Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: Jennie Lea Knight
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Jennie Lea Knight is described here along with information on her contributions to art through sculpture, and primarily bronze casting.
Other
Principia Cybernetica Project: Insect Societies
A description of the evolution of the caste differentiation in insect colonies.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Investigation 2 Simulating Fossil Formation
This lesson plan includes directions for 5 different activities for making a variety of fossil types. The fossils included in all five activities are casts, petrification fossils, imprints and preserved fossils. The labs require a number...
The History Cat
The History Cat: Hinduism
Discusses what Hinduism is, the Hindu view of God, how Hindus worship, the belief in reincarnation, the concept of Karma, the caste system and Untouchables, the celebration of Diwali, and the practice of yoga.
Curated OER
Friesian.com: Caste System Stages of Life in Hinduism
This comprehensive article from friesian.com covers the Caste System and also discusses the stages of life in Hinduism. Includes a graphic organizer.
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: Cast of the Dead Mask of Lorenzo De' Medici
An image of "Cast of the Dead Mask of Lorenzo de' Medici", created by Orsino Benintendi in 1492 (Gypsum-based stucco mounted on poplar panel, 22 x 16 x 8 cm , 58 x 44 x 5 cm).
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: Abraham Casting Out Hagar and Ishmael
An image of "Abraham Casting Out Hagar and Ishmael", created by Guercino in 1657 (Oil on canvas, 115 x 154 cm).
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: St John Cast Into Prison
An image of "St John Cast into Prison", created by Mattia Preti in 1661 (Ceiling fresco).
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: Studio Interior With Casts
An image of "Studio Interior with Casts", created by Adolph Von Menzel in 1852 (Oil on paper mounted on board, 61 x 44 cm).
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: The Damned Being Cast Into Hell
An image of "The Damned Being Cast into Hell", created by Frans Ii Francken from 1605-10 (Oil on oak, 47 x 32 cm).
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: Venus Asks Vulcan to Cast Arms for Her Son Aeneas
An image of "Venus Asks Vulcan to Cast Arms for her Son Aeneas", created by Sir Anthony Van Dyck from 1630-32 (Oil on canvas, 220 x 145 cm).
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: Jupiter Casting a Thunderbolt
An image of "Jupiter Casting a Thunderbolt", created by Luc Faydherbe from 1645-55 (Terracotta, 44,4 x 72,4 x 26,3 cm).
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: Diogenes Casting Away His Cup
An image of "Diogenes Casting away his Cup", created by Salvator Rosa during the 1650's (Oil on canvas, 219 x 148 cm).
Curated OER
How to Cast on and Off Yarn on a Knitting Needle
Directions on how to cast on and off with pictures to use as a reference. Great for the knitting beginner.
Curated OER
How to Cast on and Off Yarn on a Knitting Needle
Directions on how to cast on and off with pictures to use as a reference. Great for the knitting beginner.
Curated OER
How to Cast on and Off Yarn on a Knitting Needle
Directions on how to cast on and off with pictures to use as a reference. Great for the knitting beginner.
Curated OER
How to Cast on and Off Yarn on a Knitting Needle
Directions on how to cast on and off with pictures to use as a reference. Great for the knitting beginner.
Curated OER
Still Life With Plaster Casts by Baron Armand Pierre Seguier
Still Life with Plaster Casts photographed by Baron Armand-Pierre Seguier, 1839-42.
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey: Save Animal Tracks as Plaster Casts
Engage students in the outdoors by searching for fresh animal tracks and making molds of them. Then investigate which animal might have been there.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: A Cast of National Superstars
A brief look at some of those who served as delegates to the Philadelphia Convention, which morphed into a constitutional convention. Pay attention to the class of people who made up the delegates.
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.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: The Society of Sri Lanka
This U.S. Library of Congress offers information on the society of Sri Lanka, including population, ethnic groups, caste, religion, health education, and more.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Acids and Bases: Making a Film Canister Rocket
ZOOM cast members mix different amounts of baking soda and vinegar to see which combination produces the most carbon dioxide for launching a film-canister rocket. [3:23]
PBS
Pbs: The Story of India: Hinduism
PBS explores one of the world's oldest religions, Hinduism. Identifies the origins of Hinduism, the sacred text "Vedas," and the three main deities, Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. Describes the influence of the caste systems on India's...