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Penguin Books

Up Close: Ella Fitzgerald

For Students 5th - 7th Standards
A reading of Tanya Lee Stones' biography of Ella Fitzgerald lets middle schoolers get up close and personal with the First Lady of Jazz. Stone recounts details of Fitzgerald's life from her early days through her experiences as a teenage...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Thurgood Marshall

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students read about Thurgood Marshall and answer discussion questions about him. For this Thurgood Marshall lesson plan, students discuss the biography and history of him.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Jane Goodall

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students read about Jane Goodall and complete discussion questions after they read about her. In this Jane Goodall lesson plan, students discuss questions as a group or write answers individually.
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Lesson Plan
Other

Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust: Teacher Packet [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This teacher's guide will serve educators in discussing the work of American architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Includes biographical information about Wright, a review of his influences, a glossary, book recommendations and learning...
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Handout
Incredible Art Department

The Incredible Art Department: John Lloyd Wright

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of John Lloyd Wright, an architect who was the son of Frank Lloyd Wright.
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Website
Other

Frank Lloyd Wright Wisconsin Heritage Tourism Program

For Students 9th - 10th
Frank Lloyd Wright, a native of Wisconsin, was unarguably one of America's greatest architects. This resource highlights numerous homes and buildings designed by him that are now heritage sites. The site includes a biography of his life.
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Handout
Wisconsin Historical Society

Wisconsin Historical Society: Frank Lloyd Wright

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical information on Frank Llyod Wright, considered perhaps the greatest American architect ever.
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Website
Minneapolis Institute of Arts

The Minneapolis Institute of Arts: Prairie School

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource informs how this popular style of house began and which architects started it all. Take virtual tours of several prairie school buildings and view prairie school objects by five leading artists. Biographies are included.
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My Hero Project

My Hero: Mi Heroe/my Hero

For Students 9th - 10th
Stories about heroes from history and from around the world, submitted by students and others. Search for your hero or browse examples by topic, e.g., Animals, Explorers, Literary (fictional book or movie characters who inspire), Sports,...