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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Much Ado About Something (Lesson 2)

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students view more video clips of Shakespeare's plays. They answer comprehension questions over the video. They are introduced to the language Shakespeare used as well.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A Rising People: Ben Franklin and the Americans

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students examine the Enlightenment Era and its philosophies, including philosophers. Students gain an understanding concerning what they new science was and what it led to through a series of lessons and a PowerPoint. the end by writing...
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Website
Luminarium

Luminarium: Sir Francis Bacon (1561 1626)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a biography and timeline of Sir Francis Bacon's life, as well as texts of many of his works, and critical essays about his works.
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Handout
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Francis Bacon

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy provides a biography as well as a brief explanation of Francis Bacon's most significant philosophical work, "Novum Organum."
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Handout
New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Baconian System of Philosophy

For Students 9th - 10th
While this site provides some biographical information about Francis Bacon, its major focus is on his philosophy, particularly in "Novum Organum." Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be...