Black Past
Black Past: Fitzgerald, Ella
This encyclopedia entry details the life of Ella Fitzgerald, the incredible jazz singer.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Deep Ocean Mysteries and Wonders
Marine biologist, David Gallo, shows why oceans are important while taking the viewer on a voyage into the ocean and exploring the incredible beauty of marine life. [8:24]
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How Do Your Kidneys Work?
After drinking a few glasses of water on a hot day, you might be struck with a sudden urge. Behind that feeling are two bean-shaped organs that work as fine-tuned internal sensors. This video describes how the incredible kidneys balance...
Other
Global Issues: Conflicts in Africa
This resource presents an overview of the conflicts in Africa and the incredible toll it has taken on its people. Specific country conflicts are discussed as well as the AIDS problem in Africa.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: Ibn Battuta 1304 1378
Discover some interesting details about the life of this fascinating Muslim leader. Read about his travels as he journeyed around the world and the incredible places he visited. Click on the globes for maps of his journey.
Other
World Ship Society: Queen Mary 2 Photo Essay
Wonderful pictures tell the incredible story of the construction of the largest liner in the world, the Queen Mary 2.
Curated OER
American Memory: Voices From the Days of Slavery
A truly incredible site from American Memory provides text and audio from former slaves. Listen to men and women, some people over 100 years old, describe their days during and after slavery.
University of California
Polar Bear Capital of the World
Churchill, Canada is known for its polar bear population before the bay freezes. Find out all about this incredible visitation every year. Read polar bear facts, lore, rules of bear safety, and wildlife management applied to polar bears.
PBS
Pbs Building Big: The Brooklyn Bridge
A history of the construction and some general facts on the Brooklyn Bridge are found at this website. Not incredibly detailed, but a good reference for information.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Wild Kratts
Wild Kratts joins the adventures of Chris and Martin Kratt as they encounter incredible wild animals, combining science education with fun and adventure as the duo travels to animal habitats around the globe. Each adventure explores an...
Other
Cartographic Images: Late Medieval Maps 1300 1500
Find some incredible maps of early cartographers. What did they know of the world then? Did they know it was round? Take a look at this site.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Thornton Wilder Lesson Plans: Our Town
Discover more about the play Our Town by Thornton Wilder when you visit this educational resource. This site features links to lesson plans for this incredible American drama.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Bobby Darin
Grammy award winning artist Bobby Darin was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1990. Having died at only 37 years of age, he had an incredibly remarkable career. As fellow teen idol Dion said: "he could do it all".
Society for Science and the Public
Science News for Students: Perfect Pacifier
A new study has found that a mother's arms are incredibly effective at reducing the physical symptoms of stress in crying babies. This article reports on the study and its implications. Includes a brief video. [1:56]
Rutgers University
Rutgers University: 18th Century Resources Literature
Check out this incredible site full of resources and links to the world of literature in 18th-century Britain. This site holds the key to learning more about the authors, works, and topics of this time period.
Scholastic
Scholastic Instructor: Seashore Science
Come and learn with this incredible seashore science resource. The content includes fun facts, experiments, reproducible activities, resources and more.
University of Houston
University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: No. 1240: Northwest Passage
An article on the history of the search for the Northwest Passage. The discussion focuses on the reality that there is no Passage - only a history of brave people suffering incredible hardships to learn that the region was impassable...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Amplifying Indigenous Experiences: Pbs All Stars Lessons
Students will watch three episodes of the UNLADYLIKE2020 series of 26 short films and explore the similarities in issues affecting these women while also identifying the qualities that made them unique. The lessons are about finding...
Other
Panama Canal Authority: American Canal Construction
An incredibly detailed history of American construction of the Panama Canal. Abbreviate the URL to access other 'chapters' of this history.
The Franklin Institute
The Franklin Institute Online: The Incredible Lever
This site contains a scientific experiment in which students build a lever by using a wood plank and brick.
PBS
Pbs: Great Leap
An overview of the incredible changes that China went through due to Mao Zedong. Read an eyewitness interview from a woman who lived through those times.
Globe Tracks
Italy, Venice
Explore the incredibly unique city of Venice. You'll find it's like no city in the United States. Read about vaporettos, gondolas, St. Mark's Bascilica, and more.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Fable Vison
[Free Registration/Login Required] Introducing FableVision: This flipchart is designed to spark your interest in using FableVision. Check out the incredible resources for promoting creative thinking, writing and storytelling within the...
Grammar Tips
Problematic Word Pairs: Part Iii
Use this list to help you find the correct usage of nine different pairs of commonly misused words.