Columbia University
Columbia University: Islamic Architecture
Islamic architecture has no distinct model on which it is based, but rather must adhere to the Islamic code of conduct. Learn about Islamic architecture and explore 360 degrees panoramas of buildings in Iran, Spain, Turkey, Mali, and...
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Dolan Dna Learning Center: Transcription & Translation: Triplet Code
DNA has four letters that must specify the 20 different amino acids that make up proteins. This animation shows how using three DNA letters for one amino acid makes the most sense. [1:07]
Space.com
Space.com: Cracking the Code of Pre Earthquake Signals
Earthquakes can often hit unexpectedly. This article reveals some of the intricacies of these natural disasters and what signs serve as indicators to alert seismologists.
University of North Carolina
University of North Carolina: Pixel Flow Code Cracking
This article reveals some techniques and vulnerabilities in Unix-based computer networks.
Other
Kim's Korner: Color Coded Parts of Speech Kinesthetic Lesson Plan
Students can brush up on their knowledge of the parts of speech when they do this activity. This site contains a kinesthetic lesson plan that caters to children with all types of learning styles.
Other
W3 Schools: Java Script Tutorial
This tutorial will teach you JavaScript, the programming language of HTML and the Web.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Plix: Genetic Code
[Free Registration/Login Required] Synthesize a protein by dragging the amino acids to the corresponding codon on the mRNA segment. You will need a sign-in to access this interactive but it will be well worth your time!
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: American Literature and Composition: Realism: Spirituals
This lesson focuses on the spirituals sung by the African American slaves as a way to express feeling and relay information in coded messages. as well as, to pass the time. It includes a PDF of the lyrics to two spirituals, "Go Down,...
Education Development Center
Education Development Center: How Does Dna Work?
Learning about transcription and translation can be difficult but this animation helps make the processes less confusing. The animation is interactive and it also covers the overall importance of proteins.
Indiana University
Ensi: Comparison of Human: Chimpanzee Chromosomes Lesson
This is a great lesson plan that combines Karoytypes and evolution. Young scholars will recognize that the chromosomes of chimpanzees and humans are remarkably similar, then correlate that to their evolutionary relationship.
Bio Topics
Bio Topics: How Dna Controls Protein Synthesis by Means of a Base Code
A worksheet and comprehensive notes discussing how DNA controls protein synthesis by means of a base code.
PBS
Pbs Nova: A Simple Cipher
The difference between a code and cipher is explained. See if you can solve a simple cipher challenge at the bottom of the page.
University of California
University of California: Roman Legal Tradition and the Compilation of Justinian
Discover all you can about the history of the Roman legal system. Sections include law in early Rome, the Twelve Tables, the evolution of the Roman legal system and Classical Roman law, and then read an entire section regarding the...
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Ancient Mesopotamia: C .3000 1700 b.c.
Tom Richey presents this learning module on ancient Mesopotamia and provides unit materials, primary sources, video explaining the Code of Hammurabi and Epic of Gilgamesh, as well as lecture notes for students and teachers.
Google
Cs Education at Google: Cs First: Animate a Name
Teaches basic computer science concepts using the programming language Scratch. In this activity, students using coding to animate the letters in a name.
Other
Ethics web.ca: Codes of Ethics
This site includes links to the Code of Ethics for several major corporations and businesses. Includes related links as well.
Other
W3 Schools: Html(5) Tutorial
This tutorial teaches you everything about HTML and how to create a personal website.
Estrella Mountain Community College
Estrella Mountain Community College: Translation
For the section including translation, go to "the genetic code" chapter in the table of contents. This explanation includes diagrams and illustrations as well as a codon code table.
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Dolan Dna Learning Center: Transcription Translation: Central Dogma of Biology
This animation shows how the DNA genetic code leads to proteins that help us develop and function. [2:51]
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: The 1890s: End of an Era and the Quest for Civil Rights
Part of an online exhibit called "Forever Free," this section deals with African Americans' efforts to establish themselves in society, despite increases in racism. Addresses topics such as Black Codes, Jim Crow Laws, and voting rights.
Lin and Don Donn
Lin and Don Donn: Ancient Mesopotamia
A veteran social studies teacher shares lesson plans and ideas to teach units on Ancient Mesopotamia. There are even activities to learn about Hammurabi's code and making Sumerian cylinder seals.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physics Simulation: Telegraph
[Free Registration/Login Required] Explore the concept of Morse Code and how signals are transferred over great distances by using telegraph machines based on electromagnets using our interactive simulation. A PDF worksheet and a video...
Other
Bootstrap: Introduction to Programming Tutorial
Bootstrap is free open-source software that is popular for developing websites and web apps. It offers a framework for working with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Here you will find an introductory tutorial in how to use Bootstrap that was...
Other
Horstmann: Moving From Java to C++
Written for students who take their first programming course in Java and the second course in C++, this article explains how to transfer Java programming skills to a substantial subset of C++.