CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Organization of Living Things
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The State of Iowa: Fishes of Iowa
Use this resource to learn the many types of fish that can be found in the state of Iowa. Near the bottom, click on a fish family name and get a very detailed description of the fish that are part of that family.
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: The Suffrage Movement
This resource provides information on major contributors to suffrage, links to prohibition, and names of early organizations to back the movement. It contains links to related websites, as well as some excellent videos.
Georgia Aquarium
Georgia Aquarium: Lake Sturgeon
Use this animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, physical and unique characteristics of the lake sturgeon.
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Habitats: Forest
Forests are more than just trees. They are a complex community of plants and animals that constantly change, grow, and interact with each other and the nutrient-bearing soils upon which they depend. Read about some of the many plants and...
Curated OER
Tempering Chocolate
Ah, chocolate. Read about its history, manufacture, and its health benefits. Also includes recipes.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "Who Are Happiest?" by t.s. Arthur
T.S. Arthur was an editor, author, and Amercian temperance crusader. Read the full text of his short story "Who are Happiest" on this site.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "The Wife" by t.s. Arthur
T.S. Arthur was an author and a prominent figure in the temperance movement. Read the full text of his short story "The Wife" on this site.
US Geological Survey
Us Geological Survey: Polar Dinosaurs in Australia?
One of the richest dinosaur deposits in Australia is located at Dinosaur Cove. It is here that scientists first discovered 'polar' dinosaurs, described here, a kind of dinosaur that was able to exist in a cold climate, unlike others that...
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University of Wisconsin Marathon County: Koppen's Classification Map
Keeping vegetation in mind, Koppen's Climate Classification Map is the most widely used system of measuring the combination of precipitation and temperature. This map identifies areas and labels them variations of tropical, dry,...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Trans Atlantic Crisis: The French Revolution
A look at the French Revolution and how it was interpreted by members of the ruling members in the new United States. What occurred in France tempered the way politic opposites viewed each other in America.
BBC
Bbc: Copenhagen Deal: Key Points
After many days of disputes and bad tempers, here are the most important points of the 2009 accord reached between the US, China, India, Brazil and South Africa. However, no legally binding agreements or deadlines were worked out. Video...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Blainville's Beaked Whale
Blainville's beaked whale is found worldwide in warm temperate to tropical waters. Small pods of 3-7 whales have been seen off Hawaii in waters 700 to 1,000 m deep, near much deeper water. Learn more about the Mesoplodon densirostris,...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Bryde's Whale
Found worldwide in warm-temperate and tropical waters, Bryde's whale avoids cold water, unlike most rorquals. Some individuals tend to live in coastal waters; others are migratory and occur well offshore. Learn more about the...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Short Finned Pilot Whale
The short-finned pilot whale is one of two species of the genus Globicephala living in North American waters, mostly in tropical to temperate waters of the continental shelf. "Globicephala" translates directly to the most prominent...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Risso's Dolphin
Much of what we know about Risso's dolphin, also called grampus, comes from studying stranded animals. They inhabit deep tropical and warm-temperate waters worldwide, usually where the water is deeper than 180 m, making them hard to...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: True's Beaked Whale
Found along the North American coastline from Nova Scotia to the Bahamas, True's beaked whale also inhabits temperate waters off the coast of Europe, and there are records of the species from near Australia and South Africa. Squid beaks...
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Grasslands
NatureWorks offers some great information about grasslands. Learn what grasslands are, the difference between tropical and temperate grasslands, the different types of prairie grasses, and grassland animals.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Gems for Bands of Hope Edited by Miss L. Penney
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Gems for Bands of Hope edited by Miss L. Penney (1888). This is a collection of short stories and poems focusing on living a good Christian life and not drinking...
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Beer history.com: Library
The American Brewery History homepage discusses the beer industry in American and the role of German-American brewers. Numerous articles on famous beer towns like St. Louis and Milwaukee. Info on famous brewers Busch and Miller, and even...
Library of Congress
Loc: Home Sweet Home Life in 19th Century Ohio
This site uses historically significant documents to paint a picture of family life in 19th century Ohio. Music plays a large role in this picture.
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Sojourner Truth Institute: Speeches & Commentary
The most famous speeches given by this powerful orator are recorded here with commentary. RI.9-10.9 US Documents, W.11-12.9b US Doc Analysis
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: A Monumental Idea
This is a small-group project utilizing web research, cooperation, creativity and hands-on production in order to fully understand the impact of social reformers of the 19th century. Students will be responsible for building a monument...
Classical Net
Classical Net: Johann Sebastian Bach
This is a short biography of the legendary composer Johann Sebastian Bach. This site has many links to other topics about Bach.
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