American Museum of Natural History
Wonderful World of Wasps
Shockingly, wasps sometimes challenge lions as the king of predators! Learners explore the life of a wasp in an interactive online lesson. They read about the characteristics of wasps and then complete activities to learn about their lives.
American Museum of Natural History
What's This? Leeches
Who actually likes leeches? Meet a scientist that makes his living letting leeches feed on him. Pupils learn about the characteristics of leeches and different variations of the species. The lesson works as a remote learning resource or...
American Museum of Natural History
What's This? Colorful Creatures
An online resource shows learners some species that are very good at using their camouflage as well as other ways species use their coloring for survival. Interactive and digital, the lesson is perfect as a remote learning resource.
American Museum of Natural History
What's This? Life at the Limits
There are some amazing ways species evolve to survive. From large ears to sneezing salt, learners read about these interesting adaptations in an interactive lesson. Great to supplement an in-class lesson, it also works well as a remote...
American Museum of Natural History
What's This? Sensing
There is a scallop that relies on sight so much that it actually has more than 100 eyes! There are many species that rely heavily on one sense or another. An online interactive resource has youth read about several of these animals. The...
American Museum of Natural History
Talking to Fireflies
Fireflies are more than just mobile twinkle lights. An online interactive lesson teaches individuals about the light patterns fireflies use to communicate with each other. After they practice the patterns themselves, they could be...
American Museum of Natural History
They Glow!
Would you believe marine animals can make their own light? An online resource describes the process of bioluminescence and how animals in the ocean use it to survive. The lesson features a catchy tune that describes the behavior of ocean...
Smithsonian Institution
National Air and Space Museum: Exploring the Planets: Early Discovery
This section of the exhibition gives the history of the discovery and study of space starting with the Greeks and Romans through to the early 1900's.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Renaissance for Kids: Age of Exploration and Discovery
Kids learn about the Age of Exploration and Discovery of the European Renaissance including Henry the Navigator, Columbus, Portugal, and Spain.
Other
Institute for Exploration: Dr. Bob Ballard
A biography of Dr. Bob Ballard written by the Institute for Exploration.
Exploring Ancient World Cultures
Exploring Ancient World Cultures: Epic of Gilgamesh
This site gives an in-depth essay exploring the Epic of Gilgamesh and its history.
Exploring Ancient World Cultures
Exploring Ancient World Cultures: Ancient India
This article explains what the Bhagavad Gita is and how this ancient Hindi book has inspired many within Indian culture and the world at large.
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History
A website dedicated to explore the history of Pennsylvania. The website is divided into "Stories from PA History," "Visit PA Regions," and "Teach PA History." "Stories from PA History" includes histories built around state historical...
PBS
Nova: To the Moon
This companion website of a NOVA program that aired in 1999 features extensive information that focuses on moon research and includes a history of the Apollo missions as well as the science of the moon's origins.
NASA
Nasa: 1969 1999: Apollo 30th Anniversary
A special anniversary site for the Apollo 11 mission to the moon. Complete with comments from the astronauts, galleries with many images related to the mission, and much more.
Nature Conservancy
Nature Rocks
Tool for finding nature centers, outdoor events and activities, and services like equipment rentals, campgrounds, and tour guides. Learn how exploring nature helps improve the physical, mental, and emotional health of children and...
Exploring Ancient World Cultures
Exploring Ancient World Cultures: Early Islam History
This page presents the history of Islam from 570 A.D. to 1492 A.D.
Other
Whitney Museum: Jacob Lawrence: Exploring Stories
A look at Jacob Lawrence and his art, and instructions on how to make your own tempera paints and "paint your own story," using Lawrence's work as inspiration.
Other
Radford University: Prelude to European Settlement of Virginia
This site traces the early voyages of explorers from Portugal and Spain who were trying to find new resources.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Modern Boom Family
This Wide Angle video explores the effects of economic prosperity and secularization on family structure and beliefs in Ireland.
Incredible Art Department
The Incredible Art Department: Art Jobs & Careers
A resource for exploring a wide range of careers in the arts, from advertising and animation to video games and web design.
Other
Port Cities: London
Explore London, past and present. Browse this site by time period (early port to 20th-century port) or topic, or do a site search. A great place to learn about the people and events that contributed to London's markets, industry, growth,...
Other
Simple Science: Animals in Motion
The innovative resource explores the biomechanics of bipeds and quadrupeds. Learners study how animals and humans move by starting, slowing, and stopping animations. The activity has an interactive online version and a printable data sheet.
J. Paul Getty Trust
J. Paul Getty Museum: Courbet and the Modern Landscape
The Getty's multimedia-rich exploration of the life and career of French realist Gustave Courbet, whose innovative approach to landscape painting inspired many artists who came after him, including Monet, Cezanne, and Pissarro. Along...
