Teach Engineering
Come On Over Rover
Introduce your class to the steps that occur in the manufacturing of parts, the assembly, and the testing of a Mars rover. Pupils learn about fabrication techniques and tolerances in the manufacturing process.
Curated OER
Public Demonstrations - Lesson Plan
Learners examine various handouts to determine the value, necessity and potential limitations of assembly and public demonstrations. They then select a side and debate pre-provided questions.
Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: Institutions of Early Rome: The Early Roman Government
This article explains how early government of the Roman city-state evolved. The foundation of the government under the Roman Republic was established during the Roman monarchy.
Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: Struggle Against the Kingship
The Romans cast off their Etruscan kings and create a new Republic, incorporating many of the governmental ideas from the Etruscans into their new government.
Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: Roman Government
Find out how Rome evolves from a democratic republic to a government controlled essentially by the wealthy. It works for a long time.
NASA
International Space Station: Overview
This is NASA's press release on the International Space Station
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Colonial Williamsburg: Thomas Jefferson, Son of Virginia
Excerpted from the Colonial Williamsburg Journal, this essay offers details of Thomas Jefferson's life and his long and varied career.
Other
First Amendment Center
This First Amendment site, partly news and partly background, contains information related to all the aspects of the freedoms outlined in the First Amendment.