Classical Greek Books and Stories for Young Readers

Classical Greek Books and Stories for Young Readers

Here are the best of Classical Greek books and stories for younger readers, all accessible in the linked folder above. I have created 3 versions of each one: an EPUB format, and two PDF versions, one with large font and another with smaller. I  recommend selecting a few to introduce students to ancient Greece history and culture, along with providing reading opportunities.

• Alexander the Great by Jacob Abbott
• Children of the Daw, Old Tales of Greece by EF Buckley
• Greek Story and Song by Alfred J Church
• Half a Hundred Hero Tales of Ulysses and the Men of Old
• Iliad of Homer, Translated by Alexander Pope
• Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome by EM Berens
• Old Greek Folk Stories by Josephine Preston Peabody
• Stories from Homer by Alfred J Church
• Stories from the Odyssey by HL Havell
• Stories of Greek History by Charlotte M Yonge
• Stories of Old Greece and Rome by Emilie K Baker
• Tales of Troy and Greece by Andrew Lang
• The Adventures of Odysseus and The Tales of Troy by Padraic Colum
• The Aeneid of Virgil
• The Iliad for Boys and Girls by Alfred J Church
• The Iliad for Boys and Girls by Alfred J Church_mp3.zip
• The Illustrated Odyssey
• The Odyssey of Homer in English Verse
• The Story of the Aeneid by Edward Brooks
• The Story of the Iliad by Alfred J Church
• The Story of the Iliad by Edward Brooks
• The Story of the Odyssey by Alfred J Church
• The Story of the Odyssey by Edward Brooks
• The Story of Troy by Michael Clarke and Homer

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10 High School Physics and Physical Science Text Books

10 High School Physics and Physical Science Text Books

Here are 10 excellent and well written high school Physics and Physical Science text books that teach and demonstrate many topics and areas. These all have nicely illustrated graphics and images, along with internet links to supplemental content. Physics is the study of the world around us. In a sense we are more qualified to do physics than any other science. From the day we are born we study the things around us in an effort to understand how they work and relate to each other. Learning how to catch or throw a ball is a physics undertaking for example. The best approach to physics is to relate everything you learn to things you have already noticed in your everyday life. We attempt to describe things through simple rules and mathematics, which is merely the language we use. You can start with asking a simple question like ”Why is the sky blue?” which could lead you to electromagnetic waves which in turn could lead you wave particle duality and to energy levels of atoms and before long you are studying quantum mechanics or the structure of the universe.

The five similar OpenStax texts immediately below teach with real-world examples to help students grasp fundamental physics concepts. Knowledge of algebra and some trigonometry is needed, but not calculus. They include learning objectives, concept questions, links to labs and simulations, and practice opportunities for traditional physics application problems.

• AP Physics 1, OpenStax, with selected answers (869 pgs, mb)
• College Physics For AP Courses, OpenStax, with selected answers (3,752 pgs, 32.4mb)
• High School Physics, OpenStax (705 pgs, 14mb)
• College Physics for High School AP Courses, OpenStax (1,694 pgs, 33mb)
• College Physics 1, OpenStax (631 pgs, 12mb)

Physics Textbook, Grades 10-12 (700 pgs, 4.6mb)

Physical Science Textbook, Grade 12 (396 pgs, 3mb)

Physical Sciences Grade 11 Learner, with solutions to exercises (525 pgs, 16.7mb)
Physical Sciences Grade 11 Teacher (367 pgs, 11.7mb)

Physical Sciences Grade 12, Siyavula, with solutions to exercises (541 pgs, 9.9mb)

Mechanics Textbook (581 pgs, 8.8mb)

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Cherokee Trail of Tears Lessons, Activities, Materials & Videos

Cherokee Trail of Tears Lessons, Activities, Materials and Videos

I have spent the last two weeks researching, reviewing and gathering these important lessons and activities about the Cherokee Trail of Tears removal which occurred in the late 1830’s, from their original homelands east of the Mississippi to Oklahoma. I have also gathered and put together 70 supporting documents, images and videos, so that everything is here are quickly accessible for viewing and download. Many of these documents are no longer easily found online, as I had to look in archives and other locations to get these together. I hope this helps teach and convey the important topics and subject matter that our students need to learn about this tragic event in our U.S. History.

