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Educational Links EduHound - prescreened database directory of K-12 educational links categorized by subject and alphabetically
Language Arts PubList.com - only
Internet-based reference for over 150,000 domestic and international print
and electronic publications SparkNotes - over 200 study
guide titles written exclusively by Harvard students and recent graduates The Internet Public Library -
library services for the Internet community PinkMonkey.com -
chapter summaries, huge library of literature classics, study guides and
more Traditional
Grammar: An Interactive Book - complete, free introduction to the basic
syntactic structure of modern English and the most common prescriptive
errors in formal writing and how to avoid them 1st Headlines - links to
individual stories in most major newspapers and network news Web sites from
United States and around the world Poet Online - poems on
different topics, poetry tips, a poetry contest and more Bibliomania - access to
the full text of classic world literature and important reference texts that
help to bring language alive Literary Traveler -
online magazine providing informative, unique and interesting articles about
writers and creative artists and the places they traveled Bartleby.com - classics of
literature, nonfiction, and reference free of charge for the home and
classroom use Vocabulary University -
wide variety of free vocabulary puzzles and tests, plus lesson plans for
teachers, to enhance vocabulary mastery The Write Site - students
take on the role of journalists generating leads, gathering facts, and
writing stories using the tools and techniques of real-life journalist Encyclopedia Mythica
- encyclopedia on mythology, folklore, legends, and more from cultures all
over the world The Word Detective -
answers readers' questions about words and language Tales of Wonder -
folk tales and fairy tales from around the world GrammarNow - ask grammar
experts helpful ways to teach grammar rules Ask an English
Grammar Expert - ask about tricky grammar rules and skills Pitsco's
Ask an Expert - search for English and language arts experts and ask
specific questions Webtime Stories
- stories, myths, fables, "best books" for kids and other
resources Mythology
- mythology from around the world, including related works of art The
Complete Works of Shakespeare - full works of Shakespeare's plays and
poetry with glossary The Internet Classics
Archive - texts of 441 works of classical literature by 59 different
authors The Hero's
Journey - explore the classic mythological story structure and to create
your own stories Highwired.net - tools for
students to publish school newspapers on the Internet
Social Studies About Daylight
Saving Time - Web exhibit exploring the history and practice, laws and
irregularities HarpWeek - user-friendly
indexes of Harper Weekly's historic articles, cartoons and illustrations Online
NewsHour EXTRA - the "NewsHour with Jim Lehrer"'s special
election coverage for students The Political
Oddsmaker - has a record of correctly predicting winners over 98 percent
of the time in Senate, gubernatorial, U.S. House, mayoral and initiative
elections 1492: An
Ongoing Voyage - from the Library of Congress; describes both pre- and
post-contact America, as well as the Mediterranean world at the same time The
European Voyages of Exploration - tutorial introducing students to
Portugal and Spain as two pioneering nations in the 15th and 16th centuries
and the results of colonization EyeWitness - explores major
events in history from the perspectives of eyewitnesses The WorldWatcher Project -
students engage in inquiry-based learning, exploring, creating, and
analyzing geographic and scientific data with the site's revolutionary
downloadable scientific visualization environment software The Ancient Olympic
Games Virtual Museum - learn about the history, competitors, ancient
Greece and more through the site's thoughtfully-written explanations and
photos Sydney 2000 - official
site of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games Time2Act.org - encourages
discussion among professionals in education, the justice system, parents,
students and the community Evote.com - political news
network, featuring national news, features, polls, editorial cartoons, games
and more PBS Democracy Project - insightful analysis, extensive
databases and enlightening features for savvy voters, plus a page just for
kids Teaching with
Historic Places - enrich teaching through the use of properties listed
in the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places Freedom Channel - free,
nonpartisan site that introduces video-on-demand into American politics Voices of Youth - UNICEF's
online forum site that invites young people to take part in electronic
discussions about the future as we face the 21st century Virtual Field Trips -
on-line field trips that take you to places that until now you could only
dream about LIBERTY! The American
Revolution - explores two and a half decades of debate and rebellion and
war and peace, beginning in the aftermath of the French and Indian War and
ending with the creation of the Constitution National Geographic.com
- news, live events, photos and comprehensive interactive features with
activities for teachers and students Juneteenth.com - June 19
celebration of the ending of slavery and seen as the African-American
Emancipation Day WorldSkip.com -
"visit" any country around the world Cybrary of the Holocaust - uses
art, discussion groups, photos, poems, and a wealth of facts to preserve
powerful memories and to educate about the Holocaust Widows of War Living
Memorial - widows of all wars record and share their stories with people
throughout the world Vietnam
Online - interactive features and timelines about the Vietnam War,
developed to accompany "Vietnam: A Television History," a
television series produced by WGBH Boston MuseumStuff.com -
