Curated OER
America Influenced by the Enlightenment
In this influence of the Enlightenment on America study guide worksheet, students read the notes provided and add notes of their own regarding the frameworks for the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution.
Curated OER
Living the "Good" Life
High schoolers examine quality of life. Students will explore resources that prompt discussion and reflection concerning the purpose, meaning and quality of living their lives.
Curated OER
The Declaration of Independence
In this social studies learning exercise, learners locate 54 words relating to the Declaration of Independence in a word search. Students may self correct by selecting the link at the bottom of the page.
PBS
Pbs: This Emotional Life: Happiness
PBS features in-depth information on the pursuit of happiness including topics such as helping yourself, helping others, and how to achieve it.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Nancy Etcoff on the Surprising Science of Happiness
Cognitive researcher, Nancy Etcoff looks at our pursuit of happiness and its surprising effect on our bodies. [14:22]
PBS
Pbs: Photographic Record of "Pursuit of Happiness"
Three contemporary photographers define the meaning of "pursuit of happiness" using a series of photographs.
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."
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: A Living Document
Listen and read along as news reporters from NPR recite the Declaration of Independence.
US National Archives
Our Documents: Declaration of Independence (1776)
The Our Documents group provides a look at the original, signed Declaration of Independence as well as a print version distributed soon after the original was signed. View and learn about the document and its history. RI.9-10.9 US Documents
PBS
Pbs: Archive of Thomas Jefferson's Documents
A PBS website that contains Jefferson's views on political, religious, social, personal, and intellectual freedoms in the form of his original documents. Contains the Louisiana Purchase agreement. Tied to a larger site on a Jefferson...
McMaster University
Mc Master University: Adam Smith: A Biographical Sketch
Written in 1881, this brief work focuses on the moral philosophy work that Smith did before his fame as an economist.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson
In this novel, Louise dreams of leaving her tiny island home in Chesapeake Bay, but first she must escape the shadow of her twin sister who seems to rob her of everything. Selected (11) reading passages (grades 6-10) to pair with "Jacob...