Cherokee Trail of Tears Lessons, Activities and Worksheets:

• Cherokee Removal and the Trail of Tears Lesson, High School
• Cherokee Trail of Tears Curriculum, Lessons with Quizzes, Grades 5-8
• Discover the Trail of Tears Lesson, Teaching with Historic Places, Grades 5-HS
• Legacy of Indian Removal, Trail of Tears Lessons & Activities, Grades 8-12
• Perspectives on the Trail of Tears Lesson, Grades 5-HS
• Tales and Trails of Betrayal Lesson with Supporting Slides, Grades 9-12
• The Cherokee Removal Lesson with Supplements, Grades 4-8
• The Trail of Tears Reading and Worksheets, Grades 6-HS
• The Trail of Tears, Its Grief and Loss Lesson, Grades 5-8
• Thematic Unit Trail of Tears, Grades 5-10
• Trail of Tears Cherokee Forced Relocation Lesson, Grades 5-HS
• Trail of Tears Lesson Booklet, Grades 5-HS
• Trail of Tears Lesson, Grade 4
• Trail of Tears Lesson, Grade 8
• Trail of Tears Project, Grades 7-9
• Timeline Trail of Tears Self Assessment Rubric
• Trail of Tears Crossword Puzzle
• Trail of Tears Quiz, answers at end
• Trail of Tears Vocabulary Fill-in-the-Blank
• Trail of Tears Vocabulary Worksheet

Cherokee Trail of Tears Supporting Materials, Images, Videos:

• 1829 Memorial Letter from the Cherokee Nation to Congress
• 1831 Letter from John Martin & John Ridge, Cherokee leaders in Washington, to John Ross
• A Brief History of Trail of Tears from Cherokee.org
• Along the Trail of Tears Article and Questions
• Arrival in Indian Territory, Trail of Tears painting.jpg
• Background on Two Presidents involved in Indian Removal during the 1830s
• Broken Treaties Handout – Cherokees
• Cedar Town Camp Brochure.jpg
• Cedar Town, The Trail Where They Cried
• Cherokee Chief John Ross
• Cherokee Nation Timelime 1450-2001
• Cherokee Removal (Trail of Tears) – Wikipedia
• Cherokee Removal and the Trail of Tears Questions & Activities
• Cherokee Stories Oral History – Walker Calhoun.mp4
• Cherokee Stories Oral History – Walker Calhoun
• Cherokee Trail of Tears Google Satellite Image.jpg
• Cherokee Trail of Tears Painting by Robert Lindneux.jpg
• Cherokee Trail of Tears.mp4
• Excerpts of Senator Frelinghuysens Speech to the Senate 1830
• Eyewitnesses Samuel Cloud & John Burnett Trail of Tears and Questions
• Family Stories from the Trail of Tears
• Forced Move, Trail of Tears painting.jpg
• General Winfield Scott’s Address to the Cherokee Nation, May 10 1838
• Georgia Trail of Tears Brochure
• History of The Cherokee Trail of Tears
• How the Brutal Trail of Tears Got Its Name.mp4
• Indian Removal Act of 1830 and Indian Removal Readings
• John Burnett’s Story of the Trail of Tears
• John G. Burnett’s Story of the Removal of the Cherokees
• Letter from Chief John Ross protesting the Treaty of New Echota 1836
• Letter from Henry Henegar during Trail of Tears, describing removal of the Ross Party
• Map of Land Surrendered by the Cherokee Nation.png
• Map of the Cherokee Nation in Georgia, 1830.jpg
• Maps Related to the Cherokee Nation & Cherokee Historical Maps
• Memorial and Protest of the Cherokee Nation by John Ross June 1836
• Message in 1837 from Brig. Gen. John Wool to Cherokees warning not to resisting removal
• National Park Service Stories from the Trail of Tears
• Nightfall on the Trail of Tears painting.jpg
• North Carolina Trail of Tears Brochure
• North Geogia Trail of Tears Forts
• Official Trail of Tears Maps and Brochures from NPS
• On Indian Removal – State of Morals
• On the Trail of Tears painting 2.jpg
• On the Trail of Tears painting.jpg
• Photograph of John Ross, Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation 1828-66.png
• President Andrew Jacksons Message to Congress On Indian Removal 1830
• Reading about Indian Removal Act of 1830, Cherokee Trail of Tears and Map
• Some of the ‘Players’ in the Trail of Tears – Cherokee Images
• Stories along The Cherokee Trail of Tears – Cherokee Indian Slave Story
• Supreme Court Case, Cherokee Nation v. the State of Georgia, 1831
• Supreme Court Case, Worcester v. Georgia 1832
• Tennessee Trail of Tears Brochure
• The Cherokee Trail of Tears Article – Grandpa was an Indian Chief by Mrs. Elizabeth Mulligan
• The Cherokee Trail of Tears Timeline 1838-1839
• The Trail of Tears Story
• Trail of Tears Cherokee Seal, Painting and Maps
• Trail of Tears for Kids Documentary.mp4
• Trail of Tears Groups and Army Reports
• Trail of Tears Map with Removal Routes.jpg
• Trail of Tears Map, Timeline, Cherokee Messenger and Statistics
• Trail of Tears Memory by Rebecca Neugin
• Trail of Tears Samuel’s Memory
• Trail Of Tears Short Documentary for Middle to High School.mp4
• Trail of Tears Stories and National Historic Trail, NPS.mp4
• Treaty of Holston 1791 – Cherokees
• Treaty of Hopewell 1785 – Cherokees
• Treaty of New Echota between US Government and Cherokees, Dec 29 1835
• Treaty of New Echota Dec 1835 and John Ross Letter Protesting It
• Treaty of New Echota Source Document Excerpt, Dec 29 1835
• U.S. State Department statement on Indian Removal

