Describes how plasma, a blood component, is used in the medical treatment of many illnesses, including autoimmune diseases. Includes a list of facts and frequently asked questions about donations, along with information for potential...

This interactive activity from NOVA Online uses animation and graphics to offer a detailed explanation of the jet stream. A thorough account is given of the role played by the Sun's heat and Earth's shape and rotation, among other factors.

This article focuses on race issues and sports players. It discusses the when then San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick took a knee during the national anthem in to protest police brutality, racism, and "a country that...

Read how a pizza parlor in Philadelphia has embraced the concept of giving in a way that helps feed the homeless. Includes a video and a list of comprehension questions.

A brief biography on Andrew Carnegie focuses on his development of the steel industry. Includes information about his philanthropy.

An excerpt from Tom Wicker's essay on Richard M. Nixon. The writing delves deep into Nixon's psyche, possibly giving reasons for his actions before and during the Watergate crisis. Analyzes Nixon's political philosophy and his actions.

If you have an interest in animals and medicine, you might like to check out this Science Buddies career profile about what it takes to become a veterinarian. You can find out the education requirements and the many avenues that...

A question-and-answer site giving information about the Anasazi, an ancestral Pueblo people. There is a discussion of their languages, farming methods, architecture, and use of astronomy.

Stan T. Rex is the name given to a Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton that was excavated and reconstructed by the Black Hills Institute. Stan is sixty-five percent bone and among the most complete T. Rex skeletons in the world that scientists...

A wonderful article giving a history of the Assyrian Empire can be found here. Read about the beginnings of the empire, the many rulers and their contributions, their many military conquests, warfare, and the decline of the empire.

A beginner's guide to understanding what causes lightning in a thunderstorm. Highlights the major ideas while giving fun, interesting facts.

The expression of our relationship with illness is illustrated in the 'ex-voto', a devotional painting giving thanks to a saint or deity for a miraculous healing or a blessing. View a series of these fine pieces from around the world on...

Learn about malaria from a charitable organization that fights the spread of the disease through donations of anti-malaria bed netting.

A learning module on the global banana industry that includes three supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative performance task. Topics covered include where bananas are grown, ways...

An excellent site giving facts about eating disorders, which includes answers to commonly asked questions such as signs, causes, and treatment. A great starting point for the educator wanting to learn more about eating disorders.

Workshop 5 centers on multigenre writing, an eclectic approach to writing instruction that offers students a wide range of options for expressing ideas and communicating knowledge. As students explore different avenues for translating...

This slideshow gives a detailed explanation of the characteristics of statistical questions and how they differ from other types of questions, the types of studies, and the methods for collecting data. It describes the case of Clever...

Detailed math tutorial introduces logarithm functions giving the basic properties and graphs. Also, discusses how to evaluate some basic logarithms including the use of the change of base formula, the common logarithm, log(x), and the...

A collection of primary source documents giving historical evidence regarding the immigration of Chinese into the U.S. and the feelings of the government and the other settlers about it.

[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson, students will watch a video of Kid President giving a speech and another of a student's winning speech to be vice-president of the student council. They will also read an excerpt from...

Features data collection for natural disasters and maps the trends giving us an idea of where disasters have a tendency to strike.

The United States, over hundreds of years, has come to observe a national holiday for giving thanks: Thanksgiving. This set of primary resources containing images and documents provides a window into this time period.

This site, by the Missouri Bar Association, discusses the legal implications of an anatomical gift.

Join a community united against cancer by adding an expression of empathy, support or remembrance to an interactive monument dedicated to those touched by cancer.