Academy Of Achievement--The Academy of Achievement brings you pictures and stories of "legendary achievers" of the 20th century in areas such as art, public service, sports, and science. There’s also a section where you can hear achievers tell how important qualities such as passion and vision have been to them.
American History Biographies--Contains data regarding historical people in American History.
Author Webliography--Contains pointers to individual author guides or other cumulative documents that deal with specific writers. Most of these authors are "literary." Authors And Illustrators--Profiles of well known authors such as Byars, Cooney, Colville, Duncan, Giff and others. American Authors On The Web--Listed in chronological order from 1855 to 1950. You will find short biographies of authors and their works. Authors On The Web--Information about Children's Authors & Illustrators and their books, as well as, information on books that are part of a series. Biography And Autobiography Resources: Children's And Young Adults' Literature--"This is a great link-site that connects to a variety of biography resources."
Biographical Dictionary--Contains biographical information on more than 33,000 people from ancient times to the present day.
Biographies--This site has a wealth of links to all types of biographies. If you need to find biographies for a particular period of time here is the place to go! Be sure to skim down below the yellow frames for further links.
Biographies--Biographical links to artists & architects, authors, entertainers, musicians & composers, politicians & rulers, scientists & inventors. The Arlington National Cemetery site is extremely interesting with lots of photos.
Biographies Of American Women--Alphabetical list of some of Americans most famous women. Distinguished Women Of Past And Present--"This site has biographies of women who contributed to our culture in many different ways". There are writers, educators, scientists, heads of state, politicians, civil rights crusaders, artists, entertainers, and others. Notable Women Adventurers--List of notable women with link to short biographies. included are explorers, war heroines, astronauts, aviators, race car drivers, earlier settlers, and more. Women Of The Century--Get to know 100 years of phenomenal women.
Biographies--A multitude of links to various biography sources arranged by sub-topics--African Americans, artists, athletes, biographical directories, biographical searches, composers, Hispanic Americans, mathematicians peace makers, politicians, scientists, women, and writers. You can also do a search by last name.
Biography Center--11,011 biographies available. Search by last name or use the alphabet at the top for a listing.
Biography Online Resources--An outstanding list of biography sites. A must see!
Biography Search--A database of 25,000 names to famous people past and present. Click on a letter, or enter a name to discover who they were, what they did, and why.
Citation Machine--A wonderful resource to help you cite your research references easily.
FactMonster Biographies--Links include biographies in the areas of entertainment, sports, rulers of the world, and business. Also contains links for famous African Americans, famous women, famous Asian Pacific Americans, notable Hispanic Americans, and notable American Indians. Here is their site for Famous Scientists. They also have an alphabetical listing of links to People And Ethnic Groups.
Famous Scientists--Links to scientists in the areas of medicine, technology, invention, etc. Scientific Biography--Search by branch of science, gender/minority status, historical period, nationality or prize winners. 4000 Years Of Women In Science
Gallery Of Achievers--In the Gallery of Achievers, the focus is on individuals who have shaped the 20th century by their accomplishments.
Great Kings And Queens--A Tribute to the memory of the greatest monarchs, spiritual leaders, philosophers, musicians, scientists, statesmen, commanders, doctors, travelers, actors, singers, dancers, clairvoyants and other heroes.
500 Most Important People Of The 20th Century--Includes a short biography and a photo of each person. This is an excellent starting point to begin your research.
Hall Of Heroes--"Just who are our heroes? They are men or women, privileged or poor, patriots or rebels. They are different from the rest of us, and yet the same. They are our inspiration and therefore essential. From the melting pot the greatest rise, elevating us all." Site contains profiles of people considered heroes. A new person is added each week. Heroes--Links to 12 heroes--Lincoln, Thomas Alva Edison, William Shakespeare, Ben Franklin, Christopher Columbus, Florence Nightingale, Galileo Galilei, Henry VIII, Robert E. Lee, Sacagawea, Ulysses S. Grant, and Wolfgang A. Mozart.
History Biographies--PBS program and series site of historical people.
History of Fashion--Fashion is part of culture that is constantly changing. Over the years, the variety of dress has evolved depending on the state of the economy, new inventions in technology and even the social class people move in and out of. Taking a look at the history of fashion of Western Civilization throughout the years, there are many different eras and trends and styles that have come and gone.
Homework Center - Biographies--Great links to biographies of authors, women, pioneers, playwrights, explorers, mathematicians, heroes and more.
Illuminations-math lessons, activities and web sites.
Island Of Freedom--"Explore the lives of great theologians, philosophers, poets, composers, and artists."
Inventors And Inventions--Links to famous scientists and inventor biographies. see also Famous Scientists
Presidents Of The United States--"The most comprehensive site on the Internet for presidential resources." Presidents The Presidents Of The United States Of America--List of internal links to each President of the United States. Includes photographs and links to other Web resources. The American Presidency--Learn all about the men who have led our nation. Presidents & First Ladies First Ladies Of The United States Of America--Information about the First Ladies of the United States.
Who2?--Gives a brief biography/information on person and links to further information. A fun feature is a list of birthdays for the given month.
Who's Who in American History--Biographies of historical figures accessible by name, era, or occupation. There is also a gallery of photographs used throughout the site.
American History--You can spend hours here looking through links on the many historical periods in American history. Fortunately they are arranged by topic!
Architecture Through The Ages--Learn about the building (and sometimes the culture) of a half dozen early civilizations including Egyptian, Greek, and Aztec. Moyse's Hall--"Here you will find an example of Norman domestic architecture. In addition to views of Moyse's Hall and information about it, there is a variety of other information including facts about the first hunters and British Tribal Kingdoms. Very interesting."
