Students' Internet Resources

List of Contents

A-Z: Internet Search Engines Art & Culture Business & Economics
Career Guidance Computers & Internet Copyright
Countries Directories Diversity

Educational Resources for Teachers

Family & Consumer Sciences - Family and Parenting Government and State Organizations

Health & Wellness

Language Arts Library and Museum Links

Literature

Maps and Atlases

Mathematics

News and Weather

Philosophy & Religion

Primary Sources

Psychology

Reading and Research Skills

Reference & Homework

Science & Technology: General
Science & Technology: Human Biology Social Studies Sport Hobbies & Travel
Web Page Design   World Languages

A-Z: Internet Search Engines

Recommended:
Ask Jeeves   Google   Google/UncleSam

Alternatives:
 Directhit   Dogpile   Excite  HotBot   Infoseek  Mamma (Metasearcher)   MetaCrawler   Northern Light   Profusion   WebCrawler   Yahoo

Specialized Search Tools:
Academic Info Educational Subject Directory
Complete Plated Deep Web Directory
Genius Find
IncyWincy Invisible Web Search Engine
Librarians' Index to the Internet
Profusion Invisible Web

Art & Culture
American Museum of Photography

Online museum with quick-loading images, interesting text for each exhibit, as well as a research center and photo preservation tips.

Artcylopedia

A comprehensive index of every artist represented at hundreds of museum sites, image archives, and other online resources.

Art From Africa
Contains photographs of famous African artists and examples of their work.
Art History Resources

A useful collection of links from prehistoric to twentieth-century art.

ARTiculaton: Looking to Look at Art
Teaches the process of critiquing art.

Artistic Design

 

 

Artistic Design

 

 

Artistic Design

Art Room
Art resources for teachers.
Arts Connected

Images, information and educational resources from the Walker Art Center and Minneapolis Institute for Arts. 

ArtsNet Minnesota

Art works from Minnesota museums focusing on thematic topics and curricular resources for studying the works of art, e.g. biographical information about the artists, discussion questions, vocabulary, and lesson plans and activities.

Art Studio Chalkboard
Fundamental instruction on perspective, shading, color and painting.
ArtsWork
Educational materials designed for teachers and students that cover the visual arts, dance, music and drama.
Carmine's Introduction to Architecture
An interactive web site that allows you to experience the world of architecture and design your own building.
Great Buildings Collection

Search this 750-item database of important buildings by name, location or architect. The site contains descriptions, photographs, illustrations and 3-D views of the world's most impressive structures. architect  

Islamic Arts and Architecture
IAAO strives to promote the awareness of Islamic arts as a humanistic study.
Kennedy Center ArtsEdge
Standards-based resources that support art education.
LACMA: Places
An educational web site that explores the theme of "place" in artwork.
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Overview of the collections on display in the galleries of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

Metropolitan Museum of Art: Timeline of Art History
Provides an overview of world art history through chronologies, maps and themes.

Minneapolis Institute of Arts

Comprehensive fine arts museum serving the Twin Cities and Upper Midwest.

Museum of Modern Art, New York

Collection includes paintings, sculptures, drawings,  prints, photographs, design objects and architectural models and drawings
National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. One of the world's finest collections of paintings, sculptures and graphs from the Middle Ages to the present.
Smithsonian Institution

Like it's physical structure in Washington D.C., this site is mammoth. Start with Museums and Organizations for a lay of the land.

Treasures of the Louvre Museum, Paris The Louvre Collections incorporate works dating from the birth of the great antique civilizations to the first half of the 19th Century.
WebMuseum: Famous Paintings Exhibition Comprehensive site featuring artists, movements and paintings of world art from the thirteenth century to the twentieth.
Business & Economics
Business Week Online Provides virtual pages of the monthly magazine, daily headlines and investor news.
Currency Converter

Charts, tables, current rates and forecasts for world currencies.

Economic Issues

Official news releases on trade policy, features on summit meetings and a journal of international affairs.

Fantasy Stock Markets

(Test your skills as an investor without losing money!)

Fantasy Stockmarket

MainXchange

Stock Market Game

Virtual Stock Exchange

Financial Data Finder

Annotated guide to financial market statistics worldwide provided by Ohio University's Department of Finance.

Financial Tools: Quicken Provides breaking financial news, market summaries, business features as well as useful financial tools and practical information.
Harvard Business School: Macro-economic Resources on the Internet A selection of useful economic web sites compiled for students from Harvard Business School. Divided into useful categories, i.e. Statistical Resources, International Organizations, and US Government Departments and Agencies.

