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Math
-- Basic Operations
AllMath:
flash cards, metric converter, magic square game, math glossary,
multiplication table mand
other Math links
Money
Skills: Money Games geared to elementary level students
Basic Operations and Word Problems:
Telling
Time, Word Problems, Links to other Math Sites
MegaMath
Tables: Interactive site for practicing and testing times
tables, includes patterns of hints for spotting multiples
Math Flash:
Interactive site for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
practice using all positive or positive and negative numbers from 0-9,
0-99 or 0-999.
Fast Facts:
Tutorials and quizzes on whole numbers, fractions, decimals, proportions,
percent, algebra, measurement, geometric figures etc.
Math Journey:
Interactive game which involves solving 30 problems - choose addition,
subtraction, multiplication, and division or any combination - difficulty
level may also be pre-selected.
Math
-- Weights and Measurement
Conversion
Calculator: for area, length, weight and volume using metric
system, U.S. system or both
Math
-- Fractions and Decimals
Fraction
to Decimal Conversion Table: includes any conversions students
are likely to need
All About Fractions: Interactive
site with tutorials, practice problems and challenge games including addition,
subtraction, multiplication, and division, reducing, comparing and converting
fractions, divisibility, and relating fractions to decimals.
All About Decimals:Interactive
site with tutorials, practice problems and challenge games including addition,
subtraction, multiplication and division, comparisons, finding percents,
equivalent fractions and decimals, and converting fractions to decimals
Fast Facts:
Easy to read tutorials for place value, adding, subtracting, multiplying,
dividing and rounding decimals.
Math
-- Algebra
Algebra Help:
Understandable
Algebra lessons, calculators, worksheets, resources, links
Algebra Solutions:
Tutorials, practice problems and printable worksheets on many pre algebra
and algebra concepts.
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Science
Extreme
Science: World records for time, space, weather, creatures,
maps and atlases, scientists and related links
Life Science
Investigate
Biodiversity: Conservation International site including tutorials
focusing on hot spots, threats and challenges; online wilderness expeditions,
Science fair projects and resource links.
Triumph
of Life: PBS online guide to a 6 part series on Evolution
and its survivors, includes essays, related resources, video clips and
interactive features (requiring flash plug in).
National Zoo:
Animal index, Animal Facts, Zoo magazine, Wildlife links
National Aquarium:
Information about animals, environments, conservation, Setting up an aquarium,
matching game
Chesapeake
Bay Animals and Plants: Pictures and descriptions of crabs
and shellfish, reptiles and amphibians, mammals, invasive species, lower
food web, bay grasses, birds, fishes
Plants
All
About Plants: How plants make food, reproduce, and strange
things plants do
Plants
and Our Environment: Flowers, spreading seeds, how plants
grow, photosynthesis, pollination, monocots and dicots, germination
The Great
Plant Escape: University of Illinois Extension's Interactive
site including plant structure, life cycle, parts of plants, and
what plants need to grow
Biomes
The
World's Biomes: covers aquatic, deserts, forests, grasslands
and tundra which are further subdivided into specific categories (marine,
freshwater etc.)