Around The World Holidays--Links to various holidays celebrated throughout the world. The History Of The Holidays--Contains information on Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa.
Atlapedia--Contains key information on every country of the world. Each profile provides facts and data on geography, climate, people, religion, language, history and economy.
BBC News--Use the menu to the left to select a world region--Africa, Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Middle East, South Asia, UK, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales. Once the site comes up skim down to the drop down menu titled "Country Profiles". Profiles include an overview of the country, facts, leaders and current media information.
Centennial Exhibition Of 1876--You are invited to visit the 100th birthday party for the United States, the Centennial Exhibition of 1876. These pages present the Library's unique collection of silver albumen photographs with various views and points of access.
Citation Machine--A wonderful resource to help you cite your research references easily.
Classic Pictures--"During the 36 years that Life Magazine existed as a weekly publication, the staff photographers took thousands upon thousands of photographs that now live in the Life Magazine archives." Search and download these awesome pictures.
Costume Site--A wealth of sites to explore costumes of various ethnic groups, theatrical costumes, arms and armor and colonial. Ethnic & Folk Costume Traditional Dress Of The World--Links to sites which show and explain the traditional dress of people in countries around the world. Costume Gallery--Over 10,000 web pages and 45,000 images of fashion and costume. Also sites on hairstyles throughout history. Costumers' Manifesto--All kinds of links for all types of costumes--religious, military, dance, historical, and more. Fashion: Past & Present--Outstanding list of links to fashion from different eras of history. Fashion Era--Another good site covering the history of fashion and costume. NOTE: this image-heavy site can be slow to load.
Country Studies Area Handbook Series From The Library Of Congress--Handbook contains information on 101 countries and regions. Very thorough information including history, geography, and culture. Includes maps, timelines, and photographs. Use the "Choose a Country Study" drop down menu to find your country.
Countries--Yahoo listing of links to many countries throughout the world.
Countries And Continents--A great site for links to individual countries and continents.
Countries Of The World From InfoPlease--Provides information on each country's: geography · maps · flag · official national name · current ruler · area · population · capital · largest cities · languages · ethnicity / race· religion · literacy rate · economy · government · and history.
Country Profiles: A large amount of informative material on individual countries
Currency Exchange Rates--Find out what the American Dollar is worth in countries around the world. Skim down to the turquoise box to enter information.
Encyclopedia Of USA History: 1840-1980--A wealth of links to main periods of time in USA history including Woman's Suffrage, American West, Civil War, Cartoonists, Civil Rights Movement, Scientists, Immigration to the United States, and more.
FactMonster Geography--Browse the list of topics to find answers to your Geography questions. Topics include, U.S. Geography, World Geography and Frequently Asked Question.
FactMonster History--Browse the list of topics to find answers to your History questions. Topics include World History, United States History, Important Documents and Speeches, and U.S. Government.
FactMonster Social Studies--Browse the list of topics to find answers to your Social Studies questions. Topics include, World Facts, Countries, United States Facts and Government, U.S. States and Cites, and Social Studies Frequently Asked Questions.
Flag Database--Good flag collection, and it shows those little details of flags that are hard to see. Flags--Great place to find all kinds of flags including country flags, city flags, civil war flags, heraldry flags, maritime flags, and more. National Flags--Flags are listed alphabetically. Once the flag comes up you can use the menu to the left to find out additional information about the country.
Food Timeline--"Ever wonder what the Vikings ate when they set off to explore the new world? How Thomas Jefferson made his ice cream? What the pioneers cooked along the Oregon Trail? Who invented the potato chip...and why?' This page offers many interesting articles on food in history, plus recipes different times and places." History Of Food--Links to the foods of the past and present, along with other interesting sites like the history of utensils.
Foreign Languages--Links to many languages including French and Spanish.
Geography World--Geography and country sites galore.
Great Chicago Fire--An online exhibition produced by the Chicago Historical Society and Academic Technologies of Northwestern University to mark the 125th anniversary of one of the most famous events in American history, as well as the most formative event in the history of Chicago.
Hear America Singing--"Have you ever thought about how American songs developed? This PBS site has a timeline covering the history of American concert song as well as information on the writers, composers, artists, and movements that left their mark." Popular Songs In American History--"American Folk and Traditional Music with Lyrics, Midi Files, Tune Information and History behind the folksongs and ballads. With folksongs arranged by time period."
History In Song--This is a fun site! Follow American history through songs sung during that time. Some interesting topics are hobo songs, prison songs, civil rights movement songs, as well as, songs from the Civil War, World War I and others. You can view by time period or go directly to song index.
History Resources--Great resources for history topics. Use the A-Z index at the top to look for a topic of interest.
HyperHistory--An historical encyclopedia which includes historical people from 1000 B.C. to the present, as well as historical events.
InfoUSA-- InfoUSA is a United States government site containing facts about American society, politics, and culture. A wealth of resources for studying the United States is provided.
Latitude And Longitude--Several sites on latitude and longitude.
Maps--Many links to maps on countries of the world. Infoplease Atlas: North America--At this site you can view a map of North America. Click on the different regions to get information about each country. Xpeditions@Nationalgeographic.Com--Printable blank maps of world countries and the United States. The map can be printed with its basic outline shape, or with the detailed cities marked.
Map Collection--Many online maps from around the world are available at this map collection from the University of Texas at Austin's Perry-Castaneda Library. Blank Outline Maps--Free blank outline maps of the countries and continents of the world. Outline Maps Of Every Country In The World; U.S. State Maps, Too!
