Chapter 5 of a report on the energy industry in Texas. It looks at natural gas, its history, and its uses. The economic impact of the natural gas industry in Texas is described, consumption, production, distribution through pipelines,...

Chapter 22 of a report on the energy industry in Texas. It looks at hydrogen as an energy source, its history, and uses. The economic impact of the hydrogen energy sector in Texas is described, the consumption of hydrogen, methods of...

Chapter 4 of a report on the energy industry in Texas. It looks at crude oil as an energy source, its history, and its many uses and products. The economic impact of the petroleum industry in Texas is described, the scale and scope of...

Explains what bread mold is, what causes it to grow on bread and other surfaces, types of bread molds, health risks, and some benefits.

In this lesson, students examines the benefits and the environmental risks of extracting natural gas from shale. Includes handouts, a vocabulary list with definitions, and an interactive on how gas is extracted from shale.

Chapter 8 of a report on the energy industry in Texas. It examines nuclear energy, what it is, its history, and its uses. The nuclear power industry in Texas is described, including uranium mining, and types of nuclear reactors and how...

An intravenous pyelogram, or IVP, is an x-ray of the kidney and bladder. This tutorial explains the procedure and the benefits and risks.

To diagnose and treat a shoulder injury, a doctor may recommend shoulder arthroscopy. This will allow the doctor to see inside the shoulder and clearly identify the problem. The benefits and risks of arthroscopy are discussed in this...

This lesson on entrepreneurship can be used to help students understand what innovations are, and what it takes to get an idea off the ground. This lesson will take students through the process of calculating risks associated with...

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text explaining the benefits and risks of radiation. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

One of the best reasons to lift weights is to reduce your risk of injury in daily life by strengthening your muscles and bones. Follow these safety tips to learn the proper way to lift weights to avoid injury. Lessons, information,...

In this lesson, students will define and identify the differences between saving and investing, evaluate the risks associated with investments, and explore the costs of using credit cards to make purchases.

In this lesson students explore the benefits and risks of mandatory vaccinations, taking into consideration medical, social, political, and moral bases for decision-making. Students also look at the balance between individual rights and...

This site includes a simple list of reasons why getting exercise is important for your physical and emotional well-being. Also, learn definitions and examples of aerobic activities, resistance activities, and stretching activities.

Learn about the connection between eating fruit and preventing cardiovascular diseases, reducing the risk for diabetes, and maintaining a healthy body. Also, read about the nutrients that are found in fruits. Includes a link to further...

Students explore an alternative to starting a business from scratch- investing in a franchise. They begin by considering the pros and cons of a franchise and whether this form of business is an option that would fit their personality and...

The purpose of predictive genetic screening is to learn whether an individual is at high risk of developing a heredity condition that may run in the family. This article shows you how to weigh the benefits and disadvantages of having...

This lesson explores ethical issues around ownership of scientific and human DNA information. Students learn about the benefits and risks of new drugs, and related ethical matters, and what the concerns are about sharing of genetic...

Most students participate in social networking applications such as Facebook, MySpace, or Twitter. This site presents the benefits and risks of using social networking tools in education. The site also presents examples of successful...

Learners read descriptions of common places to store their money and weigh the benefits and risks of each to decide which one(s) fit their financial goals.

This site from Access Excellence provides extensive information for both the student and the teacher addressing the problems of tuberculosis. Create a communication product which will help people under the age of 18 understand the risks...

Examine the benefits and risks of using seat belts and analyze national statistics on seat belt use. Design and implement a study of local seat belt use and compare the results to the national statistics.