Biomes of the World:
Rain
forest, Tundra, Taiga, Desert, Temperate, Grasslands
Biomes-Habitats:
Deserts, Grasslands, Taiga, Tundra, Freshwater, Coral reefs, Prairie, Tropical
Rainforests and more
North American Deserts:
National
Park Service Mojave National Preserve site which features desert plants,
animals, and ecology, of the Great Basin, Mojave, Sonoran and
Chihuahuan Deserts
Science in
the Rain forest: PBS site with facts, links to other rain
forest sites, and a tour of ran forest plants and animals
The Tall
grass Prairie in Illinois: explains what a prairie is, how
they are formed, types of prairies, pictured prairie plants
Oceans Alive:
Australian site which features plants and animals, why oceans are important,
and ocean links
Meso
American Reef: World Wildlife Fund Expedition focusing on
plants and animals, biodiversity, protection and conservation of largest
coral reef system in the Atlantic, off the coast of Central America
Marine
and Coastal: National Parks Conservation Association site
focusing on coral reefs, marine wildlife, beaches, and wetlands
Animals
Animal Diversity
Web: Searchable index including range, physical characteristics,
food habits, reproduction, behavior, habitat, economic importance to humans,
and conservation for each animal
Animal Planet:
Weekly TV highlights, Animals: a to zoo (searchable index), live cams,
games
e-Nature: Online
Field Guides to Amphibians, Birds, Fishes, Seashells, Seashore creatures,
Butterflies, Wildflowers, Reptiles, Mammals, Trees etc. plus Guides to
National Parks/Refuges
Animal
Notebooks: Illustrations and short descriptions of mammals,
fish, birds, reptiles, invertebrates, and endangered/extinct animals from
the Canadian Museum of Nature
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Invertebrates
Cephalopods: octopus,
squid, cuttlefish, chambered nautilus information, pictures, sources, questions,
links
Incredible Cephalopods:
PBS site which explores and presents myths about cephalopods, especially
giant squid, and includes resources
Cnidarians:
Jellyfish, corals and other stingers; description and pictures, fossil
record, life histories
Featured Creatures:
University of FL site on insects mites and nematodes with detailed descriptions
and photos
Insects
of Illinois: vocabulary, word search, insect development,
descriptions of a few insects, crossword, scrambled words
Butterfly
Pavilion: Photos and descriptions of butterflies, tide pool
invertebrates and tropical plants
Garden
Creatures: Pictures and descriptions of helpful and harmful
insects from County Down, Northern Ireland
Arachnology:
Extensive directory of links related to all types of spiders and arachnids
Reptiles and Amphibians
Alligator
Farm: Frequently asked questions and answers about reptiles
and crocodilians
Focus on Amphibians:
Canadian biodiversity site with pictures and information about species,
life histories, virtual habitats and Bibliographic credits and links
South Carolina
Reptiles and Amphibians: Excellent photos and descriptions
of snakes, lizards, turtles, frogs and toads, crocodilians and salamanders;
How to Identify Snakes
Minnesota
Reptiles and Amphibians: Pictures and detailed descriptions
of snakes, turtles and lizards
West
Virginia Reptiles and Amphibians: Photos and concise descriptions
Astronomy
All
About Astronomy: Very comprehensive site including planets,
asteroids, comets, meteors, earth science, stars, with activities, tutorials,
quizzes, questions and answers, puzzles
Amazing Space: Outstanding
classroom site which includes stars, galaxies, solar system, comets, black
holes, planet impact, Hubbell telescope, and Galilee
Destination:
Space: National Geographic Explorer site featuring Mars Pathfinder
Mission, Hubbell Telescope, Virtual Solar System, Destination: Mars and
more (Click to enlarge photos)
Nasa Kids:
Space and Beyond, Rockets and Airplanes, Our Earth, Astronauts and Living
in Space, Projects and Games
Virtual Journey into
the Universe: Excellent Think Quest site (student constructed)
using text and pictures, which includes the planets, human and satellite
explorers, the universe, eclipses, recent discoveries, glossary, and interactive
section (requires flash). There is also a chat room for discussing
astronomical questions.
Astronomy/Seek
the Stars: An excellent Think Quest site (student constructed)
using text and photos to
explain comets and meteors, galaxies, planets, eclipses, nebulas, black
holes, and other phenomenon
Sky and Telescope:
Customized sky charts for any location, date and time, observation highlights,
tips on observing the sun, moon, planets, eclipses, auroras, meteors, comets,
asteroids, stars, galaxies etc.
Solar
System Mythology: myths from varied cultures about each of
the planets
Constellation
Mythology: myths connected to 88 different constellations
Earth's Surface
Earthquake
Links: Current earthquakes, earthquake hazards, historic
earthquakes, magnitude scales, prediction
Volcano Links:
Current
eruptions, volcanic hazards, volcanic observatories
Volcano
Activities: Concise text and illustration; activities, quiz,
diagram to label, how to make a volcano
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Fossils
Fossil Links:
Dinosaurs,
other fossils, theories of extinction, Paleontology Museums and Fossil
sites
Dinosaur
Fossils: How fossils are found, excavated, and dated; famous
paleontologists, and worldwide fossil locations
Interactive Fossils:
How
fossils are formed, found, prepared, collected, identified, and a game
to review
Dinosaur Fossils
Geologic
Time Scale: Click on links for more information about each
dinosaur or time period featured
Dinosaurs
in Hawaii: Online Hawaii exhibit and background information
on replicas from the American Museum of Natural History in New York City
Russian Dinosaur
Exposition: Excellent photos; difficult reading
Dinosaur
exhibits from the Smithsonian Natural History Museum: Photos
and descriptions
Small fossils, plants and insects
Eocene
Fossils: Excellent photos (Click on each for more detail)
from the Smithsonian collection
Fossils of New Jersey:
Invertebrates, Vertebrates, Insects preserved in amber, Plants, Dinosaurs
Fossils
of Kentucky: Identification of fossils based on appearance,
fossil facts, Kentucky fossils organized by type, age and region
Insects
Preserved in Amber: American Museum of Natural History (Click
on photos to enlarge.)
