"For years, the secrets to great teaching have seemed more like alchemy than science, a mix of motivational mumbo jumbo and misty-eyed tales of inspiration and dedication. But for more than a decade, one organization has been tracking hundreds of thousands of kids, and looking at why some teachers can move them three grade levels ahead in a year and others can't. Now, as the Obama administration offers states more than $4 billion to identify and cultivate effective teachers, Teach for America is ready to release its data."

"Worried about your impact on the environment? The way we use the planet's resources makes up our ecological footprint. Measuring yours takes less than 5 minutes and could set you on a life-changing journey..."

Dr Seuss meets the techno political scene in Iran.

Fantastic video on many levels

"Short species video clips on some of the worlds most fascinating or endangered species"

Extensive collection of digitised newspaper and books. A fantastic resource.

Worth looking at for rich media examples. I suggest having students skim these and see what rises to the top.

See photos based on world map location - good for immersions and checking stereotypes.