Beneath your ribs, you'll find, among other things, the pancreas -- an organ that works a lot like a personal health coach. This interesting video describes how this organ controls your sugar levels and produces a special juice that...

How can a pack of playing cards accurately explain the complicated and nuanced neurological condition, synesthesia? TED-Ed animators explain the process of creating an original animation from planning to fruition, including the special...

On first glance, the painting "Las Meninas" ("The Maids of Honor") might not seem terribly special, but it's actually one of the most analyzed pieces in the history of art. Why is this painting by Diego Velazquez so captivating? James...

This activity will discuss absolute advantage, comparative advantage, specialization and trade with an example using professional basketball player LeBron James.

Learn more about the economy through this informative lesson. "In this lesson, you will learn how the incentive program affects the personal choices you make in class. You will also analyze how economic incentives can affect behavior."

Digestion is the process of breaking down food into smaller units. This is done by special chemicals in the body. Proteins are important for muscles and cell growth and repair. Learners learn about digestion and proteins by observing the...

Messages within the brain and the rest of the nervous system are sent very rapidly. These messages are conducted by cells called neurons. Neurons are specialized to receive and transmit message and neurons are connected in networks. In...

Time travel is a staple of science fiction stories, but is it actually possible? Colin Stuart imagines where (or, when) this fascinating phenomenon, time dilation, may one day take us. [5:04]

This is an extension of a lesson called "Widget Production" and discusses a lesson plan on increasing productivity.

In reading and discussing Lyddie, by Katherine Paterson, students examine basic economic concepts and explore the growth of labor unions and the role of government in a market economy.

Even the savviest consumer has a problem with a good or service on occasion. It is a consumer's right to complain when there is a genuine problem. In some situations, it is also a consumer's responsibility. A problem can't be fixed if no...

Students investigate the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire tragedy and how its impact is still felt today. Students identify eerie parallels between the Triangle Fire and more recent workplace events with safety implications. How can future...

Young Booker T. Washington had a dream. That dream was to use the resources at his disposal to earn the money necessary to get an education that would allow him and others to become financially secure. This lesson based on the picture...

This video teaches the concept of Productivity, which is measured as the quantity of output per unit of input. Watch the brief video and take the interactive quiz to assess what you have learned. [1.47]

This lesson examines the current state of drought in the United States and the economic impact of drought on local communities.

Advancements in transportation have played a key role in the growth of our nation. U.S.government policies have also had a considerable impact on the development of transport as we know it today. In this series of three lessons, the...

NAFTA, the North American Free Trade Agreement, went into effect on January 1, 1994. The Agreement phases out most tariffs between the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Tariffs, which are taxes on imports, increase the price of foreign...

This lesson plan is about the reasons for International Trade.