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It Gets Better Project: A Community for All Sexual Identities

For Students 9th - 10th
Surviving the teenage years is extremely difficult, but dealing with sexual identity makes it excruciatingly harder. Welcome to the "It Gets Better Project," a safe place created specifically for lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgender...
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Aaron Shepherd

Savitri, a Tale of Ancient India (Reader's Theater)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A reader's theater version of a folktale from India has been adapted by children's book author Aaron Shepard from his picture book "Savitri." For ages 9-15, the story's female hero is full of determination, courage, and devotion....
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Wonderville Media

Wonderville: African Lions

For Students K - 1st
The African lion is at the top of the food chain and is often called "the king of the jungle." It is the biggest carnivore in Africa and remains one of the most feared predators on the planet. Lions are well known for their courage and...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Harvey Milk's Radical Vision of Equality

For Students 9th - 10th
Lillian Faderman details the tenacity and courage of California's first openly gay public official, Harvey Milk.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Immigration Policies

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A country-by-country accounting of the treatment of Jewish refugees during the early years of World War II in Europe. The citizens of some countries were heroic in protecting their Jewish population and refugees in their countries....
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Scottsboro Boys & "To Kill a Mockingbird": Two Classroom Trials

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson plan, students will consider "To Kill A Mockingbird and the Scottsboro Boys Trial: Profiles in Courage." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
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Roots of Action: How Kids Learn to Take Initiative and Overcome Challenges

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Learning to take initiative is a behavior that helps kids navigate their lives with courage and optimism. This article provides insights into how children learn to take initiative. Parents and teachers are key mentors in the process. A...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Explore!

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The Manifest Destiny of the 1800's began with Thomas Jefferson's dramatic political foresight of arranging the Louisiana Purchase. The stories of courage and determination from these lands began with the Lewis and Clark expedition. For...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: A Patriotic Celebration of Veterans

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will gain an understanding of the significance and meaning of National Veterans Day, the unique founder of the organization and the history created in Birmingham, Alabama for veterans across America. Students will recognize the...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Us History: 1945 1980: The Montgomery Bus Boycott

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about Rosa Parks's courageous decision to fight discrimination and the boycott that ended segregation on public buses.
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British Library

British Library: Discovering Literature: Frances Burney's Account of Her 'Terrible Operation'

For Students 9th - 10th
The diarist and novelist Frances Burney was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1810 and wrote an account of her 'terrible operation' for her sisters. Jenni Murray considers why this is one of the most courageous pieces of writing she has...
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Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: English Language Arts: Grade 5: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

For Teachers 5th Standards
Fifth graders learn that even in the most fantastical settings, literature can teach us real lessons about life. Students explore the opposition of good and evil; the value in courage, adventure, forgiveness, and honesty; and the...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Experiencing War: Prisoners of War

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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Correspondence on the 50th Anniversary of Newbery Medal

For Students 9th - 10th
Two letters written by Virginia Haviland and Armstrong Sperry about the upcoming 50th anniversary of the Newbery Medal. Sperry reflects on what it means to be a Newbery winner 30 years after the fact.
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University of Michigan

University of Michigan: The Wallenberg Story

For Students 9th - 10th
Website reveals notes on Wallenberg's stay in America at the University of Michigan and the complete story of his heroism during the Holocaust.
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The International Raoul Wallenberg Foundation

For Students 9th - 10th
The home page for the Wallenberg Foundation offers biographical information on Wallenberg as well as other Holocaust saviors.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: How to Cope

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Using advice and role-play, help guide your children through an exploration of how to handle scary situations, focusing on what happens when you are lost, in this educator guide from Arthur: "April 9th."
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Sesame Street: Veterans

For Students Pre-K - K
In every adventure, some things change, but others stay the same. Use this page as a way to talk about the things that are the same, things that are different, and things that you'd like to keep the same, perhaps family traditions or...
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Pbs Learning Media: Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: Life's Little Lessons: New Experiences

For Students Pre-K - K
Childhood is full of new experiences. Whether going to the doctor, traveling on an airplane, or visiting a relative's house for the first time, talking about and planning for new experiences can help children manage their fears and...
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Jack London

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Lesson plans, e-notes, activities, and other resources are provided for teaching students reading Jack London's The Call of the Wild and his other works.
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Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Prize in Literature 1907

For Students 9th - 10th
At this website from the Nobel eMuseum, you can read a biography of Rudyard Kipling, which summarizes Kipling's life, education, and published works. In additon, the Presentation Speech given by C.D. af Wirsen provides a detailed...
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Aclu: Justice Harry Blackmun Dies

For Students 9th - 10th
Article remembering Supreme Court Chief Justice Harry Blackmun for his courage while fighting for a women's right to have an abortion.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Sitting Bull

For Students 3rd - 8th
A brief biography for young learners to recognize Sitting Bull and his courageous contributions to U.S. history in honor of Native Americans.
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My Hero Project

My Hero: Paul Robeson

For Students 3rd - 8th
Paul Robeson, an actor and activist, fought for workers' rights and the communist cause. Use this site to learn about Robeson's controversial views, which painted him as strong, courageous, and heroic.

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