Web-based guide to museum-related information My History Is America's History
- encourages and helps you explore your family history, discover your
family's place in American history, and make your own contribution to
history Moneyopolis - pro bono
effort by Ernst & Young LLP that centers around a financial planning
game based on the five-step Ernst & Young process uses in educating
adults World Flag
Database - searchable database of the many flags of different countries
around the world The
History of St. Patrick's Day - explores the legends and traditions
related to the holiday; from the History Channel A&E's Biography - over
15,000 searchable and browsable biographies from the Cambridge Biographical
Encyclopedia New Deal Network - research
and teaching resource devoted to the public works and arts projects of the
New Deal The National Women's Hall of
Fame - explore the biographies of The Hall's inductees, learn about the
history of the women's movement, tour a photo gallery, and nominate choices
for future inductees The Democracy Network (DNet) -
interactive Web site designed to improve the quality and quantity of voter
information and create a more educated and involved electorate ePALS Classroom Exchange -
connects classrooms around the world via e-mail Women's
History: The Quest for Equality - chronicles the rise of the women's
movement through articles, biographies of important women trailblazers and
women's history Web sites, from World Book Encyclopedia The
CIA World Factbook - facts regarding geography, people, government,
economy, transportation, communications systems, and defense forces for
every major country of the world description The
History of Education and Childhood - international collection of links
to online information about the history of education and childhood The
Presidents - builds on the collection of research materials developed
for The American Experience Presidents series on PBS The History Net -
archive of history- related articles, first person accounts, profiles,
photos and interviews regarding a wide range of American and world history
topics The
History of Valentine's Day - details the different legends behind the
holiday, from the History Channel Black
History: Exploring African-American Issues on the Web - examines
African-American history by integrating the World Wide Web and
videoconferencing into classroom learning AskAsia - K-12 Asian and Asian
American studies source with high-quality, classroom-tested resources and
cultural information, engaging games and activities, and links to relevant
people, places, and institutions The
Chinese Calendar - part of Calendars Web Exhibits; history of different
calendars and how and why they are used, including the Chinese, Christian,
Jewish, Islamic, Mayan and French calendars AFRO-Americ@: The Black
History Museum - contemporary and historical accounts of the
African-American experience Dangerous
Places - travel with Robert Pelton, the lead writer and publisher of
Fielding's The World's Most Dangerous Places, to take a firsthand look at
some of the world's most vicious conflicts and the would-be rulers behind
them The Valley
of the Shadow - takes two communities, one Northern and one Southern,
through the experience of the American Civil War The Martin Luther
King, Jr. Papers Project - resources written by and about this famous
civil and human rights leader, including papers, speeches, sermons,
autobiographical writing, biographical works, a chronology and articles We Shall
Overcome: Historic Places of the Civil Rights Movement -
"tour" 41 historic sites related to the African- American civil
rights movement Exploring Ancient
World Cultures - on-line course supplement about the ancient and
medieval worlds, featuring its own essays and primary texts Decisions, Decisions
Online - by watching short videos and discussing the issue with their
classmates, students role-play legislators faced with controversial bills on
topics such as cloning and the death penalty The History Place
- exhibits highlighting specific eras, events, and people throughout
American and global history Timessquare2000.com -
official online destination for the Times Square 2000 celebration Academy of Achievement -
meet the 20th century leaders, discoverers and creators who shaped the world
in which we live TheCentury.com - effort
to paint a portrait of the incredible 20th century through major news and
personal stories, timelines, video moments, and more The Official
Kwanzaa Web Site - traditions, symbols, colors and celebrations of this
holiday Multi-Cultural
Calendar - searchable information, much created by kids, about holidays
celebrated around the world Daryl Cagle's Professional
Cartoonists' Index - largest collection of newspaper editorial cartoons
on the Web United
Nations CyberSchoolBus - promotes education about international issues
and the United Nations Youth In Action Network
- communicate with students around the world on topics as the environment,
human rights and service-learning Conversations
With History - unedited transcribed interviews with distinguished men
and women from all over the world Collapse: Why Do
Civilizations Fall? - explores what caused the Maya, Mesopotamian, Chaco
Canyon, and Mali civilizations to collapse, and how scientists find and
assemble clues of the past The
First Thanksgiving - relive the voyage on the Mayflower and life in
Plimoth in 1621 3-D Atlas Online - views from
space, maps and mapping, culture, geology, the natural world, climate, human
impact, and statistics Project Vote Smart -
factual information on over 13,000 candidates and elected officials Xpeditions
- over 600 printable maps, bi-weekly learning activities for the family,
forums, academic standards, and an interactive Exhibition Hall The American Memory Project -
from the Library of Congress's National Digital Library Program, with
multimedia collections of digitized documents, photographs, recorded sound,
moving pictures, and text The Oyez Project - U.S.
