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If German is your native language and you want to learn English online, use this tutorial to learn commonly used English words.
Lessons include: (1) Englisch lernen. Use this interactive tutorial to learn English if your native language is German.
Meet Jasmine Walker, an Environmental Engineer at GHD, whose love for fishing and the outdoors has led to a rewarding career in water quality and environmental sustainability. Engineering Your Future shares real stories from young professionals who want to inform and inspire students about in-demand engineering careers.
In this free tutorial, learn how to use this popular site for buying and selling homemade goods.
Lessons include: (1) Getting Started with Etsy. Learn how to get started with Etsy. (2) Buying Items. Learn all about Etsy buying best practices. (3) Selling Items. Learn all about Etsy selling best practices.
This classroom poster displays 5 Factors for evaluating credibility of news and other information, drawn from RumorGuard. It also includes “Knows” and “Dos” for evaluating credibility.
In this free Excel tutorial, learn how to create formulas and charts, use functions, format cells, and do more with your spreadsheets.
Lessons include: (1) Getting Started with Excel. Learn your way around the Excel environment. (2) Understanding OneDrive. Learn all about working with your Microsoft account and OneDrive. (3) Creating and Opening Workbooks. Learn how to create and open Excel workbooks. (4) Saving and Sharing Workbooks. Learn how to save and share Excel workbooks.
In this free Excel 2010 tutorial, learn how to create formulas and charts, use functions, format cells, and do more with your spreadsheets.
Lessons include: (1) Getting Started with Excel. Learn your way around the Excel 2010 environment. (2) Cell Basics. Learn how to insert and delete cells and cell content, drag and drop cells, use the fill handle, and use the cut, copy, and paste functions. (3) Modifying Columns, Rows, and Cells. Learn how to modify rows, columns, and cells in Excel. (4) Formatting Cells. Learn all about formatting text in Excel. (5) Saving. Learn how to use the Save and Save As commands, save as a PDF, and save as an Excel 97-2003 compatible workbook. (6) Creating Simple Formulas. Learn how to create a simple formula in Excel. (7) Worksheet Basics. Learn how to add, delete, copy, and move worksheets, as well as group and ungroup worksheets and freeze rows and columns. (8) Printing. Learn how to preview your spreadsheet, modify margins, change page orientation, and print.
In this free Excel 2013 tutorial, learn how to create formulas and charts, use functions, format cells, and do more with your spreadsheets.
Lessons include: (1) Buying Office 2013. If you're thinking about buying Office 2013, there are a few things you should consider before your purchase. (2) Working with Your Microsoft Account and OneDrive. Learn all about working with your Microsoft account and OneDrive. (3) Understanding Office 365. Learn what you need to know about Office 365, a subscription-based version of Office 2013.
In this free Excel 2016 tutorial, learn how to create formulas and charts, use functions, format cells, and do more with your spreadsheets.
Lessons include: (1) Getting Started with Excel. Learn your way around the Excel 2016 environment. (2) Understanding OneDrive. Learn all about working with your Microsoft account and OneDrive. (3) Creating and Opening Workbooks. Learn how to create and open Excel workbooks. (4) Saving and Sharing Workbooks. Learn how to save and share Excel workbooks.
In this interactive tutorial, learn how to create formulas to solve real-world problems.
Lessons include: (1) About This Tutorial. Learn more about using formulas and functions in Excel or another spreadsheet application.
Learn these Excel tips and tricks so you can do more with this popular spreadsheet program.
Lessons include: (1) Add the Current Date to a Cell. Learn how to add a date or time stamp to any cell with this Excel keyboard shortcut. (2) A Faster Way to Use the Fill Handle. Learn a faster way to use the fill handle in Excel. (3) Two Ways to Use the Format Painter. Learn how to use the Format Painter in Excel. (4) A Shortcut to AutoSum. Learn an Excel keyboard shortcut that makes the AutoSum function even faster. (5) Quick Access Toolbar Shortcuts. Learn how to add shortcuts to the Quick Access Toolbar in Excel. (6) How to Quickly Duplicate a Sheet. Learn a shortcut for making an exact copy of an existing worksheet. (7) Jump to Any Sheet with a Shortcut. Here's a shortcut for quickly jumping to any sheet within a workbook. (8) Select an Entire Row or Column. Learn these Excel shortcuts for selecting an entire row or column at one time. (9) Find a Sum Without Using a Formula. Here's how to find a sum without using a formula. (10) Why You Should Avoid Merging Cells. Use the Center Across Selection feature to easily merge cells in Excel. (11) Using the Quick Analysis Tool. Learn how to browse through different visualization options with the Quick Analysis tool. (12) How to Make Charts Auto Update. Learn how to use tables to keep charts up to date using this Excel feature. (13) Use Transpose to Flip Data on its Side. Here's how to use the Transpose feature to rearrange your data instantly. (14) Absolute References with the F4 Key. Learn how to convert a cell reference to an absolute reference with the F4 key. (15) Add a New Row with a Shortcut. Learn a keyboard shortcut that lets you add a row anywhere in your spreadsheet. (16) Use an Entire Column as a Cell Range. Learn how to use an entire column as a cell range in Excel. (17) What are Named Ranges?. Learn how to use named ranges to make your formulas easier to write and read. (18) A Trick for Finding Inconsistent Data. Here's a trick for quickly finding inconsistent data in a large spreadsheet.
