Curated OER
Seventh Grade Word Search
In this seventh grade word search worksheet, 7th graders use the word bank of twenty words to find and circle the words in the puzzle.
Curated OER
Identifying and Categorizing Worthy Attributes
Students write research questions. In this worthy attributes lesson, students discuss famous persons and what sets them apart from others. Students identify questions to guide prior to researching a famous person.
Curated OER
Who Were the Mayans?
In this Mayans worksheet, learners read about the Mayans on a web site given, then complete a set of 10 related comprehension questions.
Curated OER
Ice Earrings Activity
Students put a piece of string between 2 ice cubes and fuse them together with pressure. In this ice lesson plan, students see how the cubes stick together.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Admiral Chester Nimitz
This site is a biography of Chester Nimitz (1885-1966), an American admiral during WWII. Site compares him to MacArthur.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Admiral William H. Mc Raven, Usn
A biography of Admiral William McRaven. He is the man responsible for organizing and implementing the plan to eliminate Osama bin Laden. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Admiral William Crowe: Africa Bombings
The transcript of a 1999 interview with Admiral William Crowe, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, about the 1998 bombings of U.S. embassies in Nairobi, Kenya and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The interview focuses on the findings...
War Times Journal
War Times Journal: The Battle of Manila Bay by Admiral George Dewey
A fascinating account of the famous naval battle by the American naval commander himself, Admiral Dewey.
Other
Out Serve Sldn: Admiral William Crowe
This brief biographical article discusses the career of Admiral William Crowe, including his strong opposition to the military's Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy.
Other
Military Times: Awards: Recipients: Admiral William Crowe
This resource discusses the military career and awards of Admiral William Crowe.
Ed Koday
Web Archive: Red Admiral
The upperside of the red admiral butterfly is black with white spots near the wing tips. The forewing has a red band across the middle, and the hindwing has a red band along the edge. The red admirals that are born during the winter are...
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Book: "Admiral Peters" by w.w. Jacobs
This site features the full text of the short story "Admiral Peters" by W. W. Jacobs.
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: The Life of Admiral George Dewey
This site gives the life history of Admiral George Dewey who led the attack in Manila Bay during the Spanish-American war.
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: Admiral Cervera's Report of the Battle of Santiago
Report made to the Spanish Ministry of Marine by Admiral Cervera describes events of the Battle of Santiago.
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: Admiral Cervera Aboard the Gloucester Following Battle of Santiago
Remarkable account provides a view of Admiral Cervera and other Spanish officers in the wake of their defeat at Santiago, and also shows their treatment aboard the U.S.S. GLOUCESTER.
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: The Last Address to the Spanish Squadron by Admiral Cervera
Address given by Admiral Cervera to the Spanish Squadron just before the Naval battle of Santiago de Cuba during the Spanish-American War.
Other
Oklahoma State Senate: Senate Artworks: Admiral William J. Crowe, Jr.
A portrait and brief biographical information about Oklahoma native, Admiral William J. Crowe, Jr. The biographical information was current in 2004, the date of the dedication of the portrait.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Admiral James B. Stockdale, Usn
A biography of James Bond Stockdale, one of the most decorated officers in the Navy's history. He was a captive of war for seven years in a brutal prison in North Vietnam and survived through sheer determinism and heroism. His story came...
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: Admiral William Crowe
Learn about the 1985 nomination of William Crowe Jr. as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in the administration of President Ronald Reagan.
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Who Do I Admire?
Who are our real life heroes? Students will learn and write about inspirational women.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "The Lady of the Red Admirals" by Arthur Quiller Couch
Text of the short story "The Lady of the Red Admirals" by British author Arthur Quiller-Couch. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
Other
Admiral Grace Murray Hopper
Provides a short biography on Admiral Grace Murray Hopper, pioneer computer scientist.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Admiral George Dewey
This site provides a concise biography of the hero of Manila Bay.
War Times Journal
War Times Journal: Letters and Dispatches of Horatio Nelson
A collection of writings by the famous British admiral who died at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The writings give valuable details about British naval tactics during the Napoleonic Wars.