Hedy Lamarr

Famous People

High Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

In this lesson, students learn about a famous Austrian American actress and inventor. Students learn and practice new vocabulary and discuss the value of beauty over intelligence.

This content may not be appropriate for all students. Teacher discretion is advised.

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Focus

topic-based
academic
4-skills
biography
actor
inventor

Vocabulary

pave the way
nude
arms
despise
on one condition
vary
torpedo
jam
patent
celebrity
rally
bandwidth
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