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Library of Congress: Copyright Basics [Pdf]
This site from the Library of Congress provides a comprehensive article covering every possible question concerning copyright material.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Stem Cells: Seeds of Hope?
This video explores the basic scientific and ethical questions surrounding the use of stem cells in medical research.
C3 Teachers
C3 Teachers: Inquiries: Corporate Social Responsibility
A learning module on whether corporations should take on more responsibility for combating societal problems. It includes several supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Tea Statistics: Sampling and Data: Practice
A set of exercises where students must analyze statistcal data and methodology and answer questions about distributions, sampling, results, accuracy, frequency, experimental design, and ethical practices.
C3 Teachers
C3 Teachers: Inquiries: Bananas
A learning module on the global banana industry that includes three supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative performance task. Topics covered include where bananas are grown, ways...
Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech: Computer Citizenship
An in-depth article on Computer/Internet ethics. Includes personal property, copyright, plagiarism, respect, and protecting yourself and others. Also includes examples for class discussion questions.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Philosophy
Flexbooks 2.0 are interactive, customizable, digital textbooks. Flexbooks are standards-aligned. Flexi, a student tutor, is integrated into each book to guide you on your learning journey. Flexi can assist in learning, answer questions,...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Intro to Biotechnology
An overview of what biotechnology is including DNA technology. Also explore ethical questions in biotechnology.
American Institute of Biological Sciences
Action Bioscience: For Sale: Iceland's Genetic History
Icelandic biomedical company, deCODE, owns exclusive rights to a genetic database of all Icelanders. Studying the genome of the entire population could reveal trends because Iceland is such an isolated and hardly migratory nation. As...
University of Utah
University of Utah: What Are Some Issues in Stem Cell Research?
A very nice presentation and explanation of the issues and questions related to stem cell research. Not a lot of detail, but a great place to start framing the questions.
FNO Press
Fno: Keeping It Legal Education Web Sites Management
A must have for any teacher using the internet in the classroom! Questions are answered about what may be used legally by the teacher and students. Links to other sites also provided.
Live Wire Media
Good Character: Integrity
Find a definition of "Integrity," along with discussion questions, activity ideas, and writing prompts. Learn whether you are a "Person of integrity," through a self-evaluation quiz and learn ways to promote integrity among your friends,...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Relativism, Reason, Reality
Questioning the theory of relativism, use this collection of resources to help aide or prompt discussion on topics such as morality or rationality.
Read Works
Read Works: Cloned Canine
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the first scientists to successfully clone a dog. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: Are Zoos Bad News?
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text debating whether or not animals should be kept in zoos. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Philosophy Pages
Philosophy Pages: History of Western Philosophers
This resource provides a narrative survey of the history of Western philosophical thought. Provides a general description of different philosophical questions and how they were answered.
Other
Duane Goehner: Cognizance of Copyrights and Copy Wrongs
An article on "intellectual property" issues. Includes moral question of ownership, fair use guidelines, and new technology.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Decision to Drop the Bomb
Was it necessary to drop the atomic bomb on Japan in order to save lives? Were the consequences worse than the waiting for a surrender of Japan? Read this discussion of the decision to drop the bomb, find out about the possible motives...
Other
What Are Good Leadership Skills: Definition of Leadership
Becoming a leader depends highly on interpersonal relationship skills. Without being able to communicate and empathize with others, attempts at any type of leadership are often futile. This site poses difficult questions to determine...
McGraw Hill
Mc Graw Hill Companies: Critical Thinking Exercises
10 valuable critical thinking exercises ranging in subject matter. Includes questions and exercises regarding biological development, language usage, morals, values and ethics, and thought cycles.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Defining Cyberwarfare in Hopes of Preventing It
Can you imagine a future where wars are fought not with bombs and bullets but computer viruses and pacemaker shutdowns? Cyberware is unique in that it is not covered by existing legal framework and it often inspires more questions than...