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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Raoul Wallenberg

For Students 9th - 10th
The courage of an ordinary man saved thousands of lives. Here is the story of Raoul Wallenberg, a Swedish business man, who risked his life during the time of Holocaust.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Red Badge Intro

For Teachers 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart checks for background knowledge and sets purpose prior to reading Stephen Crane's, Red Badge of Courage.
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EL Education

El Education: Small Acts of Courage

For Teachers 6th - 8th
After researching local heroes of the civil rights movement through secondary sources and through primary source interviews, students write biographies of these unsung heroes. The biographies, along with digital photographs, are compiled...
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: Authors: Stephen Crane

For Students 9th - 10th
This site features the author Stephen Crane including the full text of the novel The Red Badge of Courage and two short stories: "A Dark Brown Dog" and "The Open Boat."
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: Book: Laches by Plato

For Students 9th - 10th
This site features the full text of the dialogue Laches by Plato, Socrates and others offer competing definitions of the concept of courage.
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Penguin Publishing

Penguin Random House: "Soldier's Heart" Teacher Guide

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Teacher guide for "Soldier's Heart" features brief synopsis, informative author biographical sketch, pre-reading activities, themes, and discussion questions. Also includes activities for "The Red Badge of Courage," "The Last Mission,"...
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Sonoma State University

Berkeley Digital Library: Dutch Courage

For Students 9th - 10th
Berkeley Digital Library provides this collection of early works published after Jack London's death. It has a preface by his wife.
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Other

Armstrong Sperry's Newbery Award Acceptance Paper

For Students 9th - 10th
This Ogram.org site presents a hardcopy of the Newbery Award Acceptance, written by Armstrong Sperry in 1941 for "Call It Courage."
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Stephen Crane

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Use this resource to learn more about Stephen Crane. This site features links to lesson plans and activities for The Red Badge of Courage and other works.
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Read Works

Read Works: The High Dive

For Teachers 2nd - 4th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This passage shares the story of a girl who gets the courage to go off of the high dive. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and...
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Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: Courage and Cowardice

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Courage and Cowardice", created by Alfred Stevens from 1858-67 (Plaster, height 62 cm).
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Curated OER

Courage

For Students 9th - 10th
Online presentation of personal narratives includes remembrances from former POWs held captive in Germany, Japan, Korea and Vietnam.
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ESPN Internet Ventures

Espn: Hogan Majored in Courage

For Students 9th - 10th
From ESPN, read biographical and career facts about one of America's greatest golfers and winner of the Grand Slam.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Experiencing War: Stories From the Veterans History Project

For Students 9th - 10th
The Library of Congress has gathered many stories from veterans of American Wars, including World War II, Korea, Vietnam, the First Iraq War, and the war on terror. Photos, audio interviews, and manuscripts accompany most of the...
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Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center

Yad Vashem: Destruction and Rebirth at Bergen Belsen

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Bergen Belsen was a concentration camp which became a displaced person camp after liberation. By studying this camp, we can trace the path Jewish survivors took from prisoners to generating a new life. Students will come to understand...
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NWT Literacy Council

Nwt Literacy Council: Novel Study: Two Old Women by Velma Wallis [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The novel "Two Old Women: An Alaska Legend of Betrayal, Courage and Survival" by Velma Wallis is at approximately a Grade 6 reading level. It is used to teach adult learners with this extensive novel study. The activities generally focus...
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Veterans Affairs Canada

Heroes Remember Canadian Chinese Veterans

For Students 9th - 10th
Read and listen to firsthand accounts of Chinese men and women who served in the Second World War. At that time, the Chinese were not even allowed to vote and their courageous efforts in the war went unacknowledged. This article tries to...
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Veterans Affairs Canada

Heroes Remember: Canadian Chinese Veterans

For Students 9th - 10th
Read and listen to firsthand accounts of Chinese men and women who served in the Second World War. At that time, the Chinese were not even allowed to vote and their courageous efforts in the war went unacknowledged. This web site tries...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Air and Space Museum: Black Wings

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent resource to celebrate early black American aviators. Students will find thrilling tales of true courage concerning black Americans and the "Quest for Equal Opportunity."
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East of England Broadband Network

E2 Bn: History's Heroes: The Heroine and the Holocaust

For Teachers 7th - 9th
A history unit taking a close look at Poland during World War II. Meet the courageous Irena Sendlerowa, who helped save thousands of children. Activities expanding students' understanding of this hero and how Poland was involved in the...
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International Olympic Committee

International Olympic Committee: Fact Sheet: The Olympic Movement [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
From the International Olympic Committee. find fascinating facts on the performance and courage of noted athletes in this fact sheet. PDF (requires Adobe Reader).
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Other

First Men on the Moon: Experience the Apollo 11 Lunar Landing

For Students 9th - 10th
Watch, listen, and relive the excitement of the Apollo 11 lunar landing as experienced minute-by-minute by the courageous crew of Apollo 11 and Mission Control.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Jackie Robinson: Athlete and Activist

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Through two primary source activities and a short video, students will understand how Robinson rose to prominence, and explore the importance of courage in his life.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Sitting Bull: Spiritual Leader and Military Leader

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Through two primary source activities and a short biographical video, students will understand the remarkable courage of this leader who stood up for his people.

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