In 1892, the Populist Party formally outlined their ideology as America’s third political party. In this lesson, we’ll talk about the Populists and their platform,…
Bacteria vs. Protists
There can be a lot of confusion when it comes to differentiating among small organisms like bacteria and protists. This lesson will help you see…
Feedback Loops in the Endocrine System
Your endocrine system regulates many important bodily functions. To do this, it relies on a constant source of information from chemical messengers in your body.…
Academic Stress: Definition & Scale
Have you ever felt stressed when taking college classes? This lesson is about a test that can accurately measure the stress level of an individual.…
Antibiotics and Vaccines
Do you know why children must get regularly vaccinated? Have you ever wondered how an antibiotic works and why they are so widely prescribed? If…
The Seafarer: Poem Summary, Themes & Analysis
Get serious with the Anglo-Saxon poem ‘The Seafarer.’ This lesson covers some of the deep and somber aspects of life, and you will find out…
Metaphor in Romeo and Juliet Act 1
This lesson is a summary of the metaphors in Act 1 of Shakespeare’s ”Romeo and Juliet”. Read on to learn more about the many comparisons…
The Carbon Cycle and Long-Term Carbon Storage
All living organisms have a role in the carbon cycle. Do you know you understand how humans, animals and plants use carbon? This lesson will…
Absolute Threshold: Examples & Definition
In this lesson, we’ll talk about what absolute threshold is and explore some examples of absolute threshold for the human senses – specifically for vision…
Bimetallism: Definition & Overview
In this lesson, you will learn about the monetary system called the bimetallism. You will learn the history of its use, as well as the…