Investment Market (includes Stock-screening Sites)

 

 

Investment Market (includes Stock-screening Sites)

Big Charts

Briefing

JavaTicker

Mutual Fund Investor's Center

Quicken

Small Cap Center

Money Matters for Kids

Strong Kids

YoungBiz

Young Investors' Network

Social Studies: Economics The Social Studies Department has a comprehensive web site of their own consisting of numerous useful web links. This includes a large section on ECONOMICS.
12,000 digital images of art from the European Renaissance.

Career Guidance

The Career Resource Center has its own web page with many links for students wanting to research career opportunities. Please CLICK HERE or on the icon to go directly to the Career Guidance Web Page.

Computers & The Internet

About-the-Web Internet Guide

Provides practical hints on how to make web surfing easier and faster.

Desktop Publishing

This web site is aimed at novices who have no previous experience of desktop publishing. Begin with the general section to learn basic terms and processes.

Desktop Publishing: Adobe Tips & Techniques

Describes and provides help with Adobe desktop publishing programs such as Illustrator, PageMaker and PhotoShop.

Internet Learning System

Frequently asked questions about the web that makes it easy for beginners to learn to use the Internet and the WWW.

Learn the Net

Online tutorial that teaches the skills needed to "surf the net"

Neat Net Tricks

Provides helpful hints, tips and tricks for Internet users.

The Spider's Apprentice

The Spider's Apprentice, Spidap, helps students to use search engines more effectively.

TechLearning

A comprehensive site that focuses on integrating new technology in K-12 classrooms. comprehensive A comprehensive site that focuses on integrating new technology in K-12 classrooms.

Technical Support

Microsoft Product Support

CLICK HERE for further information on Research Skills.

Copyright

Copyright, Fair Use

Stanford University Libraries site; Links to sites, articles and information on copyright laws.

Crash Course in Copyright

Provides readable information on the issues involved in fair use and copyright.

Countries

The Social Studies Department has a comprehensive web site of their own consisting of numerous useful web links. CLICK HERE or on the icon to access the section on Countries.

Directories

1-800 Numbers

AT&T Directory of 1-800 numbers in the US

Dewey Subject Guide

Subject listing with corresponding DDC numbers

ZIP Codes

Find US ZIP codes by entering street addresses

Diversity

African-American Mosaic

Online exhibition from the Library of Congress that explores the study of black history and culture.

Africana

Companion web site to Encarta Africana CD-ROM. Contains many articles and multimedia presentations on Black history.

Black History Activities

Six web sites on African-American history, including Black History Hotlist, WebQuest on the Little Rock 9, etc.

Center for Multilingual Multicultural Research

Created by the University of Southern California. Provides current news, as well as categorical lists of links to other Internet sites.

Encyclopedia Britannica Guide to Black History

Extensive site featuring hundreds of articles, biographies and images. The hyperlinked time line is particularly good.

Hall of Multiculturalism

A list of links categorized in areas such as African/Africa American, Asian/Asian American, Cross Category, Indigenous People, Latino/Chicano/Hispanic/Mexican and Native American.

K-12 Electronic Guide for African Resources

This guide aims to assist teachers, students and librarians in locating online resources on Africa for research and studies.

Let's Go Around the World!

Combines cultures in other parts of the world with language arts instruction.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

An in-depth look at the life and impact of Martin Luther King Jr. Includes clips from I Have A Dream and Promised Land speeches.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Papers Project

A comprehensive site that provides both papers written by Martin Luther King, Jr. and secondary documents about his life.

Mathematicians of the African Diaspora

This web site provides biographical information on great black mathematicians.

Multicultural Pavilion

Provides resources to explore and discuss multicultural education and work towards self-awareness and development.

Library of Congress Provides online access to a multitude of very useful resources such as American Memory (US History & Culture), Global Gateway (World Culture Resources), etc.

Slave Voices

This site is from the Special Collections Library of Duke University.  An excellent site that retells the story of slavery with documents of the period, including bills of sale, newspaper advertisements, diaries, etc.

Social Studies: Black History

The Social Studies Department has a comprehensive web site of their own consisting of numerous useful web links. This includes a large section on BLACK HISTORY. 

Social Studies: Cultural Studies

The Social Studies Department has a comprehensive web site of their own consisting of numerous useful web links. This includes a large section on CULTURAL STUDIES.

Educational Resources for Teachers

A separate web page consisting of useful web resources for teachers, including lesson planning, can be accessed by CLICKING HERE or on the icon.