Learn how to create, use, and maintain a Facebook page, including understanding the social media site's privacy policies and settings.
Lessons include: (1) What is Facebook?. Learn about the world's largest social network. (2) Getting Started with Facebook. Learn how to create a Facebook account. (3) Understanding Facebook Privacy. Learn about Facebook's privacy settings. (4) Adjusting Your Privacy Settings. Learn how to adjust your privacy settings.
In this free tutorial, learn how to use the iPhone Facebook app on your smartphone.
Lessons include: (1) Downloading the Facebook App. Here's how to download the Facebook app for your device. (2) Creating a Facebook Account. Here's how to create a Facebook account on your device. (3) Navigating the Facebook App. Learn how to navigate the Facebook mobile app. (4) Adding Facebook Friends. Here's how to add Facebook friends from your mobile device. (5) Posting a Status Update. Learn how to post a status update using your device. (6) Sharing Photos. Learn how to share photos using the Facebook mobile app. (7) Sharing Links from the Web. Learn how to share links using the Facebook mobile app. (8) Posting on a Friend's Timeline. Here's how to post on a friend's timeline. (9) Commenting on a Post. Learn how to comment on a post using the Facebook mobile app. (10) Liking a Post. Learn how to like a post using the Facebook mobile app. (11) Managing Your News Feed. Learn how to manage your News Feed using the Facebook mobile app. (12) Installing the Messenger App. Here's how to install the Facebook Messenger app on your device. (13) Using the Messenger App. Here's how to use the Facebook Messenger app on your device. (14) Account Settings. Learn how to manage your Facebook account settings. (15) Privacy Shortcuts. Use these shortcuts to set your Facebook privacy preferences. (16) Privacy Settings. Learn how to manage Facebook privacy settings on your device.
This comprehensive lesson plan focuses on misinformation and fact-checking. Intended for grades 3 and up, it includes essential questions, electronic materials, vocabulary, procedural directions, ideas for differentiation, checks for understanding, examples, an evaluation rubric, and ideas for an extension opportunity. Depending on the classroom, it could take between 30-60 minutes, or be broken up over a few class periods.
A lesson plan with worksheets to introduce and reinforce digital verification skills.
See what’s trending in the career lab as you learn that there is much more to a career in fashion than meets the eye.
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How can we feed 9 billion people? What are the limits to food production?
By 2050, feeding 9 billion people will necessitate doubling current food production without expanding land use, amidst slowing yield gains. Challenges include climate change affecting arable land, water scarcity, energy-intensive agriculture linked to fuel costs, infrastructure gaps in developing countries, and significant food waste. Innovations in technology, farming practices, and environmental stewardship, alongside efforts to reduce food waste and improve global living standards, are critical for sustainable agriculture.
This learning module includes 4 lessons and/or activities.
Meet FTW alumni educator Jeff Jostpille as he takes us on a journey to hunt for macroinvertebrates and assess the water health of the Auglaize river in Northwest Ohio. Learn how to kick seine, collect, and identify macroinvertebrates that live in the river. Then use this knowledge to determine water quality.
What is the science behind biotechnology and genetic modification?
Genetic modification (GM) has been practiced for millennia, evolving from simple selective breeding to sophisticated biotechnological methods. Historically, humans transformed wild plants and animals into diverse breeds and crops through selective breeding, as seen in the variety of dog breeds and the transformation of wild grasses into corn. Modern GM techniques now enable the transfer of specific genes between organisms, producing genetically modified organisms (GMOs) that are tailored to resist pests, diseases, and environmental stresses. Today, GM crops are grown worldwide, enhancing food security, reducing pesticide use, and contributing to sustainable agriculture. While nearly 80% of foods in the U.S. contain GMOs, regulatory practices vary globally. The advancements in GM technology promise more affordable food, higher agricultural yields, and reduced environmental impact, reflecting a significant evolution in agricultural practices.
This learning module includes 11 lessons and/or activities.
Grades 9-12. Every field is different! How do farmers know what their soil needs to grow a good corn crop for the following year? Learn how farmers use science to build soil nutrition for crop production. This virtual field trip goes into the field with an agronomist to explore soil health and its impact on crop growth. Presenters include Dan Kirk, precision technology specialist, and agronomist Jonah Johnson.
Take part in an interactive career panel with Nick Nawratil, COO of Hylio Inc. and Chris Weigman, PhD, Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering at The Ohio State University. Learn more about the incredible technology currently employed in agriculture and future innovations yet to come.