The iTunes U courses linked to below were developed by a group of classroom teachers to explain the Shifts in ELA / Literacy and mathematics required by the Common Core. Presented in partnership with The Council of Chief State School...

Here you will find a summary of Pattillo Higgins (1863-1955) and Anthony Lucas's (1855-1921) partnership as Oil Pioneers. Students can read the information and answer questions at the end.

For this lesson, learners will compare and contrast how the Prehistoric Americans lived off the land at Russell Cave and how Sam Gribley from "My Side of the Mountain" lived off the land. This lesson plan is made possible through the...

Tad the Tadpole is designed to demonstrate how pollution in various areas affects wildlife in their native habitats. The instructional activity is designed to stress the importance of conservation for animals and their surrounding...

The teacher will discuss the importance of trees with the students. The teacher will provide photographs of various trees that grow in Russell Cave National Monument and the surrounding North Alabama area. The teacher will discuss...

In this instructional activity, 4th graders will learn about a father's life at Russell Cave and learn about different writing genres. This lesson plan is made possible through the ALEX and the U.S. National Park Service Partnership.

This lesson plan is an adaptation of Activity 92 from Project Learning Tree. Students will research the four prehistoric time periods and compare and contrast them with their lives. By doing this, they will recognize the difference...

A digital slide program introduces the Green Pitcher Plant (Sarracenia oreophila) to the students. Students use a model of the Green Pitcher Plant and plastic insects to role play. They will tell the story of habitat adaptation and...

Little River is home to 47 kinds of fish including the threatened "Blue Shiner" Cyprinella caerulea. These fish depend on the good water quality at Little River. This skit allows students to observe pollution's effects on a small scale...

President Theodore Roosevelt believed in the need for conservation and was called America's first environmental president. What steps did he take to help preserve the environment and its natural resources? Today we can enjoy the beauty...

In the lesson, students will research, create, and present knowledge gained about Prehistoric and Historic Native Americans in Alabama. This lesson plan is made possible through the ALEX and the U.S. National Park Service Partnership.

As part of an extensive research effort by the J. Paul Getty Museum into the design and construction of the polychrome sculpture Saint Gines de la Jara, researchers made an important distinction in identifying not just the artist who...

For the first time ever, students have access to a free, personalized practice program for the SAT through an exclusive partnership between Khan Academy and the College Board. Read how tutors can use Official SAT Practice to help their...

This set of resources have been created in partnership with The National Deaf Children's Society. They are designed to help and support deaf young people and their parents, carers and teachers to help and remind them how to stay safe...

Through an exclusive partnership between Khan Academy and the College Board, students and teachers now have access to world-class SAT preparation for free.

PBS NewsHour Classroom helps teachers and students identify the who, what, when, where, and why-it-matters of news stories. In partnership with PBS LearningMedia, we are proud to bring you Daily News Lessons which takes the best of the...

PBS NewsHour Extra helps teachers and students identify the who, what, when, where, and why-it-matters of news stories. In partnership with PBS LearningMedia, we are proud to bring you the Daily News Story which takes the best of the PBS...

After a brief description of various ways that businesses are organized, find out about the monopolies formed in the age of big business in the late 19th century, focusing primarily on Standard Oil. [pdf]

This article answers four common questions teachers have about vocabulary instruction, including what words to teach and how well students should know vocabulary words.

There are some proven steps that you can take to improve your child's education such as reading at home together and limiting the use of the TV. Find more advice from the US Dept. of Education.

A Lichen is made up of two parts: a fungus and an algae or cyanobacteria. To find out more read about their morphology and who benefits from this symbiotic relationship.

It's easy to say you want to become involved, but doing it is another story. Find some meaningful ways to become involved in your child's education and look through the resource organizations listed for some good contacts.

Find out the exact definition for a lichen when you explore this resource. Examine the morphology, reproduction and importance of Lichen through the content of this resource.

This entry identifies the defining characteritics of animal evolution, including adaptation, speciation, extinction, animal parternships and natural selection.