As part of the Reptiles and Amphibians exhibit at the National Zoo, this site highlights various facts and interesting information on the American Alligator. In addition to a picture, the site provides a description and information on habitat, diet, reproduction, and more.

Students deliver presentations to express understanding of a chosen topic based on a culminating task rubric. This is the second part of a task.

Preparing the new generations for college and career readiness absolutely requires us to ensure our children are competent and comfortable in the use of a variety of digital tools. Students will be learning about a topic online and writing a report or informational paragraph about it.

In this lesson, students will experience different types of publishing in order to strengthen their motivation and cultivate pride in their work. After utilizing the writing process, students will type out their writing on a computer. Included is a tool to help students have success using the computer, and pictures of final drafts created by the students.

Links to 44 lessons and activities that build student skills in standard SL.3.2: Determine the main ideas and supporting details of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.

Links to 60 lessons and activities that build student skills in standard SL.4.1c: Pose and respond to specific questions to clarify or follow up on information and make comments that contribute to the discussion and link to the remarks of others.

Links to 7 lessons and activities that build student skills in standard W.3.2c: Use linking words and phrases (e.g., also, another, and, more, but) to connect ideas within categories of information.

Links to 4 lessons and activities that build student skills in standard W.4.2c: Link ideas within categories of information using words and phrases (e.g., example, also, because).

Informational, illustrated site covers the basics of cell structures and various cell types.

If you want an interactive way to practice karyotyping, this is it. There are three patient histories and karyotypes to use in diagnosing human genetic disorders. There is enough information on comparing chromosomes to get you started.

Get the facts about the Burrowing Owl, a bird true to its name, who nests underground. Besides finding a detailed physical description of one of western Canada's most endangered birds, you?ll also learn about some of this bird's unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Bird Fact Sheet on the Burrowing Owl is information on its habitat and habits, range, feeding, breeding, and conservation efforts. Don?t forget to check out the video clips of the Burrowing Owl at the top of the webpage. A list of resources completes the fact sheet.

This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of Peru. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. It includes images of maps and the flag, as well as photos of the country. This resource requires Java.

An excellent tip sheet on how to write and develop a conclusion to a research paper. Includes in-depth information and examples.

Get the facts about the Canvasback, a wild duck who only lives in North America. Besides finding a detailed physical description of one of the fastest flying ducks, you?ll also learn about some of this bird's unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Bird Fact Sheet on the Canvasback is information on its habitat and habits, range, feeding, breeding, and conservation efforts. Don?t forget to check out the video and sound clips of the Canvasback at the top of the webpage. A list of resources completes the fact sheet.

Watch a software developer explain how a love of math, science, and the creative process led him to pursue a career in information systems.

Watch three web developers explain how teamwork and a creative mindset are the building blocks of their trade in making computer code efficient and their websites intuitive and user-friendly.

Are you looking for information about financial aid? This college/career guidance page has an extensive listing of online financial aid resources.

Learn to determine the credibility of a piece of information by identifying its primary purpose or “InfoZone”: news, opinion, entertainment, advertising, propaganda and raw information. A free educator account is necessary to assign this Checkology lesson.

Explore how journalists “filter” information, or determine which events and issues to cover in a given news cycle, by using key criteria. A free educator account is necessary to assign this Checkology lesson.