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Chemistry Textbooks and Study Materials for Middle and High School

Chemistry Textbooks and Study Materials for Middle and High School

Here are several chemistry textbooks for both middle and high school students, along with lesson and study materials with all supporting content. These will greatly help in learning this important science subject and becoming more adept at understanding chemical concepts.

Element List (1 pg, 53kb)
Periodic Table of Elements (1 pg, 870kb)
Chemistry Study Guide for Final Exam (18 pgs, 1.1mb)

Middle School Biochemistry, 4 Lessons with Activities, 4 Lessons and Activities (20 pgs, 1mb)

Middle School Biochemistry Deck (10 pages, 6 slides per page, 974kb)

Chemistry Textbook, Grade 10 (194 pgs, 1.5mb)

1. Classification of Matter
2. States of matter and the kinetic molecular theory
3. The Atom
4. The Periodic Table
5. Chemical Bonding
6. What are the objects around us made of
7. Physical and Chemical Change
8. Representing Chemical Change
9. Reactions in Aqueous Solutions
10. Quantitative Aspects of Chemical Change
11. The Hydrosphere
12. Glossary

Middle School Chemistry (740 pgs, 20mb)

1. Matter—Solids, Liquids, and Gases
2. Changes of State
3. Density
4. The Periodic Table & Bonding
5. The Water Molecule and Dissolving
6. Chemical Change

Chemistry Textbook, Grades 10-12 (486 pgs, 3.4mb):

1. Classification of Matter
2. What are the objects around us made of?
3. The Atom
4. Atomic Combinations
5. Intermolecular Forces
6. Solutions and solubility
7. Atomic Nuclei
8. Thermal Properties and Ideal Gases
9. Organic Molecules
10. Organic Macromolecules
11. Physical and Chemical Change
12. Representing Chemical Change
13. Quantitative Aspects of Chemical Change
14. Energy Changes In Chemical Reactions
15. Types of Reactions
16. Reaction Rates
17. Electrochemical Reactions
18. The Water Cycle
19. Global Cycles: The Nitrogen Cycle
20. The Hydrosphere
21. The Lithosphere
22. The Atmosphere
23. The Chemical Industry

