Essential Questions:

  • How did this person become famous?
  • Why is this person famous?
  • What is this person's legacy?
  • Why is this person important today?
  • What is the person's country of origin? How does his/her national heritage influence his/her work?
Cornell Research Notes via Hatcher-Day.pdf
2020 Biografía y presentación de un Latino o Español Famoso.pdf

Databases &eBooks

Britannica

Britannica offers comprehensive articles, including photos and videos. Use the search field to type the name of your person or country.
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UXL Encyclopedia of World Biography

UXL Encyclopedia of World Biography is an online reference book about famous or noteworthy people. Use the Index to search for your person.
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Proquest Culturegrams: World Edition

Proquest Culturegrams: World Edition is a resource specifically for facts about countries. Click the map to search for information on your country.
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Kids InfoBits

Kids Infobits contains easier articles from various newspapers, magazines, and reference books. Use the search field to type the name of your person or country.
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Gale Middle School

Gale Middle School In Context contains articles from various newspapers, magazines, and reference books. Use the search field to type the name of your person or country.
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Websites

Andalucia.com----People from Southern Spain Only

Google Search: If you have looked in the recommended databases, websites, eBooks, and print sources (books), try a Google search.

Type the following into the search box: First Name Last Name and Biography

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