Art & Music Architecture Through the Ages
Learn about architecture from Ancient Egypt to modern times. Art Safari
An interactive site from the Museum of Modern Art that invites visitors to express what they see. Explore Art
Select information about more than 1200 artists, subjects, and art types from the Getty Museum. Hands on Crafts
An online art studio with interactive craft projects. Metropolitan Museum of Art's Explore and Learn
This site provides photos, videos, and information about art, artists, and cultures from around the world, throughout time. Essentials of Music
Discover the major periods, composers, and sounds of classical music. A Guide to Medieval and Renaissance Instruments
Descriptions, pictures, and sound clips of 32 different instruments from the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Instrument Encyclopedia
Sample over 150 musical instruments from around the globe. Back to Top Music Notes
The theory, history, styles, professions, and instruments of music; includes games. New York Philharmonic for Kids
An interactive site where you can hear instruments, learn about the orchestra, & create your own music. Operapaedia
Find out everything you ever wanted to know about opera, including biographies of composers, summaries of specific operas, and more. San Francisco Kids Fun with Music
Explore the instruments of an orchestra, visit the music lab, and more. Biographies A&E's Biography
Search the database of over 25,000 names, find the most often asked-for biographies, and play biography-related games. American President
Profiles of all U.S. presidents, including personal facts and brief biographies. Biographical Dictionary
This dictionary covers more than 28,000 notable men and women who have shaped our world, from ancient times to the present day. Biographies
Historical people related to American History. Sports Illustrated Top 100 Female Athletes
Biographies of the top 100 female athletes in history, as rated by Sports Illustrated. Time 100
Biographies of Time magazine's 100 most important people of the 20th Century. Current Events Google News
Up-to-the-minute news items from over 4500 news sources, arranged by relevance. Customize the page to your preferences or search Google’s news database. National Public Radio news
Read or listen to current news stories. ABYZ Newslinks
An easy-to-use directory of newspaper websites from around the world. Back to Top Dictionaries LookWAYup
Correct your spelling, learn definitions, find similar words, and more. RhymeZone Rhyming Dictionary and Thesaurus
Word Central
An assortment of fun word-related activities, along with an online dictionary. Back to Top Homework Help 101 Awesome Library for Teens
This site offers help in many subjects; it can be accessed in six different languages. BrainPOP
Movies for the visual learner! Science, math, social studies, English, health and technology are covered in a visual format. High School Ace
Subject guides, reference collection, newspapers, and more. Homework Spot
Subject-specific resources for English, math, science, social studies, art, music, technology, foreign language, health, and more. Internet Public Library
The Internet Public Library's web site for researching and writing term papers Back to Top
Language Arts Cliff Notes
Discussion of plot and characters, plus chapter by chapter analysis of various classic novels. California Department of Education Reading Lists
Recommended reading from the California Department of Education. Literary Criticism
Classic literature analyzed! Organized by century, geographic region, and author. Quoteland
Find quotations on any topic, or identify the author of your favorite quotes. Shakespeare and Internet Search Tools & Resources
A comprehensive guide to Shakespeare's life and times, his plays and poetry, and criticism of his works. SparkNotes
Discussions of plots, characters, and themes in various classic novels. Mythology & Folklore American Folklore
Retelling of American folktales, Native American myths and legends, tall tales, and ghost stories from each of the 50 states. Encyclopedia Mythica
An encyclopedia of articles, definitions, and images on mythology, folklore legends, and more. Folklore, Myth, and Legend
Evrything you want to know about Aesop and his fables, King Arthur, the Arabian Nights and many other myths and legends. Greek Mythology
Who's who of Greek Mythology. Poetry The Academy of American Poets
Listen to a poem in the listening booth, read the poems of your favorite poets, check out the events calendar to learn about poetry happenings across the nation. The Internet Poetry Archive
Selected poems from poets around the world. Entries include audio clips of the poet reading his or her work, a biography and a short bibliography. Magnetic Poetry
Be your own poet with online magnetic poetry! Then read what others have created. Poetry
Polish and publish your own poetry! Learn new writing techniques and read a daily poem. Poetry Archive
