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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Internet Classics Archive: Works by Plato

For Students 9th - 10th
A library entry with translations of many works by Plato, including commentary and discussion of each.
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Handout
University of Groningen

American History: Biographies: Henry Clay (1777 1852)

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource gives a good summary of Henry Clay's character and the accomplishments of his life.
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Website
Other

Plato and His Dialogues: List of Plato's Works

For Students 9th - 10th
This list of works by Plato such as The Republic also features links to e-texts in English translation.
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eBook
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Internet Classics Archive: Statesman

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Internet Classics Archive provides the full text of Plato's dialogue, "Statesman" (or "Politicus"). Translation by Benjamin Jowett.
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Handout
University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania Archives & Records: Benjamin Franklin 1706 1790

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biography of Benjamin Franklin.
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Lesson Plan
Yale University

Ynhti: The Humor of America, Ruth Schwartz

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site includes a summary of these lesson plans about humor, and a narrative on humor in writing to precede them. Discusses writings by Benjamin Franklin.
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Lesson Plan
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Learning Lab: Making Friends With Franklin

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This site is an introduction plus a series of three lesson plans that explore Franklin's portraits plus aspects of his work in science and writing.
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Website
Other

The Statesman: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
The Statesman is a local/regional/national news source from Calcutta, India.
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Website
Seymour Brody

Jewish Heroes in America: Henry Kissinger

For Students 9th - 10th
Relates the life story of former Secretary of the State, Henry Kissinger who played a very powerful role in the Nixon and Ford administrations. For his work as a peace negotiator he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1973.
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Website
HyperHistory Online

Hyperhistory: Cato the Elder

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you can find very brief biographical information about Cato the Elder--first Roman author to write in Latin.
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eBook
C-SPAN

C Span American Writers: The Autobiography of Franklin

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief summary of The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin. Also includes an on-line sample of the work as well as links to other informational websites.
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Handout
New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Nicolo Machiavelli

For Students 9th - 10th
This Catholic Encyclopedia site presents a detailed biography of Nicolo Machiavelli. Content includes information on his influences and works. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be...