MapMachine Atlas--Locate nearly any place on Earth, find country facts, and search and print historical, weather, and population maps, and more.
Maps And Flags From Around The World--In addition to the flag and map of the country, you will find brief facts on the countries people, communications, military, transportation, economy, government and geography.
Mega Maps--"Print maps big or small! One page to almost 7 Feet across!" Print U.S. maps and world map!
Military History Encyclopedia--References for all military history - wars, individuals, battles, weapons and the concepts behind warfare.
Open Directory - Regions Of The World--Index to a wealth of links for individual countries throughout the world. Next to each region is the number of links this site references. Offers information in many different languages.
Political Cartoons And Cartoonists--A comprehensive collection of links to various political cartoon sites and cartoonists. Cartoons & Satire Political Cartoons And Cartoonists--"The resources presented here trace the history of political cartooning from the beginning of the nineteenth century and document its transformation during the watershed period at the end of the century when political cartoons emerged as one of the most popular and influential features of the daily press. Some of their uses are also documented, from Nast's campaign of the 1870s through portrayals of political leaders, issues, and world events during the first decades of the twentieth century"
A Culinary World Tour--Offers recipes from many countries in the world. All Delicious Recipes--Gives recipes for Africa, Asia, America, Australia, Europe and the Middle East. Recipe Archive--Contains link to various food groups plus some countries. Cooking.Com--Use the keyword search box to type in the country. Good Cooking Links--Links to many cooking sites. Ethnic And International Recipes see also individual country sites
Social Studies School Service--Links to topics in world history and global studies, U.S. government and history, countries and regions and general resources. Social Studies Sources--This is a large group of briefly annotated Social Studies links. Sites are listed in such categories as General, World, and U.S. History, Government/Politics, and Geography/Culture.
United Nations--"The United Nations was established on 24 October 1945 by 51 countries committed to preserving peace through international cooperation and collective security. Today, nearly every nation in the world belongs to the UN: membership totals 191 countries. Learn about this organization, its various sections, and how it works."
United Nations Cartographic Section--"The United Nations have put their entire collection of maps online; Digitally prepared and ready for download: peacekeeping maps, general maps, and other geographical resources; view maps by country, region, or mission; a copy of Adobe Acrobat is necessary to read the maps."
50 States And Capitals--This site has basic information as well as odd and interesting facts like state license plate, area code, state quarter, etc. There is also a state map and state capitals map you can view by clicking on the map icons at the bottom. State Reports--"Choose your state from the map and start gathering all the information and images you need to make an A+ state report project for school. " Netstate.Com--"This fun site has more than the symbols, flags, seals, emblems, and famous people of each state. Find interesting trivia, comparisons, and the 50 state designs for U.S. quarters too! State Websites--State websites listed alphabetically. Connect USA Stately Knowledge: Facts About the United States --"From the Internet Public Library at the University of Michigan School of Information, this site features facts (including flags) about each state and comparison charts, rankings and links to more information." States--"Each state profile includes facts and figures on population, symbols, entrance into the Union, elected officials and much more. Information can be accessed state-by-state or by topic, such as origin of state name, where immigrants live, tallest buildings, notable bridges, climates and more." Yahooligans! Directory: U.S. States--Provides links to information about each state, including some historical information. LocalCensus.com--"Provides a plethora of statistical information about the United States of America and all of its cities, zip codes, and counties."
United States Flag Page--Learn all about our flag, as well as, other related topics. This is a great site and well worth taking time to explore.
Washington State Facts--General information on Washington State. Washington--Profile includes facts and figures on population, symbols, entrance into the Union, elected officials and much more. Washington--Features facts (including flags) comparison charts, rankings and links to more information. Washington--Basic information as well as odd and interesting facts like state license plate, area code, state quarter, etc. There is also a state map and state capitals map you can view by clicking on the map icons at the bottom.
World Atlas: Maps And Geography Of The World--Maps and geographical information for every country, state, continent and ocean. Includes an alphabetical listing of countries and continents, blank outline maps of each country, countries arranged by continent and region, U.S. states and territories, cities of the world, oceans, and territories and dependencies.
The World Factbook 2007--Follow links to see a list of current articles about countries of the world.
The World Gazetteer--"This site provides information about current population of countries, their administrative areas, cities and towns as well as images of the current national flags."
Worldwide Gazetteer--A geographical dictionary with links to Web resources related to each country. Each entry links to resources in the following categories: brief overviews, research about the country, newspapers, business, politics and economics, health and wealth, language, and travel.
The World Wide Virtual Library--This extensive site offers links to virtual libraries for individual countries, historical topic links, links to eras and epochs, and research links: methods and materials.
Citation Machine--A wonderful resource to help you cite your research references easily.
Columbia Encyclopedia--"This is the sixth edition, 2001, of this well-known one-volume desk encyclopedia. This online version is searchable as well as browsable. Contains brief entries with keywords hyperlinked to related entries."
Encarta Encyclopedia--Online encyclopedia as well as link to the Microsoft "World English Dictionary" and "Dynamic Atlas."
Encyclopedia.Com--Search articles from the Concise Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia.
Household Cyclopedia Of General Information--Originally published in 1881, this wonderful book was designed for frontier families who had to do it all with not much help from experts. Want to know how to bud trees, amputate a leg, prepare your beehives for winter, make Lucifer's (matches), make black paint from various natural materials (peach pit black is dull)? This is the book for you. Great fun to browse.
Rudiments Of Wisdom--Learn about everything from music to medicine from this fun cartoon encyclopedia.
