Article
Other

What Is Bottom Up Programming

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the basics of bottom-up programming including how it works and advantages of of this technique vs. "top-down".
Graphic
US Geological Survey

Usgs: u.s. Atlantic Continental Margin Gloria Mapping Program

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the U.S. Geological Survey allows you to access detailed images of the continental margin around the United States. There is additional information about the sonar methods used, and a wealth of additional sources listed.
Activity
Other

Cresli Sea Turtles Program

For Students 9th - 10th
CRESLI works in New York state to study and help the species of sea turtles near Long Island.
Primary
Northeast Parallel Architectures Center, Syracuse University

Npac Reu Program: Norad Air Defense Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
Northeast Parallel Architectures Center from Syracuse University provide an overview of NORAD with information about its structure, mission, purpose, regions, and importance.
Handout
US Department of State

Bureau of International Information Programs: History Outline: Sectionalism

For Students 9th - 10th
Article reviews several conditions of American society that sowed the seeds of civil war, particularly slavery and sectional conflict.
Primary
Other

The History of Programming Languages

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief history of programming languages is provided in this research paper at this site.
Activity
PBS

Pbs: Truth and Lies in Baghdad

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS sends reporter Sam Kiley to the front-line in Iraq in order to obtain a more detailed, realistic look at the possible existence of a Nuclear Weapon Program. The text on the site provides a quick, concise overview of the video segment...
Lesson Plan
Google

Cs Education at Google: Cs First: Art: Activity 2: Animation

For Teachers 4th - 8th
A set of eight activities that teach young scholars basic computer science concepts using the programming language Scratch. Includes lots of additional supports for teachers. All materials are free and teachers sign in to create a class....
Lesson Plan
Google

Cs Education at Google: Cs First: Friends Theme

For Teachers 4th - 8th
A set of eight activities that teach students basic computer science concepts using the programming language Scratch. Includes lots of additional supports for teachers. All materials are free and teachers sign in to create a class. This...
Website
Other

Learning With Logo

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains references to Logo resources from programming environments, examples and organizations.
Unit Plan
South Carolina Educational Television

South Carolina Etv Commission: Nasa Connect

For Students 6th - 8th
An inquiry-based award-winning series of instructional programs which establish a connection between math, science, and technology concepts. Each episode of the series includes a 30-minute broadcast, a companion lesson guide, and an...
Article
New York Times

New York Times: Un Inspectors Can Return Unconditionally, Iraq Says

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This article deals specifically with Iraqi Foreign Minister Naji Sabri al-Hadithi's decision to let US officials into the country to investigate Iraq's Weapons Program. (September 16, 2002)
Handout
US Department of State

U.s. Department of State: Decades of Change: 1960 1980

For Students 9th - 10th
Summary of the rise of cultural and ethnic pluralism that took place in America between 1960 -1980 causing major social change. Included were such movements as civil rights, women, Latino, Native-American, counterculture,...
Website
University of Houston

University of Houston: English Romanticism

For Students 9th - 10th
This webite on English Romanticism by Elizabeth Whitney focuses on the Romantic period including defining Romanticism, the history and politics, the Romantic poets, visual arts, and music. It also offers a link to the radio program "The...
Article
Other

Washington Monthly: What Was Really Great About the Great Society

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers an article from the "Washington Monthly" in which Joseph Califano, Jr. disputes the claims of conservative pundits that Lyndon B. Johnson's Great Society programs constituted a failed social experiment that wasted the...
Article
Other

Brefi Group Limited: Self Directed Learning

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Learn about self-directed learning and the 3 models provided: facilitated learning groups, community learning, and self-directed development programs. Each model is discussed in detail with links to a plethora of related resources.
Unit Plan
Other

E Teaching Assistance Program: Lewis Dot Structure and Molecular Shape

For Students 9th - 10th
Tutorial outline weaves together resource links which instruct the learner in drawing Lewis dot structures. A pre- and post-quiz are provided, as well as visuals, questions with immediate feedback, and a reading list to help students...
Article
Other

Cresli Seal Research Program

For Students 9th - 10th
CRESLI Seal research studies the habits of seal life on Long Island Sound and works to protect the seals.
Website
US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Gulf of Mexico Program: Woodland Cultures (2000 Bc to 1,000 Bc)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents information on the three periods of Woodland Culture. It briefly describes how the Woodland culture began as small villages depending on subsistence farming and hunting. Also describes the move to the mound building...
Website
NOAA

Noaa: Fisheries Economics & Social Sciences Program

For Students 9th - 10th
This home page provides information about fishing economics and includes links to recreational and commercial fishing/economics sites.
Handout
Other

Ostermiller.org: Between Curves Tools

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides instructions for programs you can put into a graphing calculator to find the area between curves.
Professional Doc
University of Regina (Canada)

University of Regina: Math Central: Measurement: An Elementary Resource List

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
University of Regina senior education mathematics students compiled this this in-depth resource list for elementary and middle school grades. The resources are categorized according to: supporting program materials, print resources,...
Website
Canadian Wildlife Federation

Hinterland Who's Who: Bird Banding in Canada

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about bird banding in Canada. Since 1923, Canada has had a bird banding program which enables it to gather data to help manage and conserve the country?s birds. Find out how birds are banded and who is responsible for this. Also,...
Website
Other

Bauhaus Foundation Dessau: Bauhaus Dessau

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the Bauhaus Dessau website including visiting the site, upcoming events, and programs.