Explore practical uses of genetic engineering techniques to generate a plant that produces a hepatitis B protein for potential vaccine use. Examine the use of restriction enzymes for cloning and plasmid mapping.

Art Through Time: A Global View connects pieces of artwork from all over the world during different eras by examining common themes between them. The website is arranged to browse by theme, a specific piece of artwork, or to compare pieces of art. Includes a video overview of the series. [17:56]

This module examines America's efforts to form a new government after the War for Independence and to draft the Constitution. Includes an interactive activity comparing Thomas Jefferson's and Alexander Hamilton's visions for America, a video [26:40] and transcript, a map showing the new United States, a timeline of events, and an annotated selection of web links.

This wonderful unit from Annenberg Media examines Reconstruction through three themes: reintegrating the former Confederate states in to the Union; the freedom of blacks and what that entailed socially and economically; and the economic and population changes in the United States after the Civil War.

A research based workshop by Judith Langer on bringing the joy of reading literature to your class. An excellent professional development resource, with eight videos on demand. Topics include Responding as Readers, Objectifying the Text, Envisioning and more. You must register one time to view all free videos. Graduate credit available from this program for a fee.

This unit on citizenship introduces the question "What is government?" from a philosophical perspective, and delves into the meaning of government, how it works, etc. through a Video on Demand, assignments, and critical thinking and more.

This unit embraces those individuals who have brought change to the United States in both social and political equality through a Video on Demand, activities, and other enlightening resources.

U.S. v. the States delves into the ongoing constitutional dilemma between the federal government and individual state governments illustrated through Video on Demand, activities, readings, etc.

There are special interest groups for many purposes, and you likely belong to one without even knowing it. Find out which groups might be of interest to you.

This unit examines the significance of political parties in American politics, highlighting their functions, differences, and influence on the public for political decision making. Offers video, readings, web resources, and activities.

This unit explores the timeless qualities of The U.S. Constitution, the opportunities to amend it, and how it is a pillar of the American identity, through these activities, videos, and outside resources.

Examine public opinion and the various means in which to collect it as well as how the government uses the opinions collected. This resource offers video, readings, web resources, and activities.

Interactive tutorials on plate tectonics, plates and boundaries, and the Earth's structure convey the dynamism of geologic processes, such as earthquakes and volcanoes. Takes a multidimensional approach to coverage of basic geologic principles using colorful graphics, animated diagrams, easy-to-read explanations, and integrated critical-thinking activities.

The resource explores the Earth. There are tutorials on plate tectonics, plates and boundaries, and the Earth's structure. There is also an introduction and an interactive activity to test the students on skills taught.

The resource explores the Earth. There are tutorials on plate tectonics, plates and boundaries, and the Earth?s structure. There is also an introduction and an interactive activity to test the students on skills taught.

Material to launch exploration of Earth's soil and its important role. View a one-hour video, accompanied by details on soil horizons and soil formation, and ideas for bringing this topic into the classroom.

This video clip serves as a source for professional development. In the video, third grade teacher, BJ Namba, shares her approach in facilitating book clubs. Her goals are related to empowering students to take charge of their discussions in a way that makes students accountable to each other and not just to her. [18:45]

Visit an active volcano site to find out the connection between the movement of the Earth's plates and the processes deep within the Earth's interior. [58:23]

A 190-page reader of selected writings from the most-influential thinkers of the Western tradition on the wide-ranging subject of ethics. Essential background information for any serious student of the principles of law, good government, society, politics, religion, and ethical reasoning. Includes excerpts from Thucydides, Plato, Aristotle, the bible, Aquinas, Locke, Jefferson, Bentham, and Marx, among others.

Learn how to calculate the surface area and volume of rectangular prisms and cylinders. Four interactive animations, preceded by simple instructions, guide you through the process of calculating area and volume.