Students examine several maps of California exhibiting features such as precipitation, topography, and vegetation. They look for patterns that might be the source of or influence biodiversity in different regions. They pay particular...

In this language arts activity, pupils fill in the blanks on 5 sentences. They answer 7 comprehension questions. Students complete a cloze activity of the transcript. The transcript of the article is included, although the main intent is...

Students use laptops and sensors to measure water quality and graph their results.  In this aquatics activity students post their results to a website or email. 

Sixth graders create products that feature the importance of water conservation. For this environmental stewardship lesson, 6th graders explore the water cycle and conduct on water usage. Students also research water pollution and...

Students participate in a simulation activity that examines the economic impact of the construction of a reservoir-both the positive and negative side.

Students examine the geographical features of the Silk Road and the Tokaido Road in this introductory instructional activity on Chinese geography. Small group learning is emphasized and encouraged.

Students read a New York Times article in order to explore different perspectives on homelessness. They volunteer at sites that help the homeless and share their experiences.

For this advertisements worksheet, students read a list of 25 specific forms of advertising. Students then answer 2 essay questions. This worksheet directs students to read an article not provided here.

Third graders work together to create menus for a fictitious restaurants. As a class, they use them to order a healthy meal and calculate the cost of the meal. They review the food groups on the food pyramid and what it means to have a...

Fifth graders choose a topic they are interested in related to the history of Utah. Using the internet, they research the topic making sure to cite where they gathered the information and take notes. To end the lesson, they write their...

Students collect microorganisms, demonstrate correct laboratory/Gram stain procedure, and design and construct tables to organize data.

Students investigate concepts of weather using a guided, essential question. They collect data from satellite weather images and create models to track the progress of weather changes.

Learners research eating habits in different places and in different cultures.

Learners collaborate in groups of four students to create a written description of their community during a specific year. They analyze data provided by maps and newspaper articles. They meet as a whole class to discuss their conclusions.

Eighth graders write a myth about a constellation that is seen from the night sky in South Carolina. They draw a picture of their constellation to attach to their myth. They scan their pictures and type their stories into a web page...

A simple definition of the term, "Local Area Network," or "LAN" including hyperlinked terms.

Wikipedia provides an encyclopedia definition of a local area network, or LAN, including many hyperlinked terms.

This site from Webopedia.com provides definition and uses of Local Area Networks. Includes LAN characteristics with linked definitions. Has many links to related sites.

A comprehensive glossary on networking terms.

The definitions and comparisons between Local Area Networks (LANs), and Wide Area Networks (WANs).

Starts with a simple definition of a network and then explores the components of a network, how a network works, types of networks, communication protocol, and hardware.

This site contains a Wikipedia description of computer networks.

In the center of downtown Atlanta, a handful of streets intersect, forming what locals know as Five Points. Today, a park, a university, high-rise buildings and throngs of motorists and pedestrians make this a bustling area, belying its...

Dozens of statistical terms are defined and illustrated in this glossary.