By the end of this section, you will be able to explain the law of the conservation of energy; describe some of the many forms of energy; and define efficiency of an energy conversion process as the fraction left as useful energy or...

This resource is about factorizing trinomials of the form x^2+bx+c by making them into a product of two binomials x^2+bx+c=(x+m)(x+n) where m+n=b and m*n=c

National Humanities Center lesson explores the criticisms Thoreau makes about a representative democracy form of government. Lesson includes interactive assignments, teacher notes, strategies for Close reading, follow-up and vocabulary.

Information about the element, Oxygen, atomic number 8. Covers history, physical and atomic properties, abundance, and permissible exposure limits. Also discusses forms of oxygen, isotopes, sources, and uses.

Biography of Sprague, who is responsible for the development of electric trailways, electric elevators, and a commercial form of the electric motor.

William Faulkner's self-proclaimed masterpiece, As I Lay Dying, originally published in 1930, is a fascinating exploration of the many voices found in a Southern family and community. Students will explore the use of multiple voices in...

This site includes a vast amount of information regarding leadership. Topics include leadership styles, theories, and trends. Consists of a large number of links that allow for easy access to distinct topics.

The meaning and cause of refraction--as well as Snell's law of refraction--are discussed. Includes an interactive problem-solving form in which visitors relate angles of refraction to the incident angle and the indices of refraction.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Two slideshows on Commedia Dell'Arte. Includes character cards, each with a picture of the character and a short description, and dramatic form cardss, also with pictures and explanations. The latter...

This is a thorough overview of Wegener's granulomatosis, a form of arthritis, which also includes information on symptoms, treatment, prevention, and so on.

Students trace the generation of the formed elements of blood from bone marrow stem cells, and then learn the role of hemopoietic growth factors in promoting the production of the formed elements.

The minerals that make up igneous rocks crystallize at a range of different temperatures. The sequence in which minerals crystallize from magma is known as the Bowen reaction series. An explanation of the reaction series is provided...

Math Academy Online presents a great M.C. Escher (1898-1972 CE) site for connecting the arts and mathematics. As even Escher said, "For me it remains an open question whether [this work] pertains to the realm of mathematics or to that of...

This online lesson plan makes use of concrete poems to teach the structure and form of poetry. Uses a "Columbus Day," theme for the lesson plan, but can be used any time of the year.

From being viewed as a fad, hip-hop's commercial success has allowed it to permeate virtually all aspects of popular culture. By critically analyzing hip-hop music and comparing it with established music forms, the cultural relevance,...

Article discussing early forms of writing in the Ancient Near East. Includes links to additional information.

A collective which looks at mass and energy. Identify the forms of measurement and how to convert them as well as scientific notation. Practice application with homework problems.

Students will learn about Queen Zenobia of Palmyra who led her soldiers to challenge the Roman Empire. Then, they will select another famous heroine from history and create a fictional Facebook profile for her as a form of biography....

The Canadian Museum of Nature looks at lobe-finned fishes who possessed lungs and gills and was able to use its gills as a form of feet.

Historical overview of two early forms of printmaking: intaglio and lithography.

This site from the University of Notre Dame provides an easy guide to understanding the complex Summa Theologica by St. Thomas Aquinas. It does not cover all of his work, but the main tenets such as Aquinas's views on the Scripture and...

The personal narrative, apart from appearing as an option in the writing component of many state assessment tests, is a form of writing which allows students the chance to reflect seriously and honestly on important events in their own...

Complete description of the book, "Adobe and Rammed Earth Buildings." A great resource to assist in the study of shelter. Read an excerpt of the book, and a summary as well.

In this lesson, students will learn how to find an equation of a quadratic function when given the vertex of the parabola, and how to find the equation that defines a quadratic function when given three points.