Curated OER
Considering Media And Meanings
Students study reproductions of prints or murals. They interpret artworks supporting their conclusions with evidence in work and from contextual information. They focus especially on significance of artist's choice of mural or...
Curated OER
Sculpture Appreciation
In this art worksheet, students examine the picture on the second page in order to answer appropriately to ten short answer questions. They identify if the sculpture was painted then or now and why it was created. Students also identify...
Curated OER
Data Days
Sixth graders practice collecting, organizing and displaying data. They create circle, bar, line and picto graphs. They analyze data in small and large sample groups.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Geometric Optics
This interactive unit will help students to understand the basics of geometric optics. Learn what happens when light strikes the boundary between two media as well as the difference between a real and virtual image? Also explore the law...
PBS
Pbs Nova: Relativity and the Cosmos
This well-written explanation of relativity includes animations and pictures which may be helpful in understanding a tough topic.
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: The Nature of a Wave
A very good introduction to the world of waves. Waves and wavelike motion, what is a wave, and categories of waves are the topics examined in this site. Many links to other wave sites.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Refraction of Sound
A discussion of refraction and its application to sound waves. Using analogies, graphics and real-life applications, this page and those that accompany it explain why and when sound waves bend.
Other
History, Definitions,& Techniques of Oil Painting
Artist Ron Sanders presents a comprehensive look at oil colors and painting techniques prior to the 20th century. Explanation of mediums, grounds, supports, pigments, techniques and much more. Quotes from and about master artists and...
Other
Jiskha: Persuasive Techniques
Short definitions of techniques that persuade: bandwagon, glittering generality, and more.
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Waves: What Is a Wave?
Students examine how waves are described in a manner that allows us to understand their basic nature and qualities.
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Waves: Categories of Waves
This physics tutorial helps students categorize waves based on distinguishing, observable characteristics.
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Waves: Boundary Behavior
Through illustrated examples, video clips, and practice problems, students explore what happens to waves at the boundary of different mediums.
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Waves: Traveling Waves vs. Standing Waves
Students discover the difference between traveling and standing waves in this physics tutorial.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Special Relativity
A historical approach to special relativity, giving all the events and names in the history of discovery of special relativity. Many links to these individuals.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: General Relativity
A somewhat labored but thorough explanation of general relativity, beginning with Aristotle. Many links to the personalities connected to the article.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Mechanical Wave
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] What a mechanical wave is and what it travels through, and different types of mechanical waves.
Other
Medium: 35 Quotes on Design That Will Fuel Up Your Creativity
A collection of quotes on design and creativity that can inspire students and ignite discussions about what design is and how creativity goes into the design of everyday objects.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: New to Art? Get Started With This Activity
An activity asking students to describe a work of art in terms of composition, medium, and subject.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Terms and Materials: Film
From classic paintings to contemporary works, art continues to inspire filmmakers to develop their craft, explore the power of making images, and look at the world through a different lens. Use this glossary to familiarize yourself with...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Delve Deeper Into Art With This Activity
In this activity, you will think about how different art materials can create different impressions by comparing and contrasting two works of art by J.M.W. Turner.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Delve Deeper Into Art With This Activity
In this activity, you will explore the relationship between art and identity by comparing and contrasting two works of art.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Berkeley Lab: University of California: Electromagnetic Radiation
This page defines electromagnetic radiation. Included are links to more information.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Lesson Plan: How Media Shapes Perception
Interesting lesson that allows students to explore the messages and influence of the media, especially on young minds. Objectives, standards, and procedures included for teachers.
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: Sound, Pitch, and Conduction
Lesson for primary elementary about sound. Students learn about pitch, air conduction, and bone conduction.