PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Moose
The moose is the largest member of the deer family and the largest mammal in North America. Students will find information on its range, habitat, life cycle, behavior, and diet.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Dna Technology Project
Students will research current uses for DNA technology. Students identify a variety of ways that DNA technology can be used. Finally, the students create a DNA Technology project using technology. This lesson plan was created as a result...
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Using Poetry to Teach Reading & Writing
Lesson plan makes use of weekly poems for students to read, discuss, and study. Students compile a poetry portfolio to use for further learning in reading and writing, as well as engaging in interactive activities such as creative poetry...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Professional Development Tutorial: Increasing Vocabulary
This tutorial is a sample lesson from a Scholastic Red session on vocabulary development.
Environmental Chemistry
Periodic Table of Elements: Gallium
A very detailed look at the element Gallium, a member of the Boron Group.
Environmental Chemistry
Periodic Table of Elements: Indium
A very detailed look at the element Indium, a member of the Boron Group.
Environmental Chemistry
Periodic Table of Elements: Thallium
A very detailed look at the element Thallium, a member of the Boron Group.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Egyptian Families
Reference for elementary students on the structure of marriage and family in ancient Egypt. With links to activities, quizzes and worksheets.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Ancient Roman Families
History written for elementary students to learn about families of ancient Rome and how they were structured. Students can get a sense of the relationship between family members, including slaves and elders.
Other
International Wolf Center: Wolf Families
An effective site that begins with the definition of a pack and touches on a number of family dynamics such as the role of the parents and the development and growth of pups.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Families
[Free Registration/Login Required] Simple flipchart on families. Contains a graph, link to a story, and reading graphic organizer.
Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: Institutions of Early Rome: The Early Roman Society
The importance of family in Roman culture was apparent from the beginning of Rome. This article explains the structure of Roman society from the basic family unit to the tribe, a coalition of many families.
Yale University
Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Spending Money Wisely
Exercise to help an individual understand the relationship between the work force and the structure of the American family. Includes a bibliography, student reading list, and example problems.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Urban Text: Adventures of Herman the Worm
WORMS- What are they? Where did they come from? If you are interested in Herman the Worm's family tree (biologically speaking), his body structures, or all the facts about him that you'll ever need, go to "The Adventures of Herman the...
Other
Elizabethan.org: Life in Elizabethan England
A site with many links to information about all aspects of life in Elizabethan England, including food, games, religion, occupations, London, fashion, children, pastimes, names, education, and maps.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: West Greenland Inuit
Learn about the West Greenlanders on this webpage that includes details of location, social structure, religion, family life, and more.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Creeks
A well-written, lengthy article on the history and culture of the Creek people. Covers most topics one could think of. Includes short profiles of prominent Creek people.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Iroquois Confederacy
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Iroquois Confederacy. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: American Bison
Can you name any characteristics specific to the American Bison? This site provides information pertaining to this magnificent mammal. Find out about reproduction, habitat, food, behavior, sounds they make, and more when you explore this...
Ministry of Education and Employment of Spain
Birth and Death Rates
Review the online report of the natality and mortality rates in Spain. This site also contains easy access links to Spain's population structure, family model, women's new social role and many other pertinent content materials.
Curated OER
Unesco: China: Fujian Tulou
Fujian Tulou is a property of 46 buildings constructed between the 15th and 20th centuries over 120 km in south-west of Fujian province, inland from the Taiwan Strait. Set amongst rice, tea and tobacco fields the Tulou are earthen...
Curated OER
Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in California: Santa Monica Looff Hippodrome
Built by the Looff family to house one of their carousels, this structure now houses a different carousel, but remains a rare example of what was once a much larger amusement complex.