University of Oregon
Mapping History: Late Aegean Bronze Age
A key makes this map useful for locating cities and palaces of the Late Aegean Bronze Age (1250-1000 BC) and for understanding the extent of Mycenaean culture.
University of Oregon
The Electronic Universe: Ccd Images of Planetary Nebulae
Basic characteristics of planetary nebulae and the relationship to stellar evolution is presented along with many detailed images.
University of Oregon
Virtual Lab: Ideal Gas Law
This interactive lab investigation shows students in three experiments how the Ideal Gas Law works.
University of Oregon
Ask Geo Man: Igneous Rock Forming Minerals
Ask GeoMan lists Olivine, Pyroxene, Amphibole, Feldspar, Mica and Quartz, as five common rock forming minerals. Characteristics of each are also given.
University of Oregon
University of Oregon: Cinquain Poems
Discover how to write a cinquain poem when you visit this resource. This site features a sample of a cinquain and directions to create your own. Come and check out how much fun poetry can be.
University of Oregon
Pizzaz, Creative Writing & Storytelling: Cinquain Poems
This PIZZAZ (People Interested in Zippy and ZAny Zcribbling) lesson plan will engage learners in writing cinquain poems. Examples of cinquain poems are provided. A template is also included as a graphic organizing support for students.
University of Oregon
University of Oregon: Diamante Poems
Do you know how to write a diamante poem? Check out this site to learn how to accomplish this task. This site features a lesson plan for writing poetry.
University of Oregon
Pizzaz, Creative Writing & Storytelling: Diamante Poems
This PIZZAZ (People Interested in Zippy and ZAny Zcribbling) lesson plan will engage students in writing diamante poems. Examples of diamante poems are provided. A template is also included as a graphic organizing support for students.
University of Oregon
Magnet Lab: University of Oregon Virtual Laboratory
The collection of interactive physics applets offered by the University of Oregon is an excellent resource for students. The applets are grouped in broad subject areas including astrophysics, energy and environment, mechanics and...
University of Oregon
University of Oregon: History of Landscape Architecture
This page contains dozens of links on information about the history of landscape architecture.
University of Oregon
University of Oregon: Io, Moon of Jupiter
Statistics and general information about the volcanic moon of Jupiter. Good comparison, with graphics, of Io's volcanoes and Earthly geysers.
University of Oregon
University of Oregon: Mars' Atmosphere
Here is a comparison of the atmospheric composition of Earth, Venus and Mars.
University of Oregon
Pizzaz, Creative Writing & Storytelling: Headline Poems
This PIZZAZ (People Interested in Zippy and ZAny Zcribbling) lesson plan will engage students in writing headline poems.
University of Oregon
Pizzaz, Creative Writing & Storytelling: Limerick Poems
This PIZZAZ (People Interested in Zippy and ZAny Zcribbling) lesson plan will engage students in writing limerick poems. An example of a limerick poem is provided. A template is also included as a graphic organizing support for students.
University of Oregon
Pizzaz, Creative Writing & Storytelling: Name Poems
This PIZZAZ (People Interested in Zippy and ZAny Zcribbling) lesson plan will engage learners in writing personal poems. Examples of personal poems are provided. A template is also included as a graphic organizing support for students.
University of Oregon
Pizzaz, Creative Writing & Storytelling: Up and Down Poems
This PIZZAZ (People Interested in Zippy and ZAny Zcribbling) lesson plan will engage students in writing up and down poems. An example of an up and down poem is provided.
University of Oregon
Pizzaz, Creative Writing & Storytelling: Creative Writing via Basket Stories
This PIZZAZ (People Interested in Zippy and ZAny Zcribbling) lesson plan will engage young scholars in creative writing about items found in a basket. Examples of creative writing are provided. Examples of springboard ideas are included.
University of Oregon
Pizzaz, Creative Writing & Storytelling: Chain Stories
This PIZZAZ (People Interested in Zippy and ZAny Zcribbling) lesson plan will engage students in writing chain stories. A variation of the lesson is provided as an extension during the publishing phase of writing.
University of Oregon
Pizzaz, Creative Writing & Storytelling: Tongue Twisters
This PIZZAZ (People Interested in Zippy and ZAny Zcribbling) lesson plan will engage students in writing tongue twisters. Examples of tongue twisters are provided. A template is also included as a graphic organizing support for students.
University of Oregon
University of Oregon: Hipparchus's Life and Work
This site from the University of Oregon provides an overview of Hipparchus's life and his major accomplishments. A good starting point.
University of Oregon
University of Oregon: Pauli Exclusion Principle
This site from the University of Oregon tells of the basic ideas behind the Exclusion Principle, developed by Wolfgang Pauli.
University of Oregon
University of Oregon: Temperature Scales
This site from the University of Oregon provides information on the three temperature scales in use today--Farenheit, Celsius, and Kelvin. Historical information is given on the discovery of the scales along with information on the...
University of Oregon
Pizzaz, Creative Writing & Storytelling: Bi Directional Spiraled Poems
This PIZZAZ (People Interested in Zippy and ZAny Zcribbling) lesson plan will engage students in writing twist poems. Examples of ideas for these types of poems are provided. Variations of twist poems are listed as a way to provide for...
University of Oregon
The Electronic Universe Project: Plate Boundaries/plate Tectonics
Visit this site to learn more about the different types of plate boundaries. Includes color pictures and easy-to-understand examples of how and why plates move the way they do.