In the Magazine
The Myth of the Gifted Child
— The cover story of the current issue of New York is not so much about giftedness as it is about parents in New York trying to get their 5-year olds into selective schools as a ticket to Ivy League colleges 12 years down. more
Award-winning site for learning & teaching genetics
Learn.Genetics, uses interactive animations to explain genetics to students and the general public. Teach.Genetics is a resource for educators that includes printable lesson plans. more
Free videos explore the science behind the Olympics
These 16 videos on NBC Learn unravel the physics, biology, chemistry, and materials engineering behind the Olympic Winter Games. more
Timing of Parent and Child Communication About Sexuality
The current issue of 'Pediatrics' features the results of a longitudinal study on the timing of parent-child communication about sexual behavior. The conclusion? It's usually too little and too late. more
Neil Gaiman – Master of Kid Goth
An article in the current issue of New Yorker provides interesting insights into Gaiman's work, his life, and his uniquely entertaining brand of fantasy/horror/adventure writing for audiences of all ages. more
In Resources
Fun Science Facts From the Library of Congress
Did you ever wonder why a camel has a hump? If you can really tell the weather by listening to the chirp of a cricket? The Library of Congress will help you answer these fun questions. more
Award-winning site for learning & teaching genetics
Learn.Genetics, uses interactive animations to explain genetics to students and the general public. Teach.Genetics is a resource for educators that includes printable lesson plans. more
Free videos explore the science behind the Olympics
These 16 videos on NBC Learn unravel the physics, biology, chemistry, and materials engineering behind the Olympic Winter Games. more
Language Learning Games
Digital DialectsThe Digital Dialects website features free to use interactive games for learning languages. The site currently features 60 language sections. more
The Story of Cap & Trade
The Story of Cap & Trade is a fast-paced, fact-filled look at the leading climate solution being discussed at Copenhagen and on Capitol Hill. more











