Learn the history of this Native American group - how they were forced to leave their land, but purchased a large section of land in what would soon become the state of Wisconsin.

Learn the history of this Native American group - how they were forced to leave their land, but purchased a large section of land in what would soon become the state of Wisconsin.

One of Wisconsin's most famous residents was naturalist John Muir, who lived in Wisconsin for a number of years after coming to the U.S. from Scotland as a child. The Sierra Club features the life and legacy of John Muir.

Here's a brief biography of Robert La Follete, Wisconsin Progressive politician, which covers his life in pictures and captions.

Newspaper article published in the Weekly Northwestern, July 1898, about the toughening up process of volunteer troops during the Spanish-American War and subsequent response by Governor Edward Scofield.

This site from the University of Wisconsin contains great information on orchids. This site contains pics and info on the orchids native to Wisconsin.

This site from the University of Wisconsin-Madison contains a medium length article on sea and land breezes. Throughout the article links are provided for additional information on related subjects. A picture is also given.

A good description of the life of the Woodland Moundbuilding culture in what is now Wisconsin. Learn about the effigy mounds built by these Native Americans, and access primary source manuscripts of writers trying to figure out these...

This article describes research findings from the University of Wisconsin. It shows that plants create an electric potential to draw potassium in from the soil.

The library at the University of Wisconsin owns a facsimile of The Book of Kells. This page offers some background on the original book.

A great lesson plan that delves into the creation of the effigy mounds in Wisconsin. Included are links for background information, documents, and student activities.

A variety of articles on alfalfa management, variety selection, establishment and growth, fertilization, and pest control are offered here by the University of Wisconsin Extension.

Open to "anyone interested in mathematics education in Wisconsin," the organization's site provides information on the goals, board of directors, membership, jobs, scholarships and awards available, and resources (e.g., videos and...

The mission of KEEP is to improve energy education in Wisconsin's schools. It provides teachers access to resources, activities and web support for many hands-on lessons for all grade levels.

Edwin Witte was known as the founder of Social Security, having created the plan for it when he worked on the Committee on Economic Security under President Franklin Roosevelt. This is a biography of his life.

A biography of Oscar G. Mayer (not to be confused with his grandson, Oscar Gustave Mayer), who was the first Oscar Mayer and the founder of the Oscar Mayer & Co. meat firm.

Classroom teachers will learn about the Frayer Model, an engaging instructional strategy tool. Teachers will learn how to implement the Frayer Model, understand how to measure progress with the Frayer Model, find research that supports...

Classroom teachers will learn about contextual redefinitions, an engaging instructional strategy. Teachers will learn how to implement the strategy, understand how to measure progress with contextual redefinitions, find research that...

Classroom teachers will learn about interactive word walls, an engaging instructional strategy. Teachers will learn how to implement word walls, find research that supports the practice, and find examples.

Bulleted guidelines for conducting a peer review on a draft. Emphasizes knowing the intent of the writer, controlling the content of the review, and maintaining a polite, helpful tone.

Classroom teachers will learn about choral reading, an engaging instructional strategy. Teachers will learn how to implement choral reading, understand how to measure progress with choral reading, find research that supports choral...

A great collection of invertebrate fossil pictures, accompanied by a description of the fossil and where it was found.

Although this site does not limit itself to employment in education, it does have an easy-to-use job finder for available openings in education within the state.

Mathilde Anneke was a remarkable woman. A feminist before the days of feminism, she worked tirelessly for the rights of women and of African Americans. She experienced firsthand the powerlessness of a nineteenth-century woman after her...