Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Branches of Physics

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the main branches of physics and sub-divisions within each. Each section includes significant discoveries and recommended reference books.
Website
Books in the Classroom

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Eric Carle

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
What do you know about Eric Carle, the author? This Carol Hurst site highlights some interesting facts about this author's life and refers to some of his books.
Activity
Pequeno Artista (Brazil)

Pequeno Artista

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Site focuses on children's arts, including visual arts, poetry, music, painting, short stories, film, books, dance, and games. Also offers some fun science projects and interesting facts to enhance a child's overall knowledge of his/her...
Lesson Plan
Writing Fix

Writing Fix: Unlikely Diary Keepers

For Teachers 2nd - 7th Standards
The writer will assume the role of a living creature (like an arthropod) or an abstraction (like a fraction). Writers will do research on what they have chosen as their roles, and learn new facts about these roles. The writer will...
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Beyond the Earth Part Ii

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
A continuation of Beyond the Earth Part I. As part of a unit on the solar system, students will choose a component of the solar system to research. Students may use a variety of resources such as the Internet, books, and reference...