After teaching your learners about a trees' growth characteristics, and landscape functions assess them by having them create a diverse community forest using the worksheets provided. This PDF document requires Adobe Reader.

This study guide contains themes, vocabulary and discussion questions for Scott O'Dell's Newbury award-winning novel, "Island of the Blue Dolphins." The book, which is based on a true story, addresses the themes of trust and forgiveness....

This lesson plan will help students understand who is a dependent and how the number of dependents affects taxable income. Requires Adobe Reader [PDF].

Learn about the goals of pedigree analyis, as well as the genetic patterns it can uncover. PDF (requires Adobe Reader).

A collection of personal stories, illustrated with artifacts, documents, and photographs, that exemplifies the military experiences of Kentuckians in America's wars, beginning with the War of 1812. Requires Adobe Flash.

A learning guide about the atmosphere. Included information about National Science Education Standards. Requires Adobe Reader [PDF].

A learning guide about the biosphere. Includes information about the National Science Education Standards. Requires Adobe Reader [PDF].

A way to discuss the complex formation of the Iraqi government with students. This lesson plan shows students the different ethnic groups within Iraq and how their views and opinions effect not only Iraq but the surrounding countries and...

With this resource, learn how to know when cyberbullying is happening and how to confront the problem. PDF (requires Adobe Reader).

Two hundred years after "The Wealth of Nations," this writer describes the continuing impact of Adam Smith's theories. Requires Adobe Reader.

The Perry-Castaneda Library at the University of Texas provides an outstanding collection of maps of the country of Indonesia. PDFs (require Adobe Reader).

The Perry-Castaneda Library at the University of Texas provides an outstanding collection of maps of the country of both North and South Korea. Also links to maps from other online sources. PDF's (require Adobe Reader).

High levels of mercury exposure can cause birth defects, permanent brain or kidney damage, and/or death. This resource focuses on the impacts of mercury in the environment. Learn how mercury can reap havoc on lakes and other aquatic...

The First Nations of Canada are made up of many tribes with differing cultures and ways of life. One common bond is their music, and this resource offers a showcase of the development of their instruments and music as well as aboriginal...

After students investigate a topic through research, hypothesizing, observing, and experimentating, teachers can use this lesson to help their students prepare short science reports and publish them online. The Writing with Scientists...

This lesson plan supplements a study of Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird. The lesson is designed to help students understand the impact of Jim Crow Laws and their impact of oppression on African Americans. Blues music is shared to help...

In this instructional activity, students will analyze World War II posters. Students will first look at the posters as a whole group and will work independently. Students will to determing how the following terms differ: argument,...

This downloadable article addresses all aspects of nuclear energy. Visual charts make understanding of cycles and concepts easier. Most useful for older students and educators. PDF (requires Adobe Reader).

This teacher's guide will serve educators in discussing the work of American architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Includes biographical information about Wright, a review of his influences, a glossary, book recommendations and learning...

Document presents jumping activities that teachers can incorporate into the classroom. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]

Discover how the mail moves across the country, learn how it was delivered before cars and other modes of transportation, and take a look at the history of the postage stamp. Games, lesson plans, curricular units and online murals are...

A photographic exhibit of art objects from Benin from the period of 1300 to 1897 C.E. Extensive commentary is given for each object. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]

This comprehensive writing guide teaches writing strategies that can be used in any subject area and with any grade level. Each of the eleven chapters discusses and demonstrates a different element of good writing. Many also provide...

Resource provids links to an entire book called "Gospel Principles" that describes Mormon beliefs in detail. Click on the chapter number to access the information on each topic specified on the right. Lessons are in PDF form and require...