In this lesson, students will define terms related to plot and will “map” the plots of familiar stories. Using “The Tell-Tale Heart” again, they will discuss how writers build and develop plot in their stories.
Online criminals use several techniques to steal identities. This resource provides links to other sites that deal with different types of identity theft scams such as phishing and spoofing.
This exhibition by National Portrait Gallery titled "Let Your Motto Be Resistance" presents photographs documenting notable African Americans and their contributions to American culture. The gallery of portraits offers an impressive selection of images of each individual accompanied by a short biography.
This video segment from New York Voices features Chinese American architect Maya Lin.
An editorial and four poems that explore African American strivings for self-esteem in the late-nineteenth century. All documents referenced within this resource attempt to shine a light on African American self-image and identity.
Great introduction to the addition identity property in this video. [3:26]
The 20th century was the first century that made use of data collection to track the American population. This interesting site provides a timeline of the century by significant events and measures of data.
Books to share on World Unity Day!
Research and organize information to prepare to write a business plan. Time to complete: 45-90 minutes
Principles of Macroeconomics 2e covers the scope and sequence of most introductory economics courses. The text includes many current examples, which are handled in a politically equitable way. The outcome is a balanced approach to the theory and application of economics concepts. The second edition has been thoroughly revised to increase clarity, update data and current event impacts, and incorporate the feedback from many reviewers and adopters. Changes made in Principles of Macroeconomics 2e are described in the preface and the transition guide to help instructors transition to the second edition. The first edition of Principles of Macroeconomics by OpenStax is available in web view here.
By the end of this section, you will be able to:
Explain the determinants of trade and current account balance
Identify and calculate supply and demand for financial capital
Explain how a nation's own level of domestic saving and investment determines a nation's balance of trade
Predict the rising and falling of trade deficits based on a nation's saving and investment identity
This site from Washington State University provides properties and rules of addition and multiplication that help with proofs.
This is the introduction to a tutorial site for social organization that covers the basic components of the social organization and an explanation of why such organization is necessary and inevitable. The site features flashcards, quizzes, and the like.
What makes you you? This video explores four logical paradoxes that have us wondering about the limits of our selfhood. [7:26]
How does what I post online affect my identity? From selfies to social media, many of us create unique online identities for ourselves, and our students are no different. But do kids always understand how others might perceive what they post? Help your students think critically about the online identities they're creating. Approximately 45 mins.
LESSON OBJECTIVES: Consider how posting selfies or other images will lead others to make assumptions about them. Reflect on the most important parts of their unique identity. Identify ways they can post online to best reflect who they are.
Sixteen primary sources-historical documents, literary texts, visual images, audio, and video material-that explore how African Americans created group and individual identities in the late-nineteenth century.
Students expand on their knowledge of trigonometry, developing a foundation for calculus concepts by expanding their conception of trigonometric functions and looking at connections between functions.
This curated set of US history lesson plans, units, and C3-style inquiries is designed to help you incorporate the themes of democracy and freedom into your US history course.
These resources introduce voices not often included in textbooks, examine historic and ongoing injustices, and explore the lived experiences of many Americans. Primary sources throughout the collection highlight the work of those in our country who have demanded greater freedom and expanded civil and human rights.
Collection Essential Question: What do democracy and freedom mean in US history and in our society today?