College Board
Evaluating Sources: How Credible Are They?
How can learners evaluate research sources for authority, accuracy, and credibility? By completing readings, discussions, and graphic organizers, scholars learn how to properly evaluate sources to find credible information. Additionally,...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Physics: Definitions and Applications
By the end of this section, you will be able to describe the definition, aims, and branches of physics; describe and distinguish classical physics from modern physics and describe the importance of relativity, quantum mechanics, and...
Science Struck
Science Struck: Glossary of Chemistry Terms and Definitions
Gives the dictionary definitions for a lengthy list of chemistry terms.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Glossary of Geology Terms and Definitions
Gives the dictionary definitions for a lengthy list of geology terms.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Undergrad Writing Cntr: Definitions of Poetic Devices [Pdf]
This two-page PDF is a list of poetic devices and their definitions compiled by the Undergraduate Writing Center, of The University of Texas at Austin.
Paul Dawkins
Paul's Online Notes: Algebra: The Definition of a Function
Detailed math tutorial features definitions and examples that take a look at relations and functions, function notation, the domain and range of a function, and piecewise functions.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Lesson Summary: Definition, Measurement, and Functions of Money
This information is intended for AP Macroeconomics students or for those taking college macroeconomics. This lesson reviews key terms and calculations related to the definition, measurement, and functions of money. Topics include the...
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: Complex Numbers: Basic Definitions
After reviewing the process of solving quadratic and cubic equations, a definition of an imaginary number is given. Also included is a demonstration of simplifying powers of the imaginary number and writing complex numbers. Examples are...
Analyze Math
Analyze Math: Definition of Definite Integrals Riemann Sums
The applet examines the definition of the definite integral.
Capital Community College Foundation
Guide to Grammar and Writing: Definition of a Sentence
The Guide to Grammar and Writing defines many of the terms common to sentence development, such as the parts of speech, or provides links for those definitions. Discusses strategies for adding variety to sentence structures. Includes...
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Algebra 2: Definition of Inverse Function
An introductory look at the definition of an inverse function, the notation used for inverse functions, and tests used to determine whether a function will have an inverse. Several examples are provided for the student to scroll through...
Yale University
Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Definition of Oral Tradition and Folklore
This curriculum unit for teaching about "Folklore in the Oral Tradition, Fairytales, Fables and Folk-legend" begins with a definition of Oral Tradition.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign: Definition/growth of Hurricanes
What is a hurricane? What causes hurricanes? Watch an animated video that shows a popular theory of CISK to see how a hurricane can form. View satellite pictures, illustrations, and maps to see where hurricanes occur.
NASA
Nasa: Gas Properties Definitions
Use this site to learn about basic gas properties including motion, viscosity, and compressibility. Includes links to activities for all ages.
Handbell World
Handbell World: Handbell Notation Symbols and Definitions
Handbell ringing is a unique form of music-making and uses techniques that don't apply to other instruments. Music written for handbells looks much like piano music, with the addition of symbols which indicate these unique techniques....
Science Struck
Science Struck: Interspecific Competition: Definition, Examples
Interspecific competition in an ecosystem is explained, along with the different ways it can manifest itself. Includes examples in different types of biomes.
Other
Kim's Korner: Definitions: Purposes for the Modes of Writing
What are the modes of writing? Use this site that details the different types of writing.
Other
Literary Devices: Allusion: Examples and Definition
This site defines Allusion and then provides several examples of allusion in literature including Milton's Paradise Lost, Marlowe's Doctor Faustus, Conrad's Heart of Darkness, and Keats's Ode to the Grecian Urn. It also discusses the...
SUNY Empire State College
Empire State College: Shaping Information: Thesis Definition
Extensive explanation of thesis development.
Other
Synthesis Definitions
Includes all different types of synthesis, including FM, additive, AM, subtractive, granular, RM, and wavetable.
Other
American Chemistry Council: Plastics: Basics: Polymer Definition and Properties
This resource provides information about what polymers are and their properties.
Other
Elemental Economics: Review of Basic Definitions: Competition
This site provides a good description of the four types of market structures: perfect competition, monopolistic competition, oligopoly, and monopoly, along with the major characteristics of each.
Bankrate
Bankrate: Sales Tax: Definition, How It Works, and How to Calculate It
Forty-five states and many local government impose sales taxes on most goods and some services. This article explains the difference between sales taxes and income taxes, and how sales taxes are levied.
Luminarium
Luminarium: Anthology of English Literature: Andrew Marvell
This is a bibliography of Andrew Marvell (1621-1678); his poems include "Upon Appleton House," "To his Coy Mistress," and "The Definition of Love."
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