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Color Matters

— J. L. Morton

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How It Works

This interdisciplinary site - loaded with facts and real-life scenarios - explores the physiology, psychology, art, and philosophy of color. Find out how color affects our mind, health, environment and society. Includes a discussion board, so monitor accordingly.

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Tag(s): psychology, colors,

Sheep Brain Dissection: The Anatomy of Memory

— Exploratorium

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How It Works

Learn about the three main subdivisions of memory and the areas of the brain in which they take place. This interactive site walks students through the virtual dissection of a sheep brain and discusses the electrochemical connections that help us remember. Because of the similarities between sheep and human brains, this is an excellent site for introducing brain structure and functions. Includes some great videos of the dissection process. Aligned to Benchmarks for Science Literacy.

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Tag(s): brain, dissection, functions, brain, functions,

The Ancient City of Athens

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How It Works

Take a tour of the archaeological and architectural remains of Athens, Greece on this impressive site (created by a classical archaeologist at the Indiana University) that presents a photographic archive of the city’s most historic venues. All images may be downloaded and used for school projects and presentations, provided that the terms outlined in the Creative Commons License (check out the link) are followed.

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Tag(s): greece, greek, greeks, states, greece, greeks, states,

Cross-Curricular Math

— KQED and WBGH

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How It Works

These two thought-provoking lesson plans challenge high school students to analyze relevant issues related to population growth and the depletion of oil reserves. Using math skills, students must calculate when oil reserves in various countries will run out, project the percentage of increase in world and U.S. oil demand between now and the year 2020, graph and analyze population data over a period of years for a city in Brazil, and participate in related discussion questions. Links to national standards are provided.

In the Classroom

Take advantage of the free and interactive lesson plans hosted on this site! This is a great way to incorporate various subjects in a history or government class to connect various principles and make it more interesting at the same time.

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Tag(s): population, problem solving, population, problem solving,

Al-Islam

— Ahlul Bayt Digital Islamic Library Project

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How It Works

Use this searchable resource to foster understanding of Islamic history, law, and practice. The "Discover Islam" section provides a beginner’s introduction to understanding Islam and Muslim traditions, as well as essays addressing similarities and differences between Islam and Christianity. The site includes a Shi’ite encyclopedia, photos of sites sacred to Islam, examples of Islamic artwork, and a collection of downloadable fact sheets - available in numerous languages - covering a range of topics.

In the Classroom

This site would be extremely useful in an upper-level course, in which teachers are comfortable with the student’s reading ability. Some of the articles explain the background of Islam in a way that is both easy to understand and concise. Use the articles to supplement the textbook! This site would also be great for students working on research projects about Islam. Post the site on the teacher wiki or web page to allow them to access it both in and out of the classroom.

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Tag(s): religions, religions,

Foregrounds and Apprenticeships: Emily Dickinson and Walt Whitman

— University of Nebraska

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How It Works

This site thoughtfully examines two significant literary relationships in America - that between Ralph Waldo Emerson and Walt Whitman, and that between Thomas Wentworth Higginson and Emily Dickinson. Through a series of letters written between the aspiring young writers and their celebrated mentors, visitors can explore the effect of encouragement and praise on the development of a poet. Includes a chronology of the early lives of Whitman and Dickinson, suggested questions ("Investigations") to guide class discussions, and a bibliography of printed and electronic resources.

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Absolute Shakespeare

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How It Works

This online reference contains nearly everything a student of Shakespeare needs, including a complete library of works, summaries of the plays, a collection of quotes organized by work, and a useful glossary of words used by the Bard. Also includes information about the controversial authorship debate, a Shakespearean timeline, and biographical information.

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Tag(s): elizabethan, plays, shakespeare, elizabethan, shakespeare,

Do History

— Harvard University

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How It Works

Using an 18th century New England midwife as a case study, this site introduces students to the intricate business of piecing together history from the fragments that have survived. Students can browse an online diary, use the site’s "magic lens" tool to read the text, and gain some insight into the nuances of transcribing centuries-old handwriting. Challenge your students to explore and develop an understanding of the life and times of this colonial woman through her own words. The site also offers a chance to investigate a criminal case from 1789, using diary entries and corresponding court records.

In the Classroom

Take advantage of the free lesson plans and activities offered on this site! The "Doing History" section would make an excellent webquest or classroom activity if teachers are willing to print out the resources. If doing it as a class, introduce the site on the interactive whiteboard or projector before dispersing materials and having students work on the activity in groups. The activity is a great way for students to understand bias, validity and differences that historians find among primary sources. This would also be an interesting way to reflect on the roles of women in society and how they may have changes.

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Tag(s): colonial america, england, colonial america, colonial america,

Ideal Gas Law

— ProQuest

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How It Works

Investigate the relationships between temperature, pressure, and volume of an ideal gas with this virtual experiment that illlustrates Boyle’s Law and Charles’ Law. Students can control pressure and temperature while observing the results. A printable "exploration guide" provides step-by-step instructions, and interactive assessment questions are included.

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Tag(s): temperature,

Soft Drink Sales at Schools

— Public Affairs Television

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How It Works

Should school districts partner with soft drink companies to promote soda sales in schools? This lesson plan provides a great opportunity for students to discover the complex relationship between the financial demands of public school districts and the need to promote healthy eating habits. Downloadable handouts are provided.

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