Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: Learning About Polar Bears (Or Any Topic)

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
Explore how to use research tools to access information.
Professional Doc
Wisconsin Response to Intervention Center

Wisconsin Rt I Center: Semantic Maps for Word Learning [Pdf]

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
Classroom teachers will learn about semantic maps, an engaging instructional strategy tool. Teachers will learn how to implement semantic maps, understand how to measure progress with semantic maps, find research that supports semantic...
Website
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Above the Clouds: Telescopes on Mauna Kea

For Students 9th - 10th
This video segment adapted from First Light explains why the highest peak in the Pacific, Mauna Kea, is an ideal site for astronomical observations. Featured are new telescope technologies that allow astronomers to explore the universe...
Website
Library of Congress

Loc: Collections, Guides and Bibliographies: Web Guides

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This series of web guides serves as a collection of resources for research into a variety of areas including the performing arts, sports, government, law, art, American history, Women's history, African American history, literature and...
Handout
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University

Purdue University Owl: Searching the World Wide Web: Overview

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learn to use search engines and other tools to find credible information on the Internet. Accompanying slideshow includes Internet search activities.
Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: What Is the Woolly Mammoth's Closest Living Relative?

For Students 9th - 10th
Although Woolly Mammoths have been extinct for thousands of years, scientists continue to learn more and more about this mighty animal. Some of the most exciting new research is being produced by looking at DNA extracted from the hair...
Unit Plan
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Dna From the Beginning: Concept 4: Some Genes Are Dominant

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive resource discussing the details of Gregor Mendel's research of genetics. Based on experiments he conducted he recognized that some genes are dominant over others. Find a variety of learning tools to enhance study.