Beginning Chemistry Textbook (964 pgs, 5.6mb)

1. What Is Chemistry?
2. Measurements
3. Atoms, Molecules, and Ions
4. Chemical Reactions and Equations
5. Stoichiometry and the Mole
6. Gases
7. Energy and Chemistry
8. Electronic Structure
9. Chemical Bonds
10. Solids and Liquids
11. Solutions
12. Acids and Bases
13. Chemical Equilibrium
14. Oxidation and Reduction
15. Nuclear Chemistry
16. Organic Chemistry
17. Appendix: Periodic Table of the Elements

General Chemistry (2.4mb, .chm windows help format)
A a free introductory textbook on chemistry, published as an Windows Help eBook and providing the same navigation structure as the web-based version. This makes it easier to access for beginning chemistry students.

1. Atoms
   1. The Structure of an Atom
   2. Quantum Energy Levels In Atoms
2. Molecules
   1. The Atomic Molecular Theory
   2. Relative Atomic Masses and
   3. Empirical Formulae
   4. The Kinetic Molecular Theory
3. Bonding
   1. Covalent Bonding
   2. Chemical Bonding and Molecular Energy Levels
   3. Molecular Geometry and Electron Domain Theory
   4. Molecular Structure and Physical Properties
4. Physical Chemistry
   1. The Ideal Gas Law
   2. Phase Equilibrium and Intermolecular Interactions
   3. Equilibrium and the Second Law of Thermodynamics
   4. Reaction Equilibrium in the Gas Phase
   5. Energetics of Chemical Reactions
   6. Reaction Rates
   7. Acid-Base Equilibrium
5. Nuclear Chemistry
   1. Phosphorescence,
   2. X-rays and Radiation
   3. The Study of Radioactive Compounds
   4. Radioactive DecayTransmutation of the Element
   5. The Mass Defect
   6. Nuclear Fission
   7. Nuclear Energy
   8. Nuclear Fusion
6. Chemical Elements
   1. Periodic Table of the Elements
   2. Hydrogen
   3. Alkali Metals
   4. Alkaline Earth Elements
   5. Transition Metals
   6. Boron Group
   7. Carbon Group
   8. Nitrogen Group
   9. Oxygen Group
   10. Halogens
   11. Noble Gases
7. Inorganic Compounds
8. Simple Organic Compounds
9. Appendix
   1. Common Names of Chemical Substances
   2. pH Value
   3. Solubility Products
   4. Dissociation Constants of Acids
   5. Standard Electrode Potential
   6. Table of Dipole Moments
   7. Standard Enthalpies, Free Energies of Formation, Standard Entropies

Principles of Alchemy (Chemistry).zip (1.6mb)
This is a self-paced, self-learning text specifically designed to teach Chemistry on your computer, created by Dr. Jamie Love. Its chemistry lessons are specifically designed with the needs of home school students in mind. It is not a series of "simulation" programs that provide only a brief explanation of the science, nor does it abandon the student with a dry science book. The text has has evolved into a complete self-learning Chemistry course, tried and tested by students of a variety of ages and backgrounds and is divided into four sections, each with a computer graded exam. After completing all four sections the student takes the final exam and, once successfully completed, will receive a Diploma. In total there are 5 exams with 100 questions. Each chapter (called an "Ancient Element") contains lessons presented in dialogue style. The purpose of this style is to break away from the dry textbooks that seem to have become a standard for Science education. Problem solving is easily demonstrated and common errors in thinking are identified. A dialogue unfolds in which Chemistry is learned. To start, unzip the zip file into a new folder double-click or click on with the "alchemy1.htm" or "START HERE - Click to open in browser.htm" file.

