Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Hidden Grasses and Beans in Processed Foods
In this cooking and food science fair project, determine which common crops are found most often in processed foods. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective, and introduction,...
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Ghana: Economy
You can read about Ghana's struggles with its economy over the past 40 years, and how it is working to strengthen the economy currently to improve the lives for its citizens. Information from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Other
Turkish Odyssey: State Policies: Economy
A great explanation of the economy in Turkey. Read about the standard of living, tax, employment, industries, imports, exports, and specific sectors.
University of Nebraska Omaha
Ec Ed Web: Virtual Economics Web Companion
The Virtual Economics Web Companion for K-12 economics and social studies teachers was created by the National Council on Economic Education. A wide variety of educational materials and lesson plans can be accessed through this site....
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Temperature Heat and the Sun
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson students are introduced to temperature, heat and solar radiation. Students learn the methods of measuring and converting temperature between different units and identifying factors which...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Food Nutrition
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is an overview of a website produced by the United States Department of Agriculture that contains nutritional games for students. The flipchart provides ideas for how you can use the...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Food Pyramid
[Free Registration/Login Required] Flipchart helps students learn about the food pyramid introduced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in the 1990s. [Set aside in 2005 by MyPyramid, which itself was set aside in 2011 by MyPlate.]
University of Missouri
Famous Trials: The Osage "Reign of Terror" Murder Trials
The "Reign of Terror" that overtook the Osage Reservation in 1921 is just one chapter in the long story of mistreatment of Native Americans by whites, but is one of the most horrifying. Before the chapter ends, untold dozens of Osage...
Have Fun With History
Have Fun With History: Industrial Revolution
Multi media learning module with videos for students and teachers to learn about the Industrial Revolution and how America moved from and agricultural society to an urban machine-based production in the 19th Century.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Acid Base Titration of an Eggshell
In this lab, students are scientists from the Department of Agriculture and presented with the problem that a farmer has brought to them. The farmer believes the problems are due to illegal dumping of PCB's and other chemicals that...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Text Sets: Workers' Rights
As America grew, so did its production of agriculture and manufacturing, leading to a rise in workers and their demands. Study the history of worker's rights in America from the Industrial Revolution to today. This collection includes 13...
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Azerbaijan: Economy
This article on the economy of Azerbaijan discusses the importance of the petroleum reserves, but also talks about the government's attempts to stabilize economy. A chart is included that displays the DP along with other parts that make...
Arizona State University
Arizona State University: Why Study Photosynthesis?
Article discusses importance of Photosynthesis in terms of food, energy, and environment. Relates process to human needs.
Geographic
Photius: Tajikistan: Economy Index
Here you can find out about the current economic status of Tajikistan (as of 2007) from the CIA World Factbook. Click on the topics to gather the information.
Information Technology Associates
Cia World Factbook: Slovakia Economy 2008
Provides excellent information on the state of the Slovakian economy. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.
Other
Seafriends: Soil Dependence
This website looks at our dependence on soil and what it produces. It includes text, graphs, charts, illustrations and important statistics. Hosted by the Seafriends Marine Conservation and Education Center.
University of Oregon
University of Oregon: Mapping History: Slave Crops in the American South: 1860
This very interesting map shows the crops grown by slaves on plantations in pre-Civil War South.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Introduction to the Han Dynasty
The Han Dynasty is one of the great dynasties in Chinese history, encompassing nearly four hundred years of expansion and consolidation which coincided with the period of the Roman republic and empire in the West. The period is usually...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: World Atlas: Argentine Republic
Find all the basic data on Argentina on this page. Contains a clear map from "MapQuest", flag and facts in a list format. Categories include languages, religions, life expectancy, currency, GDP, industry, agriculture and more.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: World Atlas: Chile
Find all the basic data on Chile on this page. Contains a clear map from "MapQuest", flag and facts in a list format. Categories include languages, religions, life expectancy, currency, GDP, industry, agriculture and more.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: World Atlas: Ecuador
Find all the basic data on Ecuador on this page. Contains a clear map from "MapQuest", flag and facts in a list format. Categories include languages, religions, life expectancy, currency, GDP, industry, agriculture and more.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: World Atlas: Bolivia
Find all the basic data on Bolivia on this page. Contains a clear map from "MapQuest", flag and facts in a list format. Categories include languages, religions, life expectancy, currency, GDP, industry, agriculture and more.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: World Atlas: Bangladesh
Find all the basic data on Bangladesh on this page. Contains a clear map from "MapQuest", flag and facts in a list format. Categories include languages, religions, life expectancy, currency, GDP, industry, agriculture and more.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: World Atlas: Indonesia
Find all the basic data on Indonesia on this page. Contains a clear map from "MapQuest", flag and facts in a list format. Categories include languages, religions, life expectancy, currency, GDP, industry, agriculture and more.