Family and Consumer Sciences

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Provides information to consumer about product safety.

Fashion Designers

Fashion Designers, Directory

FashionNet

Fashion Past and Present

Yahoo List of Designers

Food Safety

Food Safety Education Programs

Food Safety - From Table to Table

Food Safety Project - Iowa State

Food Safety Project - Resource List

Government Food Safety Information

Food Safety: Eggs

Gourmet Cooking

Better Homes Kitchen

GourmetSpot

Meals.Com

Taste of America

Virtual Vegetarian

Family and Parenting Web Sites

Child Care A - Z

Baby Center

Healthy Kids

National Center for Infants, Toddlers and Families

ParentSoup

Children's Literature

BookPALS: Storyline Online

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site

Children's Literature Database

Children's Literature and Language Arts

Children's Literature Web Guide

Jan Brett's Home Page

Child Safety

Topics include car and school bus safety, childproofing and dealing with strangers.

Pregnancy / Pre-natal Care

 

 

Pregnancy / Pre-natal Care

 

 

Pregnancy / Pre-natal Care

Childbirth.org

Consumer Reports: Babies & Kids

Healthcare in Minnesota

InfoMine Academic Resources

National Association for Child Development

National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

Parenthood.com

TUFTS University Childcare WebGuide

Government and State Organizations

DNR

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

Minnesota Environmental Statutes

Provides an overview of the major environmental statutes and corresponding
regulations.

Minnesota Government and Information Services

Links to Minnesota Government Branches, Agencies, Offices and other Publicly Supported Institutions.

Northern Light

Comprehensive Federal Government Research Resources

Social Studies: Government

The Social Studies Department has a comprehensive web site of their own consisting of numerous useful web links. This includes a large section on the USA Government.

Social Studies: Minnesota Government

The Social Studies Department has a comprehensive web site of their own consisting of numerous useful web links. This includes a large section on Minnesota.

Statistical Abstract of the United States

Data on social, economic and international subjects.

Health & Wellness

Access Excellence

Web site for the National Health Museum.

Adolescent Health

Center for Disease Control web site covering key wellness issues for teenagers: drinking and driving, exercise, nutrition, reproductive health, skin cancer prevention, smoking and sports, etc.

Advocates for Youth

Answers students' questions about sexual health - pregnancy prevention, HIV/AIDS, STD's, etc.

Alcohol & Drug Abuse

American Council for Drug Education (ACDE)

Center for Substance Abuse Research

Close to Home: Moyers on Addiction

Facts for Educators (ACDE)

National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

BrainPOP

BrainPOP movies demystify Science, Biology, Health and Technology topics for students.

CPR Internet Guide

This web site is designed to supplement CPR training courses. Includes a video demonstration that can be downloaded for a multimedia approach.

Depression

See web sites listed under Psychology.

Diet and Nutrition

 

 

Diet and Nutrition

 

 

Diet and Nutrition

 

 

Diet and Nutrition

 

 

Diet and Nutrition

Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2005)

Calorie Control Council

Dole 5-A-Day

FitWatch

Food and Nutrition Information Center

Food Guide Pyramid (New)

Food Guide Pyramid (Ethnic/Cultural)

Healthy Fridge

Healthy School Meals Resource System

Nutrient Data Laboratory

Nutri-Facts

Nutrition Facts Label

Nutrition Data

Nutrition Navigator

Physical Health and Nutrition Information

Teaching with Nutrition Explorations 

Eating Disorders

See web sites listed under Psychology.

Family Life Education

This site, sponsored by the Network for Family Life Education at Rutgers University, consists of a series of highly readable articles about sex, drug use, teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases and AIDS. 

Health Finder

Links to online clearinghouses, databases, publications, support and self-help groups, etc.  Developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Health Hotlist

Health site sponsored by the Franklin Institute. Links to sites on nutrition, fitness, and diseases.

Health Organizations

 

 

Health Organizations

 

 

Health Organizations

 

 

Health Organizations

 

 

Health Organizations

 

 

Health Organizations

 

 

Health Organizations

American Cancer Association

American Council for Drug Education

American Diabetes Association

American Heart Association

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Health A to Z

HealthTouch

IntelliHealth

Journal of the American Medical Association

Mayo Clinic

Minnesota Department of Health

Minnesota Institute for Public Health

National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy

National Center for Health Statistics

National Institutes of Health

National Mental Health Information Center

New England Journal of Mediacine

Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

 SIECUS (Sexuality Information and Education Council of the US)

U.S. Dept. of Education Safe and Drug-Free Schools

US Dept. of Health (Healthfinder)

HIV Insite

Medical, social and educational aspects of this disease is covered in this site, which is maintained by the University of California at San Francisco's HIV Research Center.

