Library of Congress
Loc: America the Beautiful
A resource page of online map resources, lesson plans, students activities and the transcript of a live chat on the geography of the United States.
Other
Ypop: Using the Computer to Measure Sunspots
This site provides a tutorial on using computer image processing techniques to measure the size of sunspots and analyzing various phenomena visible in solar images. It also provides lesson plans for teachers to use in class.
Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: Nuclear Symbol
This is a well known symbol representing some kind of nuclear activity or material. This nuclear symbol is often seen on warning signs, especially near reactors and dangerous nuclear facilities.
Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: Radioactive
This is a radioactive warning sign used to alert people of possible dangers in the area. The sign has room for specifics to be written including the contents and activity.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: Satellite Storm Search
Middle schoolers investigate a physical model to explore how satellite data impacts weather monitoring and forecasting.
Optical Society
Optical Society of America: Optics for Kids: Bending Light
An experiment using a water lens that demonstrates how the eye sees an image. Accompanied by an explanation of what's happening, and a link to an article on refraction.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Tennis
A curriculum to introduce the basics of tennis as a sport. Course focuses on the basic stroke techniques with drills to give students a working knowledge of single and double tactics. Curriculum includes a calendar of activities,...
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: Light and Vision
Lesson plan should be used for intermediate students. Students work in pairs or groups to create a shoe box that will bend light.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Numb3 Rs: Phreak Out!
Based off of the hit television show NUMB3RS, this lesson introduces students to modern applications of mathematics, namely espionage. Through this lesson, students will learn of Van Eck Phreaking, in which electromagnetic radiation...