This video segment adapted from Discovering Women uses animations to introduce the theory of plate tectonics and to explain why earthquakes occur and how continents form. 2m 21s

This video segment adapted from NOVA uses animation to show the relationship between the movement of a tectonic plate and whether volcanoes on the Hawaiian Islands are active or dormant. 4m 38s

Plato's views on rhetoric and poetry have been very influential on western thought and literature. Read this detailed article to find out why.

This resource presents a detailed biography of Anne Bradstreet, an important early American poet. Includes links to the full text of many of her poems and an audio of the poem "To My Dear and Loving Husband".

Best known as a dramatist in the late seventeeth century, this site highlights the poetry of Aphra Behn and gives a detailed description of her life and influence. Includes bibliography and links to full text of many of her poems.

Details of the life and works of Victorian writer Charlotte Bronte and her contributions to the world of poetry. Includes a bibliography and a link to her poem "On the Death of Anne Bronte".

A biographical resource on John Bunyan, author of allegory "Pilgrim's Progress". With suggested readings related to Bunyan and links to the text of some of his poems.

A detailed biography of Argentine author, Jorge Luis Borges, with insight into his life and works.

A look at the life and works of poet and writer Maya Angelou, complete with detailed biography, bibliography, links to poems and articles.

This resource is dedicated to the poet, Robert Browning. With links to many of his poems, podcasts discussing his works, and related articles.

Read about the life and works of celebrated Scottish poet Robert Burns. This resource includes links to many of his poems, an extensive bibliography, and suggested related readings.

An extensive biography of English poet Rupert Brooke with quotes from many of his famous poems, including those about World War I. Links to the text of seven such poems is included, along with three that first appeared in "Poetry" publication.

A detailed biography of poet, writer, performer, and filmmaker Sherman Alexie. Read about the parallels of his work and his life on an Indian Reservation.

A short biography of poet Stephen Vincent Benet with links to many of his poems, including "John Brown's Body".

Lesson that gently encourages the teaching of poetry in "nonthreatening" ways. Stresses reading and listening, discussion, and the examination of the sound and sense of poetry.

This lesson teaches students to create an original poem based on select words and phrases from a prose piece. Also encourages students to model poetic forms after found poems.

This StudyCard set shows that the product of linear functions (polynomial) is usually quadratic. Students discover the exact product and more traditional methods for multiplying polynomials.

Contains plans for eight short lessons that introduce nonfiction texts to second grade students. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains links to sites used in the lessons as well as assessment and reflection activities.

President George W. Bush discusses his energy policy, American's dependence on oil and alternative fuel in this April, 2006, speech.