Creator: Carnegie Corporation of New York | visit site
Grade Range: 6 - 11
Learn about the life of Andrew Carnegie starting with his humble beginnings all the way through his rise to the richest man in the world with this interactive storytelling tool. Click About on the top menu bar and scroll down to Andrew Carnegie’s Story to read about Carnegie’s youth and explore the timeline of his business. Continue reading to learn about his philanthropic side, including the founding of over 2,500 libraries across the United States. Use links at the top of the page to view specific portions of the site without having to scroll through all sections. The video at the end is hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, the video may not be viewable.
In the Classroom
Introduce this site on your interactive whiteboard or projector. Then have students explore this site independently or in small groups. Include this resource with a study of the 19th Century, famous businessmen, or philanthropy. Have students create maps of libraries in your state funded by the Carnegie Foundation using MapHub, <a href="/single.cfm?id=18037">reviewed here</a>. Students can add text, images, and location stops! Have students use Fakebook, <a href="/single.cfm?id=14197">reviewed here</a>, to create a "fake" page similar in style to Facebook about Andrew Carnegie and his peers. Use this site as a starting point to compare Andrew Carnegie to current businessmen and philanthropists such as Bill Gates and Warren Buffet.
At Home
Research Andrew Carnegie’s legacy together with your student. Many local libraries were founded through his philanthropy; perhaps yours is one of them? Use this site to learn more about philanthropy and discuss how your son or daughter can contribute their time, skills, or money to help others.
Tags
biographies, railroads, business, 1900s,
Subjects
American History, Character Education, Economics, History & Culture: The Americas, Social Studies, Social Studies,