Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Numb3 Rs: A Breed Apart
Based off of the hit television show NUMB3RS, this lesson shows students a way to calculate the "amount" of inbreeding which results from an incestuous pairing. While this is presented in the show as part of a polygamous cult, the...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Kanuri
The Kanuri are the dominant ethnic group of Borno Province in northeastern Nigeria. They number over 3 million in Nigeria, about 500,000 in Niger, 100,000 in Chad, and 60,000 in Cameroon. They are called "Beri-beri" by the Hausa, but...
Other
Association of Latino Professionals in Finance
The Association of Latino Professionals in Finance provides support and resources for Latino Professionals to be successful in the field of finance and accounting.
Other
Teen Analyst: Teen Financial Information
Believe it or not, most kids graduate high school lacking basic personal finance skills. That's where TeenAnalyst.com comes in. The basic idea was to give kids the information they need to become successful investors.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Computer Programmers
An indepth look into a career as a computer programmer. Offers job outlook, education and training, job description and much more.
Other
Amg All Music Guide: The Dorsey Brothers
This resource offers a brief synopsis of the careers of brothers Jimmy and Tommy Dorsey, and their successes and failures in the music business.
English Club
English Club: Vocabulary: Cloze Games
Links to seventy different cloze activities on subjects such as animals, sports, jobs, science, business, and more.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Mellon Plan
The strategy behind the Mellon Plan, introduced by the Secretary of the Treasury Andrew Mellon, was to lower taxes to free up money that could be then be invested in business to create jobs and improve the economy ensuring financial...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Martha Stewart
Kids learn about the biography of entrepreneur Martha Stewart including her early life and careers, writing books, fun facts, and building a brand and billion dollar business.
Other
Black enterprise.com
Black Enterprise covers and delivers information on targeted marketing and building wealth for the African American businessperson.
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Colonial Williamsburg: The Geddys Family of Tradesmen
Links provide you with the story of one colonial silversmith's family. The occupation and impact on family is discussed.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Does a Hair Stylist Do?
Learn about the possible work environments and typical responsibilities of a hair stylist.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: How Do You Become a Hair Stylist?
Before you pick up the scissors and start styling hair, you'll need training and a license!