Supreme Court multimedia database The Odyssey - take
"treks" with hosts through different lands to meet people, visit
new places, and celebrate events U.S. Historical Census
Data Browser - gigantic database of this century's census information The United Nations Homepage -
history of the U.N., programs and international documents The Nobel Prize Internet
Archive - Nobel Prize winners and history of the Prize The National Endowment for the
Humanities - makes grants for projects in history, languages,
philosophy, and other areas of the Humanities The International Center for Human
Rights and Democratic Development - seeks to defend and promote human
rights and encourage the development of democratic societies Pearl
Harbor-Remembered - history and battle maps of the attack and personal
accounts of survivors Atlapedia Online -
full color physical and political maps, as well as key facts and statistics
on countries of the world Women Leaders Online - strives to
empower women in politics, society, the economy, the media and cyberspace The Geographic
Learning Site - how geography can help us better understand the forces
that shape foreign affairs GlobaLearn - travel on
semester-long "expeditions" through history and around the world Classroom and Curriculum Resources: American
History - resources based on specific events in American history. The History Channel -
current events, speeches, history games and more CNN Interactive - CNN's
constantly-updated Web site ERIC
Clearinghouse for Social Studies Education - searchable database of
social studies links American
and British History Resources on the Internet - links to historical
documents, maps, statistics, biographies, and a time-period search of
American and British history Ask a Holocaust
Survivor - ask about experiences during the Holocaust and after
liberation Ask a
Curator - ask about natural history and Native American cultures Pitsco's
Ask an Expert - search for social studies experts and ask specific
questions Inca
Trail and Machu Picchu - virtual tour of the Inca Trail Raingod.com - search for a wide
variety of subjects and find fantastic pictures and information MSNBC Live Cameras:
Views Across America -live camera views from NBC stations across the
country Future
Culture - world cultures links The Whole World
Was Watching: An Oral History of 1968 -text of interviews about
experiences in 1968, including discussions on civil rights, U.S. politics,
Vietnam, and women's rights National Civil Rights
Museum - tour this comprehensive site dedicated to the Civil Rights
Movement Internet
Medieval Sourcebook - selected texts from medieval times Ecola Newsstand -
English-language newspapers and magazines around the world
Science OnHealth -
latest health information from reliable sources JASON Project -
year-round scientific expedition designed to excite and engage students in
science and technology and to motivate and provide professional development
for teachers KidsHealth -
doctor-approved health information about children from before birth through
adolescence Discovery.com - interactive
features and comprehensive guides to the awe-inspiring adventures from
Discovery Channel and TLC TryScience - online and
offline interactivity with science and technology centers worldwide SPACE.com - definitive site on
the Web dedicated to space and all space-related subjects eNature.com - searchable
database from the National Audubon Society for identifying more than 4,000
plant and animal species of North America U.S.
