Curated OER
ESL: World Kidney Day
In this ESL holiday worksheet, students read 2 paragraphs about World Kidney Day, then complete a variety of comprehension word activities related to the article. Page is on a site with links to additional activities.
Curated OER
Where's the Beach?
Pupils use beach profile data to analyze how erosion and sediment transport changed seashore slopes. In this geology lesson, students plot the data provided and analyze erosion patterns. They also assess coastal erosion management...
Curated OER
Seafood: For the Love of Fish
Students role play a scenario specific to decision making in seafood management and conservation. In this marine science lesson, students estimate seafood consumption in their state. They recommend new regulations for better fishery...
Curated OER
Breaking News English: Live Earth Rocks 2 Billion Worldwide
In this English worksheet, students read "Live Earth Rocks 2 Billion Worldwide," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Curated OER
Breaking News English: Indian Breaks Hot-Air Balloon Record
In this English instructional activity, students read "Indian Breaks Hot-Air Balloon Record," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Curated OER
Breaking News English: Indian Breaks Hot-Air Balloon Record
For this English worksheet, students read "Indian Breaks Hot-Air Balloon Record," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Curated OER
Breaking News English: Site for Beautiful People Only
In this English worksheet, students read "Site for Beautiful People Only," and then respond to 1 graphic organizer, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Curated OER
Researching America's History
By delving into the lives of Americans, both famous and not so famous, students can learn about history.
Curated OER
Arnold Schwarzenegger: Flex Appeal
Students explore how Arnold Schwarzenegger rose to the top of Hollywood's A-list through sheer muscle and determination. Born in a small Austrian village, Arnold buffed not only his body, but his image and ego.
Cornell University
Cornell University: Law School: Legal Information Institute: Joint Ventures
This resource provides legal information about joint ventures.
PBS
Africans in America: Venture Smith's Narrative on Buying His Freedom
Here is the original text from Venture Smith's narrative on how he purchased his own freedom and his families, and his life afterwards.
Wolters Kluwer
Business Owner's Toolkit: Business Combinations and Sources of Venture Capital
Explains how business can profit from mergers, joint ventures, consolidations, acquisitions, strategic alliances, and associations. It describes an SBIC and how it works, and gives specific information regarding characteristics of...
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: The Ventures
Known for their instrumentals, the Ventures were a successful 1960s rock group. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008, this article includes biographical details, a timeline, and list of popular songs.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Venture Capital
This site gives a description of venture capital. Includes links to words that need further clarification.
PBS
Pbs Africans in America: Venture Smith
This website briefly describes the life of a captured slave, Venture Smith. He is a legend for his size and his feat of buying his and his family's freedom.
Other
Hummer Winblad Venture Partners
The home website of Ann Winblad's venture capital firm- Hummer Winblad Venture Partners. The firm focuses exclusivly on software development and has grown to be a $95 million firm.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "Jock at a Venture" by Arnold Bennett
Text of the short story "Jock-at-a-Venture" by British author Arnold Bennett. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "Lilian's Business Venture" by Lucy Maud Montgomery
Text of the short story "Lilian's Business Venture" by Lucy Maud Montgomery. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: The Venturers
Read the full text of the short story "The Venturers" by O.Henry.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "A Golden Venture" by w.w. Jacobs
The full text of the short story "A Golden Venture" by W.W. Jacobs. Register for a free account to unlock annotation tools, printing, and more.
Wolters Kluwer
Biz Filings: Business Combinations and Other Sources of Venture Capital
Are you an existing business that's growing fast and need additional financing? This site describes an SBIC and how it works. Additional links are included to locate additional information concerning these loans.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Richard Dare's Venture by Edward Stratemeyer
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. This early 1900's work was written by Edward Stratemeyer, the author famously known for the Hardy Boys books and Nancy Drew series.
Other
The Entrepreneur's Resource: Venture Capital
Debt and equity capital are discussed at this site. Topics such as why the company requires capital to what stage of growth the company is in are covered.
Other
Virtue Ventures: Medieval Clothing
A collection of articles and images of clothing and fashion from the Middle Ages.