Swedish Amber Museum: Click
on "Frozen Dramas" and then on each number for detailed pictures.
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Health
Nutrition
Dietary Guidelines
for Americans: Food pyramid guidelines established by Departments
of Health and Human Services and USDA
Weight
Loss and Control: Links to topics such as binge eating, teen
guide, walking, weight cycling, weight loss/nutrition myths, resource list,
statistics, ordering videos and publications
Nutrition Cafe:
Interactive site with a Nutrition Jeopardy game, clues to Missing nutrients,
and another game for choosing healthy meals (Pacific Science Center site)
BBC Nutrition:
How food is used, meals, shopping and labeling, calculate calories, weight
management, dietary requirements, links
Open the Door
to a Healthy Heart: Refrigerator makeover site with information
about heart disease risks, facts, recent research, Mike Ditka's Fridge
Makeover, interactive quiz and word search game
Human Body
Human
Body: BBC Site with illustrations and descriptions of organs,
skeleton, muscles, circulation, and the nervous system
A
Look Inside the Human Body: Australian site with excellent
illustrations and descriptions of the senses and all body systems, including
amazing facts about each system
Body and Mind Matters:
Body Tour (requires shockwave), Body facts, Taking care of your body,
Emotional issues (friends, loss, changes, etc.) and Positive steps for
dealing with these issues
Dental
Health Topics: Comprehensive Category list of topics linked
to tutorials developed by the American Dental Association
The
Nervous System: Descriptions and excellent illustrations
of the brain, spinal cord, neurons, and senses; experiments and activities,
and neuroscience resources
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Diseases/Disorders
Alphabetical
Disease Index: Links to easy to read descriptions of diseases/conditions,
symptoms, treatment, and prevention (Methodist Health Care Systems site)
Diseases and Health
topics: Alphabetical list linked to information on many diseases/conditions
from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Epidemic:
American Museum of Natural History site dealing with environmental and
long term changes, microbes, diagnosis and testing, infection, and epidemics/pandemics
Diseases Explained:
Online patient guide with illustrations and understandable descriptions
of diseases; reviewed by American Academy of Family Physicians for accuracy
Diabetes:
Comprehensive
site with links to tutorials on topics such as diagnosis, overview, associated
disorders, taking insulin, and therapies; Easy to read links including
a diabetes dictionary, medicines, blood sugar numbers, eating guidelines,
and preventing diabetes problems
Kidney Disease,
Diabetes, Digestive and Urologic Diseases: Links to easy reading
tutorials related to these topics
Arthritis,
Musculoskeletal
and Skin Diseases: NIH Topic index linked to on line and/or
print versions of tutorials on diseases/conditions in this category
Heart, Lung,
and Blood Disorders: High blood pressure, Healthy weight,
CHD Cholesterol, Asthma, Heart Disease, Sleep Disorders (NIH Heart, Lung
and Blood Institute site)
Heart
Disorders and Strokes: American Heart Association site with
warning signs, healthy life style, Conditions: Arrhythmia, Cholesterol,
Diabetes, Heart Attack, Congestive Heart Failure, Stroke, High Blood Pressure
Heart
Health and Surgery: Mt Carmel College of Nursing site with
tips on Heart Health, descriptions of a surgical team, video clips from
Coronary Bypass Surgeries, and information on Medical Careers
Eye Diseases and
Disorders: Eye anatomy, Eye care, Alphabetical index linked
to eye diseases/disorders
Tick Borne Diseases:
Lyme Disease, Babesiosis, Colorado Tick Fever, Ehrlichiosis, Relapsing
Fever, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Tick Paralysis, Tularemia (Lyme Disease
Foundation)
Genetic Disorders:
Fragile X, Marfan Syndrome, Cystic Fibrosis, Muscular Dystrophy, PKU, Hunting
ton's Disease, Neurofibromatosis, Sickle Cell, Hemachromatosis, and Beta-thalassemia
Tobacco, Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Smokeless Tobacco:
California Dental Association site highlighting dangers to teeth and gums,
cancers, nicotine dependence and danger signs
Alcohol
and Drug Facts: Comprehensive index with links to information
on drugs which are abused; addiction, binge drinking, drug abuse and testing,
treatment etc. (National Clearinghouse for Drug and Alcohol Abuse)
Drug Research:
Information about appearance, street names, short and long term effects
of some of the more commonly abused drugs
Drug
and Alcohol Abuse: PBS companion site to "In the Mix" featuring
drugs and their effects, first person stories, and footage from the video.
