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Curated OER

Tales of King Arthur

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discover how historical events led to the stories of King Arthur and his Court. Students read stories about chivalry and the Round Table, discuss the Holy Grail's symbolism, and role-play an Arthurian character.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Arthur: The Once and Future King

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the popularity of the story of King Arthur and the way that the people, places and things associated with King Arthur have become symbolic to people around the world. While part of this lesson calls for viewing a video on King...
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Other

The Legend of Camelot

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you can learn more about the story of Camelot as it has been told for hundreds of years--including the myth of Camelot, the Round Table, and the sword Excalibur.
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PBS

Pbs: American Masters: The Algonquin Round Table

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the Algonquin Round Table and how it became famous. Includes quotes and stories from witnesses.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Portrait Gallery: Dorothy Parker

For Students 9th - 10th
Certainly the key figure in the Algonquin Round Table, this gives a summary of Dorothy Parker's activities and a well-drawn caricature of her.