This learning module looks at how and where tornadoes form, the damage they do, the loss of human lives, the cost, safety measures, what to do when a tornado is approaching, famous tornadoes, the practice of storm chasing, and how...

A rich collection of highly engaging learning modules on topics related to the natural environment. Covers four main areas - plate tectonics, forms and processes, weather and climate, and rainforest and desert. Within each of these,...

This collection of four learning modules looks at issues related to the unequal distribution of wealth and economic development. Examines how this is measured and presents student video assignments on this topic, followed by a discussion...

This learning module examines conflicting demands for fresh water around the world. It looks at the water resources that are available, water scarcity, and local and international conflicts over water. Specific cases are explored,...

This infographic includes a calculation for how many grains of sand are on the Earth. It discusses what sand is, its history of use by humans, and its many uses in modern times.

Use the following lithographs to envision the scale of our solar system. View different models of planets at different scales, an infographic about the relative sizes of the planets and distance from the sun, and images of the largest...

Follow the path to being elected President of the United States. Each step is highlighted and explained with examples if applicable. Also, contains a downloadable infographic that can be used in the classroom to explain this unique process.

A collection of resources for learning and teaching about the Bill of Rights. Includes ideas for projects, links for the First to Eighth Amendments, videos, resources on significant Supreme Court cases, and histories of the Amendments....

This tutorial focuses on commonly misused words with a variety of media. It offers a YouTube video, "Using the Correct Words;" an infographic which lists 8 commonly misused word sets in comic format; a slide show with tips for the...

This tutorial focuses on often misused words using a multimedia approach. It begins with a short YouTube video discussing effect/affect; then provides an infographic which shows 8 commonly misused word sets in a comic format. It also...

Use this interactive infographic to learn about the function of greenhouse gases, and how they affect heat in the atmosphere.

Use this interactive infographic to learn about sources of the main greenhouse gases. Read facts, figures, and statistics about four important gases in the atmosphere.

Provides lots of information about Alberta's oil sands, including what they are and how they formed, what Alberta is doing to lessen the impact their development has on the environment, a glossary, FAQs, an infographic, regulations and...

This is an excellent, compact guide to evaluating resources on the Internet. It breaks everything down into easy steps and tells you how to do each. Included is an infographic called 'Evaluating Web Resources: A 60 Second Guide.' It also...

This resource explains what the difference is between ICT capabilities and Digital Technologies, or DT. Includes an infographic, a blog article, a video [1:32], a chart showing how assessment differs for each, and a learning continuum...

This chart lists different tools students can use to create digital media. The table covers animation, audio recording and podcasts, cartoons, infographics, interactives, screencasts, slideshows, and videos. Each tool has a list of...

Finding the right software, tool or app can be challenging. This module will help you find a tool for a specific task and allows you to compare similar tools to find the best match. Some of the information is only useful for university...

Final projects can help students summarize and review content from the entire semester. This article describes the value of final projects and ten ideas for integrating digital content, for example, designing a webpage or website,...

In this study, researchers tried to better understand the scope of physical, mental and social consequences of digital technologies in areas such as exercise, homework, identity formation, distraction, cognition, learning, nutrition, and...

To better understand the scope of physical, mental and social consequences of digital technologies in areas such as exercise, homework, identity formation, distraction, cognition, learning, technology compulsions, nutrition and sleep...

The architect Walter Gropius is renowned as the Father of Bauhaus. Learn about Gropius and the "School of Building" he created. There are photos of some of the buildings he designed, as well as other information about the Bauhaus...

A new 2015 nationwide survey released by Visa Inc. shows that the going rate for a lost baby tooth in American households is $3.19.

Deforestation is clearing Earth's forests on a massive scale. In this lesson, students learn the value of large-scale forest landscapes and their role in the carbon cycle.

In this lesson, you will learn how to understand the data found in charts and graphs, and at the end of the lesson, you will practice what you have learned.