BBC News presents a general overview of the Arab country of Oman. Focus is on history, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Provides links to a timeline of key events, recent news articles, and related internet sources....

This site presents a biography of Tecumseh, leader of the Shawnee Indians.

This activity uses technology to generate interest in the study of labor unions. Middle schoolers will use the Internet for research and conclude with a presentation about union leaders or labor organizations.

A brief profile of Shimon Peres, a leader of Israel's Labor Party. Also provides links to related subjects. (30 December 2004)

Presents information about the life of Rene Levesque and how he influenced the Parti Quebecois.

Students will review the scenario and resources to select a person or group from the state, community, building, etc. to nominate for the Prominent Person Award and create a multi-media presentation of the nominee.

Louisiana State University offers a number of links to websites focused on the life and work of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Learn about different leadership styles and decide which one works best for your situation and personality. Because there is no "right" way to lead in every situation, the different styles and theories of leadership presented here can...

Learn about different leadership styles and decide which one works best for your situation and personality. Because there is no "right" way to lead in every situation, the different styles and theories of leadership presented here can...

This website from The Nobel Foundation on 1964 recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968 ), is organized into the following sections: "Presentation Speech," "Biography," "Nobel Lecture," "Swedish Nobel...

Students will create a PowerPoint slide show presentation and brochure on a famous African American icon from the Alabama Calendar. Students may select famous African Americans from Alabama such as Rosa Parks, Vonetta Flowers, Dr. Mae...

[Free Registration/Login Required] A flipchart designed for students to present the daily news to the class. Each child would take a turn as the leader and would create this 3 page presentation to the class: the date, the weather and...

This site presents a brief account of Jason, son of Aeson and leader of the Argonauts.

This is part of a history presentation. It discusses Octavian, the Second Triumvirate, and the division of the Roman possessions into three zones. Click through each page to the Battle of Actium and the reasons for the final demise of...

This resource presents a brief biographical sketch of Billy Sunday, a popular evangelist and social activist in the early 1900s.

A list of every Texas governor beginning in 1846 when Texas entered the union as a state, to the present governor.

BBC News presents a general overview on the Asian country of Burma also known as Myanmar. Includes country facts, information on leaders and media, and links to a timeline of key events and recent news.

The BBC provides a timeline of key events in Cuban history starting in 1492 when Christopher Columbus claimed Cuba for Spain until the present. Video and audio news included.

Encyclopedia Britannica presents a biography on Joseph Smith, American prophet whose writings, along with the Bible, provide the theological foundation of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and other Mormon denominations.

This June 15, 2006 article presents Abu Ayyub al-Masri as the possible new leader of al Qaeda in Iraq. Discusses al-Masri's life, and highlights why he may become the new leader in Iraq.

This is a comprehensive unit introducing mythology including key terms; its basis in traditions, faiths, and values; influences of mythology seen today; four functions of mythology; types of mythology; archtypes and leaders like Jung and...

This site presents a history of the construction of the Panama Canal. Content includes information on the Panama Canal Treaty, the canal's construction, involved government leaders, and the transition of the canal from U.S. hands to...

Mary Maverick was married to one of the leaders of the Republic of Texas and knew major figures of the day. She is important because of the diaries she wrote detailing her life on the Texas frontier, which have been preserved and can be...

Explores the Voting Rights Act of 1965 from the perspective of a Congressional leader. Presents an abundant amount of historical information about the origins of the Act as well as the steps needed to get it passed.