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4 Natural Science & Technology Textbooks with Videos, Grades 4-6

4 Natural Science and Technology Textbooks with Videos, Grades 4-6

These are four engaging texts with worksheets in the student version, and a teacher edition giving explanations and answers for each one. They cover these subject areas, as listed below: plants, animals, food, matter and materials, energy, electricity, earth, and the solar system. The folders linked below also contain teaching videos and documents that supplement the content discussed and taught in each textbook.

Grade 4, Part 1 - Natural Sciences and Technology Textbook with Videos

Life and Living
- Living And Non-Living Things     
-Structure Of Plants And Animals
-What Plants Need To Grow
-Habitats Of Animals And Plants
-Structures For Animal Shelters
Matter And Materials
-Materials Around Us
-Solid Materials
-Strengthening Materials
-Strong Frame Structures

Grade 4, Part 2 - Natural Sciences and Technology Textbook with Videos

Energy And Change
-Energy And Energy Transfer
-Energy Around Us
-Movement And Energy In A System
-Energy And Sound
Earth And Beyond
-Planet Earth
-The Sun
-The Earth And The Sun
-Rocket Systems
-The Moon

Grade 6, Part 1 - Natural Sciences and Technology Textbook with Videos

Life and Living
-Photosynthesis
-Nutrients in food
-Nutrition
-Food Processing
-Ecosystems and Foodwebs
Matter and Materials
-Solids, Liquids And Gases
-Mixtures
-Solutions As Special Mixtures
-Dissolving
-Mixtures And Water Resources
-Processes To Purify Water

Grade 6, Part 2 - Natural Sciences and Technology Textbook with Videos

Contents:
Energy and Change
-Electric Circuits
-Electrical Conductors and Insulators
-Systems to Solve Problems
-Where Electricity Comes From
Earth and Beyond
-The Solar System
-Movements of the Earth and Planets
-The Movement of the Moon
-Systems to Explore the Moon and Mars
-Systems for Looking into Space

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30 Geography and Map Lessons & Activities with Maps of the 50 States

30 Geography and Map Lessons & Activities with Maps of the 50 States

These lessons, activities, worksheets, maps directly accessible in the above link are for various grade levels, as are the 50 States Maps with Counties and the 50 States Congressional Maps. Included is a nice lesson unit with all supplemental materials titled The Fifty States Geography Unit for grades 4-6. Also included here are two these two textbooks: Home Geography For Primary Grades, by C.C. Long and Elementary Geography by Charlotte Mason, with illustrations and maps.

• 3rd Grade Geography Lesson Unit
• Congressional Districts of the 116th Congress of the U.S.
• Different Types of Maps Presentation
• Elementary Geography by Charlotte Mason with Illustrations and Maps
• Geo-Spatial Thinking Activities and Resources for Teachers
• Geography Food For Thought Worksheets, Grades 8-10
• Geography of the US, Student Reader and Teacher Guide, Grade 5, CoreKnowledge
• Geography Study Guide Practice, 7 pages
• Google Earth Lesson for Grades 6-12
• Guide to Historic Maps as Teaching Tools, Grades 5-8
• History and Geography -The Renaissance and the Age of Exploration, G6-8
• Home Geography For Primary Grades, by CC Long, large font
• Home Geography For Primary Grades, by CC Long, smaller font
• How Latitude, Elevation, and Local Geography Affect Climate Lesson, Grades 5-8
• Human Urban Geography AP, HS
• Latitude and Longitude Reading and Study
• Map of US State Capital Locations
• Map Skills Activities from National Geographic, Grade K-6
• Mapmaking Guide, Grades 3-5
• Mapmaking Guide, Grades 6-8
• Mapmaking Guide, Grades 9-12
• Mapmaking Guide, Grades K-2
• Mapping and Analyzing Race and Ethnicity, Student and Teacher, Grades 8-12
• Maps and MapMakers, Seeing What’s On the Map Activity, Middle School-HS
• The Fifty States Geography Unit, Grade 5
• United States Time Zone Map
• US Geography Handouts, Grades 3-6
• US Map of National Parks
• Using Density to Understand Land Use , Student and Teacher, Grades 11-12
• What Role Does Geography Play in the Census, Student and Teacher, Grades 8-12
• World Atlas Map

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75 Earth Science & Climate Lessons, Activities & Learning Videos

75 Earth Science & Climate Lessons, Activities & Learning Videos

These are wonderful and insightful lessons, activities and videos that will engage, question and teach your 3rd through 9th grade students about Earth and Climate Science. Most of these are published by NASA. The lessons and activities (pdf format) are listed here first, following by the videos further below, which are in mp4 format. All are directly accessible at the repository link above.

