ProCon
Social Security Privatization
Should Social Security be privatized, or is the government program fine just the way it is? Scholars read pro and con arguments and watch videos to learn more about the debate topic. Pupils also have an opportunity to interact with other...
Scholastic
The Life and Words of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Here is a precise article explaining chronological events that led Martin Luther King, Jr. to march for freedom and civil rights.
Curated OER
Blakesley Hall
In this history worksheet, students read about Blakesley Hall, which is a home built during the 1600s in Yardley. Students learn about the different rooms in the hall and the layout of the home.
University of Notre Dame
University of Notre Dame: Career Alternatives for Art Historians
This vast collection provides information on careers for those with training and interest in art history, outside of the world of universities.
CGFA
Carol Gerten Fine Arts: John Singer Sargent
This entry presents a biography of John Singer Sargent, with links to images of 15 of his painted works.
ArtLex
Art Lex: Art
Definition of "art" according to ArtLex, a dictionary of art terms. Includes links to other important terms, as well as a long list of quotations defining "art."
Teacher Oz
Teacher Oz: Texas Today
A collection of Texas history topics including education, fine arts, sports teams, amusement parks, food, and travel and tourism.
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: Mary Cassatt
A concise biographical sketch that examines the life and contributions of nineteenth century impressionist and Pennsylvania native, Mary Cassatt.
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: George Catlin
A succinct biographical sketch that examines the contributions of noted painter of Native American portraits and Pennsylvania native, George Catlin.
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: Thomas Eakins
A concise biographical sketch that examines the contributions of realist painter and Pennsylvania native, Thomas Eakins.
Other
San Francisco Memories: The Panama Pacific International Exposition
A beautiful, comprehensive look at the Panama-Pacific International Exposition that San Francisco hosted in 1915. Find a history of the exposition as well as a map of the grounds, a desciption of the many buildings, art, and sculptures...
CGFA
Carol Gerten Fine Arts: Piranesi: View of the Temple of Jupiter
This is a detailed picture in black and white of the Temple of Jupiter by Giovanni Battista Piranesi. The close-up range makes it easy to see the objects carved in stone.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Maria Cosway
This is one of few articles that focuses on Maria Cosway solely. Typically she is discussed in the shadow of her husband, Richard. This is the biography of Maria Cosway, one of the fine miniature painters of the 18th century. Please note...