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California State University: Crystallization and Solution
This site from the California State University provides good information on the crystallization of a supersaturated solution. The article is not too in-depth, and several pictures are provided along with a short movie on the subject.
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Csudh Project for Chemistry: Protons, Electrons, and Neutrons
This page is an exercise in relating the number of protons, electrons, and neutrons for an atom or monoatomic ion.
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Cal State San Bernardino: Bivariate Distribution Applet
The applet is a target at which green darts are shot either with a strict correlation to each other or without -- the user defines this. A good example of how bivariate data is truly influenced by two variables, possibly dependent upon...
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Soccer Safety Tips
California State University provides current research that is finding that heading the ball too often can lead to diminished brain function over time. Heading drills in practice can cause further damage.
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Lesson Plan: Pictograph Stone Carving
This lesson plan provides a fun art lesson about stone carving.
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Origami
Learners of all ages love learning origami. This lesson gives good outlines on how to set up a classroom for this challenging, yet fun art form. There is a great suggestion to incorporate the picture book "Sadako and the Thousand Paper...
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Van Gogh Lesson
Introduce the masters to young students. This art lesson plan will have your 2nd graders singing the praises of Vincent van Gogh as they create their very own "Starry Night."
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Uc, Chico: Vegetable Print Patterns (Lesson Plan)
A lesson plan that describes how a classic method of printmaking can be used to teach primary-school children about pattern, color, and the work of Henri Matisse.
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Navaho Rug
A simple, but dynamic introductory weaving lesson that focuses on the art of the Navaho Native Americans. The lesson is well thought-out and includes references to children's literature to read as an introduction.
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Cartoon Creation
In this lesson plan show them a clip of one of their favorites and then show them how to make their own cartoon animation. Simple and fun for everyone.
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Island Maracas
A great multicultural art lesson that also connects visual art to music. Students create a set of paper mache maracas emphasizing rhythm and expression in the painting details. Upon completion students will have the opportunity to try...
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Cave Painting
This cave painting lesson is to be used in conjunction with the fictional novel, "Boy of the Painted Cave" by Justin Denzel. With or without the book this lesson will give students an opportunity to dive into history and recreate art...
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Cardboard Tree and Endangered Animals Lesson
Two short art lessons in one that introduce young learners to the idea of extinct animals and habitats. Each student will be creating and painting a habitat and assembling an owl. This could be adaptable to use the extinct animal of your...
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Egyptian Cartouche Lesson Plan
Introduce elementary learners to ancient Egyptian art through this fun clay lesson. Students study hieroglyphics and make cartouches with their names inscribed.
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California State University: Colors and Mural Painting
Each student will create a nonobjective painting using a straw. The class will then combine each painting into one large mural. Selected poetry and music accompanies this lesson plan.
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Magic Bubble Prints
What a great, messy lesson to do with young learners! Create your own soap/paint solutions and let your student create paintings by blowing bubbles. The lesson is accompanied by a wonderful children's book. Kids will love this!
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Expressionist Art Lesson
Great lesson for upper elementary students who think that all art has to look "real." Through the images of Edvard Munch's work, students come to understand the role emotion can play in creating visually compelling work.
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Fantasy Food Groups Fun Land
Come slide down chocolate mudslides and bounce on marshmallows in this crazy imaginary art lesson. Young scholars work to create a fantasy land made entirely of different foods. Students are encouraged to use knowledge of the six food...
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California State University: The Ephors of Sparta
A list of citizens who served as Ephors in the government of ancient Sparta is provided in this chart. Contains the time they served as well.
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California State: The Roman Concept of Fides
This page contains a definition of the Roman virtue "Fides" and how it is often misinterpreted. Provides charts and explanations.
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California State University: Combined Gas Law Problem Generator
Create an endless number of combined gas law problems to practice. Generator will reveal correct answer after three incorrect tries.
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California State University: Charles' Law Problem Generator
Create an unlimited number of Charles' Law problems to practice. Generator reveals correct answer after three incorrect tries.
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Augustan Legislation
Very specific site that lists important legislation from Augustus' rule, especially those dealing with moral reforms and the creation of the emperorship.