Unit Plan
Lumen Learning

Lumen: Boundless Psychology: Nature vs. Nurture

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: What's in the Air?

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Article
National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: Teacher Serve: Religious Liberalism

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Unit Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Engineering Nature: Dna Visualization and Manipulation

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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...
Lesson Plan
National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Unicorns, Dragons, and Other Magical Creatures

For Teachers K - 1st
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.
Unit Plan
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: The Habitable Planet: Water Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
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]
Article
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Religion and Ethics Weekly: Dr. Francis S. Collins Interview

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Other

Buzzle.com: Historyplex: Examples That Simplify Meaning of Cultural Determinism

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Euripides

For Students 9th - 10th
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....