How does an organism go from a single cell to something as complex as a frog, fly, or human being? Learn the basic principles of development.

How does bone grow and can it be produced outside of a human body? That is the focus of this module. Includes a video, multiple-choice and open-ended questions, background information with links for further research, and a guided...

Illustrated explanation of a basic change in humans as we grow: the maturing of our teeth.

Learn the characteristics of puberty and adolescence in humans.

Discover the characteristics of infancy and childhood in humans.

The National Humanities Center presents collections of primary resources compatible with the Common Core State Standards - historical documents, literary texts, and works of art - thematically organized with notes and discussion...

A chart summarizing the stages of psychosocial growth researched and determined by psychologist Erik Erikson. The elements of this study span all of human life from conception through the twilight years over 65.

A collection of eight primary resources--historical documents, literary texts, visual images, maps--illuminated and contextualized by notes, thematic questions, and text-specific discussion questions for classroom instruction and teacher...

Four accounts of the visits to and growth of colonial cities in Spanish, British, and French New World settlements that demonstrate why certain communities developed successfully.

Gapminder collects hundreds of statistics related to global economic, health, and social development and analyzes the relationships between them across different countries and time (a few indicators go back to 1800).

Like humans, plants can be negatively affected by overcrowding. Unlike humans, plants cannot get up and move to a new environment or explore how to utilize new resources. This experiment will explore the effects of crowding (population...

This unit practice test from Khan Academy covers Period 6: 1865-1898 in American History. Western expansion, the Gilded Age, and the "New South" are components of this unit test. This resource is designed as a review for the AP US...

This practice exercise from Khan Academy covers Period 6: 1865-1898 in American History. The Gilded Age, Western expansion, and the "New South" are included in the practice. This resource is designed as a review for the AP US History Test.

Empathy is a vital part of human communication. The article defines the term and shows how to develop empathy.

The Geography Site offers many links for your geography research. Links offered are to physical geography, human geography, environment, online lessons, and much more.

How is the human population changing? This quiz covers population trends in the developed world, and the developing world. Explore the impact human population growth is having on the environment.

Discover how the development of industry has impacted the growth of urban areas. Take a look at a case study and read more information about this shift in population settlement.

Goal setting is a lesson that should be revisited and worked on throughout life. Having something to focus on and work towards helps us to be productive human beings. It is our responsibility to teach these skills to children. This blog...

Reading complex literary texts offers unique opportunities for students to wrestle with some of the core ethical dilemmas that we face as human beings. The growth of ethical reasoning is one of the most compelling reasons for schools to...