[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart introduces the classification system and binomial nomenclature. It includes Activote assessment questions.

Using their own classification methods students will identify the types of trees found around their school and neighborhoods. Students will then present their classification methods to the class. Later students will use dichotomous tree...

Part of the NASA website, this is a reprint of an article in the Journal of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada about Edwin Hubble's life and accomplishments, stressing his role in the development of modern astronomy.

This unit focuses on the unique structure and function of both invertebrate and vertebrate animals. Students review their understanding of animal diversity, and take a closer look at the various organ systems found in the animal kingdom.

Site honoring the winners of the Catherine Wolf Bruce medal for lifetime contributions to astronomy. Edwin Hubble, the award winner in 1938, is highlighted in a biography.

What do centipedes and crabs have in common? What's so special about a backbone? Check this site out from The Franklin Institute if you are interested in biology and classification.

Quiz on some aspects of biological classification. Provides feedback when answers to the quiz are submitted.

Find out how galaxies are classified and then see if you can apply that knowledge to identify the different types of galaxies. In addition to explaining Hubble's galaxy classification system, the site has links to Hubble Space Telescope...

Explains what the field of abnormal psychology covers, its historical roots, the different models used in the study of mental illness, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) used in diagnosis, and the...

This site from the U.S. Geological Survey provides a definition of public water supply, classification of public water, a description of consumption, supply, and distribution of water, water quality, a small public water-supply system,...

Learn about the life and work of Carolus Linnaeus, the scientist who formalized the modern system of naming organisms called binomial nomenclature.

General information about insects is available. Identify an insect's anatomy, understand metamorphosis and the identification system.

This site's section, which is part of a larger article on the Gilded Age, focuses on the railroad which began to grow in the latter half of the nineteenth century.

There are several slide shows here to download. There are two basic ones, one is geared for kids and the other is geared for adults. They are clearly presented, and use understandable examples. The slide shows become progressively more...

The parts of the LCC call numbers are taught in this lesson using colored index cards to represent the four parts. Students will be able to recognize what each part of the call number stands for.

Middle school young scholars develop an understanding of the organization of the library through demonstration, creative writing, book searches, and Internet use.

Have you ever wondered why one area of the world is a desert, another a grassland, and another a rainforest? Why are there different forests and deserts, and why are there different types of life in each area? The answer is climate.

Animals have developed complex equipment and systems, specializing in performing the three functions: nutrition, relationship and reproduction. Learn more about the animal kingdom in this unit. It includes 16 interactive activities.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Humans are in the same domain as trees and algae. What could they possibly have in common? It is the location of their DNA inside their cells. Their cells all have a...

Students will use the electronic card catalog to locate books in the Media Center. Students will determine if the Media Center has a particular item, if it is currently available, and where the item is located in the Media Center.

This is a fantastic account of the life of astronomer, Annie Jump Cannon. Included in this biography are additional links to photographs of her tools and her accomplishments.

Complete these three activities to learn about climate, severe weather, and global warming. Includes links to explore related material.

An introspective discussion about how scientists determine the specific characteristics of individual species.

This comprehensive study guide covers the main terms and concepts needed for an earth science unit on climate zones and biomes. Review questions are included at the bottom of the study guide.