Curated OER
Maps of Indian Territory, the Dawes Act, and Will Rogers' Enrollment Case File
Students, in groups, analyze one map at a time, first the 1885 map, then the 1891 map. After they have completed the analysis sheets, they compare the two maps and answer questions imbedded in the plan.
Curated OER
The Best Place in the United States to Live
Students, working in small groups, analyze information provided in U.S. maps to make a logical determination of the best place to live in the United States in regards to natural and human-made hazards. Then, working individually, they...
Curated OER
Reopen: A Study of Five Closed Mines
Students analyze data to determine which of the fived closed mines would be beneficial to have reopen. They acquire knowledge of rocks and minerals in the area to give reasons why that mine should open again. Students gain knowledge in...
Curated OER
Insect Biology and Ecology: A Primer
Students explore insects and closely related organisms. They examine the growth and development of a lady beetle. Students classify insects and organize them. They investigate pest management.
Curated OER
Solar
Students study solar energy. In this renewable energy lesson students complete several lab activities using different controls and variables.
Curated OER
Learning About Mammals
Students study the mammal classification and forms of them living in the United States. In this mammal study lesson, students read through orders of mammals that exist in the United States. Students also study the taxonomy of an eastern...
CPALMS
Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Diagramming Diversity I
Identify how living organisms are classified according to their evolutionary history. Recognize how a hierarchical classification scheme can be used to classify living organisms based on physical characteristics.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Giant Squid
The Animal Diversity Web provides a detailed overview of the giant squid. Content includes a focus on the giant squid's geographic range, habitat, physical description, reproduction, behavior, food habits, and more.
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Animal Diversity Web: Cheetah (Acinonyx Jubatus)
In addition to providing detailed information about the cheetah, Animal Diversity Web also offers a wealth of pictures, specimens, and classification information for detailed study.
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Animal Diversity Web: Gray Seal
A detailed site that focuses on geographic location, habitat, physical description, reproduction, behavior, diet, economic importance (positive/negative), and conservation status.
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Animal Diversity Web: Leptoptilos Crumeniferus
A detailed overview of the Marabou stork. Content focuses on this bird's geographic range, physical characteristics, natural history, economic importance for humans, and current conservation efforts.
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Animal Diversity Web: Southern Elephant Seal
Information on geographic range, habit, physical description, reproduction, lifespan, behavior, methods of communication, diet, predation, economic importance (positive/negative), and conservation status can be be found on this...
Other
New Jersey / American Association of Physics Teachers
This New Jersey Section of the American Association of Physics Teachers contains the usual information about its goals, organization, and membership. However, its greatest value is its inclusion of lesson plans for teachers, sample tests...
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Animal Diversity Web: Antilocapra Americana Sonoriensis
This site provides a detailed overview of the Sonoran pronghorn. Content includes information on this animal's geographic range, physical characteristics, natural history, economic importance for humans, and current conservation efforts.
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Animal Diversity Web: Beavers
A good overview of the beaver's characteristics, physical features and how it lives. Included are many good photos and detailed classification information.
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Animal Diversity Web: Eastern Racer
Detailed information about this snake including where it can be found, its physical features, diet, behavior, etc. are found on this site, along with some photos.
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Animal Diversity Web: Lion
Comprehensive reference information about the lion, including taxonomic classification, habitat, physical description, specimens, and other details.
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Animal Diversity Web: Sitatunga
Comprehensive reference information about the sitatunga, an African antelope, including taxonomic classification, habitat, physical description, and other details.
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Animal Diversity Web: Northern Raccoon
Comprehensive reference information about the northern raccoon, including taxonomic classification, habitat, physical description, specimens, and other details.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Human Geography: Geography: Its Nature and Perspectives
AP Human Geography course learning module on the nature and perspectives of geography explores mapping, the importance of location and understanding place, and the fundamentals of geographic thought.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Physics 1: Applications of Newton's Laws of Motion
Students apply Newton's laws to more diverse physical settings where multiple forces from varying origins interact. To aid in condensing the physical setting into mathematical expressions, the free body diagram is used in this module...
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Animal Diversity Web: House Mouse
This complete site presents a wealth of information about the house mouse including topics such as habitat, physical description, reproduction, lifespan/longevity, behavior, communication, diet, predation, and more.
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Animal Diversity Web: Hooded Seal
A complete site that provides information on geographic range, habitat, physical description, reproduction, behavior, diet, economic importance, and the conservation status of the Hooded Seal.
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Animal Diversity Web: Leopard Seal
This comprehensive site covers geographic range, habitat, physical description, reproduction, behavior, diet, economic importance (positive/negative), and conservation status.