Copying definitions from the dictionary and memorizing words for tests is not sufficient work for students to master and retain new vocabulary. This article helps teachers choose which words are most important to teach and suggests...

A concise definition of what homeland security is can be found in this encyclopedia article. The site also lists the governmental departments and typical activities involved with homeland security.

Learn the fundamental properties of atoms in this article. Understand the definition of atomic number, atomic mass, and isotopes. [6 min, 50 sec]

Scholastic gives both a general definition of nativism and also in reference to the 19th century United States. It gives examples and explanations of why nativism developed in the 19th century United States.

This resource contains comprehensive facts and information on social phobia/anxiety, as well as specific real-life examples of phobias experienced by individuals suffering from SAD. Direct links to additional resources, news, and...

Have you ever come across a problem so complex that you struggled to know where to start? Then you have stumbled upon a wicked problem. While these problems may not have a definite solution, there are certainly things you can do to...

Find various definitions of "gifted" as well as a "brief history of giftedness" and links to more articles exploring the topic in detail.

Dysarthria is a speech disorder caused by muscle weakness. It can make it hard for you to talk. People may have trouble understanding what you say. This article discusses causes, signs, testing, treatment, and tips for the disorder.

This article discusses the use of rebus (combination of pictures and words) puzzles and stories in the classroom; it also supplies a list of online sources for rebus puzzles and stories.

The WritingDEN includes feature articles with associated words, sentences, and paragraphs to aid in the writing process. Interactive features include pronunciation guides and content quizzes. The Tips-o-matic section offers grammar...

Although written for the university level student, this article provides good ideas for all learners about problem solving skills. It provides a definition as well as a seven step process for how to problem solve.

The article provides an overview of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) including a medical definition, symptoms, causes, and treatment.

As teachers, we play an important role in supporting children's ability in art, dramatic expression, and creative responses to problems. Creative power increases a young child's desire to learn and supports intellectual development. This...

This site from MedicineNet.com provides the reader with great information on hives. Gives a definition and description, along with information on how they develop and the known causes. Links are provided throughout the article for...

A basic definition of OSI (Open Systems Interconnection), the standard reference model for transferring information from one point in a network to another. Link on the first line of the article to an illustration of the OSI Reference Model.

A textbook definition along with an explanation of the scientific theory of evolution.

Definition and description of the Chinese Exclusion Acts.

Information about Telnet and its uses. Click on some of the words in the article to find out more information on them.

Offers a clear definition and information on Aedile, the Roman magistrate responsible for the Plebeian Games and maintenance of the temple.

In this tutorial students can learn the definition of species, how new species evolve, and the processes that can cause new species to arise. At the end of the tutorial students can take a quiz to evaluate what they learned about...

This article explains lumbar spinal stenosis including definition, causes, symptoms, and treatment of spinal stenosis. It also provides diagrams and an animation of the condition. The article is also available in Spanish.

CommonLit.org is a wonderful resource to use in a Language Arts classroom. Each story or article is accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. In addition, students can click on words to see...

CommonLit.org is a wonderful resource to use in a Language Arts classroom. Each story or article is accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. In addition, students can click on words to see...

CommonLit.org is a wonderful resource to use in a Language Arts classroom. Each story or article is accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. In addition, students can click on words to see...