Terry
Fox Foundation http://www.terryfoxrun.org/ Description of Terry's Fox's life and his 'Marathon of Hope'. History
of the foundation and The Terry Fox run is given.
Level: Junior, Intermediate
Keywords: cancer, biography
Dead
People Server http://www.dpsinfo.com/dps/index.html
Lists deceased people by date, providing biographical information and
links to: title of books, home page of person, creative quotes, obituary
for the person, photo, literary award, resting place of deceased.
The
Long Walk of Nelson Mandela
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/mandela/ This resource from PBS offers a look into the fascinating life and
career of South African President, revolutionary, and Nobel Peace Prize
winner Nelson Mandela. Several book excerpts are readily available from
his renowned autobiography, along with letters written while in prison.
heroines.ca http://www.heroines.ca/
A guide to women in Canadian history- On-line information and many links
on women's rights in Canada. Links to lesson plans are included on this
site.
Benjamin
Franklin http://www.pbs.org/benfranklin/index.html Timeline, Ben A-Z, Wit and Wisdom. Inquiring Mind, World of Influence.
He helped found a new nation and defined the American character. Writer,
inventor, diplomat, businessman, musician, scientist, humorist, civic
leader, international celebrity, genius."
Nobel
e-Museum http://www.nobel.se/ Gives history of the prize, background of areas of the awards and
biographies of the laureates in physics, chemistry, medicine, literature,
peace, and economics.
The
Nobel http://www.pbs.org/kqed/nobel/ Exploring the discoveries and dilemmas of the last 100 years through
the lens of the Nobel Prize. Read about the laureates, the timeline,
the history of the prize, and then take a quiz. Lesson plans on-line.
Famous
People with the Gift of Dyslexia http://www.dyslexia.com/qafame.htm
Lists of those with dyslexia: Actors and Entertainers, Inventors and
Scientists, Artists, Designers and Archetects, Law & Justice,
Military Heroes, Musicians & Vocalists, Atheletes, Physicians
& Surgeons, Political Leaders, Entrepreneurs & Business Leaders,
Writers, Filmakers. Includes biographical links.
