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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Us History: 1945 1980: The Montgomery Bus Boycott

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about Rosa Parks's courageous decision to fight discrimination and the boycott that ended segregation on public buses.
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British Library

British Library: Discovering Literature: Frances Burney's Account of Her 'Terrible Operation'

For Students 9th - 10th
The diarist and novelist Frances Burney was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1810 and wrote an account of her 'terrible operation' for her sisters. Jenni Murray considers why this is one of the most courageous pieces of writing she has...
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Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: English Language Arts: Grade 5: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

For Teachers 5th Standards
Fifth graders learn that even in the most fantastical settings, literature can teach us real lessons about life. Students explore the opposition of good and evil; the value in courage, adventure, forgiveness, and honesty; and the...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Experiencing War: Prisoners of War

For Students 9th - 10th
Online presentation of personal narratives includes remembrances from former POWs held captive in Germany, Japan, Korea and Vietnam.
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Other

Correspondence on the 50th Anniversary of Newbery Medal

For Students 9th - 10th
Two letters written by Virginia Haviland and Armstrong Sperry about the upcoming 50th anniversary of the Newbery Medal. Sperry reflects on what it means to be a Newbery winner 30 years after the fact.
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University of Michigan

University of Michigan: The Wallenberg Story

For Students 9th - 10th
Website reveals notes on Wallenberg's stay in America at the University of Michigan and the complete story of his heroism during the Holocaust.
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Other

The International Raoul Wallenberg Foundation

For Students 9th - 10th
The home page for the Wallenberg Foundation offers biographical information on Wallenberg as well as other Holocaust saviors.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: How to Cope

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Using advice and role-play, help guide your children through an exploration of how to handle scary situations, focusing on what happens when you are lost, in this educator guide from Arthur: "April 9th."
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Sesame Street: Veterans

For Students Pre-K - K
In every adventure, some things change, but others stay the same. Use this page as a way to talk about the things that are the same, things that are different, and things that you'd like to keep the same, perhaps family traditions or...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: Life's Little Lessons: New Experiences

For Students Pre-K - K
Childhood is full of new experiences. Whether going to the doctor, traveling on an airplane, or visiting a relative's house for the first time, talking about and planning for new experiences can help children manage their fears and...
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Jack London

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Lesson plans, e-notes, activities, and other resources are provided for teaching students reading Jack London's The Call of the Wild and his other works.
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Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Prize in Literature 1907

For Students 9th - 10th
At this website from the Nobel eMuseum, you can read a biography of Rudyard Kipling, which summarizes Kipling's life, education, and published works. In additon, the Presentation Speech given by C.D. af Wirsen provides a detailed...
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Other

Aclu: Justice Harry Blackmun Dies

For Students 9th - 10th
Article remembering Supreme Court Chief Justice Harry Blackmun for his courage while fighting for a women's right to have an abortion.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Sitting Bull

For Students 3rd - 8th
A brief biography for young learners to recognize Sitting Bull and his courageous contributions to U.S. history in honor of Native Americans.
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My Hero Project

My Hero: Paul Robeson

For Students 3rd - 8th
Paul Robeson, an actor and activist, fought for workers' rights and the communist cause. Use this site to learn about Robeson's controversial views, which painted him as strong, courageous, and heroic.
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My Hero Project

My Hero: Rosa Parks

For Students 3rd - 5th
Use this resource to learn about Rosa Parks, a freedom hero, and her courage in the face of adversity.
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My Hero Project

My Hero: Galileo

For Students 3rd - 8th
"First to use a telescope to overserve the starts and planets," Galileo Galilei secretly published his work, which contradicted the Catholic Church's teachings. Use this site to learn about how Galileo's independence and courage made him...
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Other

Coptic Orphans

For Students 9th - 10th
Egyptian Christian orphanage that aims to "transform a generation that will have the courage to change the next one".
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US Department of Education

Helping Your Child Become a Responsible Citizen [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Helping a child become responsible isn't always an easy process. This comprehensive site is directed towards parents (and can be easily adapted for educators) who would like to teach their children to become responsible citizens.
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Live Wire Media

Good Character: Teaching Guides for Middle School

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Although these teaching guides are designed to be used with a video series called "Big Changes, Big Choices," most of the material here can be used without the videos. The topics covered in this series include both life skills and...
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Live Wire Media

Good Character: Teaching Guides for High School

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The pages in this website were created to accompany two video series, "In Search of Character" and "Not for Sale - Ethics in the Workplace, but most of the material can easily be used without the videos. Character topics include traits...
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Live Wire Media

Good Character: Character Education

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site is loaded with resources for developing and maintaining a character education program in your school, class or team. It includes information on service learning, ethics in the workplace and leading class discussions as well as...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Try Something New for 30 Days

For Students 9th - 10th
Is there something you've always meant to do, wanted to do, but haven't? Matt Cutts suggests: Try it for 30 days. This short, lighthearted talk offers a neat way to think about setting and achieving goals. [3:21]
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Harcourt: Biographies: Helen Keller

For Students 9th - 10th
An account of Helen Keller's remarkable accomplishments learning to speak, though blind and hearing impaired. Helen Keller was exceptional in her ability to communicate the challenges that handicapped people face to the rest of the...

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