Virtual Encyclopedia--Huge list of subject-arranged links to sites. A good source to find information on a specific topic.
Amazing Picture Machine--Although no longer available, this site offers optional sites to use for obtaining pictures.
BJ Pinchbeck's Homework Helper--17-year-old BJ and his dad have collected over 700 sites that can help you with all of your homework questions.
BPL Homework Help--"It's due tomorrow? Your local library can probably help, and there are some places listed here you can try, too. From artists to zoos, there's plenty of information here to keep you busy even after your homework is done!"
Citation Machine--A wonderful resource to help you cite your research references easily.
Copyright And Fair Use--Links to sites, articles, and information about copyright laws. Copyright Basics And The Internet--Simple outline of Fair Use, guidelines for educational multimedia, how to request permission to use an entire work or material not covered by the fair use guidelines, and plagiarism MLA Bibliographic Style--A Brief Guide Citation Styles--Links to ALA, APA, Chicago, CBE, and other citation styles.
Education Planet--Directory arranged by subject.
Educational Resources--Topic-by-topic breakdown of some of the best sites on the World Wide Web.
Fact Monster--Excellent place to start your research. Major topics are: geography, history, language arts, mathematics, science and social studies. Other features are a reference source, tools for school, history and current events, skills, language, and in the spotlight.
Homework Center--Many great topics that you won't find on other sites.
Information Please--Offers up-to-date facts and statistics covering just about everything. Integrates the various Information Please almanacs, dictionary, Columbia Encyclopedia, biography search, and other resource books needed for reports.
KCLS Homework Help--This is an excellent starting point for accessing relevant databases on a huge number of topics.
KnowPlay?--Find search tools for a number of online dictionaries, thesauri, encyclopedias, and quotation collections.
Library Spot--Acronym dictionaries, biographical dictionaries, inventions, virtual math and science calculators—all are here for your use. Explore numerous magazines and newspapers, phone books, mapping programs, and more.
National Geographic Homework Help--Need to know how much hippos eat, what explorers Lewis and Clark packed in their first-aid kit, where Giza is, or how fireworks work? You’ve come to the right place.
School Work Ugh!--Need help with school, homework or have general education questions? This is a good place to start. Topics include: art, drugs, health, law, miscellaneous, philosophy, statistics, biography, encyclopedia, history, literature, music, quotations, computers, government, issues, maps, mythology, religion, dictionaries, grammar, language, math, newspapers, science, and writing.
Schoolhouse Rock--Wow! Learn all those grammar rules, history and science facts and multiplication tables by singing along with the Schoolhouse gang. Try the low graphics version for faster loading.
Terrific Websites For Middle School Kids--Excellent links in the areas of the arts, computers and technology, English, health, mathematics, science and social studies. Specifically chosen for middle school curriculum and students.
Virtual Reference Shelf--Browse a collection of online reference materials recommended by the Library of Congress national library. Includes dictionaries and news sources.
Welcome To OnlineConversion.com--"Convert just about anything to anything else Volume, weight, metric weight, computer, time, cooking, angles, area, power, energy, density, force, pressure, astronomical, numbers/base, finance, misc., flow rate, frequency, light, torque, fun stuff and clothing."
World Almanac For Kids--Ever wonder if any famous people share your birthday? Find the answer and other fun facts about the world you live in at this great site.
American Folklore--Features retellings of American folktales, Native American myths and legends, tall tales, weather folklore and ghost stories from the 50 United States. Read about famous characters including Paul Bunyan, Pecos Bill, Jesse James, Davy Crockett, Daniel Boone, and many more. Folktales Around The world--Great links to folktales and mythology throughout the world.
American Sign Language And Braille--Simple history and explanation on sign language. A Basic Dictionary Of American Sign Language--Gives a few American Sign Language terms to help when you need to communicate with a person who signs, but doesn't hear. Also included is the basic alphabet and numbers one through ten.
Bartlett's Familiar Quotes--A collection of passages, phrases, and proverbs traced to their sources in Ancient and Modern literature.
Bibliography--Mrs. Diltz's bibliography handout. Provides a guide for citing books, encyclopedias, periodicals, newspaper articles, electronic information, etc. in your bibliography.
The Blue Book Of Grammar--A Grammar guide with printable worksheets. Use the menu to the left. FactMonster Grammar And Spelling--Includes information on the various parts of grammar, tips for better spelling, frequently misspelled words, easily confused words, capitalization, italicization, and punctuation. On-Line English Grammar--A collection of links to assist with your grammar questions. Punctuation Made Simple--Great site to learn about all those punctuation rules. Schoolhouse Grammar Rock--Learn the rules of grammar in a fun easy way as you listen to today's hottest rock stars singing their favorite Schoolhouse Rock song.
Brewer's Dictionary Of Phrase And Fable--"More than 18,000 entries that give "the derivation source or origin of common phrases, allusions, and words that have a tale to tell."
Citation Machine--A wonderful resource to help you cite your research references easily.
Dewey Browse--A comprehensive list of sites arranged by DDC number which can also be used as a great resource for homework help. Dewey Index--check out this "Dewey-ized" version of the KidsClick index. A great way to find out what is in each of the 10 Dewey classifications.
The Encyclopedia Mythica--"An encyclopedia on mythology, folklore, mysticism, and more. Provides a series of short glosses on characters and elements from Chinese, Greek, Latvian, Native American, Norse, Persian, Chinese, Greek and Roman mythology. Contains hundreds of definitions of gods and goddesses, supernatural beings and legendary creatures and monsters from all over the world."
