CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Malcolm X, Alex Haley
The Autobiography of Malcolm X traces the life of one of the most influential, controversial, and thoughtful people of the 20th century. Selected (10) reading passages (grades 8-11) to pair with the "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Biography: Ann Mc Govern
Read this autobiography to learn about author Ann McGovern. Links to her website, an author's visit kit, and a list of her books are available.
Starfall
Starfall: Reach for the Stars How I Became an Astronaut
This is the interactive ebook "How I Became an Astronaut: The Story of Stephanie D. Wilson." It provides a short biography of her childhood interests, her education, and training to become an astronaut.
Kansas State
Negro Leagues Baseball E Museum: Jackie Robinson
Designed for educators and students, the Negro Leagues Baseball eMuseum presents this brief history of famed baseball player Jackie Robinson. An introductory video provides a snapshot of information about Jackie Robinson.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Seamus Heaney Biographical
Biographical information about poet Seamus Heaney.
Tour Costa Rica
Info Costa Rica: Claudia Poll (Olympic Gold Medalist)
Learn about the Costa Rian Olympic gold medalist in swimming Claudia Poll in this biography about the athlete and Costa Rican natonal heroine.
Other
Observatorio Arval: Carl Sagan
This is biographical information, uuotes, a bibliography and links to other resources on the popular American physicist Carl Sagan.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Modern American Poetry: Edwin Arlington Robinson
This well-organized site offers a useful discussion of all phases of his life and work. Suggested motivation and influences of the author's work. Includes critical discussion of several popular poems.
Other
Cmg Worldwide: Vince Lombardi
This site presents a brief review of Vince Lombardi, considered to be one of the greatest football coaches of all time. Includes a biography, quotes, photos, career summary, and information on the Lombardi award and trophy.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Biography: Bill Martin, Jr.
Read this autobiography to learn about author Bill Martin, Jr. A link to a list of his books is also available.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Laura Numeroff Biography
This resource features a biography of the author Laura Numeroff. Students and teachers will benefit from this inside look at the life and work of this children's author.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Elie Wiesel Biographical
A biography of author and Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Telling It the Digital Way
During this lesson plan students design, develop, produce, and present a five-minute biographical video highlighting the life of a famous sports spectacular stand-out such as baseball's great Babe Ruth. Downloadable rubrics are provided.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Memory Preservation One Relative at a Time
After organizing and conducting an interview of a grandparent/senior citizen, middle schoolers create a slideshow presentation using the information and memorabilia collected at the interview.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Exploring the Past in 21st Century Ways
Through this project-based lesson, young scholars will do research on and create an oral presentation based on the life of an influential Famous American. Students will utilize various means to glean information, from online databases,...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Manifest Destiny and Westward Expansion
Learners engage in a discussion of "Manifest Destiny" using a timeline of events from 1830 - 1860, and a biographical sketch of a real person who lived during that time period. During the discussion, students will use the biography to...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Analyzing the Poetry of Emily Dickinson
Students examine ways in which life events of a poet influence the poetry written. After researching Emily Dickinson's biography, students analyze her poetry and present a collage depicting one poem. The lesson plan can be easily adapted...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Author Study
During this lesson, young scholars will learn more about their favorite authors by researching them on the Internet and presenting to the class, school, and community. Students will see that authors are real people thereby developing an...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Mystery Writing With Alfred Hitchcock
During this lesson students will explore the life of Alfred Hitchcock by navigating the Internet. Students will learn about the mysteries involved in his films and become mystery writers themselves.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Who Am I? Learning With Biographies
Students often have difficulty differentiating between genres of books in the library media center. During this lesson, students learn to identify a biography and understand the types of information included in this genre. Students will...
ArtsNow
Arts Now Learning: Becoming History [Pdf]
In this lesson, 5th graders will act out in first person a chosen biography, focusing on their life, hardships, and triumphs.
Other
Selfknowledge: The Rime of the Ancient Mariner
This site from SelfKnowlege.com provides the text of "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" by Coleridge, with notes. It also has several links to information on Coleridge.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: u.s. Proposes u.n. Trusteeship of Palestine
President Truman explains the United States' position and recommendations on the issue of Palestine once the British mandate was to end.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Un Partition Plan, September 1947
This authentic UN map depicts the political lines to be drawn to partition Palestine as established in 1947.