| 4to40__Heros_Forever Provides short profiles of modern day leaders. |
| William_Palmer Explores the life of man hanged as a serial killer. Evidence about the crimes and the trial are presented so you can form your own opinion of guilt or innocence. |
| Women_in_History Fifth graders share short biographies of 10 women who helped shape the 20th century. |
| Women\'s_Winning_Ways_of_Leadership A learning quest by high-school students in Tasmania, Australia presents information about several famous women from the 20th century. |
| Amigos A place to share stories, read stories, learn about important issues or just to hang out. |
| BBC_-_Slink Provides chat, message boards, quizzes, horoscopes, news, health, advice and fashion for girls age 13 to 16. |
| BuzzSoda Provides a chance to discuss fashions, styles, trends, and games, with bulletin boards and trivia questions. |
| Covington_Library_Teen_Bookgroup Provides a place for teens to write book reviews, chat, or discuss the latest literature. |
| Cyberteens Includes games, links, news, and message board for teen creativity and communication. |
| 4degreez_com A fun place for teens to interact. Includes jokes, quotes, poetry and message boards. |
| Global_Teen Discussion and debate on global, political and environmental issues. Includes forums, e-zine, and a collection of documents. |
| GovTeen_com Includes advice, games, forums, links, and chat for teenagers. |
| Hiveports Users can diversify and converse through a safe medium. |
| IAmNext_com An interactive site, aiming to offer a positive alternative to the much publicized violence, and destructive behaviour in high schools. Uses Flash. |
| Icelounge_com Interactive forum for teens with ratings, reviews, and advice on surf, skate, music, fashion, and dating. |
| It\'s_About_Us Offers free ecards, free web pages, weekly horoscopes, internet safety tips, and searchable questions and answers about teen life. |
| ItsTeens_com Site for teens to hangout. Includes a love lounge, horoscopes, chats, message boards, and photo gallery. |
| JustEnough A place for teens to discuss music-related issues using message boards, chat rooms, and free email. |
| KidLink Organization aimed at getting youth involved in a global dialog, through email and chat, online projects, and message boards. |
| KiwiBox_com A teen community wrapped around an online magazine where teens can get fashion tips, advice, and chat. |
| LiveWire An online community for teens to discuss issues related to school, parents, health, and culture. |
| Macteens Features news, exclusive stories, games and reviews. Also offers interactive areas such as forums, chats and media galleries. |
| Online_Youth_Club Run by the National Youth Advocacy Service and offering reviews, competitions and forums. Includes an advice page and information about the rights of young people. |
| Streaming_Futures Connects teenagers with careers by allowing them to interact with career professionals though live, interactive Internet webcasts. Provides free help with career planning and college information. |
| The_Student_Center Web community for college students, high school students, and teens. Information, entertainment, and many interactive areas for students to meet other students. |
| Teen_Developers Forum of developers dedicated to helping teens with web design and computer programming. |
| Teen_Twist Original variety site for teens that includes message boards, interviews, advice, contests, and jokes. |
| Teens_411 Provides news, gossip, pictures, links, chat rooms and forums. |
| TeenSite_Network Meet others, get advice, and talk about anything. |
| Teenspot Includes teen chat, message boards, gaming arcade, jokes, and profiles. |
| Xfresh_com Youth community portal by teens and for teens. Features education, relationships advice, literature, games, software, gadgets, expressions, contests, and bulletin boards. |
| Youth_Atlanta__Your_Teen_Connection Public library caters to the teens and children of the city of Atlanta. Features homework help, online reading program, hotlines, and college and career information. |
| Youth_Crime_Watch_of_America Aim is to help youth protect themselves and others from the criminal world. Programs such as mentors, educating and youth patrols are involved. |
| Youth_N-Touch_Ministries Free e-mail, chatroom, virtual arcade and a gameroom. |
| Youth_Tech Community for teens, created by teens with chats, computer help, technical information, an art gallery, and message boards. |
| Eldrbarry\'s_Group_Games_Guide Descriptions of active games with guidelines for playing. |
| Fun-Attic_Great_Game_List Contains instructions on how to play many popular and unique games. |
| Games_for_Boys Features traditional games played in the Scouting movement, including relay, wide and highland activities. |
| GuidingUK__Games Instructions for a range of team, circle and parachute games played by Brownies and Guides. |
| Harvington_Guides__Games Descriptions of noisy and quiet games, including a version of Quidditch for Muggles. |
History is sprinkled with the
legacies of a few unique and courageous individuals: writers, artists, explorers,
statesmen. We researched thirteen famous people in an attempt to prove the hypothesis "People who achieve enduring fame are those who dare to be
different." We did discover these great achievers
truly were different from many in the society of their times. When comparing their
personality traits, we also noted many reoccurring characteristics such as courage,
risk-taking, a passion for their work, and a strong determination.
So what contributes to a person's achievement of greatness? Look
over our chart (it's quite large so scroll over to view it all) and draw your own
conclusions! Then read our analyses of how these great individuals earned their enduring
fame.
After you read our essays, test your
knowledge of famous quotations made by these thirteen "Images of Greatness".
Poor childhood
Wealthy
childhood
Views
differed from society
Courageous
actions
Had
integrity
Frustrated
by society
Scorned
or
ridiculed
Showed
great
initiative
Strong
determi-
nation
Out-going
A
loner or reclusive
Learned
from experiences
Creative
thinker
Actions
made a difference
Involved
in political issues
Humani-
tarian
Passion
for work
Sense
of humor
Leadership
skills
Winston Churchill
.
We hope you have enjoyed reading about these great achievers.
Don't forget to test your knowledge of quotes at our Quotations Quiz!
If you have time, visit our class
web page to see what we are learning, or check out these other class projects created
by Mrs. Sunda's Gifted Resource classes:
Thinking
Through Literature - Six literature units
Heroes
of Black American History - Biographical "letters"
and "How to Be" poems
Fabulous Fables - Original fables by our third graders
Tall
Tales of the West - The tallest tales you can imagine!
"Lyrical
Lines" - 4th/5th
Grade Poetry Book and Third
Grade Poetry Book
Mrs.
Frisby and the Rats of NIMH Literature Study
A-B-C
Artist Research - Six artist biographies
Aesop's
Fable Skits - Original skits inspired by Aesop
Watch
and Learn Math Clips - Math concepts video clips
Literature
Studies for Critical Thinking
- Nine literature units
Land
of the Free, Home of the Brave - Flag history
Inventive
Genius - Inventor biographies, How-to poems, and quotes
Unsolved Mysteries - PowerPoint Slide Shows
A
Century in Review - A Final Look at the Decades of the
20th Century
Tall
Tales, Arizona Style - Original Tall Tales
Brisas
Museum of Art History - Art of Ancient Civilizations
Poet's
Bookshelf - America's Greatest Poets
Museum
of Art Masters - Artists' Biographies and Poetry
Life
in the Middle Ages - A Look into Medieval Life
Have
You Heard the Sound of . . .? - Poetry Page
Wide
World of Verbs - Tutorial & Practice Tests
Original
Fables - Inspired by Aesop
Hyperstudio
Stacks - Student Research
If you have any question or
comments, we would love to hear from you.
Mrs.
Sunda's Gifted Resource Class
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