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Curated OER

The Extent of Alexander's Empire

For Students 7th - 12th
In this ancient empires worksheet, learners read an article about Alexander the Great and then respond to 7 short answer questions.
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Curated OER

The Search for the Northwest Passage

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders listen to lectures and research the motivations and history of the Spanish, French and English explorers searching for the Northwest Passage to India. They trace routes on maps and consider how these explorers helped shaped...
Handout
Bibliomania

Bibliomania: Aldous Huxley: Brave New World

For Students 9th - 10th
This full text of Aldous Huxley's novel, "Brave New World," is preceded by a brief paragraph introducing the book, its context, and its plot.
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CommonLit

Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley

For Students 9th - 10th
Selected (13) reading passages (grades 7-12) to pair with the dystopian novel "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley. The World State's motto is "Community, Identity, Stability," and a cast of characters find themselves grappling with these...
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The Best Notes

The Best Notes: Brave New World by Aldous Huxley

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an online study guide/notes for the futuristic novel Brave New World by Aldous Huxley including author information, literary elements, chapter-by-chapter summaries/notes, study questions, and analysis.
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Other

Huxley: "Brave New World": A Defense of Paradise Engineering

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site provides a literary analysis of Aldous Huxley's book "Brave New World". Check it out.W.9-10.9a Analysis, W.11-12.9a
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Other

London Grid for Learning: History of Computing: A Brave New World

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource aims to teach the history of computing and the effect of landmark moments in computing history on today's world. Crosses different curriculum areas. Explanations of many of the world's significant computers were provided by...
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Elements of Literature: Guide to Brave New World [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Useful chapter summaries, background information, post-reading activity suggestions and considerations for the classroom make this 4 page .pdf document a valuable resource.
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Shmoop University

Shmoop: Brave New World

For Students 9th - 10th
Published in 1932, the novel Brave New World has received both applause and criticism. Read about the characters, their philosophies and the themes of the novel in this informative site.
eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: Brave New World by Aldous Huxley

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the full text of the dystopian novel "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley, considered to be his masterpiece.
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Other

Business Week: Alan Greenspan's Brave New World

For Students 9th - 10th
This 1997 article covers Alan Greenspan's career and analyzes the economic climate (past, present, and projected future) during the boom years of the 1990s.
eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: Authors: Aldous Huxley

For Students 9th - 10th
This site features the author Aldous Huxley including a biography and the full text of two novels: Brave New World and Crome Yellow.
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ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Decoding the Matrix Exploring Dystopian Characteristics

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson uses clips from The Matrix and other dystopian movies to introduce students to the characteristics found in dystopian works, such as Brave New World, Fahrenheit 451, and 1984.
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British Library

British Library: Teaching Resources: The Tempest: Who Is Savage & Who Is Civilised?

For Students 9th - 10th
These activities encourage students to explore the 'brave new world' of The Tempest in light of thought-provoking texts on early modern colonization. Included are discussion questions, primary sources, links for extended reading,...
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British Library

British Library: Teaching Resources: The Tempest: Slideshow Who Is Savage & Who Is Civilised?

For Students 9th - 10th
These activities encourage students to explore the 'brave new world' of The Tempest in light of thought-provoking texts on early modern colonization. A link to a slideshow featuring images of Native Americans and Europeans which...
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A&E Television

History.com: 10 of the Biggest Blunders in World Series History

For Students 9th - 10th
Some of the Fall Classic's most infamous mistakes were committed by MLB stars such as the New York Yankees' Babe Ruth and Mariano Rivera. From dropped balls to a blown umpire call, here are 10 of the World Series' most noteworthy blunders.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Amerigo Vespucci Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview and biographical facts on the life of Amerigo Vespucci who demonstrated that the New World was not Asia but an unknown new continent.
Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Leif Ericson Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
Covers information about the life of Leif Ericson and his involvement in the exploration and the discovery of the New World leading to the colonization of America.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Vasco De Balboa Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview and biographical facts on the life of Vasco de Balboa, the first European to lead an expedition to reach the Pacific Ocean from the New World.
Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Mayflower Voyage

For Students 9th - 10th
Interesting information about the Mayflower Voyage to the New World and the living conditions of the passengers.
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Other

Somaweb: Aldous Huxley: The Author & His Times

For Students 9th - 10th
A rather detailed biography of the author that also sheds light on how his life affected his works. Helpful information.
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Other

Usps: Polar Lights

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
You and your students are going on an expedition to learn about the polar regions. Explore the glaciers, subglacial rivers, and volcanoes. Get up close and personal with furry, flippered, and feathered friends. Learn how other people...
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Authors Calendar

Author's Calendar: Aldous

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a biography of Huxley (1894-1963 CE) and a discussion of his works. Also contains links to related information.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Aldous Huxley

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Use this site to learn about the famous author Aldous Huxley. This site has several links that will broaden your perspective of this author and his work.

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