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Activity
John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Biography of George Carlin

For Students 9th - 10th
Explores the life and career of award winning comedian, television and film actor, and New York Times best selling author, George Carlin, who passed away on June 22, 2008.
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Website
IMDb

The Internet Movie Database/max Reinhardt

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on Reinhardt's work as director and actor.
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Handout
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission

Explore Pa History: Paul Robeson

For Students 9th - 10th
Examine the life of renown scholar, athlete, singer and actor Paul Robeson and his influence on Pennsylvania's history.
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Handout
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission

Explore Pa History: Paul Robeson

For Students 9th - 10th
Examine the life of renown scholar, athlete, singer and actor Paul Robeson and his influence on Pennsylvania's history.
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Handout
Black Past

Black Past: Robeson, Paul

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia entry tells about Paul Robeson, famous baritone, and his struggles for racial equality. A link to a website for more information on African-Americans is provided.
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Where Babies in Movies Come From

For Students 9th - 10th
What hoops do you have to jump through to cast a baby in your movie? Vox explains how babies end up in the industry.
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Handout
CNN

Cnn: The Reagan Years: The Making of a President

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of a cnn.com in-depth special "The Reagan Years", this site traces the events of Reagan's early life. From his job as a young sports commentator to his fame as a Hollywood actor that would eventually lead him into his first elected...
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Handout
CNN

Cnn: The Reagan Years: A Second Act in Politics

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of a cnn.com in-depth special "The Reagan years", this site follows Reagan's evolution from Hollywood movie star to governor of California.
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Website
Digital History

Digital History: The Gipper

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biographical history of President Ronald Reagan.
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Website
Other

Reel Classics: Elizabeth's Gene Kelly Page

For Students 9th - 10th
This Reel Classics site dedicated to Gene Kelly, his film work, and music. Includes links to more information, biographical information about Kelly and dance partners, and music samples.
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Website
Other

Abwag: Learn About Acting

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Student awareness and appreciation of acting will be enhanced after discovering the tricks of the trade. They will learn how to act, feel and think in an acting environment.
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Website
Other

Classic Movies Sidney Poitier

For Students 9th - 10th
This page provides only links, but there are links to many biographies of Sidney Poitier, a filmography of his works as both actor and director, tributes and interviews and much more. Much of the information about Poitier on the web is...
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Handout
Other

Careerwise Education: Actors

For Students 9th - 10th
A seven-part look at acting as a career. Includes an overview of the occupations, typical activities, skill set, preparation, wages, job outlook, and a career video.
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Handout
IMDb

Internet Movie Database: George Auric

For Students 9th - 10th
This Internet Movie Database site contains Georges Auric's complete filmography along with some brief biographic information.
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Website
Other

Learn the Lingo

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers definitions to various stage terms. It also contains word that the director may use and superstitions common to the theatre. It is a informational site for someone who has a question about what certain words mean.
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Handout
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Charlie Chaplin

For Students 2nd - 8th
Useful biographical information and interesting facts about Charlie Chaplin, a great comedian, scriptwriter, composer, and director.
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Handout
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: William Shakespeare Biography

For Students 2nd - 8th Standards
Useful biographical information, career, plays, and interesting facts about William Shakespeare, famous playwright, poet, and actor.
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Handout
Lingolex

Lingolex.com: The Vocabulary of Jobs and Professions in English and Spanish

For Students 9th - 10th
A glossary of specific occupational and professional terms translated with English and Spanish equivalents.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Reel Classics: Elizabeths Gene Kelly Page

For Students 9th - 10th
This Reel Classics site dedicated to Gene Kelly, his film work, and music. Includes links to more information, biographical information about Kelly and dance partners, and music samples.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Reel Classics: Elizabeths Gene Kelly Page

For Students 9th - 10th
This Reel Classics site dedicated to Gene Kelly, his film work, and music. Includes links to more information, biographical information about Kelly and dance partners, and music samples.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Reel Classics: Elizabeths Gene Kelly Page

For Students 9th - 10th
This Reel Classics site dedicated to Gene Kelly, his film work, and music. Includes links to more information, biographical information about Kelly and dance partners, and music samples.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Reel Classics: Elizabeths Gene Kelly Page

For Students 9th - 10th
This Reel Classics site dedicated to Gene Kelly, his film work, and music. Includes links to more information, biographical information about Kelly and dance partners, and music samples.