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=__//**Famous People, Famous Words**//__ = There is no shortage of "famous" people in modern society. Students of all ages face a barrage of images and words from the media about people who are well-known for all sorts of reasons. From Charlie Sheen to Muammar Gaddifi, today's media outlets are talking incessantly about certain people, and not always for their triumphs and successes, but more often for their mistakes and struggles.

These two units offer students in 3rd grade and students in 10th grade the opportunity to learn about famous people and historical events by looking at what has been said and done and its historical significance. The students will use inquiry to relate to the information and further develop personal points of interest; at the same time, the students will be fulfilling Indiana academic standards, 21st Century Learner standards, and information inquiry skills. As they work through the lessons, students will be able to see and hear about famous people who have impacted their society and changed its historical landscape. That knowledge and experience may change how they view today's "famous people" and encourage them to think critically about fame in the 21st century.