This unit will discuss the importance of water quality, describe several impacts to water quality, and include a data analysis activity that students complete to determine how wetlands play a role in water quality. This unit features 4 lessons and 7 files. Lessons are aligned to NGSS.

What do you know about GMOs? This course describes the role of genetically modified organisms in modern agriculture. Did you know that by the year 2050 we are expecting a world population of nearly 10 billion people?  This unit will help you understand some of the ways the agriculture industry is working to meet this growing demand for safe, affordable, healthy food. Learning objectives: Discuss the history of genetically modified crops, Differentiate between the terms genetically modified and genetic engineering, Assemble a genetically engineered organism, Outline the safety regulations for genetically engineered organisms, Explain the contributions of GMOs to global sustainability, Explain how soybeans have been improved as a result of genetic modification

Have you ever done a DNA extraction? Most DNA extractions are done with a known source and students can visualize DNA. The favorite items are strawberries or students’ own cheek cells. This unit shows what biotech scientists do next. This unit features 2 lessons and 3 files. Lessons are aligned to NGSS.

Understand and appreciate food producers through this case study and determine what decisions must be made on a yearly, monthly, or daily basis to maintain an environmental system that will continue to produce food and products to meet consumer demands while maintaining soil and water quality. This unit features 3 lessons and 7 files. Lessons are aligned to NGSS.

Students explore international organizations working to address hunger challenges and the growing demand for protein in these three lessons. This unit features 3 lessons and 6 files. Lessons are aligned to NGSS.

Soil tests show the pH and nutrient amounts in a field. Soil chemistry determines the amount of root growth, the amount of nutrients that can be held in the soil, and the ability of plants to take in and use those nutrients. But why is pH important and what are the consequences of different levels of pH? This unit features 3 lessons and 5 files. Lessons are aligned to NGSS.

Take water to a whole new level with a career that revolves around the natural water cycle through studies of rivers, lakes and oceans.

In this free tutorial, get tips on editing images so your photos look their best.

Lessons include: (1) Getting Started with Image Editing. Get an introduction to editing images. (2) Image Editing Software. Learn about the various types of image editing software available today. (3) Making Basic Adjustments. Learn how to make basic adjustments to your images to improve their quality. (4) Fixing Common Problems. Learn how to fix common image editing issues. (5) Sharing Photos Online. Use these tips for sharing photos online with friends, family, and colleagues. (6) Printing Photos. Here are some tips for printing digital images.

This infographic offers an overview of how confirmation bias and motivated reasoning impact our beliefs. It also outlines some key tips on how to best defend ourselves against cognitive biases.

This infographic contains six tips to help students think clearly about news media bias, a nuanced and important topic.

Learn how to create a resume, search for jobs, explore salaries, and more with the Indeed job platform. More lessons coming soon!

Lessons include: (1) Getting Started with Indeed. Learn how to create an account and search for jobs in Indeed. (2) Creating Your Indeed Resume. In this lesson, you'll learn how to create an Indeed resume that will get noticed by potential employers. (3) Searching and Applying for Jobs. In this lesson, you'll learn the basics of searching and applying for jobs with Indeed. (4) Taking Assessments. Learn how to find and take an assessment on Indeed. (5) Exploring Salaries. In this lesson, you'll learn how to use online salary tools to research the earnings of people in similar jobs, locations, and companies. (6) Company Reviews. Learn more about the pay, culture, and overall experience working at different companies.

Meet Jada Cooper-Taylor, an Industrial Engineer and Operations Manager for Target. She is also a beauty entrepreneur with her own makeup line for Adaj Beauty. Engineering Your Future shares real stories from young professionals who want to inform and inspire students about in-demand engineering careers.

Be inspired by a career that uses science in the workplace to help companies keep their workers more productive, happy and successful.

Instagram is a popular social media platform that’s great for sharing videos and photos with friends. In this tutorial we’ll cover the basics, like setting up an account and some common features you can use. Let's get started!

Lessons include: (1) Getting Started with Instagram. Let’s talk a little bit more about why you might like this app in particular. Then we’ll walk you through the steps of setting up an account. (2) Your Profile Page and Your Feed. We'll go over a few more steps for completing your profile. We'll also take a look at an example of a feed, which includes stories and posts from other users. (3) Navigating the Platform. This third lesson covers the basics of interacting with other users, including how to search, follow, direct message, and more. (4) Sharing Content. Are you ready to share some of your own content? We'll go over the steps for posting photos, videos, and stories. (5) Adjusting Your Settings. This final lesson will show you how to manage your settings. You can do things like make your account private, control who can comment on your posts, and deactivate/delete your account. (6) Instagram Basics Quiz. Take the 10-question quiz to see if you've mastered the basics of Instagram!

In this free tutorial, improve your Internet skills so you can connect, use the cloud, download and upload files, and do more online.

Lessons include: (1) What is the Internet?. Learn the basics of using the Internet. (2) What Can You Do Online?. Learn all the things you can do online.

In this free tutorial, learn how to use Internet Explorer as your web browser.

Lessons include: (1) All About Internet Explorer. Learn all about the Internet Explorer web browser.

When we use the Internet, we are constantly sending and receiving information from various websites and individuals. We can take control of who is able to see that information, and how much information they can see. Internet privacy refers to the level of personal, private information we share. This course will help you understand more about privacy concerns. This Beginner lesson is approximately 13 mins.

Staying safe online is essential in today's world. Use these Internet safety tips to keep yourself and your loved ones protected.

Lessons include: (1) Introduction to Internet Safety. Get an introduction to Internet safety by understanding the risks and learning how to avoid them.