Thousands of poems! Search by author, form, theme, and title. Listen to authors reading their poetry. Poetry Express
Learn how to write or revise poems, share with others, and participate in exercises. Poetry Magic
A site full of resources for poets, whether you’re just starting out or consider yourself a polished poet. Back to Top Writing A+ Research & Writing Guide
Find out how to research and write your reports and papers. ABCs of the Writing Process
Tips on writing, revising, and editing your papers. Citing Sources and Assembling a List
This site from Duke University Libraries will help you create a bibliography. Examples for MLA, APA , and Chicago writing styles. Creative Writing Resources
Links to helpful sites, including such topics as creating a character profile, quick writing ideas, exercises for writers, and steps in the creative writing process. The Five Paragraph Essay
Examples and prompts for expository, persuasive, and narrative essays, as well as general writing tips and techniques. Grammar
Definitions and examples of various parts of grammar. Paradigm Online Writing Assistant
Sections on choosing a topic, organizing, revising, editing, and documenting, as well as a focus on argumentative, exploratory, and informal essays. Math AAA Math
Explanations, practice problems, and challenge games for every level from simple addition to algebra and geometry. Ask Dr. Math
Math problems from algebra to trigonometry. Calculus
Practice calculus problems. FunBrain!
Math games for all ages! Math.com Homework Help
Homework help for pre-algebra, algebra and geometry. Math League Help
Problem solving tips and graphics to help you with decimals, fractions, geometry, and more. Trigonometry
A quick course on trigonometric functions. Webmath
Homework help and word problems in math topics for grades 7-12. Back to Top Science Bill Nye the Science Guy
A zany, informative look at science. Exploratorium's Online Exhibits
Fun, interactive exhibit of visual illusions. Science Fair Central
Ideas for great science fair projects. Science Fair Project Resource Guide
Step-by-step guides to planning and developing a science project. Science.gov
Quality science information from the U.S. Government
Super Science Fair Projects
Guides students through the process of creating a science fair project; also includes science experiments and other fun activities. California Geology
Current information about the geological state of California; learn about mineral resources, earthquake engineering and geologic hazards. Discover Our Earth
Activities that will help you understand different aspects of the earth: volcanoes, earthquakes, topography, plate tectonics and sea level change. Earth History Resources
This site contains a geological timeline and a pictorial history of life on earth. Ecosystems, Biomes and Habitats
Visit the world's ecosystems, biomes and habitats. Forces of Nature
Visual and interactive learning about earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes, and tornadoes. Journey Through the Galaxy
Explore our solar system, stars, extra-solar planets, the theories about the past and future of the universe, and human exploration of space. The Nine Planets
An overview of the history, mythology and scientific knowledge of each of the nine planets. Plate Tectonics
Watch an animated clip of the continental drift to see how the modern world was formed. Click on a specific time period for information on plant and animal life of that era. Plate Tectonics Animated
See continental positions from Pre-Cambrian to Cenozoic times, plus a history of each era. Volcano World
A wealth of volcanic information, from current eruptions to volcano workshops. Basic Genetics
Information on various aspects of genetics, including an animated tour of "the basics" BBC's Interactive Human Body & Mind
Learn about organs, muscles, the skeleton, and nervous system in a fun, interactive way. Biology and Evolution Theory
The Theory of Evolution explained. Body Quest
Learn about the various biological systems in the human body. Cells Alive!
Information on cell biology, including animation on the cell cycle and mitosis. DNA from the Beginning
An animated primer on the basics of DNA, genes and heredity. Life in a Pond
An interactive activity to learn about the plant and animal life in the pond habitat. High School Biology Tutorial
Tutorials to help you learn the basics, from cell biology to genetics, evolution and adaptation. Plants-In-Motion
Time-lapse photography allows you to watch various plants move through their life cycles. The Virtual Body
An interactive overview of the workings of the human body. Available in English and Spanish. The World's Biomes
An introduction to the major biomes on Earth. Back to Top Albert Einstein and the World Year of Physics 2005
2005 was the 100th anniversary of Albert Einstein's miraculous year. Chem4Kids!