World Wildlife Fund: Earth Day 2000 - information on this year's Earth
Day events, global warming and other environmental issues, and why it is
important that we do something about these environmental trends Earth Day Network - headed by
the organizers of the original Earth Day in 1970 The Why Files
- explores the science behind the news by providing cogent, accurate and
often droll explanations of the science and technology that underlie the
news of the day BrainPOP - animated movies
with a cast of dynamic characters that focus on health, science and
technology topics ExploreZone - scours the
world of science daily and zeroes in on the latest innovations, the coolest
discoveries and the hottest events in the fields of Earth, space and weather
science Endangered Earth Projects
- video, photos and journal entries to display the plight of several
endangered species Amusement
Park Physics - explores how physics laws affect amusement park ride
design Exploring the Environment -
modules and activities about space, weather, the environment and geography Exploratorium - online
version of this museum of science, art, and human perception The Yuckiest Site on the Internet
- what's "gross and cool" in the world of science Cool Science for Curious
Kids - basic science made fun, practical and realistic How Stuff Works - how
stuff works in the world around you Weather -
explore the forces behind the weather and participate in hands-on science
activities. Inspired by programs from Planet Earth, from the Annenberg/CPB
Multimedia Collection Resource-World.net -
become more aware of natural resources used in everyday consumer items Greenpeace U.S.A. -
specials on climate, forests, oceans, and toxins, including Greenpeace's
actions to preserve these elements of the earth The Hidden Killers
- ThinkQuest site covering virus basics and human defenses, virus profiles,
and military uses NASA's Quest Project on the Web
- meet NASA experts, follow the aerodynamic testing of a Wright Brothers
plane, tour the International Space Station The International Water Management
Institute's World Water and Climate Atlas - collection of data products
and analytical tools focused on climate and water resources Conceiving a Clone -
developments in cloning and techniques used Bioethics for Beginners
- various bioethical issues The United States
Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service - nutrition and
related health issues The NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
at California Institute of Technology - solar system, Earth, the
universe, technology, and past and present NASA missions The Space Place Launch Pad
- Make Spacey Things, Do Spacey Things (games and puzzles), Space Science in
Action, Amazing Facts from Dr. Marc, and Our Friends Share Human Anatomy On-Line -
graphically detailed program on the human body The Environmental
Education Network - environmental education on-line and in a multimedia
format Whole
Frog Project - on-line frog dissection program Scientific American's Ask
an Expert - ask your own science-related questions or view the archives Ask a Physical
Scientist - ask about liquid crystal research, physics, chemistry, math,
computer science, polymer science, and display engineering Ask-a-Geologist
- ask about volcanoes, earthquakes, mountains, rocks, maps, ground water,
lakes and rivers Ask Shamu
an Oceanography Question - ask about all forms of aquatic life Ask
a Dinosaur Expert - ask about dinosaurs and their extinction Ask a
Genetics Expert - ask about genetic research Ask an Astronaut
- ask space-related questions Ask an
Aviation Expert - ask about aviation technology Ask an Animal Keeper - ask
about zoo information and endangered species Ask an Environmental
Expert - ask about ways to protect our environment. Ask a Meteorologist -
ask about the weather Ask a Plant
Expert - ask about gardening tips and plant species Pitsco's
Ask an Expert - search for science experts and ask specific questions Savage Earth - the
Earth's crust, earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis The Nine Planets -
information about our solar system Bioinfo Animal
Pictures Archive - images of any animal imaginable Bagheera- A Website for Endangered
Species - resources, databases, and specials on endangered species Living Things -
categorized by individuals, families, neighborhoods, and the circle of life Science Daily
Magazine - science news catagorized by topic American Museum of Natural History
- tour through the museum's fascinating exhibits The Franklin
Institute Science Museum - activities based on numerous exhibits in
almost all areas of science NASA Homepage - NASA space
programs Geological
Time Machine - explore information about all eras in time Cool Science for Curious
Kids - addresses interesing biology questions
Mathematics Algebra Online - free
private tutoring, live chat, and a message board, among many other features Math Goodies - interactive
math lessons which use a problem-solving approach and actively engage
students in the learning process Math in Daily
Life - explores the universal impact of math in many facets of everyday
living Absurd
Math - interactive pre-algebra games, puzzles, and logic problems Totally Tessellated: An
Introduction to Tessellations - history and construction of a variety of
different types of tessellations MathMagic! -
pairs teams of students over the Internet to solve math questions Mathematics of
Cartography - maps, map history, mathematical concepts behind maps, and
map activities The Boxer Learning Channel - math
tutorials for high school students, teachers and parents Mega-Mathematics! -
math games and activities Ask Dr.
