A Mighty Girl
Maria da Penha
A colorful poster introduces class members to Maria da Penha. A biopharmacist and activist, Penha was influential in writing and getting passed, Brazil's first domestic violence law which bears her name.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Tobacco Use and Secondhand Smoke Exposure Is High in Multiunit Housing
Much has been written recently about the danger of secondhand smoke. Laws have been passed to limit that exposure in offices, transportation centers, and public areas. But what about apartment buildings, condos, public housing, and other...
TES Global
Tes: Teaching Shakespeare: Tudor Society
[Free Registration/Login Required] This slide show and the activities that follow focus on investigating the homes of different social groups in 16th century Tudor England using the inventory, a new type of evidence which began about 1640.
California Institute of Technology
Guide to Snowflakes
No two snowflakes are the same, but they may have the same form. Learn about the basic forms of snowflakes as well as how some scientists classify them. Explore the site to find out other information as well.
Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble
Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Uniform Distribution
Students learn about probability density functions and uniform distributions. The tutorial investigates the statistics concepts through class notes and examples. Review exercises are included.
Curated OER
Ny Times Lesson Plan: Answering the Call of the Wild
In this New York Times lesson plan, students explore wildlife conservation by investigating the reintroduction of species into their natural habitats and researching a species nearing extinction. Studens then defend the protection of the...
Curated OER
Ny Times Learning Network: Species for Sale
Students explore wildlife conservation by investigating animal species that are near extinction due to their value as commodities. Students defend the protection of an endangered species researched in class by creating an informational...