contract. Explore his views on government and his famous book, Leviathan.
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Other

Treasures of University of Delaware Library: Thomas Hobbes

For Students 9th - 10th
To accompany their exhibit of the original first-edition copy of Leviathan, the University of Delaware created this introduction to Hobbes which includes information about its reception upon publication.
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Handout
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Thomas Hobbes: Methodology

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, which is provided for by the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy, gives a detailed biography of the life of Thomas Hobbes, including a discussion of his philosophy.