English Idioms--GoEnglish.com has hundreds of idiom definitions, a free weekly newsletter, and an index of past daily entries. This site takes you to the index where you can choose a keyword and be taken to the various idioms containing that word.
FactMonster--Browse the list of topics to find answers to your English questions. Topics include writing skills, grammar, literature, poetry and genres.
French-English Dictionary--This searchable index, from some of the ARTFL Project folks, contains about 75,000 terms and allows you to input French or English for translation. Fast And Friendly French For Fun--Here you will find a Geography, People, and Food tour of France, a guided tour of the site, and a set of introductory lessons including "All Purpose Phrases," plus a game.
German For Beginners--This site provides German materials, links to other German sites, exercises in the German language, and advice on German language software. Some sections are in English.
How To Write A Paper--If you find yourself with writer's block, visit these resources for step-by-step help. Excellent links to many reference sources.
How To Write A Research Paper--Step-by-step directions on how to write a paper with links under each step for additional information or help. Includes a very good online reference sections.
Kim's Corner--A great site to find information on grammar, writing, reading and literature.
Literature Study Guides--Guide gives plot overview, character list, analysis of major characters, chapter summary and analysis, themes, motifs and symbols, important quotations explained, key facts, study questions, suggested essay topics and a quiz for many popular and classic novels. PinkMonkey.Com--Library of Literature Summaries, with 379 book notes / chapter summaries / study notes online currently, and so much more. "Barron's study guides online....for literature and SAT, ACT, GED prep."
Merriam-Webster's Word Central--Offers a cool student dictionary s well as new ways to have fun with words and language. Word Of The Day
Mrs. Smith's English Page--Developed by an 8th grade English class. Has great resources!
Occupational Outlook Handbook Index--If you couldn't get a hold of a handbook in class, check out this site for information on executive, administrative, managerial, and professional specialty occupations.
Parts Of Speech--Learn all about the eight parts of speech--verbs, nouns, pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections.
Poetry.Com--A large and comprehensive site sponsored the International Library of Poetry with many poems and assistance with poetry writing. Favorite Poems Verse--Search for a verse or choose one of the links to verse, poetry, and anthologies. "With thousands of poems by hundreds of authors, Bartleby.Com offers one of the largest free collections of verse on the web."
QuoteGallery.Com--Gallery of famous quotations with quotes categorized and searchable. Quoteland--Use keywords to search for quotes or browse the list of quote topics.
Rhyming Dictionary--More than a dictionary this also looks up synonyms, antonyms, definitions, related words, similar sounding words, homophones, phrases, similar spellings and quotations.
Roget's Thesaurus Of English Words & Phrases--Look up words and find similar words of meaning.
Six-Trait Writing Assessment Model--Gives information on each of the six-traits--Ideas and Content, Organization, Voice, Word Choice, Sentence Fluency, and Conventions. Scoring Guide (Rubric). (Needs Acrobat Reader)
SpellWeb--Not certain how to spell a word? Enter how you think the word is spelled to find the correct spelling.
Story Links--A treasure house of stories of every kind, annotated and categorized for easy reference. A link above gives you comprehensive information and links to the art of storytelling itself.
Study Guides And Strategies--This is a great site for finding all kinds of information on how to study. Topics include, preparing to learn, studying, classroom participation, learning with others, project skills, reading skills, preparing for a test, test taking, writing basics, math and science.
Write Place Catalogue--This is an excellent resource for all your writing questions and help. Includes links to grammar, punctuation, the process of writing, citing sources in research papers, business writing, research papers, types of writing, resumes and cover letters, plus lots more.
WritingDen--Valuable and easy to use writing reference that allows you to look up grammar rules, helper words, and other writing tips by selecting from the headings: Sentences, Paragraphs, and Essays. Better than having a text book because it is easier to find a given topic.
WWWebster Dictionary--check your spelling or find out what a word means. Also includes a thesaurus.
AAA Math--Features include hundreds of pages of basic math skills, interactive practice on every page, an explanation of the math topic on each page, and several challenge games on every page.
Aplusmath.Com--Created to help students improve math skills, this site offers a game room where youcan play exciting games like Matho and Hidden Picture. Go to Flashcards and test your math skills or try out the Math Word Find puzzle. Create and print your own set of Flashcards online! See the Worksheets section where you can print worksheets to practice offline. There is even a Homework Helper page where you can check their homework solutions.
Algebra.Help--Resource for students/teachers/parents, includes lessons, tutorials, references and various algebra calculators. They have some neat tools! How Do You Really Do This Stuff?--Algebra lessons that emphasize the practicalities rather than technicalities, demonstrating dependable techniques, warning of likely "trick" question, and pointing out common mistakes. Lessons are cross-referenced to help you find related material.
Algebra Solutions--Find a solution, enter your own problem, get a step by step solution. For pre-algebra and algebra.
Angles & Their Measures--From Interactive Mathematics, this site uses many examples to explain what an angle is and how it is measured. Briefly discusses types of angles.
Basic in Geometry--Good introduction to geometry.
Calculators/Online Tools--You will find all sorts of calculators (equations, graphing, factorial, etc.) VERY GOOD to check answers with. Equation Calculator--Will solve an equation using several steps and show all of the required work. Percentage Calculator--This collection of simple calculators will solve various percentage problems. Prime Factoring Calculator--Uses trial and error to find all of the prime factors of any given number, provided it has no prime factors larger than 463. Fraction Calculators--Find various calculators for adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, simplifying, converting, and other operations. Calculator.Com--All kinds of calculators are available on this site--regular, area, fractions, scientific, temperature, feet to inches and more. You can also do a search and browse calculator directories. Square Roots Without A Calculator
Citation Machine--A wonderful resource to help you cite your research references easily.
