Students will be introduced to one of the basic elements of art, texture, by identifying different types of textures found in multiple works of art and hypothesize what materials and techniques were used to achieve that texture. Then,...

An extensive discussion of the Elements, which contains all the geometrical knowledge available in the Hellenistic period.

This essay, written for Teachers' Domain, describes the foresight and pattern recognition that Russian chemist Dmitri Mendeleyev used to develop the modern periodic table of elements.

As part of the General Chemistry Virtual Textbook, this site examines a variety of topics related to the elements. Topics covered in the discussion include Primordial Chemistry, Stellar nucleosynthesis, Hydrogen burning, and more.

One of the elements of music is "Texture." This site gives the definition, which basically is the relationship between melodic and harmonic.

Biographical information on Glenn Seaborg, responsible for the discovery of this and many other elements, and for whom element 106 is named.

Analyze the electron configuration of the of the first twelve elements on the Periodic Table.

This online resource is for information on the 16th element of the Periodic Table--Sulfur--can be found here. The site lists scientific information such as atomic weight, atomic number, melting/boiling point, and more. There is also a...

This site gives a listing and description of the typical elements usually found in gothic novels. It also provides a list of example vocabulary typically found in gothic novels.

A learning module that begins with "The Elements of Success" by Mike Kubic, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher...

In this lesson, students will learn to retell a story using story elements to improve their comprehension of the story. The students will actively listen to a story and complete a graphic organizer to share and discuss with a partner.

A six-part learning module with links to images with information and graphic organizers and a quiz on story elements.

During this lesson, students will analyze what distinguishes the stories they love. Reading and reviewing their favorite books will help students begin to identify elements of a story. Students have the opportunity to navigate the...

This unit from the Yale University on elements of the short story is designed to develop student comprehension skills, particularly making inferences and generalizing. It also involves students in reading a number of short stories to...

Contains plans for two lessons that ask students to apply Freytag's Pyramid (also known as Freytag's Triangle) to pieces of writing, oral storytelling, and television shows. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional...

This is an extensive website on other musical elements; but "accents" is thoroughly covered. You must scroll down to "dynamics."

Short article gives excellent tips concerning how to use visual elements to enhance a written story. Article was written specifically for children's literature, but can also apply to other genres as well.

This two-page PDF provides a list and brief explanation of the "Elements of Drama" based on the structure of Greek Drama as outlined by Aristotle. These include: Thought, Theme, Ideas; Action, Plot; Characters, Language, Music, and...

[Free Registration/Login Required] On this site, Cornell University mathematics professor, Steven Strogatz, shares his 15-part series of columns on the elements of math. He investigates topics ranging from negative numbers to subtraction...

Kids learn about the element nitrogen and its chemistry including atomic weight, atom, uses, sources, name, and discovery. Plus properties and characteristics of nitrogen.

Kids learn about the nonmetals of the periodic table. Which elements are in this group. Properties, similarities, and other facts are found on this site.

Kids learn about the element magnesium and its chemistry including atomic weight, atom, uses, sources, name, and discovery. Plus properties and characteristics of magnesium.

These interactive flashcards provide definitions for different story elements.

This resource from the AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Web site, which contains both an interactive activity and illustrated text, looks at the composition of different types of steel and their impact on technology.