These images from the Smithsonian Institution depict Nancy Knowlton's work with snapping shrimp in Panama. Knowlton found that the closing of the isthmus -- dividing the Pacific Ocean from the Caribbean -- resulted in new species of shrimp.

ArtCyclopedia offers a list of notable photographers from the formation of the media to the present--and links to biographies and works.

ArtCyclopedia's list of sculptors begins with the 5th century BCE to the late 20th century. Includes links to the biographies and works.

This video segment from the Secret of Life School Video: "Genetic Medicine: Tinkering with Our Genes" explores the potential for gene therapy to cure diseases like Alzheimer's.

The National Humanities Center presents collections of primary resources compatible with the Common Core State Standards - historical documents, literary texts, and works of art - thematically organized with notes and discussion questions. Topics discussed in this unit include the following: Becoming Modern: America in the 1920s: Religion & Science. Includes a collection of commentaries on the religion-science debate of the 1920s, followed by a Felix the Cat cartoon where he goes to Africa to look for proof of Darwin's theory of evolution.

This annotated slideshow adapted from KET's Electronic Field Trip to the Forest illustrates how blight decimated the American chestnut tree and the methods scientists use to identify and pollinate the remaining trees to create blight-resistant trees.

Short AMERICAN EXPERIENCE video tells the story of how environmentalists, Alaska Native peoples, and engineers concerned about the effects of permafrost challenged plans for the Alaska oil pipeline. [5:19]

Use this resource to promote an awareness of mathematics as it occurs in nature, science, technology and human culture. This series of articles and podcasts can be used as teaching resources.

This informational text explains that while both the Arctic and Antarctica are cold, Antarctica is much colder and drier - a polar desert. The text is written at a grades four through five reading level. This version is a full-color PDF that can be printed, cut and folded to form a book. Each book contains color photographs and illustrations.

This informational text explains that while both the Arctic and Antarctica are cold, Antarctica is much colder and drier - a polar desert. The text is written at a kindergarten through grade one reading level. This version is a full-color PDF that can be printed, cut and folded to form a book. Each book contains color photographs and illustrations.

This informational text explains that while both the Arctic and Antarctica are cold, Antarctica is much colder and drier - a polar desert. The text is written at a grade two through grade three reading level. This is a PDF containing the informational text and a glossary.

Anatomy And Physiology digestion. Absorption (Digestion). Digestive System Curbing Calories Discussion Key Terms Daily Diet Project Introduction to the Digestive System Digestive Disorders Mechanical versus Chemical Digestion Assignments Review Alternate Assessment

Anatomy And Physiology cells. Cells. Cells Introduction Key Terms PreAssessment Discussion Cell Transport Osmosis Lab Assignments Types of Tissue Cell Transport Web Activity Review

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Anatomy And Physiology coordination. Coordination (Nervous System). Coordination Nervous System Machines In Charge Introduction to the Nervous System Key Terms Assignments Module Assessment Nervous System continued WebQuest Brain StimulusResponse Lab Lorenzos Oil Movie

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Anatomy And Physiology excretory. Excretory System. Excretory System PreAssessment Discussion Review Module Assessment Key Terms Assignments Introduction to the Excretory System Excretory Organ Analogy The Case of the Sinister Symptoms Characteristics of Normal and Abnormal Urine

Anatomy And Physiology reproduction. Growth and Development (Reproduction). Growth and Development Reproduction Key Terms Introduction to Growth and Development Prenatal Flyer Genetic Technology Discussion Embryonic Timeline Assignment Disorder Chart and Conclusion Assignments Review Module Assessment

Anatomy And Physiology integration. Integration (Endocrine System). Integration Endocrine System How does the Endocrine System play a role in your life Key Terms Introduction to the Endocrine System Endocrine System Continued Assignments Webquest Hunger Lab Persuasive Paper Helping Homeostasis Handout