MedBot

Easy way to search for health and medicine resources.

Prevention

Cooking, nutrition, health and fitness tips to help head off problems before they happen.

Self

Focuses on getting you into shape and looking good. Click on the fitness calculator to determine body fat ratio and ideal weight range.

Shape Up America

This no-frills site guides you through the often confusing land of diets and fitness.

Violence & Safety

 

 

Violence & Safety

ABA Commission on Domestic Violence

Homeland Security( Minnesota)

Homeland Security (USA) 

Safety Zone (The)

Terrorism/Counter-Terrorism

Violence at Home

Web MD

Provides information on variety of health and wellness issues.

Weight Charts

Provides a chart with height and suggested weight for men and women.

Language Arts

Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation

Use this site to answer questions about English grammar and punctuation. 

Guide to Grammar and Writing Reviews the rules and applications of writing.

Internet Public Library Reading Room

Freely available books, magazines and newspapers from around the world, and links to other online resources.

Learner's Dictionary
Mirriam-Webster Dictionary for ELL. Along with great interactive language exercises with audio, the site offers Merriam-Webster's Learner's Word of the Day.

Merriam-Webster Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definitions, etymologies, pronunciations and related words provided.

On-line Dictionaries

Indexes more than 600 dictionaries and thesauri in 150 languages.

ReviseWise English
Interactive web site that provides activities and tests for topics in grammar and literature.

RhymeZone

Find words that rhyme, as well as synonyms and definitions.

Roget's Thesaurus

Hypertext version of a classic reference tool.

Vocabulary University
This web site offers free, interactive vocabulary word puzzles, as well as lesson plans, worksheets and monthly thematic features.
Word Central
A colorful web site providing information about words through fun, educational activities.

WordNet

A lexical database that organizes English nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs.

Words @ Random
Provides access to dictionaries and word puzzles, gives advice on choosing a dictionary and discusses sensitive language.

Library and Museum Links

Awesome Library

12,000 carefully reviewed resources for teachers, kids, teens and parents. Divided into three useful sections: SUBJECTS, SUPPORT and RESOURCES.

Digital Librarian

Useful collection of links to almost any subject area.

The Field Museum

Collections, exhibits and educational programs from one of the major natural history museums in the world.

Hennepin County Libraries

Access more than 1.2 million books, CDs, videos, audio books, audio tapes, pamphlets, and CD-ROMs

Internet Library

A comprehensive database providing access to Internet resources such as almanacs, bibliographies, dictionaries, encyclopedias, etc.

Internet Public Library

Browse or search reference collections; includes almanacs, dictionaries and encyclopedias.

Library of Congress

Provides access to a portion of this library's vast resources, including books, maps, exhibits and audio files.

LibrarySpot

Links to libraries and reference sources.

Smithsonian Institution

Accesses Smithsonian Museums and Research Centers.

University of Minnesota

Find book and journal titles on campus or search other libraries' catalogs.

Literature

Academy of American Poets

Collection of critical essays, biographies and poems.

Aesop's Fables

Online collection of Aesop's Fables, complete with moral advice, sharp humor and life lessons. 

American Literature Online
Chronological list of American literature with links to information on eras, movements and authors.

Authors: Charlotte Brontë

Charlotte Brontë - Comprehensive Biography

Dictionary of Symbolism

Explains the symbolic meaning of commonly used words in literature.

In The Time Of The Butterflies

 

 

In The Time Of The Butterflies

King Arthur

 

 

King Arthur

 

 

King Arthur

 

 

King Arthur

 

 

King Arthur

 

 

King Arthur

Arthurian Legend and Chivalry

Arthurian Legends

Arthurian Links

Arthurian Resources

Arthurian Sites

Bulfinch's Mythology

Camelot Project (University of Rochester)

Case of Sir Mordred

Encyclopedia Mythica

Holy Grail, The

Internet Medieval Sourcebook

King Arthur and the Holy Grail

King Arthur and the Matter of Britain

King Arthur on Britannia

Labyrinth: Resources for Medieval Studies

Llys Arthur

Medieval TimeRef

Mystic Realm of King Arthur

Quest: An Arthurian Resource

Luminarium

A selection of major authors and works associated with English literature.

