Gottlieb
Kennings vs. Stock Epithets – A Quick Review
Bone-crusher. Troll-wife. Battle-sweat. Blood-worm. What study of Beowulf would be complete without offering readers of this Old English epic poem an opportunity to craft their own kennings and epithets? Provide individuals with a copy...
TryEngineering
Computing in the Cloud
What and where is "the cloud"? The lesson teaches scholars about the history of cloud computing and about its current uses. It also teaches how to install a multiple guest OS in a host OS and how to use cloud computing services.
It's About Time
The Mu of the Shoe
What is mu? Emerging scientists explore the coefficient of sliding friction, or mu, and apply its concepts as they complete activities in the interesting lesson. They measure the sliding friction between soles of their own athletic shoes...
Whitman College
Calculus - Early Transcendentals
This textbook takes the learner from the basic definition of slope through derivatives, integrals, and vector multivariable calculus. Each section is composed primarily of examples, with theoretical introductions and explanations in...
San José State University
Comma Splices and Fused Sentences
Beginning with a definition and a few corrected examples, this resource shows how comma splices can be identified and then eliminated. Four sentences are enumerated for writers to practice in order to avoid comma splices themselves.
Curated OER
Math Handbook: Calculus
If only there was a reference that listed all the formulas covered in calculus. Luckily, there is. This comprehensive 197-page handbook provides formulas and explanations for all topics in AP Calculus or in a standard college calculus...
Mary Pope Osborne, Classroom Adventures Program
Mummies in the Morning Egyptian pyramids, hieroglyphics
Visit the Magic Treehouse and take your class on a trip through time with a reading of the children's book Mummies in the Morning. Using the story to spark an investigation into Egyptian culture, this literature unit engages...
Curated OER
Study Guide for the Advanced Placement Calculus AB Examination
Is this going to be on the test? A calculus study guide provides an organized list of important topics and a few examples with answers. The topics include elementary functions, limits, differential calculus, and...
It's About Time
Defy Gravity
Test the limits of gravity while encouraging full class participation with this thrilling lesson. Pupils investigate the meaning of work and how it is equivalent to energy. They explore the joule and apply it as a unit of work. They...
It's About Time
Run and Jump
Has your class wondered how fast a human could run or how high they are capable of jumping? Help them understand these concepts as they explore acceleration and use an accelerometer to make semiquantitative measurements of acceleration...
McGraw Hill
Metric Units of Weight and Volume
Getting the right measurements can save a lot of time and money in the real world. Learners are introduced to unit conversion and how to accurately go from one unit to another. The first pages are notes and then the packet finishes with...
Thomson Brooks-Core
Complex Numbers
A straightforward approach to teaching complex numbers, this lesson addresses the concepts of complex numbers, polar coordinates, Euler's formula, De moivres Theorem, and more. It includes a practice problems set with odd answers...
Kentucky School for the Deaf
Levels of Organization within an Ecosystem
From tiny organisms to entire biomes, young scientists examine the interdependent relationships tying all living and non-living things together with this collection of ecology resources.
Willow Tree
Transformations
How does something go from here to there? Describe it with a transformation. Young mathematicians learn how to translate, reflect, rotate, and dilate an image.
Other
Literary Devices: Ode Examples and Definition
Explains what an ode is, the different types (Pindaric, Horatian, and irregular), and gives some modern examples. Discusses the significance of odes in the history of literature and gives examples with explanations. Three multiple-choice...
Arizona State University
Alberto Rios, Arizona State U.: Glossary of Rhymes
This is a very extensive list of rhymes that "Occur frequently in discussions of poetry and critical writing, but not with absolute consistency." All have definitions, and many have examples. They are organized into five categories:...
Other
Brown Math: Solving Polynomial Equations
The many facets of factoring polynomials and solving polynomial equations are explained here in great detail. Taking students from basic definitions through the Descartes Rule of Signs, this is a valuable tool for math classes.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Squares
MathWorld provides multiple definitions and formulas for the mathematical term, square.
Ted Nellen
Cyber English (By Ted Nellen): Allegory
This is a glossary entry for the term "Allegory" including multiple definitions for the term, links to other figures of speech, links to more information, and examples.
Ted Nellen
Cyber English (By Ted Nellen): Kennings
This is a glossary entry for the term "Kennings" including multiple definitions and examples including links to more examples.
Info Please
Infoplease: Dictionary: Trio
Multiple definitions of a "trio," as it is printed in the Random House Unabridged Dictionary.
Computer Hope
Computer Hope: Information About Computer Cd R Drives
Informative site detailing the use of CD-R technologies. Content includes a focus on the basics of CD-Rs, CD recording tips, multiple sessions CD-R, technical support and more.
Paul Dawkins
Paul's Online Notes: Algebra: Zeroes/roots of Polynomials
Learn about the root or zero of a polynomial with this reference guide. Includes definitions, step-by-step instructions on how to find all the zeroes for a given polynomial, and multiple examples. Also included is a description of The...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Additive Inverse
What is additive inverse? It means "opposite." Find out more about this concept in this detailed definition with examples and links to related terms.