Math - ask about specific math problems and topics Ask the
Math Tutor - ask questions ranging from basic mathematics to calculus Pitsco's
Ask an Expert - search for mathematics experts and ask specific
questions Study Web's
Puzzles and Problems - links to math puzzle sites for all levels of math
The
History of Mathematics - biographies of mathematicians, chronologies of
mathematics discoveries, and more Interactive
Mathematics Online - algebra, trigonometry, geometry, chaos, and
stereogram topics Math
Humor Links - links to cartoons, jokes, poems, and other humorous
math-related sites on the Web Egyptian
Mathematics - ancient Egyptian mathematics systems WebMath - mathematics help
categorized by type of problem
Foreign Language GlobalEnglish -
comprehensive curriculum in business and general English for a wide variety
of English language learners Englishtown.com
- extensive free resources for learning English, including onsite
activities, teacher-led classes, and resource directories Foreign
Language Resources on the Web - wide variety of links to foreign
language sites Foreign Language
Resources - foreign language dictionaries, thesauri, and links to
foreign language home pages Language
Links - links to foreign language learning sites in a wide range of
languages Pitsco's
Ask an Expert - search for foreign language experts and ask specific
questions
Fine Arts The
@rt Room - virtual learning environment for exploring the world of art
for kids ages 8 and up ArtsEdge - helps
artists, teachers, and students gain access to and share information,
resources, and ideas that support the arts as a core subject area in the
K-12 curriculum The
Music Room - read up on music history and listen to music samples from
each period ArtsEdNet - features
"Classroom Resources" section, images you can download from the
site, articles about art education, and online exhibits The Imagination
Factory - creative ways to recycle by making art projects The
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - history of Rock and Roll and the role that
Rock and Roll has played in the evolution of American society The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- tour the world-renowned museum online Music
Education Online - connect with music resources on the Web Musicians United for Songs in
the Classroom - incorporates music into all subject areas, with a song
directory of over 400 songs National Gallery of Art-
The Collection - tour the museum's extensive collection of paintings,
sculptures, and graphic art from the Middle Ages to today Pitsco's
Ask an Expert - search for art and music experts and ask specific
questions Modern Masterworks -
informative look at art of the 20th century | College Admissions Virtualintern.com -
online community to enhance communication between students and companies XAP - apply to colleges online,
seek out financial aid, and plan for tests and career choices CollegeNet - lets applicants
complete, file, and pay for their admissions applications entirely through
the Internet for over 500 colleges and universities, as well as search for
colleges and scholarships CollegeCapital.com -
wealth of information about college life, organized visually as various
buildings on a college campus Student.com - insight into
college life on-line, featuring news, sports, culture, travel, jobs,
recreation, clubs, and academics CyberU - provides individuals
with access to online courses and resources offered by universities and
educational institutions worldwide Real World University -
addresses some of the toughest challenges facing college students today by
sharing proven strategies, solutions, and advice from some of the country's
leading educators, authors, speakers, and college graduates CampusTours.com - virtual
college tours, interactive maps, college webcams, QuickTime VR tours, campus
movies and pictures Peterson's Education Center
- explores many facets of post-high school life, including choosing colleges
and universities, test tips, distance learning information, career education
advice and English language programs CollegeView.com -
information and virtual tours of colleges and universities across the United
States and Canada, scholarship information, downloadable college
applications and access to college-advice experts Embark.com -helps manage
critical steps in the transition to higher education, including school
selection, recruiting and admissions U.S. News
Colleges and Careers Center - colleges and graduate schools, financial
aid, and careers U.S. Two-Year
Colleges - information about a wide number of two-year colleges Dear
Admissions Guru - ask your important college admisssions questions 101 Top
College, University, and Scholarship Pages - links to free scholarship
search services, college matching data bases, SAT practice tests,
traditional African-American colleges, graduate school information, and
much, much more
Standardized Tests College PowerPrep - prepare for
SATs and ACTs through free weekly "classrooms," daily tips,
vocabulary builders, college advice and much more The College Board -
information on preparing for college and taking the SAT and other
standardized tests Kaplan - college and graduate
school admissions information, standardized test practice questions, and
study skills to ensure your success on tests like the SAT, ACT, and GRE. Webware for the SAT
Skills Lessons - lessons and quizzes specific to topics and question
types for the math and verbal sections of the SAT Educational Testing Service Network
- standardized tests,financial aid, careers and jobs, and college and
university admissions The Princeton Review -
information about colleges and graduate schools, careers, financial aid, and
test-taking strategies
Financial Aid The College Savings Plans
Network - information on various state college savings networks Scholarships.com – free
college scholarships search, locate scholarships, loans,
and other financial aid programs from numerous sources that match
your education level, talents, and background Minority Scholarships
