National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Figure This: Grape Juice Jungle
Are all juice grape juice concentrates the same? Find out when you explore ratio and fractions in this math challenge that compares juice recipes to identify strongest taste. A one page activity from the NCTM Math Challenges for Families...
The History Place
The History Place: The Vietnam War 1945 1975
This site from The History Place is a comprehensive site about the events leading up to the Vietnam War and ending with the withdrawal of American troops. Excellent slide show with an array of images from the era.
PBS
Pbs: Journey Into Amazonia
This is a great site where you can explore the Amazon Rain Forest. Learn about the river, plants, animals, and more. Based on the PBS television series.
Other
The Kipling Society: Rudyard Kipling Life and Works
The Kipling Society provides a fabulous and thorough biography of Rudyard Kipling. It includes wonderful photographs. Also available is a chronology of his life and works.
PBS
Pbs: American Masters: Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light
Associated with the PBS program, this site contains a biography, a career timeline, video interviews with some of Poitier's fellow actors and an interview with the director of the PBS special. This site provides an in-depth look at the...
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Lion
This resource provides extensive information about the lion, including several photos and audio clips.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Animals: Mountain Gorillas
A nice multi-media National Geographic site with video and audio clips about mountain gorillas. Fun facts about the gorillas include information ideal for research projects.
Globio
Glossopedia: Tropical Rainforests
Tropical rainforests are found along the Earth's equator. They possess a very special climate and are an integral part of the planet's natural system. Climate, plant and animal life, and indigenous peoples are discussed. Additionally,...
Other
Rain Forest Adventures
Ecotourism company that provides canopy tours at four unique tropical locations in the Caribbean and Central America.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Mandrill (Mandrillus Sphinx)
Investigate the world of the Mandrill and discover information on the appearance, habitat, and behavior of this African jungle animal. Includes images and statistics.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Masked Palm Civet (Paguma Larvata)
Investigate the world of the Masked Palm Civet and discover information on the appearance, habitat, and conservation status of this Asian jungle mammal. Includes an image and statistics.
Other
Lecturas in Ingles Traducidas / English Readings
Great way to practice English with this beautiful selection of short excerpts from literature classics like the Jungle Book, Sherlock Holmes, or the Cask of the Amontillado. Each text includes comprehension exercises with answers and...
Wonderville Media
Wonderville: African Lions
The African lion is at the top of the food chain and is often called "the king of the jungle." It is the biggest carnivore in Africa and remains one of the most feared predators on the planet. Lions are well known for their courage and...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Why Is Biodiversity So Important?
Our planet's diverse, thriving ecosystems may seem like permanent fixtures, but they're actually vulnerable to collapse. Jungles can become deserts, and reefs can become lifeless rocks. What makes one ecosystem strong and another weak in...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Charge It?
For this lesson, students will select appropriate and inappropriate uses of credit cards by role-playing a college student who must choose to either use cash or a credit card to pay for a variety of real-life scenarios. This lesson plan...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Introduction to China
Much of China, a country slightly larger than the continental United States, is hilly or mountainous. To its east lies the Pacific Ocean; to its south thick jungles. Mountains in the southwest connect in the west with the Himalayas,...
Chase Young, PhD
Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: The Elephant's Child [Pdf]
A reader's theater script for Rudyard Kipling's children's book, The Elephant's Child, is provided on these pages. Nine character roles are needed in this activity.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Biography of Amer: Philip Armour and Packing House Conditions
Philip Armour, an industry titan in the meat industry, made his money by exploiting the need of his workers for jobs. Read about the deplorable conditions the workers endured in the packinghouses and in the shanty towns in which they...
Texas A&M University
Texas A&m University: Meat Inspection
Comprehensive breakdown of the laws and processes of meat inspection. Very informative.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ap Us History Unit: Period 7: 1890 1945: Muckrakers
The study resource from Khan Academy provides an overview of Period 7: 1890-1945 in American History. The Progressive Era's muckrakers are discussed in this lesson. This resource is designed as a review for the AP US History Test.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Prize in Literature 1907
At this website from the Nobel eMuseum, you can read a biography of Rudyard Kipling, which summarizes Kipling's life, education, and published works. In additon, the Presentation Speech given by C.D. af Wirsen provides a detailed...
Curated OER
History Matters: A Woman Remembers Hoboes of the 1930s
Audio and text version of interview with a woman recalling her experience helping hoboes during the 1930s.
PBS
Pbs Kids: Plum Landing: Clementine
Students will learn about the outdoor adventures of Clementine, a character from PBS Kids' series, Plum Landing. Students will look at the cartoon pictures and read the associated texts with them.