An extremely extensive look into three works of Katherine Anne Porter. A biographical sketch of Porter, discussion of her works, a study guide, and related links are all provided.

Exercise to help an individual understand the relationship between the work force and the structure of the American family. Includes a bibliography, student reading list, and example problems.

This site is actually meant for teachers but students will find much of it useful, too. The writer, a teacher, describes her lesson plan for teaching children to write poetry. While her lessons are meant for elementary students, as she says, it can be adapted for older students as well.

This thoughtful unit explores the history of school desegregation legislation, including a discussion of the impact of the Plessy v. Ferguson and Brown v. Board of Education decisions. A six-week plan of lessons, along with other sample lesson plans. Includes annotated bibliographies. While this is an older unit, it is still relevant.

A detailed overview of the circulatory system, including plasma and proteins. Designed as lesson plans, this site can be helpful for students as well.

Here you can find a detailed overview of the evolution of rap music in the United States, followed by several lesson plans.

A unit on plate tectonics designed for middle school students, this page must be read carefully to find the activities to be done in the class, but it provides a wealth of background for the teacher as well.