Mythology

 

 

Mythology

Ancient World Web

Bulfinch's Mythology

 Magic Web: Myth and Folklore Links

MythingLinks

Myths & Legends

Norton Anthology of English Literature: Norton Topics Online

Prepared by the Norton Anthology editors, this extensive, freely accessible Web resource for The Norton Anthology of English Literature offers twenty-eight topics - four per period - for study and discussion.

Oprah's Book Club

Features Oprah Winfrey's current book selection, together with reading questions, author biographies, interviews with writers, etc. Many of these books are available in the media center.

Poetry - Online Archives

Academy of American Poets

Bartleby.com

Project Gutenberg Online text library that provides access to more than 10,000 free e-books.

Salem Witch Trials

Salem Witch Museum

Salem, Massachusetts Home Page

What About Witches

Shakespeare

 

 

 

Shakespeare

Absolute Shakespeare

e-Notes on Shakespeare

Shakespeare Electronic

Shakespeare Illustrated

Shakespeare in Europe

ShakespeareNet

Shakespeare Online

Shakespeare Resource Center

Shakespeare Websites

Map and Atlases

The Social Studies Department has a comprehensive web site of their own consisting of numerous useful web links. Click HERE or on the icon to access the section on Maps and Atlases.

Mathematics

Ask Dr. Math

Possibly the most complete math site on the Internet, this site is searchable by grade level and covers elementary through college work.

Harcourt's Multimedia Math Glossary
Glossary of math terms with illustrations.
Math Dictionary
An interactive math dictionary that offers clear definitions and illustrations of more than 500 math terms.

Math Explorer

Explore new approaches to mathematics with these fun games, tricks, and activities from the "Exploratorium".

Math: Games and Activities

 

 

Math: Games and Activities

 

 

Math: Games and Activities

A+ Math 

Change Maker

Count On

CyberChase

Figure This!

Fun Brain Magician

Hip Pocket Change

InfoUse's PlaneMath

One False Move

Math: Classroom Lessons and Materials

 

 

Math: Classroom Lessons and Materials

Fun Mathematics Lessons

Math Goodies

Math League

Math Solutions' Index of Classroom Lessons

NCES Students' Classroom

New Zealand Maths

ReviseWise Maths  

Math in Daily Life

Students often question how they will use basic mathematical concepts, algebra and geometry throughout their lives. Learn how math impacts daily decision-making at this web site.

MathsNet Interactive Geometry Glossary
Move the mouse pointerover the appropriate word to view a small graphic depicting the term.

Math Online

Offers math help to high school students.

Math Words
This interactive math dictionary explains hundreds of math terms and formulas from algebra to calculus.
Math World
An interactive math encyclopedia detailing concepts such as algebra, calculus, geometry and number theory.

MegaMath

Teaches basic math concepts.

Money Matters

Money game that teaches students math concepts and money management in the context of real-life situations. They have to  get a job, pay for living expenses, plan for future expenses and save money. Lesson plans on integrating this site into the classroom are also provided.

Precalculus With Limits

This notebook organizer will help students develop a section-by-section summary of the key concepts in Precalculus with Limits: A Graphing Approach

Purplemath
Provides practical help with algebra in the form of lessons, links to other resources, homework guidelines and advice on productive study habits.
ReviseWise Maths
Games, activity sheets, tests and step-by-step instruction in basic arithmetic skills.
Trigonometry Math Page
This site explains and illustrates concepts in trigonometry.

WebMath

Teaches basic math concepts, algebra, physics and trigonometry.

Music and Drama

Web site devoted to orchestral music.
ArtsWork
Educational materials designed for teachers and students that cover the visual arts, dance, music and drama.
Resources and quizzes to help in the understanding of a variety of musical topics.
Hispano Music & Culture of the Northern Rio Grande
Folk music of the Hispano culture of the Southwest.
Musicals 101
A cyber encyclopedia of musical theater, TV and film, featuring more than 330 musicals for schools to choose from.
Breaks music down into genres, including Arab, African, Baroque and 20th Century.
Tests in chords, pitch and time.

News and Weather

News: Publications

Boston Globe   New York Times   Star Tribune (Minneapolis)   USA Today   Wall Street Journal   Washington Post

News: Radio and Television

CNN   KARE-11   KMSP   KSTP   KTCA   WCCO

Weather

Weather Channel   Weather Events (Severe)   WeatherNet   Weather Underground

Philosophy and Religious Studies

History of Philosophy

Covers topics from Western and Eastern schools of thought. Content a little "ponderous", but in terms of content, this is a good resource for anyone interested in the history of big ideas.

