Curated OER
Puberty/Adolescence, Day 1: Overview
What a simple way to have a health class learn about puberty! Worksheet 1 has a list of statements about puberty, and the class puts checkmarks in the boxes that they think applies to boys and/or to girls. Sure to promote lively...
Curated OER
Anatomy And Physiology
Students investigate the male and female reproductive anatomy. The terminology is defined by them and the goal is to make them more comfortable using it in the classroom for academic purposes. Students conduct class discussion of the...
Curated OER
Investigation of The Court and Gender
Pupils study the landmark legislation involving gender and the female justices who have influenced the United States Supreme Court.
Curated OER
THAT'S A "GIRLS" JOB!
Students identify the differences in males and females and examine how sex roles are traditional.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Breaking New Ground
This video from Wide Angle provides a look at some of the women who are leading Rwanda in government, business and promoting peace.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Small Business
This video from Wide Angle profiles Rwanda's new economy through the small business of Epiphanie Mukashyaka, a woman widowed by recent genocide.
Other
Tom Moore, Mulrennan Research Center/ Mosquito
The first section describes the general characteristics of the mosquito
Utah Education Network
Uen: Utah History Encyclopedia: Polygamy
Discussion of the history of polygamy in the Mormon church from the Utah History Encyclopedia.
National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health
Seer Training Modules: Introduction to the Reproductive System
Self-guided learning activity where students learn about the structure and function of the male and female reproductive systems. There is a short quiz at the end of the lesson to check for understanding.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Mysteries of Vernacular: Lady
Why do we call women ladies? Well, etymologically-speaking, the word comes from the Old English words for hlaf (bread) and daege (maid), which, combined, mean the female head of the household and eventually indicated high social...
Other
Medieval: Hildegard Von Bingen (1098 1179)
A discography of Bingen's work accompanied by a brief biography.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Biology: Reproductive Systems: Self Check Quiz
Answer these five multiple-choice questions about the human reproductive systems. After answers are submitted, students can review their mistakes.
Library of Congress
Loc: Poetry 180: My Daughters in New York
This seven-stanza poem expresses what a father imagines life would be like if his daughter moved to New York City.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: May Swenson
Photo and biography of the poet May Swenson, including a selected bibliography of some of her work.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: "Blue" by May Swenson
Text of the poem "Blue," by May Swenson is provided at this site.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Emmy Amalie Noether
The School of Mathematics and Statistics of St. Andrew's University provides biographical information on the mathematical career of Emmy Noether. Included are links to other famous individuals with whom she worked and links to her topics...
SMART Technologies
Smart: Reproductive System Review
This is a reproductive system review including matching female and male parts and vocabulary.
Other
My studios.com: Lavinia Fontana (1552 1614)
A general, easy to read, biography with links to two art images.
Other
University of New Mexico: Joy Harjo
Read a quick description of Harjo's work from the University of New Mexico and about other writers who have influenced her. Includes a quote from Harjo, a small photo, & an audio clip of the author!
Other
Differences How Boys and Girls Solve Math Problems
Gives overview of study which evaluated first graders for differences in math ability and the results.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Marie De France
This site from The New Advent contains biographical information about Marie de France. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Hildegard
Exerpt from the Catholic Encyclopedia about St. Hildegard. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Male and Female Reproductive System
[Free Registration/Login Required] This lesson examines the human male and female reproductive system as students are introduced to vocabulary, facts, and naming parts.
Cengage Learning
Teaching Clifton: Classroom Issues & Strategies
Some general strategies, discussion questions & teaching information from the Heath Anthology for teachers interested in teaching Clifton's poetry.