Mathigon
Mathigon: Math Foundations: Grades 6 8
This is the electronic text for math foundations for grades 6-8. It is in the process of being rewritten so only specific sections are available now. More will be added over time.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Galileo: Revealing the Universe
In this lesson plan, students will consider "Galileo: Revealing the Universe." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Anecdotes of the Habits and Instinct of Animals
A scanned copy of the 1852 publication of Anecdotes of the Habits and Instinct of Animals by R. Lee, a nonfiction for children.
Other
Cool Science
This non-profit organization brings "cool" science programs to schools in the Pikes Peak, CO area, but the website also provides exciting videos, experiments, and links to online users. Watch real chemistry and physics experiments and...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Practice: Slope From Two Points
In this practice quiz, students are asked to calculate the slope of a line that passes through two given coordinate pairs. Includes hints.
Common Core Sheets
Common Core Sheets: Expressions & Equations 8.ee.8a Worksheets
Teachers can assess students' knowledge of expressions and equations with these printable worksheets. You can even create your own worksheet.
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art: The First African American Regiment
Students will be introduced to the first African American Regiment that fought in the Civil War through a memorial sculpture by Augustus Saint-Gaudens. They will compare and contrast the experiences of these soldiers through their...
Missouri Botanical Garden
Missouri Botanical Garden: Hot Deserts of the World
Find out about the sizes, physical features, and plant and animal life of some of the world's great deserts, including the Arabian, the Great Sandy, the Chihuahuan, the Kalahari, the Mojave, the Sahara, the Sonoran, and the Thar deserts.
Ducksters
Ducksters: India History and Timeline Overview
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of India including early civilizations, religions, Gupta empire, Mughal Empire, British rule, independence, Gandhi, and current events.
Other
Mount Vernon Ladies' Association: Where the Cherry Tree Grew
"I cannot tell a lie. "-Washington. Children have grown up listening to the story of George Washington cutting down the cherry tree to teach students lessons on honesty. Was this a true or false story? Read the following interview with...