The Maths Internet Guide: Interactive Activities Online--"Over 350 top websites carefully chosen for their interactivity and grouped into five search categories."
Metric Conversion Tables--This site provides tables for conversion from/to metric and imperial and US measurement systems.
Create A Graph--On-line graph maker.
English-Spanish Math Translation--Math terms translated from English to Spanish.
Dr. Math--Get math-related questions answered--equations, ratio, factoring, etc.
FactMonster Math--Browse the list of topics to find answers to your math questions. Topics include, numbers, tables and formulas, measurement, and money.
Figure This!--"Have you been alive for one million minutes? Investigate math challenges like this which include hints, answers, and ways to test them out. "
Cool Math 4 Kids--"An amusement park of math and more -- especially designed for FUN, FUN, FUN!"
Fractals--Helps you understand what the weird pictures are all about - that it's math - and that it's fun!
All About Fractions--Dozens of colorfully illustrated pages with explanatory lessons and interactive practice games. Fractions--All about fractions, equivalent fractions, improper fractions, comparing, and how to add, subtract, multiply, divide, reduce
Geometry--"Euclid have you stumped? Archimedes run rings around your head? Well you've come to the right place. This is where you'll find almost everything you'll ever need to know about Geometry. There is a special page on constructions and plenty of sample problems to help you understand the concepts. Check out the Glossary - it's huge!" Geometry Online--On these pages you will find activities for middle or high school geometry, including the history of Geometry, geometric formulas, and more!
Helpful Math Links--Great set of links put together by Professor Freedman who taught mathematics in Philadelphia.
History Of Math--You can find out all about Mathematicians, as well as, the history of mathematics beginning with Babylonia mathematics developed from 2000 BC.
Hot list: Mathematics--Many math links here.
Illuminations--NCTM-Activities, lessons, standards and web links
King’s Math--"This hot list organizes most of students’ basic math needs into categories, then links the user to directly to web pages that have a tool or game to meet that need."
Math2.Org--Collection of mathematical tables, theorems, and proofs, covering algebra to advanced calculus - great!
Math Reference Tools--Find formulas, definitions, and how-to-do information for general math, geometry, algebra, trigonometry, and calculus. Algebra, Fractions, Geometry, Pre-Alegbra, Units of Conversion, Measuring Tools, and Math Glossary.
Math Dictionary--An animated dictionary that explains over 400 math terms. Included are interactive activities, practice, and calculators. A very cool site! Math Dictionary Math Homework Help Dictionary Glossary Of Math Terms
MATH For Morons Like Us--This site covers a range of topics. The subjects covered range from Pre-Algebra to Calculus.
Math League Help--A helpful resource with explanation and examples for whole numbers, fractions, decimals, exponents, data and statistics, geometry, ratio and proportion, percent and probability, metric units and measurements, introduction to algebra, and positive and negative numbers.
Math Resources By Subject--Internet resources for arithmetic, algebra, geometry, probability and statistics, pre-calculus, calculus, and discrete math. Schoolwork.Org Math Resources--Resources and links geared toward older students, grades 7 and up.
Math Tables--Theorems, proofs, tables, identities and graphs for general math, algebra and geometry.
Mathworld--Index includes links to algebra, applied mathematics, calculus and analysis, discrete mathematics, foundations of mathematics, geometry, history and terminology, number theory, probability and statistics, recreational mathematics and topology.
Measure 4 Measure: Sites That Do The Work For You--Lots of links to interactive sites that estimate, calculate, evaluate, and translate.
SchoolHouse Rock: Multiplication Rock--Music and words to songs that teach about multiplication by zero, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven, and twelve.
S.O.S. Math--Very skill specific Algebra and Pre-Algebra. Areas discussed with examples are fractions, units of conversion, complex numbers, quadratic equations, factorizing and roots of polynomials, solving equations, systems of equations, inequalities, inverse functions, logarithms and exponential functions, rational functions.
Symmetry--Tremendous site on symmetry.
Tables And Formulas--Nice simple explanations and examples along with tables and/or formulas for addition, multiplication, terms used in equations, finding area, volume, perimeter and circumference, triangles, converting fractions, decimals and percents, common fractions, decimals and percent equivalents, common repeating decimals and their equivalent fraction, table of squares and square roots, powers and exponents, scientific notation, and factorials.
Tessellating Animations--Japanese artist Makoto Nakamura has taken tessellations a step beyond the plane with his awesome animations. See his tessellated birds fly, his tessellated fish swim, and his tessellated dancers dance. Next, for the do-not-miss-it click of the day, visit Nakamura's Jigsaw Puzzles (look for the link at the bottom of the page.) Here you will have a chance to reassemble tessellated cats, pigeons, gorillas and more. Each interactive puzzle is unique and intriguing in its own way. Totally Tessellated--This site will give you a comprehensive introduction to tessellations. It will explain the basic mathematics underlying tessellations, as well as allow you to browse through many examples of tessellations in real life. M. C. Escher and his well-known tessellations are also covered in this site. What Are Tessellations?
Virtual Manipulatives--"Hands on" gets virtual at this site, which collects uniquely interactive, Web-based manipulatives or concept tutorials aimed at K-8 math learners. With the aid of JAVA applets, students can visualize such concepts as the Pythagorean Theorem, tessellation, base 10, comparing fractions, make factor trees, and much more. Award from the National Science Foundation.
Webmath--The internet math site that solves your math problems; Immediate solutions to your problems, complete with the steps. Topics range from calculating tips and figuring sale prices to factoring quadratic equations and graphing.