Information, interactive activities, and downloads on every "element" of chemistry. CHEMystery
An interactive guide to chemistry for high school students. The Chem Team
Study resources for students in high school and advanced placement chemistry. Fear of Physics: Physics Explained
Lose your fears with these clear explications of physical phenomena. Fizzics Fizzle: Beginner's Guide to Physics
Freaked out over physics? This site explains various topics for students new to physics. Periodic Table of the Elements
Quick reference guide to the elements. Physics Classroom
A high school physics tutorial in four easy lessons Back to Top Social Studies Countries BBC News World Edition: Country Profiles
Profiles on news, history, politics, event timelines, and economic background of world countries. Includes print, audio, and video pieces from the BBC archives. Country Background Notes
Basic information on countries from the U.S. Department of State. Country Reports
Clear images of world flags with corresponding maps, plus quick facts on each country. Globastat
Features rankings in more than 140 categories of over 200 countries, based on the CIA World CIA WORLD Factbook The CIA government source for geographical, political, economic, and statistical information on the countries of the world. World Flag database
An extensive graphic collection of flags of the world and historical flags from the Flag Institute. Geography Civil War Maps
Over 2,000 maps and charts from the American Memory project at the Library of Congress. Geography Merriam-Webster Atlas
A good site for world maps. Maps and Geography
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/maps/index.html
A comprehensive location for maps from National Geographic. Maps of the World (Map Zone)
Find geographical locations using the interactive world map, go directly to one of seven regional maps, or use the alphabetic index of countries. Perry-Castaneda Library Map Collection
Large collection of maps arranged by continent, as well as historical maps, city maps, and links to other map sites on the web. Government Ben's Guide to U.S. Government
Information about the United States government, organized by grade level. Core Documents of U.S. Democracy
Direct online access to the basic Federal Government documents that define our democratic society, a core group of current and historical Government publications is being made available for free, permanent, public access via GPO Access. The Presidents of the United States
Brief biography and picture of every President, links the site with information on all the first ladies, quizzes and interesting trivia facts, and current information on happenings at the capital. State and Local Governments
Mega and individual state links to local government from the Library of Congress. U.S. History African American Mosaic
A Library of Congress source for the study of Black history and culture. American Memory
A gateway to over 7 million digitized primary and historical source materials relating to the history and culture of the United States in the Library of Congress collection; includes photographs, manuscripts, rare books, maps, recorded sound, and moving pictures. America's Story
Appealing site all about our nation's history from the Library of Congress. Select "Jump Back in Time" to study a particular time period. Charters of Freedom
View the primary documents containing the Magna Carta, the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights, and numerous other American documents. Digital History
Readings, primary sources (documents, maps, historic newspapers, newscasts), timelines, biographies, and virtual exhibits on American History. Historic Speeches
Read the famous speeches that have influenced and shaped the United States from its foundation to present times. History Buff
Media coverage of American history. Read the actual newspaper articles about the assassinations, criminals, wars, famous people, disasters, and other events throughout American history. The History Channel
View video clips and listen to speeches in categories such as Military & War, Arts & Society, and Science & Technology. Links to the Past: History & Culture
Links to America's cultural resources including buildings, landscapes, archaeological sites, objects and documents and much more. National Museum of American History: History Explorer
Explore our nation's history by era, theme, or year; includes links to related information on the museum's exhibits, collections, and programs. This Day in History
Find out what happened this day in US history, or on your birthday, from the History channel. 1500s-1700s 13 Originals: Founding the American Colonies
Overview of the original thirteen colonies, including numerous maps and links to more resources. The History Explorer
The History Explorer at Colonial Williamsburg introduces you to the people, places, and life of colonial America. 1800s The Age of Imperialism
An overview of America's policy of expansionism in the late 19th and early 20th century. Immigration
