Curated OER
Corporal Punishment
Nineteen states legally permit school officials to physically punish children. Scholars learn more about the topic as they use the website to prepare for a class debate or discussion. Pupils read background information and discover the...
ProCon
Obesity
Is obesity a disease or just a preventable risk factor for other diseases? Scholars attempt to form their own opinions by reading a background of the issue and watching videos that explore the main pro and con arguments using an included...
University of North Carolina
Plagiarism
As many unfortunate journalists have learned, taking someone else's ideas and passing them off as your own is never a good idea. It's called plagiarism—and it's a big deal. Thankfully, a handout helps writers learn how to avoid...
Other
So You wanna.com: So You Wanna Learn About Poetic Form?
Discusses poetic form and the basic unit of form, the stanza. Also defines many related terms including couplet, triplet (tercets), quatrain, sesten (sestina), rhyme royal, ottava rima, Spenserian stanza, sonnet, and villanelle.
Other
Literature Circles: Lesson Plans and More
What are the major roles in literature circles? Check out this site to learn more about the individual roles needed to form a literature circle. Includes links to various reading handouts and lessons.
Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies
Famsi: Olmec Civilization at San Andres, Tabasco, Mx
A significant part of the research is a form of early writing. La Venta's hierarchy is defined by artifacts found during excavations.
PBS
Pbs Frontline: Sacred Ground: The Struggle to Design the Freedom Tower
The companion website for an episode of FRONTLINE that investigates plans for developing the site of the 2001 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center illustrates the design through pictures, video, and interactive models. Includes...
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Indoor Air Quality
This website defines and explains indoor air pollution in all its forms. Content includes a focus on asthma, molds, secondhand smoke, and radon in public buildings and at home.
Tramline
Hurricane Virtual Field Trip
What conditions are necessary to create a hurricane? Where do hurricanes occur? When is hurricane season? What is the difference between a tropical cyclone and a hurricane? How is the strength of a hurricane measured? Where do hurricanes...
Other
Federal Consumer Information Center: Bankruptcy Basics
This resource contains a detailed report on the basics of bankruptcy. It goes into detail concerning chapters: 7, 13, 11, 12, and 9 bankruptcy. It also defines bankruptcy terminology.
Other
University of Alabama: Government
Overview in note form on social and political philosophy comparing Plato, Locke, and Hobbes. Scroll to "natural rights" which the author discusses in context for understanding the political and social philosophies of these political...
Macmillan Cancer Support
Cancerbackup: Thyroid Cancer Information Center
This informative site defines thyroid cancer and delves into the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of this form of cancer.
Other
Seattle University: Literature Circles Resource Center
How can you get started with literature circles in your classroom? This site provides information on every aspect of developing your own literature circle instruction.