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

This site, maintained by the University of Tennessee, is a deep resource for contemplative web surfers. Use the timeline, or text collection, for information about philosophical thought and thinkers.

Jewish History

Jewish-American History on the Web

Jewish History Resource Center

National Museum of American Jewish History

Photo's and Pictures

Amazing Picture Machine

Product of the North Central Regional Laboratory that may be useful for some projects. 

Digital Library Project CalPhotos is a collection of 51,084 images of plants, animals, fossils, people and landscapes, contributed by a variety of organizations and individuals.
Google Click on "Images" to access pictures using this well-known search engine.

National Image Library

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's online collection of public domain still photographs., containing still photo images of wildlife, plants, National Wildlife Refuges, etc.

Pics4Learning

This web site was established especially for students and teachers, and provides thousands of donated and free pictures.

The following search engines provide direct to access to photos and pictures on the Internet. Click on "images" to access this feature.

AltaVista   Google   Yahoo!

Primary Resources

The Social Studies Department has a comprehensive web site of their own consisting of numerous useful web links. CLICK HERE or on the icon to access the section on Primary Resources.

Ask Your School Psychologist

Psychology

The Social Studies Department has a comprehensive web site of their own consisting of numerous useful web links. CLICK HERE or on the icon to access the section on Psychology.

Reading and Research Skills

Bibliography, Compiling of

 

 

Bibliography, Compiling of

A selection of resources explaining the correct way to compile a bibliography.

Compiling a Bibliography, PCSH Guidelines

Documenting Resources

EasyBib

Writing Research Papers using MLA Documentations

Bibliography Compiler

Provides assistance when compiling a bibliography. Click on Noodle Tools to access, and create own user profile. Remember to choose MLA format!

Don't Buy It! Get Media Smart Media literacy web site for young people that encourages users to think critically about media and become smart consumers.

Internet Strategies

Strategies and tutorials to assist students in using the Internet effectively.

Learn to Read With Starfall Tols to assist in the teaching of letters and sounds for emergent readers.
Questioning Toolkit Questions to encourage higher-order thinking and critical evaluation of information.

Research Process (The)

Provides a simple and effective strategy for finding information for a research paper and documenting resources.

Reference Tools & Homework Helpers

Biographical Dictionary

Over 25,000 names of notable men and women.

Biography.com

Developed by the A&E cable channel, this site spotlights a celebrity each day. Profiles of more than 20,000 people.

BJ Pinchbeck's Homework Helper

Variety of interesting and very useful resources.

Encyclopedia Britannica

Britannica's free Internet guide organized by topic.

FamilyEducation

Perform a search on Homework Help by clicking on the appropriate age group and linking to subjects such as English, American History, Geography and Science.

Homework Help Page

This page provides links to resources for help with school assignments, projects, and daily homework. Links to free expert advice, as well as some other useful features for students and teachers.

Infoplease.com

One-stop reference site which includes access to Almanacs, Webster's College Dictionary and Columbia Encyclopedia.

Learn2

Step-by-step instructions and helpful illustrations on anything from using chopsticks to repairing a doorknob.

My Virtual Reference Desk

Useful list of ready-reference tools.

On-line Dictionaries

Links to more than 800 dictionaries and thesauri in more than 160 languages.

Quoteland

Provides the right words for any occasion, including humorous quotes from memorable movies and TV and song lines.

World Languages

Two-way dictionaries in several languages - Afrikaans to Zulu.

Your Dictionary.com

This web site indexes online dictionaries, thesauri, and such like containing words and phrases.

Science and Technology: General

Access Excellence

Web links to biology, biotechnology and other science teaching resources.

American Museum of Natural History

This site is packed with educational activities, photographs and virtual exhibit tours, including the Hayden Planetarium.

Astro-Venture Using scientific inquiry, build a planet that can support human habitation.

Atomic Archive

Describes the atomic age from the birth of atom science to the latest nuclear news.

Audubon Online

The National Audubon Society's home page provides a bounty of information on the natural world, including articles from the bimonthly magazine, Audubon.

Aquariums

Florida Aquarium

National Aquarium in Baltimore

New England Aquarium

Tennessee Aquarium

Biology Corner Resources on a diverse set of biology topics.

BrainPOP

BrainPOP movies demystify Science, Biology and Technology topics for students.

BugBios

Explore a dazzling collection of insect macro-photography, including up-close images of butterflies.

Cells Alive Animations, movies and microscopic images of unicellular life and viruses.

CIESIN

Consortium for International Earth Science Information Network.   Facilitates access to data and information on human interactions in the environment; many population databases included.

