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Simon & Schuster

Curriculum Guide to: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
The activities in a curriculum guide to Mary Shelley's Frankenstein provide readers with an opportunity to explore various concepts in depth. First, groups research controversial scientists, examine their work, and decide whether or not,...
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Curated OER

Nureyev: Bringer of Light

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine Nureyev's artistic endeavors and achievements. For this language and art lesson, students analyze  modes of dance expression at the end of the 19th - beginning of the 20th centuries. They focus on Martha Graham and...
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Curated OER

Prometheus, the Firebringer

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the world of Greek mythology by studying briefly each of the Gods. They explore the visual world of Greek mythology in ancient art and architecture and create original play-lets based on authentic myths through creative...
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Curated OER

Personal Odysseys and Everyday Heroes

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders study Greek Mythology, focusing on Gods and Goddesses. They compare the modern day hero with the classical hero and examine how individual characters are based on their own personal odysseys.
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Curated OER

Making Friends With Franklin

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students will reflect upon the life of Benjamin Franklin in order to understand his place in history. Emphasis is placed upon the development and contributions he made to modern science inquiry. The learner uses readings to do various...
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National Library of Medicine

Electricity, Frankenstein, and the Spark of Life

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Shocking! After viewing a short clip from the 1931 movie, Frankenstein and reviewing electricity references in Mary Shelley's novel, class members examine Luigi Galvani's and Alessandro Volta's observations on electricity and muscle...
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Nikola Tesla documentary student worksheet

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Shared ResourcePBS documentary: Tesla - Master of Lightning; this worksheet will keep the students engaged while watching this excellent documentary about Tesla. The documentary can be found on Netflix or YouTube. It will take two class periods to...
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Other

Frankenstein, or Modern Prometheus: Audio

For Students 9th - 10th
Download the ebook or audiobook versions of this classic work by author Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley.
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Bibliomania

Bibliomania: "Frankenstein"

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, provided by Bibliomania, gives a brief summary, and then the full and complete text for Mary Shelley's famous novel, Frankenstein. Each chapter is provided by link, and accessible individually.
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University of Maryland

Teaching Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This is a terrific resource for teachers of British Literature, which includes instructions for using FrankenMoo yourself and/or with students.
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Authors Calendar

Author's Calendar: Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides biographic information on British author, Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley. The site also lists her works.