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American Coal Foundation: Lesson Plan: History of Coal in the u.s.
Students will learn about the history of coal mining in the United States by examining a timeline of key dates. In this two-part lesson, they will do research to discover why the coal industry is important to the economy and what types...
George Eastman Museum
Lewis Hine: Immigration and the Progressive Era
Lewis Hine documented the conditions of life during the industrial development of America. His photographs show the impact of both child labor and immigration.
Technology Student
Technology Student: Resistant Materials
This site describes materials used in construction, different types of joints and fasteners, and industrial production.
Career Cornerstone Center
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation: Sloan Career Cornerstone Center
A professional site offering an expansive listing of over 185 career profiles. Included are lists of employers and degree granting universities, salary data, professional associations, and descriptions of different types of academic...
Other
Martha's Vineyard Museum: Laura Jernegan: Girl on a Whaleship
Six-year-old Laura Jernegan, who kept a journal of her three-year voyage aboard a whaling ship (1868-71), left an enduring legacy of her time. Laura's journal follows the experiences of her family's journey and draws many memorable...
Geographypods
Geographypods: Theme 3: Economic Development: Agricultural Systems
This learning module looks at features and types of agricultural systems, including large scale commercial farming, small scale subsistence farming, causes and effects of food shortages, and how food aid is distributed during a famine....
BBC
Bbc History: History Trails: Victorian Britain: Ideals of Womanhood
The author explores how the status and place of women in Victorian England changed over the course of the 19th century. Women became much more active in service and mission type work. In addition, early feminism has its roots in this...
Other
American Chemistry Council: Plastics: Lifecycle of a Plastic Product
This site provides the background on the applications of the plastics industry. General in nature, but a good look at where plastic is in your life. Gives solid factual information.
Geffrye Museum
Geffrye Museum: Life in the Living Room 1600 2000: 19th Century
An exhibition of the material belongings that were typical in a well-kept 19th-century living room. Covers furniture and furnishings, lighting, heating, ornamentation, domestic life, and the types of townhouses that were common in that...
PBS
Pbs Frontline: The Persuaders
The meaning of brand, the world of today's advertisers, and the concept of neuromarketing are some of the topics of this PBS Frontline program. You can watch the whole program, join the discussion, read about the shaping of new brands,...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Unemployment in My Hometown
In this lesson plan, students interpret data tables from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to compare national and local unemployment data.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Fisheries of Europe, 1915
A map from 1915 showing the principal fishing grounds of Europe. The map shows the chief types of fish produced in the areas. The map shows principal cities and ports, railroads, rivers, and coastal features.
University of Calgary
The Impact of the Printing Press
Provides a quick explanation of the early European printing industry. The reaction of various social classes to the invention of moveable type is mentioned.
Other
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas: Economic Drivers of Texas [Ppt]
This PowerPoint presentation explores the different tools that are used by economists to analyze the Texas economy. Through their analysis, you are able to see which industries and business ventures are having the most impact on the...
University of Guelph
Fish of Canada: Introduction to Fish
Great site that provides all types of information on fish ranging from fish ecology to funky fish. Entails links to sites on fish evolution and morphology.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Tariff
Wikipedia gives an excellent definition of the term, "Tariff," including different types of tariffs, tariff rules, and more.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Egypt's Golden Empire: A Day in the Life
Find out what daily life for several types of Egyptians was like from this PBS site. Click on each member of society to see how he/she spent the day.
Other
Glover's Reef Marine Reserve
This Glover's Reef Marine Reserve site gives information one of Belize's marine reserves. It discusses all aspects of the reserve including why it is necessary and what types of wildlife and plants live there. This site offers links to...
State University of New York
Pence: Careers for Chemistry Graduates
Explore career opportunities for chemistry graduates. Find out the types of schools to investigate and career specific information.
Other
Hsor.org: Pizza Pi: Work Force
High School Operations Research Math Modules - Applied Mathematics for decision making in industry and government
Texas State Historical Association
Texas State Historical Association: Agriculture in Texas [Pdf]
An activity guide where students refer to the Texas Almanac, which is free to download, for information needed to complete assigned tasks. In this lesson, they examine the types of crops grown in Texas and how important they are to the...
Science Struck
Science Struck: Examples of Pulleys in Daily Life
Learn how pulleys work and their many uses in everyday life, industry, recreation, and other activities. Includes many pictures of pulleys and pulley systems.
Library of Congress
Loc: The Branding of America
This Library of Congress resource page includes information about American brands names and products. The history of advertising as a whole as well as the history of Coca-Cola TV ads, and the beverage industry are also covered. There are...
Science Struck
Science Struck: A Beginner's Guide: How Does a Hydraulic Motor Work?
Learn the mechanics behind how a hydraulic motor works, some different types of hydraulic motors, and their applications in industry.