Lumen Learning
Lumen: Boundless Psychology: Nature vs. Nurture
Study what roles genetics and the environment play in human behavioral development. This is a learning module which includes the reading assignment, a quiz, and PowerPoint program.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: What's in the Air?
Air is a mixture of naturally occurring gases and human-made air pollutants. Learn more about these gases and the role they play in our atmosphere.
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: Teacher Serve: Religious Liberalism
Religious liberalism has played a major role in America's religious dialogue in the last century. This National Humanities Center site explains the movement and its impact.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Engineering Nature: Dna Visualization and Manipulation
Students are introduced to genetic techniques such as DNA electrophoresis and imaging technologies used for molecular and DNA structure visualization. In the field of molecular biology and genetics, biomedical engineering plays an...
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Unicorns, Dragons, and Other Magical Creatures
This online lesson plan deals with children's natural interest in imaginary play, fantasy, and make-believe by tying it into discovering and understanding different cultures from around the world.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: The Habitable Planet: Water Resources
Learn about water as a precious resource in danger of being depleted. Understand the roles that overuse and agricultural use play in the sustainability efforts of this essential resource. Includes video. [28:25]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Religion and Ethics Weekly: Dr. Francis S. Collins Interview
Read a discussion with Francis S. Collins, director of the Human Genome Project, who touches on the role that faith plays in his profession. Collins discusses the Human Genome Project and its goals and results, genetic disorders, and the...
Other
Buzzle.com: Historyplex: Examples That Simplify Meaning of Cultural Determinism
Explains what is meant by cultural determinism and the role anthropologist Franz Boas played in developing the concept, and provides examples of culture influencing human behavior.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Euripides
The next evolution is presented in Euripides. He is less ideal than his predeccesor, but truer to nature. His drama is more of a reality. He takes his stand in the midst of human life as it is. His language is the language of the people....