An introduction to immigration, complete with timelines, primary documents, and more representing the vast cultural groups who have immigrated to this continent. Journey to a New Land
Learn about the people who first arrived in America 12,000 years ago; includes videos, photos, games, and timelines. Discovering Lewis and Clark
Includes a synopsis of the expedition, as well as maps, journal selections, photos, animation, and sound. Lewis and Clark: a Journey
Maps, journal, timeline, links and more, provided by the University of Cincinnati. Museum of Westward Expansion
History of the 19th century American West, from the Louisiana Purchase life on the frontier. The Overland Trail
Follow the trail's route and other significant trails west. Learn about the people and places along the way. The Atlantic Slave Trade and Slave Life in the Americas: A Visual Record
A thousand images selected from a wide range of sources, most of them dating from the period of slavery. Reconstruction: The Second Civil War
Companion site to a PBS American Experience program that shares the extraordinary stories of ordinary Americans as they struggled to shape new lives in the aftermath of the Civil War. The Underground Railroad
An interactive adventure in pursuing freedom as a slave in the 1850s, resources and links are included too. Voices from the Days of Slavery: Former Slaves Tell Their Stories
A number of recordings of former slaves, interviewed between 1932 and 1975, are made available by the Library of Congress American Folklife Center. Not For Ourselves Alone women's movement
Explore the women's movement with a focus on Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony from the PBS show, narrated and rich with visual images. Back to Top 1900s Decades in the 20th Century
Link to resources about each decade of the 20th Century. History of Fashion
Fashion information and photos for each decade from 1900-1990. The New Deal Network
Information, primary sources, and images on the public works and art projects of the New Deal, designed for middle and high school students and teachers. A More Perfect Union: Japanese Americans
An online exhibit of Japanese internment from the Smithsonian Institution. National Civil Rights Museum
The civil rights movement via an online exhibit. Powerful Days: The Civil Rights Photography of Charles Moore
More than 50 photographs, organized under topics such as "Birmingham" and "Martin Luther King." Other material includes photo captions and a biographical essay on Moore. Remembering Jim Crow
The companion site to an American Radioworks documentary about Jim Crow segregation, with interviews, sample Jim Crow laws, and links to related sites. Separate is Not Equal: Brown v. Board of Education
The history of segregation, the battle for education, and the events leading to the historic decision are chronicled on this site. Unseen. Unforgotten.
A gallery of some recently discovered, never-published newspaper photos from the civil rights struggle in Birmingham, Alabama. Voices of Civil Rights
A collection of personal accounts from civil rights activists. American Civil War homepage
Online resources about the Civil War, including battles, biographies, letters, music, and more. Anne Frank Guide
This website contains information about Anne Frank, World War II, and the Holocaust. It is a great resource to help with projects, providing a timeline and allowing students to collect relevant information and images. The Civil War
This site includes battle histories, a timeline, maps of the period, biographies of various leaders, and the texts of the Gettysburg Address and the Emancipation Proclamation. Civil War Timeline
Illustrated timeline of Civil War events. The Great War
Understand the history and effects of World War I from PBS, with interviews with historians, additional resources, and recommended sites.
Search the Internet A9.com
Great for ongoing research projects! Keep a record of your search history, have sites recommended to you based on previous searches, and keep notes on your own online notepad. Answers.com
Search the net, or get a quick answer to a simple fact like the population of Italy or the definition of the word “digerati”. Ask.com
Not sure where to start, but have a general idea what you want to research? Type in a broad term like “nutrition” and Jeeves will help you narrow your search. Clusty
A search engine that organizes your search results into folders, putting like items together. You can also search blogs, images and retail shopping sites. Dogpile
A search engine that searches search engines! Results displayed by most popular or by specific engines like Google, Yahoo!, Ask Jeeves, and more. Also search audio, video, images, yellow and white pages. Google
Search Web sites, images, directories, news stories, catalogs, and more. Narrow your search by requesting sites from a specified domain (i.e. sites ending in .org or .edu) Internet Public Library
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