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The Domains and Kingdoms of Life
This site is a description of the history behind the 5 Kingdom system suggested by Robert Whittaker. An extensive list of resources is included.
Orpheus Books
Q Files: Life: Plants
Explore the world of plants and all that encompasses the second biggest kingdom of classification.
Other
Alternative Classifications of Life
The Linnaean system (1758) classified all macroscopic living organisms as either Animals or Plants, based on whether they moved [anima, with a soul] or not. Thus, Fungi were included as plants. With the invention of the microscope and...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: United Kingdom
Provides an overview of the culture of the United Kingdom. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion,...
PBS
Pbs: Egypt's Golden Kingdom: Workers
A description of life in the village of Deir el-Medineh, inhabited by the skilled craftsmen who worked on the tombs of pharaohs of the New Kingdom. The craftsmen even went on strike to protest lack of payment.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Race for Life: Plant Adaptations
This is an outdoors, hands-on activity. Create a short race course to engage students in physical activity while drawing comparisons to the plant kingdom. This activity serves as an introductory to the impact small changes can have on...
Open Library of the Internet Archive
Open Library: My Apingi Kingdom
This ebook version of Paul Belloni Du Chaillu's My Apingi Kingdom: With Life In The Great Sahara, And Sketches Of The Chase Of The Ostrich, Hyena, &C. has been made available in multiple formats by the Open Library. Editions of the...
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The Reformed Reader: Walter Rauschenbusch
This site is a biographical page devoted to the life of the Theologist Walter Rauschenbusch (1861-1918 CE).
University College London
Ucl: Digital Egypt:burial Customs of Late 2nd Intermediate Per. 18th Dyn.
Objects in burial chambers in the New Kingdom moved towards objects from daily life. Clicking on the pictures will take you to more pictures of examples of items found in these chambers. Hyperlinks to more information on this complex...
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Project Britain: British Life and Culture
Thanks to teachers and students at Woodlands Junior School for this excellent website that clues us in on everything British. This is an excellent source of information for customs and traditions, daily life, etiquette, government, food...
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Greek Daily Life
History for Kids presents an overview written for elementary students of daily life of the ancient Greeks. Students learn about Greek government, agriculture and industry, houses and food. Teacher resources included.
PBS
Pbs: Egypt's Golden Empire
PBS provides a fascinating glimpse of Egypt's New Kingdom, arising "more than one thousand years after the pyramids were built." Concentrating on the lives of seven pharaohs (one of them a woman), the site includes a timeline, lesson...
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American University (Cairo): Theban Mapping Project
Explore the ancient city of Thebes at this amazing website that brings together zoomable maps, video, images, text, a glossary and timeline, and other resources to help learners understand the significance of the ongoing archaeological...
Globio
Glossopedia: Plants
Plants are one of the two major Kingdoms of living creatures on the Earth. They are the only beings which produce their own food. Additionally, plants are necessary for animals to live. Plant anatomy, life cycle, reproduction and the...
Other
Life Science Connections: Protists
This concise site provides a brief description of the Protist Kingdom. In addition, you will find an explanation of the role of various organelles found in the cell.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Eating Horsemeat "May Improve Life for Horses"
Article reports on the debate in the UK around the consumption of horsemeat.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Fungi Classification
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Scientists used to think that fungi were members of the plant kingdom. They thought this because fungi had several similarities to plants. However, there are a...
National Institute of Educational Technologies and Teacher Training (Spain)
Ministerio De Educacion: Clasificacion De Los Seres Vivos
All known form of life gathers in large groups, which are called kingdoms. This site provides a thorough overview of the five kingdoms with many illustrations. The lessons contain 15 interactive activities.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: This Just In! Nile Network News Update
Site offers interdisciplinary lesson plans on Ancient Egypt.Learners will thoroughly research many aspects of life in Ancient Egypt. Lessons will culminate with students presenting their research findings using, a T.V News Show format....
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: English
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the people of England. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc....
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Cham
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Cham of Cambodia and Vietnam. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal...
Ohio State University
Ohio State University: Anthophyta, Evolution & Diversity
An online summary of the evolution of flowering plants at an advanced level. The text is supported by good illustrations and is followed by a quiz. This is a good review for exams.
National Archives (UK)
National Archives: Wwii Evacuation to Canada
Through the lens of the British National Archives and with the use of primary sources, students assess the quality of care children received when they were evacuated into Canada during World War II.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Seahorse Basics
This diagram from the NOVA: "Kingdom of the Seahorse" Web site reveals some of the more remarkable traits of this enigmatic creature.