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Social Studies: Looking at Regions

For Teachers 3rd
Quiz your 3rd graders on why we have regions. This regions quiz includes 16 questions on why and how we group areas into regions based on physical features, culture, politics or religion. A class discussion on technology completes this...
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Civil War and Reconstruction

For Teachers 5th
Introduce your class to some of the most important events and people of the Civil War. This American history PowerPoint includes information about the most important battles and gets into the period of Reconstruction after the war ended....
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Melody: A Very Important Element of Music

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
As part of an exploration of music, this clear and simple presentation could be a useful tool. It could be used in a music class or in a regular classroom as part of a discussion of the topic. Some of the topics defined include notes and...
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The Brief American Pageant: The Rise of a Mass Democracy

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Focusing on the 1828 election of Andrew Jackson, the removal of Southern Native American tribes (Trail of Tears), and the Texas Revolution, these three slides are full of good information for your lecture. Though brief, the maps featured...
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The Brief American Pageant: Industry Comes of Age

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Three interesting slides can be a good addition to your lecture on the end of the 19th century. Detailing the land grants given to railroads, the shift in cotton manufacturing, and the distribution of industry among the United States,...
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The Brief American Pageant: American Life in the Roaring Twenties

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Your lecture on the Roaring Twenties in the United States could use these two graphs. The first graph details the annual immigration and Quota Laws from 1907-29, and compares them to the McCarran-Walter Act of 1952. The second graph...
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The Brief American Pageant: The American People Face a New Century

For Teachers 9th - 12th
The political landscape of Y2K is the focus of this series of slides, which cover the later years of the 20th century. Charts detail the poverty and social welfare rates in the 20th century, as well as a pie graph displaying the sources...
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Nuclear Energy

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Atomic theory as a philosophical study was explored even by the Ancient Greeks. The knowledge of atoms was developed in the 17th century.  This PowerPoint explains how by the 1940's, splitting of the atom was discovered and since...
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The Large Animal Industry

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Focusing on the large animal industry the production of meat products, this information may prove to be sensitive matter to some members of your class.  However, the slides are relevant. They delve into the topic of animal labor....
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Asexual Propagation

For Teachers Higher Ed
Grow plants from the ones you already have. Explore plant-cutting techniques through this detailed guide covering herbaceous, soft-wood, and semi-hardwood species. Ideal to use with a higher-ed or vocational class. Tip: Invite students...
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Maintaining the Lawn

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Helpful for your landscaping class or a career exploration unit, this comprehensive slide show teaches about lawn maintenance. Everything is covered, from fertilizing to watering. There are only notes, however; no graphics or photos for...
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Principles of Design (Flowers)

For Teachers Higher Ed
Explore the art of floral design throughout history with these detailed slides. Information is provided about the use and design of fresh flowers in cultures such as Egyptian, European, and Asian. Images to demonstrate these floral...
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Chapter 16, Food Biotechnology

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Although the points given on these slides are valid, the visual accessibility is poor. Consequently, many viewers would be distracted or entirely unable to view the presentation.  The content is a review of microorganisms and their...
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Genetic Engineering

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Here is help with the definitions and biotechnological impacts of genetic engineering. These slides also cover the many products and sociological impacts that have been affected by genetic engineering. A discussion could be started about...
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The U.S. Economy: Private and Public Sectors

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Filled with valuable key points and terms about American economics in the private and public sectors, these slides will inform both your economics and history classes about the ins, outs, and intricacies of the U.S. economy. A navigation...
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Technology, R&D, and Efficiency

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
For use in conjunction with the 2002 McGraw-Hill/Irwin US Economics text, this presentation highlights key points and important vocabulary. Specific economic concepts and theories, R & D expenditures, rate-of-return curve and...
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Magnetism

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Provide physical science explorers an overview of magnetism with this collection of slides. The third slide posts hyperlinks to websites that cover magnetic fields in detail, so ideally this presentation would be viewed by small groups...
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Thermal Energy: Temperature and Heat

For Teachers 8th
Matter and the energy held by molecules is explained here. The information provided about the transfer of energy between substances and the resulting temperature change will be useful to your students.  They will be able to work...
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Acids and Bases, strong and weak pH

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Lists of facts to consider and equations to use when working with Acids and Bases are very well detailed in this presentation. Students can make notes while viewing to review acids and bases. Many of these facts will stimulate further...
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Animal Nutrition - Variations, Adaptations, & Regulation

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Colorful pictures and graphics make this a visually-appealing presentation on animal nutrition. Be aware that two of the sixteen slides include blank graphic organizers, so you will need to find the other existing version of this...
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Photosynthesis: Variations on the Theme

For Teachers 9th
Leaf structure and its specializations for photo-respiration are detailed here.  Slides provide information about Photo-respiration biochemistry and its impact.  A class learning about classic respiration will appreciate the...
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Plant Growth

For Teachers 9th
Examine the growth regions and tissues in plants.  The structures and specialized areas of roots, stems, and shoots are defined and supported with diagrams and pictures. Your class will also learn the details of specific growth...
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Teaching Biology Through Bioinformatics

For Teachers Higher Ed
Learn more about the processes assisted by Bioinformatic Tools. Your class will learn how to research primary biological databases and the complex data that can be analyzed and manipulated to provide information.  This information...
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Geography: Physical Features

For Teachers 3rd
Physical features in our geography are outlined in this colorful PowerPoint. First, different physical features are listed. Then, they are defined with a corresponding graphic. Tip: While presenting this slideshow to your class, ask them...

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