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Jlp Publications: Proverbs Commentary

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives an overview of Proverbs by Robert Brow. The book of Proverbs has been outlined into seven different major topics that are presented in an outline form. Very complete and factual.
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Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand

For Students 9th - 10th
This is Dr. Leonard Peikoff's website for his book "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand."
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Arthur Miller Lesson Plans

For Teachers 9th - 10th
What do you want to know about the life and work of Arthur Miller? This site features links to lesson plans and information for several of his plays.
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National Human Genome Research Institute

Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications Research Program

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official division for researching the implications of the Human Genome Project. Find out about topics being discussed involving the ethics of the program, how it is socially accepted, and what sort of legislature is involved...
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CommonLit

Common Lit: Book Pairings: "The Scarlet Letter" by Nathaniel Hawthorne

For Students 10th - 12th
Selected (9) reading passages (grades 10-12) to pair with "The Scarlet Letter" by Nathaniel Hawthorne. After being forced to wear a scarlet "A" and live on the outskirts of the colonial Puritan settlement, Hester Prynne struggles to...
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CommonLit

Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Macbeth" by William Shakespeare

For Students 10th - 12th
Spurred by ambition and spiritual prophecy, Macbeth, and his wife Lady Macbeth, come up with a scheme to murder King Duncan and take his throne. Their actions force them to commit more murders and eventually leads to their downfall....
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CommonLit

Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding

For Students 5th - 8th
In this novel, a group of boys are stranded on a deserted island and attempt to govern themselves. Selected (7) reading passages (grades 5-8) to pair with the novel "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding. [Free account registration...
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University of Missouri

Famous Trials: Lenny Bruce Trial (1964)

For Students 9th - 10th
"What does it mean to be found obscene in New York? This is the most sophisticated city in the country....If anyone is the first person to be found obscene in New York, he must feel utterly depraved." --Lenny Bruce, after his conviction...
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Digital History

Digital History: The 1920s an Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief overview of what is in store for America in the 1920s, the Jazz Age. Read about the rise of consumerism, the clash of values, and the rise of fearing the "other."
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University of Virginia

University of Virginia: American Critics on "Charlotte Temple"

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers four reviews of Susanna Haswell Rowson's "Charlotte Temple" first appearing in early 19th century publications.
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Mex Connect

Mex Connect: Mexican Art, Authors and Artisans

For Students 9th - 10th
The listing of Mexican artists, artisans, authors, and art makes it easy to "pick and choose." Oodles of information here.
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Miracle Players: "Everyman" [Text and Synopsis]

For Students 9th - 10th
This site includes a brief synopsis of "Everyman," a series of photos from the Miracle Players' performance of the play, the full text of the play (though not glossed, fairly easy to understand), and a cast list which also includes an...
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Ohio History Central

Ohio History Central: Volstead Act

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of the Volstead Act, which allowed the federal government to enforce the 18th Amendment prohibiting the manufacture, sale, or distribution of intoxicating liquors, better know as Prohibition.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Read Every Day: The Art of Read Every Day

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Download thirteen full-color posters created by some of the top illustrators of children's literature in support of Scholastic's Read Every Day program. In addition, discussion guides accompany each poster, and several also have video...
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Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: Ecce Homo

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Ecce Homo", created by Luis De Moralesz (Panel).
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Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: St Stephen

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "St Stephen", created by Luis De Moralesz (Panel, 67 x 50 cm).
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Acton Institute: Adam Smith (1723 1790)

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography on Adam Smith contains some of Smith's views on religion and morality from his book "Theory of Moral Sentiments".
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William Graham Sumner

For Students 9th - 10th
Two Protestant clergymen discuss the morality of wealth: William Graham Sumner defends it and the practices that create it, while Walter Rauschenbusch questions its impact on society and calls for its Christianization.
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Walter Rauschenbusch

For Students 9th - 10th
Two Protestant clergymen discuss the morality of wealth: William Graham Sumner defends it and the practices that create it, while Walter Rauschenbusch questions its impact on society and calls for its Christianization.
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Curated OER

University of Houston: Sinking the Bismarck

For Students Pre-K - 1st
From an Engines of Our Ingenuity episode, a new take on the sinking of the Bismarck. Due to finding the actual sunken ship, possible evidence was procured that may support the idea that the Bismarck was actually scuttled by the Germans....
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Conscience

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an overview of the Catholic understanding of the human conscience as a guide to making moral decisions. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Consciousness

For Students 9th - 10th
This article looks at the Catholic understanding of consciousness in human beings and its relationship to moral decision-making. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Examination of Conscience

For Students 9th - 10th
This rticle looks at the traditional Catholic understanding of the necessity to examine one's conscience to ascertain moral culpability. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Capital Punishment

For Students 9th - 10th
This article looks at the issue of capital punishment (the death penalty) from a Catholic perspective. This site includes links to other sites with related information. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference...

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