Citation Machine--A wonderful resource to help you cite your research references easily.
Find Articles--A vast archive of published articles that you can search for free. Constantly updated, it contains articles dating back to 1998 from more than 300 magazines and journals.
National Geographic-- Explore the National Geographic magazine on line with issues ranging from the present to seven years back.
News By Country--Collection of links of news sources arranged by country.
News Subjects--Collection of links of news sources by subject.
Newspapers - USA And Worldwide--Find newspapers from all over the world including the United States. Contains an U.S. News Archives and a Searchable Newspaper Archives. United States Newspapers By State--Look under Washington for the Snoqualmie Valley Record.
Time For Kids--Time Magazine features up-to-date news.
U.S. News--Links to many U.S. newspapers.
World News--Provides links to hundreds of news sources.
Ask Jeeves--A good place to ask a question and receive a list of sites to view. Also includes study tool link and news resources.
Boolean Machine--A wonderful and simple explanation showing the kinds of results you will get when using the words "and" "or" and "not" during a search.
CNN.Com--Lists relevant articles with useful links for your search request. Be sure to click on CNN.com before you click on the search button. This dynamic or custom page provides articles that most search engines skip over.
Kid's Search--Includes a search for words (spelling, definition, thesaurus), information (encyclopedia), and web sites.
Refdesk--A great reference tool for finding information on all school subjects--history, computers, literature, food, and health.
Specialized Search Engines--Find all kinds of information on all sorts of topics on this A-Z arranged site.
Yahooligans--A great web guide!
Avalanche!--Scientists take you inside a snow slide to unlock its deadly secrets. Avalanches And Landslides--Good set of links to information on avalanches, landslides, and mudslides
Bill Nye--Explore science sites with the one and only Bill Nye the Science Guy. Specific science areas are--life science, physical science and planetary science.
On-Line Biology Book--Quick and easy way to find information on all biology topics, including, anatomy, cells, genetics, plants, atoms and molecules.
Caves--Websites to information on caves. Be sure to visit the
"general map" to find more information that is offered on this site.
Virtual Cave--"Enter the extensive underground world of caves without
having to leave the comfort of your keyboard. Once inside, select from
solution caves, lava tube caves, sea caves, and erosional caves."
Cellular Biology--If you need information on cells here is the place to go. Explore characteristics of cells, discover features of different types of cells and follow the reproduction of cells step-by-step.
Citation Machine--A wonderful resource to help you cite your research references easily.
The Dirt On Soil--Explore the many layers of soil, find out what is alive under your feet, and micro-size yourself for a journey underground.
Earth Science--Yahoo listing of earth science categories with links to information for each topic. The number next to each topic tells how many sites were found.
Earthquakes--Prepared by the United States Geological Survey, this is an excellent site to obtain information about earthquakes, current earthquake activity, earthquake hazards and how to be prepared when an earthquake occurs. Earthquakes--General information on earthquakes, current earthquake information, historical earthquakes and tsunamis are covered. NEIC: Current Seismicity — World--This U.S. Geological Survey site gives you up-to-the-minute plots of the most recent earthquakes around the world. Virtual Earthquake--"Virtual Earthquake is an interactive computer program designed to introduce you to the concepts of how an earthquake EPICENTER is located and how the RICHTER MAGNITUDE of an earthquake is determined." Earth: All Stressed Out--This web site is a companion piece to the PBS series on the Savage Earth. Included is information on how earthquakes are formed and what makes them dangerous. There are also explanatory pictures and animation.. The Great 1906 Earthquake And Fire--Great photographs!
Encyclopedia Astronautica--This comprehensive Web resource details the history of space exploration with an emphasis on human missions to space. Brief astronaut biographies are given with exhaustive links to various spacecraft, boosters, rocket engines, fuels, space programs, and launch sites. A unique feature of this site is detailed descriptions of proposed space programs by both the U.S. and Russia which were never implemented. Other features include women in space and hundreds of photographs and drawings.
FactMonster Science--Browse the list of topics to find answers to your Science questions. Topics include, animals, computers, astronomy, weather, space, and science and technology.
Food Chains--Nice simple explanation of food chains with colorful diagrams showing concepts.
Frank Potter's Science Gems--More than 14,000 science resources sorted by category, subcategory, and grade level covering life science, physical science, earth science, math, and engineering.
Geology And Geophysics--"Covers geology and the broader field of geophysics. Therefore such diverse subjects as weather, global climate, and plate tectonics are treated here as well as the more typically geological subjects such as volcanoes, earthquakes, rocks and minerals, and so forth. Be sure to check out the Paleontology segment of Nearctica as well to learn about ancient life on earth and the fossil record."
Geysers And Hot Springs--Links to several sites on geysers.
Hot list: Geology--Site contains links to many sources.
The Human Body--Facts and features about the body, facts and features of the mine plus interactive body and a psychological test are featured on this BBC site. Human Anatomy Online--This is a great site containing 10 systems with great diagrams and information. Additional links to more information for each system.
Your Gross & Cool Body--This site is way too much fun! Choose a body function or body system to find out all about the human body with Wendell the Worm, Yand ucky's Ace Reporter. Dora. Body Matters--"BBC site with detailed information and illustrations on eye, brain, teeth, heart, bones, teeth, blood, ears, circulation." Body Quest--"An exploration of anatomy. Covers all aspects of human anatomy with search engine, index and body map." My Body "Lots of information and a few illustrations on bone, brain, digestive system, ear, eye, hair, heart, kidneys, lungs, muscles, nails, nose, skin, teeth & tongue. Other sections on health and illness as well as a search engine.Human Excretory System--Deals with the organs in the body that have a role in removing metabolic wastes. Excretory System
Respiratory System--Excellent source of links on the respiratory system. Be sure to skim down past the yellow box for more links. Skeleton--Excellent source of links on the human skeleton. Be sure to skim down below the yellow box for more links. Skeletal System--Good explanation of various skeletal parts with diagrams. Human Skeleton--Choose a bone and read a little about it.
