Teaching Ideas
Florence Nightingale Fact Cards
When you hear the name Florence Nightingale, what comes to your mind? Wartime nurse? The International Red Cross? Florence Nightingale's many contributions to the Crimean war effort, the welfare of injured soldiers, and the future of...
A Mighty Girl
Maria da Penha
A colorful poster introduces class members to Maria da Penha. A biopharmacist and activist, Penha was influential in writing and getting passed, Brazil's first domestic violence law which bears her name.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Risks from Smoking
Discover what smoking does to one's body with a detailed reference page that points out the types of cancers and chronic diseases that can occur when using tobacco products.
Fourmilab Switzerland
John Walker: Named Lunar Formations
This atlas of the Lunar surface features lists all named features. Click on a name and see an image of that item, or at least an image of the Moon centered on that item.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Naming Binary Ionic Compounds
An introductory lesson explaining the system used for naming Binary Ionic Compounds.
US Geological Survey
Usgs: Edna Derived Watersheds for Major Named Rivers
A watershed index where students can click on a map of the U.S. to find the names and locations of watersheds. Students can also download a file that can be run in Google Earth to view more about the watershed.
Other
Esri: Mapping the Emerald Isle: A Geo Genealogy of Irish Surnames
Ever wonder if you had ancestors from Ireland? This interactive map lets you search for your surname and see what counties a clan with your name would have lived in based on the 1890 census.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Ionic Compounds: Formulas From Binary Compound Names: Lesson 5
This lesson will demonstrate how to write a chemical formula for a binary ionic compound when given the systemic name. It is 5 of 5 in the series titled "Ionic Compounds: Formulas from Binary Compound Names."
Science Struck
Science Struck: Printable Periodic Table of Elements With Names
Provides two printable periodic tables, color-coded to show the element groups. One table gives masses, the other gives charges.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Labeled Periodic Table of Elements With Names
Describes the organization of the periodic table of elements and the different groups in it.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: China's Province Names, 1971
" Chinese place names may take on picturesque qualities when rendered in literal translation.
Curated OER
A View on Cities: New Orleans: Holy Name of Jesus Church
Holy Name of Jesus Church (New Orleans)
Vroma Project
V Roma Project: Roman Nomenclature
This resource describes the process used by the Romans in naming themselves and their children. It includes traditional naming patterns, the naming of women, and the naming of freed slaves. This page was created by Barbara F. McManus of...
University of California
University of California, Berkeley: Cal Photos: Plants
Need a photo for a project, report, multimedia presentation on plants from around the world as well as California? Find fair use images of specific plants by searching with the scientific name, common name, or location.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Cissoid
This site explains what a cissoid is in mathematics and its literal meaning in the english language. The site then names seven different Cissoids and the two curves and pole which create each of these named Cissoids.
Other
O. Henry Middle School: Texas Native Plant Dichotomous Key [Pdf]
A key for classifying Texas native plants. Observe the characteristics of a plant and make choices as you work through the key to find out its binomial name.
Other
Typical Antbirds of the World
A photo gallery of antbirds can be found on this competent site. Click on the photos and you will be provided with the scientific name and distribution information.
Curated OER
Virtual Polyhedra: Polyhedra Names
An extensive look at the naming of various polyhedral shapes. Many hyperlinks for more information.
Curated OER
Scenes From the Life of St John the Baptist: 2. Birth and Naming of the Baptist
An image of "Scenes from the Life of St John the Baptist: 2. Birth and Naming of the Baptist", created by Giotto Di Bondone in 1320 (Fresco, 280 x 450 cm).
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: Pope Pius Ii Names Cardinal His Nephew
An image of "Pope Pius II Names Cardinal His Nephew", created by Francesco Di Giorgio Martini in 1460 (Wood, 49 x 34 cm).
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: Paul Iii Farnese Names Cardinals and Distributes Benefices
An image of "Paul III Farnese Names Cardinals and Distributes Benefices", created by Giorgio Vasari in 1546 (Fresco).
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: Angelica Carving Medoro's Name on a Tree
An image of "Angelica Carving Medoro's Name on a Tree", created by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo in 1757 (Fresco, 20 x 160 cm).
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: Her Name Is Vairaumati (Vairaumati Tei Oa)
An image of "Her Name is Vairaumati (Vairaumati tei oa)", created by Paul Gauguin in 1892 (Oil on canvas, 91 x 68 cm).
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