In this lesson, learners will learn to retell a story using story elements to improve their comprehension of the story. The students will actively listen to a story and complete a graphic organizer to share and discuss with a partner.

Information about the synthetic, radioactive element, Mendelevium, atomic number 101. Covers its discovery, physical and atomic properties, and details about permissible exposure.

Information about the element, Nitrogen, atomic number 14. Covers common chemical transformations, its physical properties, atomic properties, how abundant it is on the Earth, and details about health-related regulations. Also discusses...

Information about the metallic element, Molybdenum, atomic number 42. It is unique in having an extremely high melting point. Covers its discovery, its biological importance, its physical and atomic properties, how abundant it is on the...

Information about the element, Manganese, atomic number 25. Covers physical properties, atomic properties, how abundant it is on the Earth, details about health-related regulations, and its importance to human health. Also discusses...

The element lead is a neurotoxin that is particularly dangerous to young children. Among other uses, lead compounds were common paint additives until being phased out for safer titanium-based additives beginning in the 1960's. Lead...

Humphry Davy was a pioneer in the field of electrochemistry who used electrolysis to isolate many elements from the compounds in which they occur naturally. Electrolysis is the process by which an electrolyte is altered or decomposed via...

From the Introduction to Structural Design web site. A page of well-written lecture notes on the various structural qualities of building materials. A comparison is made of the strength, stiffness, stability and ductility of materials,...

Article explaining what the nitrogen cycle is, and its role in an ecosystem. (Published: June 28, 2010)