Sight And Vision--Loads of information about sight as well as dozens of optical illusions and tricks
Interactive Frog Dissection--Wow! The title says it all!
Landforms Of The World--The Place to Find Out Characteristics of World Landforms.
Living Things--Links to information on ecosystems. This is also a good place to look for information on animals, plants, and biology in general.
Materials--Look through the listings to find your exact material or similar material. Alternatively if you input the material term into the keyword search on the home page you will find articles which directly relate to your chosen material search.
Mineral Gallery--Click on a letter from the alphabet at the top of the page and be taken to a list of minerals. Another click on the specific mineral takes you to pictures and more detailed information about that mineral. An Introduction To Minerals see also Rocks
Minerals--If you need information on a mineral and a great image you will find it here!
Mineralogy Database--An extensive information source of over 5000 minerals.
Oceans Of The World--The five major oceans that make up this planet, including the newest 'Southern Ocean. Savage Seas--"Gain a new perspective on the oceans: their immense power and their inner workings. Harrowing first-person accounts, up-to-date science, and unparalleled undersea footage will probe watery phenomena that hold both terror and allure. SAVAGE SEAS goes beyond the sensational to offer rich scientific insight. Cameras follow technical experts as they investigate why oceanic events happen. Meet communities that depend on the sea and people who live in amazing circumstances, such as commercial fishermen who have one of the riskiest jobs on earth. The series goes on to look to the future, and to undersea mysteries we have only begun to unravel." Voyage To The Deep--"The University of Delaware mounts Extreme 2000, a diving expedition to explore hydrothermal vents on the ocean floor off the west coast of Mexico. Pictures and information on life at the bottom of the ocean are courtesy of Alvin, Wood's Hole deep diving submarine. Minute by minute diving logs are a highlight." Planet Ocean--"Take an underwater dive with barracudas and tubeworms." Sea Links--Contains links to a large selection of ocean and aquarium sites. This extensive collection of links is divided into sections and subsections. Secrets Of The Ocean Realm--A content-rich biological oceanography site. Ocean, Oceans, Ocean Pictures At LiveScience.com--Some interesting featured ocean stories.
Plate Tectonics--Links to sites on plate tectonics. To find more links visit the paleogeography - plate tectonics page in the Paleontology segment of Nearctica. Dynamic Earth--Introduction to the concept of plate tectonics. Outstanding photographs and diagrams!
Savage Earth--Over eons, the churning of the Earth's interior moves continents and builds mountains. Most of the time it is a gradual process, but occasionally it is sudden and dramatic. "Savage Earth," a Web companion to the television show, focuses on the moments of upheaval. Includes animations and an interesting question-and-answer section. Savage Planet--Contains four programs--Volcanic Killers, Storms Of The Century, Deadly Skies, and Extremes.
Terrific Websites On Science--A great site to find information on animals, astronomy and space, chemistry, earth science, science fair projects, and weather. Science Websites--Award winning site with lots of links to various science topics. Science Links--WOW! lots of links to all sorts of science topics--plants, earthquakes, inventors, animals, biomes, etc.
Tsunami--Learn all about tsunamis how they are formed, how they differ from other waves, how landslides, earthquakes, and meteorites generates tsunami, what happens as it approaches land, and what happens when it encounters land. United Streaming: How Tsunamis Are Formed Video (6:50 minutes)--This is incredible!
Volcano--Contains a current eruptions list and lets you look at photographs of volcanic activity throughout the world. Listed in the Seattle Times as "Best of the Internet: for children," June 8, 1997. Volcano World--The premier source of volcano Information on the Web. Volcanoes--Links to sites on volcanoes. If you want to find more links to volcano sites check out the volcanoes part of the Geology segment of Nearctica. Cascades Volcano Observatory--Volcano information section provides links to such topics as--Mount St. Helen, volcanoes in Washington, Oregon, California, Alaska and Hawaii, volcano hazards, volcano monitoring techniques and volcano glossary. Volcano--This Enchanted Learning site provides a volcano dictionary, crafts, Volcano Printout, Volcano Diagram, and volcano activities. Mountains Of Fire--This web site is a companion piece to the PBS series on the Savage Earth. Included is information on how volcanoes are formed and what makes them dangerous. There are also explanatory pictures and animation.
Volcanoes!--From the main page you can choose to look at the types and effects of volcano hazards, discover the location of volcano hazards around the world, read about historical volcano eruptions, and visit a volcano observatory. Explore the volcanoes of Hawaii and Alaska, or choose from a an alphabetical List Of All the known volcanoes.
Volcano's Deadly Warning--"A man obsessed with understanding volcanoes comes up with a radical new way to predict eruptions." View slideshows on the anatomy of a volcano and seismic signals and read how a crack unit of volcanologists tackle volcanic unrest abroad.
Water Systems--"This is a great site with facts about water, the water cycle, and specific water systems like oceans, rivers and lakes. The site also visits the relationship between water and climate and real life concerns about water." Water Science For Schools--"Everything you need to know about the topic of water is included in this USGS site."
Windows To The Universe--"A graphics-intensive web site about the Earth and space sciences that is "fun, innovative, and engaging"
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