PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Gorillas
Learn about the lives of gorillas born in captivity in this video segment from Nature. [8:21]
History Link
History Link: Century 21: The Seattle World's Fair Part 1
Captivating site chronicles the history of the 1962 World's Fair in Seattle, also known as Century 21. This event gave Seattle it's most well-known landmark, the Space Needle. Discusses the uphill battle to get a World's Fair in Seattle...
The History Cat
The History Cat: Rise and Fall of the Incan Empire
Describes the achievements and sophistication of the Incan Empire prior to being conquered by the Spaniards under Francisco Pizarro. Pizarro had their emperor, Atahualpa, executed after keeping him captive for months while the Inca gave...
Discovering Egypt
Mark Millmore's Ancient Egypt
This site provides a captivating tour through Egypt's past. Visit the ancient temples, the kings and queens of the past. Learn about the hieroglyphic form of communication. Additional links for extended information temples and hieroglyphs.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Water Planet
75% of our earth is covered by water. Water can be found in oceans, lakes, rivers, groundwater, and sea ice. View these captivating photos of our earth showing the different water sources and images of our earth taken by NASA. Background...
Other
The Royal Conservatory: Learning Through the Arts (Ltta)
The LTTA methodology captivates and motivates students to learn through a unique blending of the sequential approach embodied in the core curriculum with the insight, physicality, and expressive power of the arts to work on real concepts...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Gems of Antiquity
The beauty of carved gemstones has captivated craftsmen, collectors, and connoisseurs since antiquity. Precious markers of culture and status, gems were sought by Greek and Roman elites, and are still valued by modern monarchs and...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: An Introduction to Kabuki Theater
Kabuki was one of the three most popular dramatic forms of Japan, the other two being Noh drama and puppet theater (bunraku). Singers and an orchestra of drums, flutes, wooden clappers, and samisen (a stringed instrument similar to the...
British Library
British Library: Discovering Literature: Dream Visions
The dream vision as a form was as popular in the late medieval period as the novel is today. From courtly comedy to social critique, via feminist polemic, this article explores some of the most captivating works of the medieval period.
Ibis Communications
Eye Witness to History: Captured by Indians, 1755
This article details the experience of one girl abducted by the Seneca Indians.
BBC
Bbc Online: Puma, Florida Panther
At this site from BBC Online you can learn all about the Puma with this detailed fact sheet and these spectacular photos. There is also a short video of the Puma.
BBC
Bbc: Mary, Queen of Scots
Poor Mary, Queen of Scots. Read about her life as Queen of a religiously divided country and find out how that affected her reign and death. Archived.
Digital History
Digital History: Enslavement
A very good description of how Africans were enslaved in Africa for sale to the Europeans. See how the introduction of European weapons changed the dynamic in West Africa.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Wild Animal Watch Dolphins
An informative site about dolphins by Scholastic. Great links to activities and games, other web links about dolphins and a teacher page.
Other
Key Way: Why Babylon?
Describes the fall of Israel and Judah to the Babylonians in 721 BC, and 586 BC. Includes map.
Other
Moeller Haus: Isaiah Commentary
This is a chapter-by-chapter commentary on the Book of the prophet Isaiah from the Hebrew Scriptures.
Other
Digestion in Green Iguanas and Other Herbivorous Lizards
Melissa Kaplan's Herp Care Collection provides the article, "A Very Brief Overview of Digestion in Green Iguanas and Other Herbivorous Lizard Species."
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: The Shot/online Text and Story Notes
Barleby.com provides the online text version of Alexander Pushkin's short story "The Shot" plus a link to a short biography and a commentary on the story.
Read Works
Read Works: Endangered Animals at a Glance
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about endangered animals and a zoo that is working to try to help them. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in cause and effect.
Bagheera
Bagheera: Elephant
This site takes a detailed look at elephants and the current threats to their existence. Content includes a focus on the elephant's role in the ecosystem, relationship with humans, and more.
Bagheera
Bagheera: Black Footed Ferret
This site explores the physical characteristics and natural history of the black-footed ferret, as well as taking a deep look at how it has become an endangered species and what is being done to preserve it.
Bagheera
Bagheera: Orangutan
This site takes a look at the unique characteristics and history of the orangutan. Special focus is given to the causes of endangerment, as well as conservation efforts currently underway. Relevant learning activities can also be found...
Bagheera
Bagheera: Indian Python
This site takes a look at the physical characteristics and natural history of the Indian Python. Special attention is paid to the endangerment of this snake, as well as conservation efforts currently underway. Additional learning...
Bagheera
Bagheera: Black Rhinoceros
This site takes a look at the physical characteristics and habitat of the black rhinoceros. Special attention is given the causes of endangerment of this animal, as well as current conservation efforts. Additional learning exercises are...
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