Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: Sts Cosmas and Damian Saved From Drowning
An image of "Sts Cosmas and Damian Saved from Drowning", created by Zanobi Strozzi, c. 1435 (Tempera and gold on panel, 20 x 22 cm).
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: St Hyacinthus Raising a Drowned Child
An image of "St Hyacinthus Raising a Drowned Child", created by Francesco Vanniz (Oil on paper, 40 x 29 cm).
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Stevie Smith
The biography is brief but covers the poet's life and themes. What makes the site valuable is its links to other Smith sites, including one RealAudio site that features the reading of her poem "Not Waving but Drowning."
Other
Death on a Painted Lake: The Tom Thomson Tragedy Tragedy
A well-written overview of the death of Tom Thomson, one of Canada's most famous painters.
Other
Death on a Painted Lake: The Tom Thomson Tragedy Portraits
A fascinating look at some of the people who played important roles in Tom Thomson's life. Includes biographies a number of people connected with Thomson.
Other
Death on a Painted Lake: The Tom Thomson Tragedy Investigations
An intriguing collection of documents and other data relating to the investigations into Tom Thomson's death. Covers investigations from 1918-1978.
Other
Death on a Painted Lake: The Tom Thomson Tragedy Archives
A comprehensive collection of primary source documents, maps, photos, and more relating to Tom Thomson's death.
Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University
De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: Lincoln's Choice [Pdf]
"Lincoln's Choice" is a one page, fictional, reading passage about young Abraham Lincoln saving a friend from drowning. It is followed by constructed-response questions which require students to provide evidence from the story; it...
Other
Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online: Tom Thomson
Comprehensive biographical information on the life and works of Canadian landscape painter Tom Thomson, who drowned before he could become an official member of the Group of Seven.
Other
Tom Thomson Biography
Biographical sketch of Tom Thomson who's "landscape paintings in oil created an enduring image of the Ontario North. His art both reflected and reinforced developing Canadian nationalism". He was an engraver, commercial artist, and...
American Rhetoric
American Rhetoric: Edward M. Kennedy: Chappaquiddick
This is the text, audio, and video (4:25] of Senator Ted Kennedy's address to the people of Massachusetts upon the death of Mary Jo Kopechne in a car accident and drowning on the island of Chappaquiddick. It was broadcast nationally from...
Immigration and Ethnic History Society
Iehs: Gamze Kati Gumus, "Disposable: Immigrant Bodies in Contemporary Politics"
This article focuses on the fate of immigrants and refugees during a time of political efforts to stop undocumented immigrants from entering the US. It focuses on the drowning of the Kurdi brothers.
Other
Poets' Corner: Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard
Read Thomas Gray's (arguably) most famous poem, as well as several others at Poets' Corner. No commentary or interpretation available.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Have you ever read any of Gabriel Garcia Marquez's work? Use this site to learn more about this Latin American author. This resource provides links to lesson plans and activities focused around this author's work.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Water Safety
Going to a beach or a pool can make for a great time if one is conscious of potential hazards that are associated with these locations. This site covers important considerations necessary for an enjoyable yet safe experience.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Captains Courageous by Rudyard Kipling
Read the short story "Captains Courageous" by Rudyard Kipling that follows the adventures of fifteen-year-old Harvey Cheyne Jr., the spoiled son of a railroad tycoon, after he is saved from drowning by a Portuguese fisherman in the north...
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Champagne: A Wayfarer's Story by Anton Chekhov
Read the short story "Champagne: A Wayfarer's Story" by Anton Chekhov about a man who does not love his wife and is bitter about his circumstances so he drowns his sorrow in alcohol.
English Verse
English Verse: Thomas Gray (1716 1771)
Thomas Gray is profiled here, and the full text of several poems is offered as well.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Billy Collins
An biography of Billy Collins is provided here. The site also provides information about 450 other American poets and their works.
Curated OER
Stevie Smith
Listen and follow along as British author Stevie Smith recites her poem "Not Waving but Drowning."
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Antinous
It was during Hadrian's sojourn in this country that his favorite, the beautiful Birthynian named Antinous, cast himself for his master's sake into the Nile, and was drowned. t appears that the oracle at Besa had informed the Emperor...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Menander
Menander was an Athenian, and was born in B.C. 342. He was drowned at the age of 52, whilst swimming in the harbour of Piraeus. He wrote upwards of 100 comedies, of which only fragments remain; and the unanimous praise of posterity...