and Fellowships - search scholarships based on gender, race, heritage,
and grade point average Lenders
@ Yahoo - links for education loans Stafford
Loans - information regarding obtaining Stafford student loans
Other Education Sites
KaplanCollege.com
- hundreds of online distance education to advance your career Add-A-Form - build
questionnaires, quizzes and other forms for your Web site Girl Power! -
helps encourage and motivate 9- to 14- year-old girls to make the most of
their lives AT&T Learning
Network - links teachers, parents and schools to the technology tools
and support they need to help improve teaching and learning Freevibe - drug prevention messages for kids APEX Online Learning - AP
online courses, individualized AP exam review study tools, curricula and
seminars for teachers MaMaMedia - rich and
entertaining time for kids that provides playful learning and increased
technological fluency CareerExperience.com -
career assessment that matches your talents and goals with career profiles,
links to courses related to hundreds of careers, and more TeleCampus - virtual teaching
and learning environment with resources for course developers, educators and
learners High School Hub -
noncommercial gateway to excellent free online academic resources for high
school students Homeroom.com - powerful new
way to quickly assess students' academic strengths and weaknesses, and
provide immediate feedback and tailored educational resources for improving
performance Backflip - creates a free
"account" on your computer so that you can save and organize your
favorite Web sites from any computer Youth Crime Watch of America -
brings youth of all backgrounds together to identify and correct problems
unique to their schools and communities GOTSchool Fundraising -
allows schools nationwide to effectively and safely raise funds in their
communities International Youth Hall of Fame
- helps communities come together to recognize, celebrate, encourage and
document the positive efforts of their youth who are making a difference FunBrain.com - wide variety
of fun educational games geared towards all ages of students on lots of
interesting topics The International Dyslexia
Association (IDA - non-profit organization dedicated to the study and
treatment of dyslexia Learn.com - proprietary
technology to create online courses and provides access to a network of
exclusive courses National School Safety Center -
information and resources and identifying strategies and promising programs
which support safe schools for school children worldwide National Center for
Tobacco-Free Kids - fighting to free America's youth from tobacco and to
create a healthier environment MySchoolOnline.com
- tools to build, edit and maintain school Web sites LDOnline - Web newspaper with
links to professional resources, information about learning disabilities and
Attention Deficit Disorder, and an interactive KidZone eHow.com - created to
give people a fast and easy way to find out how to do a variety of
real-world activities, whether it's finding out how to change the oil in a
car, make Cajun hot sauce or even throw a knuckleball American School Directory - with
over 108,000 individual Web Sites, this revolutionary Internet resource
provides every K-12 school in America, public and private, a free Internet
presence and identity The Digital Education Network -
special learning areas or DENs with up-to-date information and interactive
features Keep Schools Safe -
promotes a mutual response to violent instances occurring in our communities
and schools and to working together to find solutions to these problems America Links Up: A Kids
Online Teach-In - teaches how to provide children with a safe and
rewarding experience online Webmonkey for Kids
- HTML and Web design lessons, project ideas and templates HEAVEN - Helping Educate,
Activate, Volunteer and Empower Via the Net, bringing together charitable
causes and calendars, volunteer efforts and opportunities to help you find
out where, when, how and why you can make a difference Tramline Inc. - "Web
tours" of various topics Student.com - insight into
college life on-line, featuring news, sports, culture, travel, jobs,
recreation, clubs, and academics
References Xrefer - large and diverse
collection of reference works from some of the world's leading publishers Letsfindout Kids' Encyclopedia
- searchable and browsable online research tool and homework helper from
Knowledge Adventure Pitsco's Ask an Expert -
connects you with hundreds of real world experts, ranging from astronauts to
zookeepers, who volunteer to answer your questions Researchpaper.com -
strategies for writing research papers including an idea directory, a
writing center, discussions, and paper topics Library Spot - virtual
library resource center PBS.org - activities and browsing
for students of all ages on topics such as history, science, technology and
the arts Britannica.com -
Britannica's 32-volume set, now available to anyone who surfs the Web Knowledge Adventure
Encyclopedia - kids' encyclopedia organized by subjects and searchable Library of Congress - the United
States' biggest library, with textual collections (historical documents,
speeches, interviews, special projects focused on historical time periods
and events, maps, photos, sounds, exhibitions, and research tools) Daily Almanac
- select a day of the year and find out what historical happenings occurred
on that day Study Guides and
Strategies - study tips, strategies for the classroom, testing skills,
writing and reading skills, and links to other study-related sites My Virtual Reference Desk -
contains almost any type of reference material imaginable, plus fun stuff
like comics and crosswords Encarta
Concise Encyclopedia - free, abridged version of the award-winning
Encarta Deluxe Encyclopedia Merriam-Webster's Online -
dictionary and thesaurus, word games and vocabulary words for you to learn
every day Ecola Newsstand -
English-language newspapers and magazines from around the world
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