This is a detailed biography about George Westinghouse with a link to an article about Westinghouse from the Wilmerding News, 1904. Read about his many inventions that improved railroad safety.

Suspensions have some unintended consequences. They disproportionately target minorities, and some students who get suspended are more likely to repeat a grade, drop out of school and become involved in the criminal justice system. But suspensions are viewed by some as a necessary tool to keep schools safe. It may not be great for the suspended student, but they say it's more important to keep everyone else at the school safe. Should suspensions be suspended? An activity to accompany the video is included. [5:41]

Meet Clubhouse Expert, Naturalist Joe Boyles as he teaches kids about the art and sport of archery. This clip describes the components of the bow and arrow, the rules and scoring of the sport, and how to safely practice and play! [2:06]

Students explore the interface between architecture and engineering. In the associated hands-on activity, students act as both architects and engineers by designing and building a small parking garage.

This collection uses primary sources to compare American responses to Pearl Harbor and September 11. Digital Public Library of America Primary Source Sets are designed to help students develop their critical thinking skills and draw diverse material from libraries, archives, and museums across the United States. Each set includes an overview, ten to fifteen primary sources, links to related resources, and a teaching guide. These sets were created and reviewed by the teachers on the DPLA's Education Advisory Committee.

Learn to identify and avoid online scams by analyzing a real-life situation in a group. Time to complete: 45-90 minutes

Share your work by creating a portfolio website using Google Sites. Time to complete: 45-90 minutes

Students use their knowledge of tornadoes and damage. The students will work in groups to design a structure that will withstand and protect people from tornadoes. Each group will create a poster with the name of their engineering firm and a picture of their structure. Finally, each group will present their posters to the class.

This resource annually reports on the number of workplace injuries, illnesses, and fatalities. Included are links to these reports.

Answers to the most frequently asked questions on Listeriosis - symptoms, causes, targets, treatment and more. Includes technical and general terms.

The CDC offers a wealth of information regarding several specific topics that fall under nutrition including good health, exercise, diet and more.

Industrial hygienists are specialists in the field of occupational health and safety. They analyze health hazards in the workplace.

Occupational therapists are critical in helping patients regain, develop and strengthen essential skills to function in everyday life.

Paramedics are health care professionals who are licensed to provide pre-hospital advanced life support including intubation and IV fluid therapy.

Meet a prosthetic specialist who combines her love of art & science to create state-of-the-art prosthetic implants for the human skull.

Meet a cardiac sonographer at the Cleveland Clinic who uses an ultrasound machine and probe to obtain amazing images of the heart, so doctors can diagnose problems.

NewsHour special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro reports from Kenya, where private capital is being used to help install toilets in the country's slums.

Anyone can be a hero! This dance sequence focuses on ways that students can be heroes in their communities. By recognizing that everyday actions like taking care of their health, and, in turn, the health of the people around them, can be heroic, students learn that they can make a big difference all on their own. The accompanying worksheet further encourages students to see themselves as heroes in their unique ways! "Be a Hero" activities encourage students to think about the impact of their actions and how to use their influence for good. How are you a hero to those around you? [4:39]

Mom helps Daniel and O realize that they are safe when they are scared of thunder. Remind kids that everyone gets scared, even adults. When they are scared, try to think of something happy. Included is a link to a supplemental activity. [1:55]