Six questions probe participants to discover the possibility of catching a virus from others—even animals. Here, the influenza virus travels from duck to person in a round-about way. The quiz concludes with helpful tips to stay...

Psychology, the scientific study of the human mind and behavior, is a popular major for many college students. An informative handout outlines common assignments in psychology courses. Scholars see how to design a research proposal,...

Scholars take a journey through space with 16 eye-catching images. Along the way, learners read captions starting with the moon, then move onto asteroids, Mars, and Jupiter.

These materials supplement a video and teaching activities by providing additional background on the science of sleep.

American Academy of Sleep Medicine provides links to sites dedicated to the specific interests in sleep research and sleep medicine.

This homepage of the American Sleep Apnea Association covers all aspects of sleep apnea. Click on the links to find specific information on your interest.

This site coordinates government-supported sleep research, training, and education to improve the health of Americans.

Full text of Sir Philip Sidney's lyric poem and lullaby, "Sleep, Baby Mine."

This article presents information about the needs of adolescents for plenty of sleep each night.

This article stresses the importance of sleep and also gives tips on how to get all the sleep you need. In Spanish.

Here you will find drawings from the 1884 book which details the various train cars in use at the time. There are drawings of two Pullman rail cars, as well as "emigrant sleeping cars," which were gave free transportation to emigrants...

How do whales sleep? How do whales use sound? Discover the answers to these questions and many more as you peruse this site. Includes various links on information and images of many species.

An informative three-page site on the famous image by photographer Alexander Gardner at Gettysburg. There is a detailed description of the photograph as well as a great discussion on the authenticity of the image.

A physician answers frequently asked questions, a World Health Organization Fact Sheet is available and other resources are presented on this handy page.

An in-depth biography on A. Philip Randolph gives details about his family, childhood, and his life dedicated to the fight for civil, labor, and human rights.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides information on over 40 diseases that travelers might need to be prepared for. Information includes description of disease, risk for travelers, preventive measures and treatment.

Not everyone enjoys going to school, but we all have to go. If you or a friend are having a hard time at school, these tips and explanations may be just the thing to turn school into something you enjoy. You have to be there, you may as...

View various resources on cardiovascular health. Included at this website, in addition to general resources on heart and lung health, are write-ups on various research studies and medical and technological advances.

Features an innovative program for mothers and fathers and their first babies that aims to provide relevant information at the time parents need it most - when their baby is in their arms. This program shows strategies to manage baby...

Description of the early labor movement and the growth of the black urban working-class. Also discussed is the unionization of African Americans and left-winged political organizations such as the African Black Brotherhood, Brotherhood...

This resource explains the effects drowsiness has on operating a motor vehicle. Gives details on fatigue, risks, and it's biology.

Teach your children how to live healthy when they are young. This helps them avoid making unhealthy choices and developing lifelong bad habits. This article offers examples of ways for parents to positively influence their children's...

This site on the book "Ira Says Goodbye" provides a review of the book, related activities and books.

Find out about the wigwam, the primary type of housing used by Native Americans in the Northeast. You can read primary source descriptions, see how a wigwam is constructed, and tour pictures of contemporary wigwams.