• A Streamflow River Study, 9th Grade Curriculum Unit
• Building for Hurricanes Lesson
• Cleaning Water Activity Students
• Cleaning Water Activity Teacher
• Earth Systems Interactions Lesson
• Earth Wheel Lesson
• Earth's Water Lesson
• El Nino Lesson
• Evaporation Investigation Lesson
• Exploring the Water Cycle Lesson
• Follow the Water Lesson and Activities
• Freshwater Availability Classroom Activity
• Geographical Influences Lesson
• Global Energy Balance Presentation
• Global Energy Budget Lesson
• Global Precipitation Measurement Lesson
• Globe Earth System Poster Activities
• How do you Build a Weather Satellite Lesson
• Huricanes Pre-Post Assessments
• Hurricaines Teacher Guide
• Hurricane Frequency and Intensity Lesson
• Hurricane Katrina Learning Module Student
• Hurricane Katrina Learning Module Teacher
• Hurricanes Lesson Student Sheet
• Hurricanes Lesson Teacher Guide
• Investigating the Climate System Modules
• Landforms Lesson Grade 2
• Meteorology - An Educators Resource, Grades 5-9
• Models of Landforms and Bodies of Water Lesson
• Rain Gauge Activity Presentation
• Rain Gauge Activity Teacher Guide
• Real World Measuring Raindrops Lesson
• Rubric for Evaluating Earth System Science Analyses
• Sizing Up the Clouds
• Storm Structure and Mesoscale Dynamics
• The Water Cycle Lesson
• Virtual Earth Activities in Mathematics, Science, and Technology
• Water Conservation Lesson
• Water Cycle Dice Game Instructions
• Water Filtration Educators Guide Grades 5-8
• Water in Earth's Hydrosphere Lesson
• Water in the Atmosphere Lesson
• Water in the Biosphere Lesson
• Water in the Geosphere Lesson
• Water Works on a Blue Planet
• Weather Teacher Guide and Lessons
• Write the Book on Weather Metrics

28 Earth Science Learning Videos:

• A Multi-dimensional View of Hurricane Matthew.mp4
• A Tour of the Water Cycle.mp4
• Beautiful Earth Floods and Landslides.mp4
• Beautiful Earth Hurricanes.mp4
• Beautiful Earth Snow.mp4
• Components of the Water Cycle on a Flat Map.mp4
• Components of the Water Cycle.mp4
• Dive Into a 360-View of Hurricane Maria.gif
• Dive Into a 360-View of Hurricane Maria.mp4
• GPM's First Global Rainfall and Snowfall Map.mp4
• Monsoons -Wet, Dry, Repeat.mp4
• Our World - What is a Cloud.mp4
• Our World - What is a Hurricane.mp4
• Our World - What is Weather.mp4
• Our World Cool Clouds.mp4
• Real World Hurricane Hunters.mp4
• Sea Surface Temperature, Salinity and Density.mp4
• Show Me the Water.mp4
• The Great Ocean Conveyor Belt.mp4
• The Water Cycle Heating the Ocean 1.mp4
• The Water Cycle Heating the Ocean 2.mp4
• The Water Cycle Heating the Ocean 3.mp4
• The Water Cycle Steaming the Air 1.mp4
• The Water Cycle Steaming the Air 2.mp4
• The Water Cycle Watering the Land.mp4
• Water Falls - Getting the Big Picture.mp4
• Water Vapor Animation.mp4
• Water Water Everywhere.mp4
• What We Don't Know about Snow.mp4

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