Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: "Twenty Questions" History Virtual Fieldtrip
During this activity, students engage in a virtual game of "Twenty Questions" with another class. They will utilize textbooks, trade books, the Alabama Virtual Library, and other Internet sites for reference. Each team (class) will be...
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Arlington National Cemetery: History of Arlington National Cemetery
The National Cemetery site gives information about the famous, and not-so-well-known people who are buried there: war heroes, presidents, chief justices, explorers, historical figures, etc.
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Beyond the Basic Biography Report
For this lesson students use the format and structure of a mentor text such as A. Lincoln and Me by Louise Borden to write an interesting biography about a historical figure with an emphasis on idea development, voice, and writing...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Twentieth Century Resumes
Students will use the Alabama Virtual Library and other reference materials available in the library to create a resume for a twentieth century historical figure from United States history, science, or literature. The lesson is designed...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Zora Neale Hurston Video: Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum
Learn about Zora Neale Hurston with this video clip, printable biosketch reader, and support materials. About the Show: "Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum" is a PBS KIDS show based on the popular book series, "Ordinary People Change...
BBC
Bbc: Historic Figures: Vladimir Lenin (1870 1924)
A biography on the first leader of the Soviet Union, Vladimir Ilych Lenin. Discusses his legacy and his accomplishments throughout his life.
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Bbc: Historic Figures: Olaudah Equiano
A brief biography of Olaudah Equiano, an African who is famous for writing a narrative of his life as a slave, sailor, writer, Englishman, Christian, and abolitionist. Archived.
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Bbc: Historic Figures: Marcus Garvey (1887 1940)
Brief biographical resource on Marcus Garvey, the creator of the "Back to Africa" movement in the United States. Archived.
Stanford University
Sheg: Document Based History: Reading Like a Historian: Nat Turner
[Free Registration/Login Required] Nat Turner led the largest slave uprising the South would see until the Civil War. The infamy of the event has led to multiple interpretations of Turner as a historical figure. By sourcing and...
Texas A&M University
Sons of Dewitt Colony Texas: Mexican Independence
Website devoted to the regional history of Texas discusses significant historical figures and events of Mexican Independence.
Ohio State University
Ohio State University: Cold Cases: Lessons in Historical Skills and Methods
Lessons using primary sources to figure out what happened in the past allows students to examine and perhaps crack the mysteries that swirl around Byrd and his expedition to Antarctica to this day. Primary sources are available on the...
Texas State Historical Association
Texas State Historical Association: Agriculture: Ranching in a Changing Land
Looks at the history of agriculture in Texas, from the cattle drives of the past to the mechanization of food production today. One section discusses the major crops that are produced today, and the production and economic figures for each.
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Office of the Treaty Commissioner: Historical Biographies
Click on a treaty number to access biographies of important aboriginal figures in treaty negotiations in Canada.
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Maine.gov: Maine Kids: Famous People From Maine
This resource from the Maine Department of the Secretary of State contains famous people, historic and recent, from Maine. Included are political figures, people in arts and literature, sports, entertainment, and entrepreneurs.
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Utah State History: I Love History
Find out about he State of Utah's exciting past with this multimedia resource. Learn about different groups and individuals who have impacted historical events as well as the history of the land there. Also find an interactive timeline,...
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Utah State History: I Love History
Find out about he State of Utah's exciting past with this multimedia resource. Learn about different groups and individuals who have impacted historical events as well as the history of the land there. Also find an interactive timeline,...
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