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Utopian Visions
Learners examine Sir Thomas More's Utopian vision. In this philosophy lesson, students read Utopia and determine the pros and cons of Utopian societies. Learners then create and present monologues of residents of the Utopia.
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Utopia
In this online interactive philosophy worksheet, students respond to 6 short answer and essay questions about Utopia by Sir Thomas More.
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The Perfect Society
Students read "The Giver" by Lois Lowry and then attempt to create their own "perfect society". They work in groups to create a Powerpoint presentation outlining the rules of the ultimate society.
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Guidelines for Governing: Utopia and The Prince
Young scholars explore the power of the Church in government. In this literature lesson plan, students read Sir Thomas More's Utopia and Niccolo Machiavelli's The Prince. Young scholars respond to questions regarding the works and...
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Neo-Classicism
Taking students from the origins of Neoclassical art, architecture, sculpture, painting, and decorative arts to the "sunset" of the artistic movement, this slideshow provides ample infomation and examples of the art form. The slides...
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The Saga of the Tudor Family
Helpful as a basic outline to a discussion about the Tudor Monarchy, these slides present the members of the Tudor family in descending order, complete with all of Henry VIII's wives, "Bloody Mary," and Elizabeth I. Teacher will need to...
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Sir Ralph and Lady Elizabeth Verney, 1547
In this Brass Rubbing worksheet, students read a lengthy passage about the Kings and Queens of England 1154-1603 and complete a 2 question quiz.
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Zen Buddhism and Modern Utopia
Students work collaboratively to analyze the various religious beliefs of Zen Buddhists. Emphasis is placed upon class discussion and the ideal of a Utopian environment or society.
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Utopia
Students explore suburbia, whose long history of development is grounded in utopian notions.
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Interest Survey
In this science and social studies worksheet, students complete a survey about their interests. Students check each subject that they are interested in, such as killer whales, Thomas Edison, and magnets.
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Unearthing Ancient Greece
Young scholars locate and analyze clues about ancient Greek life. In this ancient Greece lesson, students look at art, architecture, and artifacts to determine what was important to the Greeks and discover details about their culture....
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What Made George Washington a Great Leader?
Students examine the leadership attributes of George Washington. In this George Washington lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the leadership of first president. Students respond to...
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Early North Carolina Exploration (warm-up activity)
Eighth graders focus on the European perspective of exploration and findings along the North Carolina coast.
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Getting to Know the Presidents
In this presidents worksheet, students use given web site sources to complete a graphic organizer comparing pairs of presidents, 5 pairs total.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: The Life of Sir Thomas More
This site from the Modern History Sourcebook of the Fordham University provides an intimate account of the life of Sir Thomas More by his son-in-law, William Roper.
Other
Thomas More: Description by Erasmus
In this letter written in 1519, Desiderius Erasmus describes his friend Sir Thomas More.
University of Missouri
Famous Trials: Thomas More Trial (1535)
"I die the king's good servant, and God's first."--Thomas More. There is much to learn from the story of how the head of one of the most revered men in England, Sir Thomas More, ended up on the chopping block on London's Tower Hill in...
Oregon State University
Oregon State University: Sir Thomas More
A great resource, containing career biography, timeline, and bibliography.
Luminarium
Luminarium: Renaissance Literature: The Life of Sir Thomas More
A great biography, focused mainly on his life and career in the courts. Also contains a great bibliography.
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Goucher College: Sir Thomas More and "Utopia"
A brief overview of More's famous "Utopia," explaining the principal characters, plot, and genre.
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Renaissance Portraits
A look at four representative figures of the Renaissance period. Includes biographies about Leonardo da Vinci, Niccolo Machiavelli, Sir Thomas More, and Desiderius Erasmus. Their biographies discuss their contributions to the Renaissance...
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University of Southampton: The Soldier in Later Medieval England
This is an online searchable database of soldiers in Medieval England. Right now there are fifteen individual soldiers listed, but more will be coming online shortly. Click on Soldier Profiles on the left hand side of the page. Then...
Digital History
Digital History: The Significance of 1492
A good look at what is known as the Columbian Exchange, the exchange of foods, disease, and even ideas between the New World and Old World beginning with Columbus' encounter in 1492.