A student-directed tutorial showing all aspects of seasons, including Earth's tilt position in relation to the sun, photos of typical weather during that season, and some informational text to support the visuals.

Here you can find a great fact sheet on the taiga biome! Learn what the taiga is, where it's located, and the types of plants and animals that live there!

Wildfires have burned more than 100,000 acres across seven states in the southern Appalachian Mountains since late October. Will they end for good or is this a sign of what is to come?

This interview examines the background of Ibrahim al-Jaafar and his potential to become Iraq's new leader. (February 22, 2005)

An archive of the most recent events in the ongoing Pakistan - India dispute from the PBS NewsHour with Jim Lehrer. Provides links to recent stories, maps and a timeline. (12 July 2006)

A biography of the inspirational Ida B. Wells, who, as a journalist, railed against violence against African-Americans in the late 19th century and early 20th century.

Learn how the rule of law and due process, first guaranteed by Magna Carta, became an essential component in U.S. constitutional law in this video with supporting materials. [1:11]

Study the world of the Wolverine when you explore this informative source. The content of this resource includes characteristics, life cycle, diet, habitat, behavior and more of this member of the mustelid family.

Discover how authors use figurative language to enhance their writing and explore the differences between similes and metaphors in this animated video [3:37] from WNET. Discussion questions below help students to further apply their...

Explore the difference between tone and mood in this animated video [2:28] from WNET through definitions and examples from poetry and prose. Discussion questions below help students to further apply their understanding before analyzing a...

This is adapted from Hans Christian Andersen's tale, "The Emperor's New Clothes" in text format.

As you watch this modern version of The Emperor's New Clothes, take note of the character's personalities, how these characters interact, and how they are similar or different from one another. Check out the additional activities below...

This is an adaptation of the fairy tale "Rumpelstiltskin" in text form.

As you watch this modern story of Rumpelstiltskin, take note of the characters, setting, and what happens in the story. Check out the additional activities below for the classroom and home, and watch the "Guided Viewing" version for...

Explore sports science and build a ramp that will roll a ball right to the target.

Explore sports science and see how many points can you score with your bottle caps in Ruff's take on table hockey.

Use science inquiry to predict and investigate forces and motion to help rescue Ruff's plushie from the penguins' ice rink in this sports science game.

Learn about sports science and force and motion alongside Ruff Ruffman.

Explore kitchen chemistry and make a chocolate mug cake in less than 5 minutes.

Explore kitchen chemistry and make a cool rainbow popsicle.

Use science inquiry to explore and test different ingredients to help Ruff make, decorate, and serve cookies to his family in this kitchen science game.

Learn about kitchen chemistry alongside Ruff Ruffman. Students can use the videos, games, and activities from The Ruff Ruffman Show to discover how by investigating solids and liquids and exploring heating and cooling, science can help...

This instructional activity challenges students to solve congestion and traffic delays in an intersection through modifying traffic signal operation. Students are required to collect traffic data, optimize the timing of a traffic signal...

In this lesson, students create future-self plans. When presented with the idea of future possible selves, students have the opportunity to identify who they want to be.