A&E Television
History.com: How Mesopotamia Became the Cradle of Civilization
Environmental factors helped agriculture, architecture and eventually a social order emerge for the first time in ancient Mesopotamia. Mesopotamia's name comes from the ancient Greek word for "the land between the rivers." That's a...
A&E Television
History.com: How Far Did Ancient Rome Spread?
Legend has it that Romulus and Remus -- twin brothers who were also demi-gods -- founded Rome on the River Tiber in 753 B.C. Over the next eight and a half centuries, it grew from a small town of pig farmers into a vast empire that...
A&E Television
History.com: How the Design of the World Trade Center Claimed Lives on 9/11
After the jets hit, stairwells became the sole means of escape for thousands of WTC occupants. But design choices hampered full evacuation -- and made the descent even more harrowing. The stairs in the twin towers were a product of their...
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Antigua and Barbuda: Introduction
Provides statistics, history, politics, and demographics for the twin islands of Antigua and Barbuda in the Caribbean Islands.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Trial & Tribulation: Racism and Justice in Minnesota
Part of the Twin Cities PBS digital storytelling project Racism Unveiled, this episode examines 2020 and the last 100 years of Minnesota's deep racist history. The episode examines the following pressing questions: How did this happen?...
Other
History View: World Trade Center September 11
The original World Trade Center was a large complex of seven buildings in Lower Manhattan, New York City, United States. It featured the landmark Twin Towers, which opened on April 4, 1973, and were destroyed in 2001 during the September...
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: The Center of the World: Teacher's Guide
Students will have an opportunity to create memorials at the World Trade Center site to commemorate the September 11th attacks. Come and check it out.
University of Maryland
Optics Highlights: The Microscope
Part of an anecdotal history of optics and the study of light. Extremely thorough treatment of the scientific findings and developments which led to the invention and refinement of the microscope. Includes a short biographical sketch and...
Texas A&M University
Sons of Dewitt Colony Texas: Battle of San Jacinto
Extensive website from the Sons of Dewitt Colony Texas provides first hand accounts of the Battle of San Jacinto, and the eventual surrender of Santa Anna. Site complimented by battlefield map and the reports of the opposing commanders.
Other
Mostly fiction.com: Laura Esquivel
A review of "The Law of Love" from MostlyFiction.com and a short biography of the author, Laura Esquivel.
Other
Uc Riverside: Usenet Relativity Faq
A physics usenet listing of frequently asked questions relating to relativity, answered by a number of scientists. Administrivia and Reference, Speed of Light, Special Relativity, General Relativity and Cosmology, Black Holes. Loads of...
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Carnegie Museum of Natural History: Hillman Hall of Minerals and Gems
Hillman Hall of Minerals and Gems offers an opportunity to explore a variety of ores, metals, gems, and other specimens displayed at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History. This resource offers an excellent collection of photos for...
Other
Ties Magazine: Petronas Towers
A great introduction to one of the world's tallest buildings. The article was written in 2002 when it was the tallest building. Since then others have surpassed it. At the end of the article there is a great building challenge for students.
Aaron Shepherd
Aaron's Storybook: Folktales
Many folktale resources are offered here. Texts of stories, "extras" including music and audio files, posters and background information can be found for some stories.
Amethyst Galleries
Amethyst Galleries: Mineral Gallery: What Is Crystal Cleavage?
After explaining the difference between cleavage and fracture, this resource discusses various types of cleavage and their importance in identifying minerals.
San Jacinto Museum of History
San Jacinto Museum: The Battle of San Jacinto: April, 21, 1836
Read this account of the Battle of Jacinto from the San Jacinto Museum to find out not only what happened in the battle, but what the importance of the battle was in the history of the United States.
San Jacinto Museum of History
San Jacinto Museum: Commanders in the Field: George Hockley
This brief biography of George Hockley, fast supporter of Sam Houston, tells of his interest in the military and his actions in the Battle of San Jacinto.
CommonLit
Common Lit: "9/11/2001" by Mike Kubic
A learning module that begins with "9/11/2001" by Mike Kubic, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher and student...
Ted Nellen
Cyber English (By Ted Nellen): Doppelganger
This is a glossary entry for the term "Doppelganger" which literally means "double-goer." It includes defintions and examples.
University of Virginia
University of Virginia: Mark Twain in His Times: Pudd'nhead Wilson
Contained here are dozens of texts and manuscripts, scores of contemporary reviews and articles, and hundreds of images related to The Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson by Mark Twain.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Test Prep: Mcat: Genes, Environment, and Behavior
The way that you carry a conversation, respond to failure, form relationships with others, and generally behave is in part related to your genetics - but your world and life experiences also shape your attitudes and behaviors. This...
Curated OER
Brochure for Siamese Twins Daisy and Violet Hilton
This site from the Library of Congress explores Bob Hope and his role in American vaudeville in this century. Defines vaudeville routines and his bio information. Good resource site.
Curated OER
Gemini the Twins
The Learning Network surveys several constellations and the twelve constellations that comprise the Zodiac. Features include star tables and symbols.
Curated OER
The Twin Rock Towers With Prayer Flags and Mani Stones at Nam Tso.
Lake Nam Tso in Tibet is presented in 30 quality images. A short description of the area is displayed at the top of the page.