In this human body instructional activity, students will review 5 terms associated with the skin by filling in the blank. Then students will read 14 statements about the human skeleton and muscles and determine if its true or false.

Students investigate boycott as a way to stand up and fight injustice. In this Teaching Tolerance lesson, students research consumer boycott movements and write about their impressions.

Students analyze historic rulings that played roles in the Civil Rights Movement. In this civil right lesson plan, students research Internet and print sources regarding Plessy v. Ferguson, Sipuel v. Board of Regents of the University of...

Tenth graders examine the impact of diseases on Africa.  For this World History lesson, 10th graders prepare a presentation on a specific disease.  Students create a plan of action to help that disease.  

Sixth graders compare and discuss a given set of quotes by Pericles and Cesar Chavez and how they relate to a peaceful society. They respond to a variety of quotes and discuss the animal issue of animal tested cosmetics then discuss...

Sixth graders research the development of various agriculture techniques. Using this information, they determine how this led to the domestication of plants and animals and how other occupations were considered. They discuss the...

Students research the role of Latino Philanthropists. They examine the farm labor movement which started Latino activism. They find examples of good character and civic virtue within the Latino population.

Third graders explore the adventures of an immigrant as she comes to the United States. They discuss the difficulties the immigrants had and they research the Mexican culture and society. Students create a diary of their own.

This site addresses some basic questions and concerns about the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). Content includes a focus on its symptoms and current treatment options.

This site goes through the who, what, where, and when of the CDC's investigation of the SARS virus. Includes an interactive map and timeline of the outbreak.

This site provides a list of links to information about Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). Content includes links to the latest news, information about the diesase, pictures and diagrams, prevention and screening information,...

The World Health Organization (WHO) provides detailed updates on the outbreak of SARS, as well as general information on what the virus is, how it spreads, and current travel warnings.

Information that answers essential questions about SARS, including where SARS is found, how SARS exposures occur, how SARS affects the body, and signs and symptoms of SARS exposure.

Students learn the importance of the Pythagorean theorem as applied in radar imaging. They use a sensor unit with IRED (infrared emitting diode) to measure triangle distances and the Pythagorean theorem to calculate and verify distances....

Fact card on severe acute respiratory syndrome, commonly known as SARS, and the serious dangers it can pose to human health.

A lesson plan from the New York Times Learning Network for students to investigate the SARS epidemic in China. They will present a mock emergency health summit to discuss concerns of affected countries. Includes links for students and...

Describe the networks within the health care systems internationally, explore the impact of the SARS epidemic on world health and examine the effectiveness of the World Health Organization in communicable disease surveillance and response.

An explanation of viruses that includes the importance knowing the origins and the evolution of viruses.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Viruses cause many human diseases. They can range from mild to fatal. This activity explains how viruses cause human disease.

Get the statistics on lung disease in Canada. In addition to more general facts and figures, you will find links to reports on specific lung-related conditions such as: asthma, emphysema and chronic bronchitis, influenza, and tuberculosis.

"Sara" is the term employed by outsiders to refer to a group of non-Muslim tribes in southern Chad, all of whom speak mutually intelligible dialects. Each tribe is a distinct geographic, political, and endogamous entity. Major tribes are...

Explore global health issues by participating in research, discussions and presentations on topics such as exploring the dangers and scientific foundation of nuclear weapons and tracking the discovery, spread and control of disease.

Saracen Arms. Charlemagne now had to deal with certain non-Germanic peoples who were threatening his borders. These were the Saracens, Slavs, and Avars. The Mohammedan Saracens, or Moors, had gained possession of the whole of Spain, but...