Coral Reefs

 

 

Coral Reefs

 

 

Coral Reefs

College of Exploration: Bermuda's Coral Reefs

Coral Reefs

Encarta: Type in "Coral Reefs" 

Introduction to Coral Reefs

Ocean Images

Reef HQ

ReefNet

Discovery Channel

Takes the invitation to "explore your world" seriously by offering stunning imagery, fascinating feature stories and engaging activities that can't be found elsewhere.

DNA from the Beginning

Clear and well-organized facts about genetic breakthroughs. Learning is enhanced using animations, experiments, audio and video files, etc.

DNA-2-Z

Everything DNA-to-Z provides good basic information about genetics.

Earthquake Information

The U.S. Geological Survey provides cutting-edge information about seismology and geophysics, as well as lists and interactive maps of the most recent quakes.

EcoKids Online Earth Day Canada's environmental education program for youth who care about the planet.

Encyclopedia of the Atmospheric Environment

Contains information on atmospheric issues, including air quality, acid rain and global warming.

Endangered Species

Endangered Specie

Nature Conservancy

Environmental Defense Fund

Interactive quizzes, news releases and reports on environmental projects.

Environmental Education This web site enhances problem-solving skills and teaches how to weigh various sides of an issue through critical thinking.
Environmental Issues Home Resource Efficiency

Environmental Management

U.S. Department of Energy: Environmental Management site on waste management, nuclear material stabilization, and environmental restoration.

Environmental Organizations

Earth Day Network

World Wildlife Fund

Environment Protection Agency

Extensive database of environmental facts and current information on EPA programs, resources, events, news and laws. Includes a ZIP code search to research local problem areas.

Exploring Earth Provides information, images and activities about the earth.
Fear of Physics The authors of this web site have set out to dispel the notion that physics is forbiddingly difficult.

Forces Behind Fun (Amusement Park Physics)

Allows students to explore physics by offering them a chance to develop their own roller coaster, or learn about weightlessness with a freefall water experiment.

Genetic Science Learning Center

Covers the basics, genetic disorders and uses of genetics in society. Also thematic units and an Internet-based curriculum which includes interactive features.

Guide to Science, Computing and Technology

Astronomy & Space, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environmental Science, General Science and Physics.

EnviroLink Library

Comprehensive resource of environmental information.

How Stuff Works

An impressive site that explains the inner workings of everything from rocket engines to root canals.

Hubble Heritage

Compositions distilled from the Hubble Space Telescope data.

HyperPhysics Information on all things related topPhysics.

Kennedy Space Center

Provides an abundance of space flight information.

Microbe Zoo Digital learning center for microbial ecology.
National Air and Space Museum: Exploring the Planets Highlights the history and achievements of planetary explorations.

NASA

Accesses NASA news, history, policies and links to other NASA sites.

OceanWorld Covers numerous topics such as coral reefs, fisheries, icebergs, weather, waves, etc.
OLogy OLogy means "the study of." On this the American Museum of Natural History's OLogy web site, you can study and explore many cool OLogies, such as arachnology (the study of spiders) or volcanology (the study of volcanoes).
Physics Classroom An active way to learn about physics on the web.

Pollution Regulation

This site addresses the issue of industrial pollution in developing countries.

Science Experiments Online

Alka Selzer Cool Science Experiments

Fun Science Gallery

Memory Experiments

Science Toys You Can Make

Science Fair Resources

Chicago Public Library Science Fair Page

Science Fairs Home Page

Ultimate Science Fair Resource

Science Learning Network

The Science Learning Network (SLN) is an online community of educators, students, schools, science museums and other institutions demonstrating a new model for inquiry science education.

Science Museums

 

 

Science Museums

 

 

Science Museums

American Museum of Natural History

Boston Museum of Science

Exploratorium (The)

Inventor's Museum

Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation

National Atomic Museum

New York Hall of Science

Oregon Museum of Science (OMSI)

Tech Museum of Innovation

Tech Museum Online Exhibits

Science News

EurekaAlert

Science Daily

Scientific American

Why Files: Science Behind the News

USGB The US Geological Survey web site provides information on science about the Earth, its natural and
living resources, natural hazards, and the environment.
USGS: The Learning Web This part of the USGB web site is dedicated to education and lifelong learning. Explore things on, in, around and about the Earth.

