PBS
Pbs: Thomas Jefferson, a Film by Ken Burns
At this site explore Jefferson's spirit of Enlightenment thinking. Follow journeys of photographers as they seek the meaning of "Pursuit of happiness." "Explore Jefferson's most important and controversial writings."
Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center
Yad Vashem: Remembering the Holocaust and Combating Xenophobia on January 27
What lessons have we learned from the Holocaust in order to stop genocide before it happens? Learners need to be aware of the atrocities of the Holocaust in order to stop the spread of anti-Semitism in today's world. This lesson offers...
Other
Vancouver Aquarium: Harbor Seals
Are harbour seal populations endangered? What role does the harbour seal play in the ecosystem? How does the harbour seal reproduce? Find the answers to these questions and more in this enlightening site.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Hawaii's Last Queen
This transcript from an American Experience program about Hawaii's last queen, Lili'uokalani, tells of her enlightened rule of Hawaii and the overthrow of her monarchy, which resulted in the U.S. annexation of Hawaii.
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Domino Sugar Plant Reopens
Interesting look into the Domino Sugar plant and what they have done to help their employees recover from Hurricane Katrina. In particular, the depiction of the trailer park they constructing was very enlightening. Audio, video, and a...
University of Virginia
Univ. Of Virginia: "The Brick Moon," and Other Stories
The University of Virginia Library provides the full text to Edward Everett Hale's volume of short stories. The preface is very enlightening and should definitely be read. The volume includes eight of his short stories.
Other
Cirque Du Soleil a Brief Visit to a Tower of Babel
An enlightening look at the world renowned Cirque de Soleil.
Other
Internet Press Guild: The Care and Feeding of the Press Release
This is a guide for journalists who work in the field of press relations. This in-depth look at the profession and perfection of skills required to be a success may be enlightening for students interested in journalism and public relations.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Libraries: Industrial Drawings
Smithsonian site enlightens users in the field of Industrial Engineering by inviting them to view samples of industrial drawings. Some are working drawings, others are more finished and still, others are printed. They visually document...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Age of Reason by Thomas Paine
The original text of Thomas Paine's work,"Age of Reason," written in 1794, describing the principles of enlightened government and society.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Point Reyes National Seashore: Coast Miwok at Point Reyes
The National Park Services provides an enlightening overview of the history and culture of the Coast Miwok tribe at Point Reyes, California.
Seeker
Seeker: Week of 11 25 13: Oldest Buddha Shrine Dates Birth 6th C. b.c.
When was the Buddha, or Enlightened One, born, and when? The recent discovery of the oldest known Buddist shrine tells archaelogists more than we've ever know.
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic: Anthrax Overview
Enlightening overview of anthrax, symptoms, treatment, prevention, and much more.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Democracy in America: Civil Rights: Demanding Equality
This unit embraces those individuals who have brought change to the United States in both social and political equality through a Video on Demand, activities, and other enlightening resources.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Johnstown Flood National Memorial
An enlightening website tells the story of the "1889 flood that devastated Pennsylvania." Click on the pictures to learn interesting details about the flood and the damage it caused.
PBS
Pbs Nova: A Conversation With Neil De Grasse Tyson
Nova offers an enlightening conversation with astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. Topics include origins of the universe, multidisciplinary approaches to science, exciting recent discoveries, his position as director of the Hayden...
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: The Statue of Liberty
The human adventure and construction of the Statue of Liberty, designed by Frederic Auguste Bartholdi, is told through a series of enlightening photographs.
Geographyiq
Geography Iq: Guyana
After reading a brief overview on Guyana, you can learn many enlightening facts about the country through "Facts at a Glance" or more detailed information in the commentary section.
Geographyiq
Geography Iq: Haiti
After reading a brief introduction on Haiti, you can learn many enlightening facts about the country through "Facts at a Glance." For more detailed information, take a look at the notes and commentary.
Geographyiq
Geography Iq: Suriname
After reading a brief introduction on Suriname, you can learn many enlightening facts about the country through "Facts at a Glance". For more detailed information, take a look at the notes and commentary section.
Other
Trail of Tears Assoc: The Story Trail of Tears National Historic Trail
Follow the early history of Native American and European contact in America. As more settlers moved west, a law was passed to relocate the Cherokee from Arkansas. The routes they followed and the cruelties they suffered came to be known...
The Field Museum
Field Museum: Exhibits: Evolving Planet: Quaternary
Delve into the details of the Quaternary Period of the Cenozoic Era, which presents enlightening scientific data about the present-day ice age and the evolving planet.
Organization for Community Networks
Academy Curricular Exchange: Colonial Rules
An enlightening lesson plan which illustrates how and why the early colonists revolted.
Other
Simon Frasier University: A Journey to a New Land
This interactive site examines questions about early human migration to North America offers grade-level appropriate information for primary, elementary, middle, secondary and post-secondary levels. Teacher resources, simulations, video,...