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Creatures from Planet X: Spiders
Students are given a description of some fascinating animals from "Planet X". They follow the descriptions given to illustrate one of these animals paying careful attention to introduced vocabulary such as 'appendages', 'receptors', and...
Curated OER
Facts, Feats and Folklore: Spiders
Students review and discuss a variety of sayings, folklore and superstitions about spiders. They discuss this information and choose either an interesting fact or appealing foklore tradition to illustrate.
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Salem
Students spend two classroom days contemplating and discussing the qualities of a leader and the definition of a hero. They read the story of Nathaniel Bowditch from the New Trade Winds Website and use it as a catalyst for discussions on...
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Windows of Wisconsin (History)
Fourth graders research the history of Wisconsin. They explore Wisconsin's culture, sovereignty and environment. Using multiple computer technology resources (computer, scanner, camera, internet), 4th graders develop a book on the...
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Words in the News Canada Elects New Government - 25 January 2006
Middle schoolers complete vocabulary and word work before reading an article about Canada. They work with word families by completing worksheets and complete a quiz after reading the article.
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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.
University of Iowa
University of Iowa Library: Famous People of Iowa
Find famous people hailing from Iowa. Search by name, date or topic of fame.
University of Iowa
University of Iowa Library: Famous People of Iowa
Find famous people hailing from Iowa. Search by name, date or topic of fame.
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Disabled World: Famous People With Disabilities
This site offers a list of well-known people with a disability or mental condition who have overcome their barriers to achieve and contribute to society. Divided by disability category and include actors, world leaders, singers, and...
English Club
English Club: Esl Games: Matching Games: General Knowledge 10: Famous People
Play a memory match game by matching six different famous people with their occupations.
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Famous People Who Played the Viola
Famous people who played the viola include Haydn, Jimi Hendrix, and Dudley Herschback, a Harvard professor.
50 States
50 States: Famous People by State
All fifty states are linked here to lists of famous people from each of them.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Greek History for Kids: 25 Famous People of Ancient Greece
Kids learn about 25 famous people of Ancient Greece on this site. The history of this world civilization.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Kindergarten Famous People
[Free Registration/Login Required] With this flipchart, kindergarten students will study information about famous people and use the Activotes to answer questions.
University of South Florida
Florida Center for Instructional Tech: Famous People
Students estimate the ages of famous people, then create a scatterplot with the actual ages. This activity allows them to estimate with linear equations. You can access the age data through the "activity" link.
NSTATE
People of Pennsylvania
A great list of famous people - gives the city of their birth, birth and death dates, occupation and a link to a biography of each one.
Irelands Eye
The People of Ireland
This homepage offers links to many famous people from Ireland, including writers, political figures, military figures, inventors, saints, artists, and various groups of peoples that have shaped Ireland's history.
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History Colorado: Biographies of Notable Coloradans
A long list of biographies of famous people from Colorado. The names are in alphabetical order. Click on a name to access PDF files with their profiles. Provided in both English and Spanish and includes some videos.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Who Was Known as The...?
Who Was Known As the Father of Texas? Who Was Known As the Yellow Rose of Texas? This resource identifies a selection of famous people from Texas history, and provides a biography for each.
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Welcome to Puerto Rico: Famous Puerto Ricans
Meet some of the famous people from Puerto Rico by clicking on a name to access biographical details.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: The Hall of Sports
Learn about the lives of famous people in sports and how they were able to succeed and achieve their goals.
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Maine Secretary of State Kids' Page
Here you can learn all about the state of Maine. Content includes Maine facts, famous people from Maine, state symbols, state government and laws, contests, games, and more. You need shockwave plug-in to use part of the site.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: The Hall of Arts
Learn about the lives of famous people in the arts who exemplify what it means to live a meaningful life and achieve your goals.
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Venezuela: Venezuela's Famous People
A short list of famous people who were born in Venezuela along with an accompanying biography on Simon Bolivar.
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