Awesome Stories

Type of Resource: Research Resources, Teacher Tools and Information, Student tools and information
Free or Fee: Fee - The first four chapters of every story are free to everyone and always to schools and libraries. $19.95 for individuals.
Computer Needs: None Apparent
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These stories provide quick and easy references to many other related resources. Some of the links may not be related to what you want to know, but then you are surprised to read and learn something unexpected. That process can also mean more time to get through the articles. The topic list is growing and suggestions are welcomed.

Description:

Awesome Stories provides stories across a variety of topics with embedded information. Awesome Stories "eliminates the need to search elsewhere on the web to find valuable supplemental information. Embedded within the site's content are links that take readers to different primary-source web sites, allowing users to peruse relevant videos, manuscripts, documents, pictures, maps, artifacts, and other resources that can add to their understanding of the topic at hand. Sample topics include World War II, Literature, Space & Aviation and Civil Rights, among others. There's also an area within the site where visitors can make suggestions for stories they would like to see added in the future. Awesomestories.com is provided free of charge to schools and libraries, though the site charges an annual subscription fee of $19.95 for individuals." From a review on ESN.

Possible uses:

Teachers can find stories related to curriculum and have students read them online, exploring the embedded resources to gather a full picture of the information. These stories can also be used on a projector for a lecture and discussion lesson. Students can view the stories on their own for learning or research.

Related Resources:

4-5, 6-8, 9-12+

Social Studies
Tools : Teacher
Language Arts : Reading & Literature
Social Studies : History
Media Education : Entertainment

Research Resources, Teacher Tools and Information, Student tools and information