American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Jeremy Irons
A biography of British actor Jeremy Irons, a brilliant and versatile actor who has played a wide range of movie and stage characters for which he has won an Oscar and a Tony Award. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Ron Howard
Biography of Ron Howard chronicles his life as a childhood actor and film director, winning an oscar for Best Director in 2002.
A&E Television
History.com: The History of St. Patrick's Day
This site goes far beyond answering the question, "Who was St. Patrick?" Read about the history and symbols of St. Patrick's Day, take online quizzes to test your knowledge of St. Patrick and Ireland, get special Irish recipes, and read...
British Library
British Library: Wilde's the Importance of Being Earnest: A Close Reading
In this lesson, students will consider several aspects of Oscar Wilde's most popular of comedies, "The Importance of Being Earnest". The success of this play is in part due to its examination of moral principles - in this case, the...
Other
The Weekly South Dakotan: South Dakota History for 4th Grade
From the very beginning and through the twentieth century, this comprehensive collection of lessons will enrich students studying the history in between and the effects on South Dakota.
BBC
Bbc News: Peru's Shining Path: Who Are They?
BBC profile on the terrorist group in Latin America, Shining Path. Includes collection of related articles and images. (15 July 1999)
Other
Sweatt v. Painter Archive
This site has just about everything one might want to know in an investigation of the important Supreme Court decision in Sweatt vs. Painter.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Portraits of Texas Governors
Explore the lives of Texas' governors. This site organizes the governors into six eras: Early Statehood (1846-1861); War, Ruin, and Reconstruction (1861-1874); The Wild West (1874-1887); Texas Rising (1887-1915); The Politics of...
Other
Cecil B. De Mille Foundation: Official Website Dedicated to Cecil B. Demille
Contains biography, filmography, and a photo gallery of this infamous movie director.
Other
German Culture: Famous Germans
Brief biographical profiles of famous Germans recognized worldwide in the arts, military, movies, politics, sciences, and sports.
National Science Foundation
National Science Foundation: Science of Summer Olympics
Using examples of athletes and sports involved in the 2012 Summer Olympics, these 9 videos demonstrate aspects of sports which are influenced by engineering and technology.
Sesame Street
Sesame Street: Games
Help the Sesame Street characters while completing various early learning tasks. Students will develop language, reasoning skills, and independence as they play the games provided.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: North Pole: What Are Some New Materials We Can Get From Natural Materials?
Oscar is on a holiday cruise with his parents to see the North Pole. During this trip, Oscar sees lots of different objects which are made of different materials. Discover facts about these materials, learn about the importance of...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How Benjamin Button Got His Face
Ed Ulbrich, the digital-effects guru from Digital Domain, explains the Oscar-winning technology that allowed his team to digitally create the older versions of Brad Pitt's face for "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button." [18:04]
PBS
Pbs American Masters: Richard Rodgers
This site has a comprehensive biography of the American composer. Site details Rodgers collaboration with lyricist Lorenz Hart and later work with Oscar Hammerstein. There is also the "Career Timeline" or the audio/video resources found...
Read Works
Read Works: Can't Sit Still
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about a boy named Oscar who was very bored in the car on a family road trip. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Isaac Hayes
Read an account of the life and professional career of Oscar winner, Isaac Hayes, who won for his "Theme from Shaft". He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002.
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Andrew Lloyd Webber
Features comprehensive biographical details on "the most successful composer of our time", Andrew Lloyd Weber. His play, "The Phantom of the Opera", is the longest running musical in Broadway history and he has won an Oscar, a Golden...
Senses Of Cinema
Senses of Cinema: John Ford
An Oscar winning director, John Ford has been said to be the "greatest director of all time." He made many great Western films including "The Iron Horse" and "Stagecoach." This is a wonderful tribute to Ford and his career.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: African American Honorees in Alabama History
Students will create a PowerPoint slide show presentation and brochure on a famous African American icon from the Alabama Calendar. Students may select famous African Americans from Alabama such as Rosa Parks, Vonetta Flowers, Dr. Mae...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Machines All Around Us
Student will examine different rooms in the school looking for simple machines. They will use digital cameras to take pictures of the simple machine they have found in the school and Microsoft PowerPoint to create a presentation of their...
Other
Ampas: Student Academy Awards
An explanation of the Student Academy Awards, presented to college film students by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Includes rules of the competition, description of film categories, application information, highlights...
Luminarium
Luminarium: Irish Literature, Mythology, Folklore, Drama
Site has over 60 links to authors, periodicals, literary background, theater and Irish science fiction.
American Movie Classics Company
The Film Site: How Green Was My Valley
This resource provides an overview of a John Ford masterpiece. Text summary, poster, links, and cast information are included. Made in 1941.