Virtual Dissection Kits

 

 

 

Virtual Dissection Kits

Frog: NetFrog

Frog: Virtual Frog

Frog: Virtual Frog Dissection Quiz

Frog: Whole Frog Project

Humans: Human Brain Dissection

Humans: Human Heart - Online Exploration

Humans: Virtual Bodies

Insects: Cochroach Dissection

Insects: Deer Tick Dissection

Pig: Virtual Pig Dissection

Rat: Rat Dissection

Sheep: Brain Dissection

Sheep: Dissection of the Sheep Brain

World's Biomes Information on the world's five major biomes.

Zoo in the Wild

Enormous collection of images and sounds, especially African animals and birds.

Science & Technology: Human Medical Biology

American Museum of Natural History: Expeditions Learn about some of the museum's past and present expeditions.

Du Pont Biotechnology

This site investigates current industry trends and focus in biotech research.

Ethics and Biotechnology

Center for Bioethics, University of Pennsylvania

National Institute of Health: Bioethics Resources

Selected Works on Ethics and Biotechnology

Exploratorium Science Snacks Fun experiments that aid students in the learning of science skills.

General Histology

Allows students to identify medical terms from their word parts and definitions. Go to the bottom of the page and choose general terminology. Students should complete each quiz at 80% or higher.

HHMI's BioInteractive Contains animations, museums and virtual labs on biomedical topics.

Histology

Web site on human anatomy and physiology sponsored by the University of Minnesota.

Histology CD

An excellent source of images of human tissues.

HistoWeb

Provides succinct explanations of the tissues to guide students in the use of their microscopes.

Human Genome Project Education Resources

Explore this site for information about the U.S. and worldwide Human Genome Project.

HyperMuscle: Muscles in Action

Interactive web page which will help medical students learn the muscle actions of the human body.

Joint Fluoroscopy

A Multimedia Textbook and Teaching Module on Anatomy using Joint Fluoroscopy.

Medical Terminology Quiz

This site has a number of quizzes that require a knowledge of medical terms.

MEDtropolis - The Virtual Body Educates students on the workings of the human brain, heart, digestive system and skeleton system.

National Health Museum

A national educational program that provides high school biology and life science teachers access to their colleagues, scientists, and critical sources of new scientific information via the World Wide Web.

Pink Monkey

Explains joint articulations and muscle movement and the importance of this for organisms.

Reeko's Mad Scientist Lab Free science experiments for parents, teachers and children of all ages.
Smithsonian Spotlight on Inventors Biographical sketches of ten great American inventors.
Try Science A gateway to experience the excitement of contemporary science and technology through on and offline interactivity with science and technology centers worldwide.

WebAnatomy

Axial Skeleton Identification - covers specific bone marking and bones.  To make it more challenging, type in the first letter of the answer and a choice will be entered. Use this as a practice test.

Windows to the Universe Interactive web site on Earth and space sciences.

Social Studies

The Social Studies Department has a comprehensive web site of their own consisting of numerous useful web links. CLICK HERE or on the icon to access this informative web site.

Sport, Hobbies & Travel

Basketball

NBA

Sporting News

Fishing & Hunting

Outdoor News

Outdoor Recreation & Travel

Backpacker Magazine

Great Outdoor Recreation Pages (GORP)

Rock Climbing

Bouldering Domain

Climbing Magazine

Travel: Chateaux in France

 

 

Travel: Chateaux in France

Chambord Loire Valley Castle 

Chateaux and Country

Chateaux de la Loire

Chateau de Matel

French Revived Classicism

Loire Valley Castles

Twelve Chateaux and a Mighty Barracks

Travel: Germany

 

 

Travel: Germany

German Life

German Way

Google Travel Directory

Munich Found Online

Yahoo Travel Directory

 Travel: Geography, Maps, etc.

Links to geographic profiles, maps, etc. on various countries.

Travel: Europe

 

 

Travel: Europe

 

 

Travel: Europe

Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel Online

BUG - Backpacker's Ultimate Guide to Europe

Eurotrip

Luxury Traveler

Paris Pages

Travelocity

Travlang's Foreign Language for Travelers

Visit Europe

Web Page Design

HTML Guides

 

 

HTML Guides

Bare Bones Guide to HTML

HTML Made Really Easy

Tips, Tricks, How-To, and Beyond

W3C:HTML

2K Communications: Guide to Publishing HTML

World Languages

French: BBC Test Your French A self-test to measure French language competence.
French: Francais Interactif Comprehensive French language site complete with videos and cultural information.
French: Tex's French Grammar Comprehensive French grammar web site.
Spanish: El Tiempo Spanish Flashcards to learn temperature and weather terms.
Spanish: Online Tutorial Free online tutorial for beginning and intermediate Spanish students.