There is also an on-line quiz on club drugs and a (7-12) lesson plan
using alcohol ads
Alcohol
Abuse and Alcoholism: Concise answers to common questions
from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Club
Drugs: Ecstasy, GHB or liquid Ecstasy, Ketamine, Rohyphol,
Methamphetamine, LSD
Ecstasy:
NIH Power Point presentation detailing and illustrating the effects of
ecstasy use on the brain and body
Marijuana
Facts: Easy to read information on marijuana use and its
effects on the brain and body
Inhalants: Frequently
asked questions about inhalants and their effects on the body from the
National Inhalant Prevention Coalition
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Social Studies
World History
Land Bridge to
North America: Recent evidence shows the first Americans
walked from Asia to North America between 70,000 and 11,000 years ago.
Why do Civilizations
Fall?: explores the fall of the Maya, Mesopotamia,
Chaco Canyon, Mali and Songhai, with links to related resources
Secrets of Lost
Empires: NOVA companion site to a five part special focusing
on medieval sieges, Pharaoh's obelisk, Easter Island, Roman baths and the
rainbow bridges of Ancient China
Ancient Cultures
Images
of Ancient Greece and Rome: Extraordinary collection of photographs
of ancient Greek and Roman sites from throughout Europe
Ancient
Greek Civilizations: History, Cultures, (Dorians, Ionians,
Phoenicians, Amazons), Cities (Athens and Sparta), Timelines, Maps
Daily
Life in Ancient Civilizations: Extensive site with many links
featuring ancient Greece, Rome, India, China, Early Man, Northwest Coast
Indians, and Lesson Plans
Roman History:
BBC Site covering Roman history, armies, technology, families, religion,
and remains
Ancient
Rome: Excellent photographs and descriptions of most important
sites from Ancient Rome
Greek
and Roman Mythology: comprehensive collection of Greek and
Roman mythology
Ancient
Civilizations: Harcourt Brace site including cave paintings,
early civilizations/artifacts from Egypt, Africa, Asia, the Americas and
ancient Greece
Treasures of the
Sunken City: NOVA companion site which chronicles the discovery
of the Pharos lighthouse, one of the seven wonders of the Ancient world
(near Alexandria, Egypt)
Seven
Wonders of the Ancient World: descriptions and archaeological
evidence of these sights
The Pyramids: Nova
site which allows one to learn about ancient Egypt, hieroglyphics, the
Sphinx and actually explore inside the Pyramids themselves
Awesome
Ancient and Modern Marvels: profiles of the seven ancient
wonders as well as seven modern marvels
Middle Ages
Life in the
Middle Ages: Feudal system, Religion, Homes, Clothing, Health,
Arts/Entertainment, Town Life, Links to other Resources
Guided
Tour of the Middle Ages: This site offers an opportunity
to learn about varied topics from the point of view of a knight, nun, traveler,
and peasant
Age of Exploration
Age of Exploration:
Mariner's
Museum Curriculum with images, video and text about explorers from ancient
times to Captain Cook's 1768 voyage
Biographies
of Explorers: Alphabetical, Chronological and Country directories
of explorers, Glossary, (Easy reading)
European
Voyages: Explorations of the Spanish and Portuguese during
the 15th and 16th Centuries
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Vikings
The Vikings:
highighlights
of traveling Smithsonian exhibit
Viking
Foods: Listing of foods eaten by 9th-10th Century Vikings
compiled from archaeological research
Renaissance
Background
of the Renaissance: Tutorials and activities related to the
end of the Middle Ages, Black Plague, Exploration and Trade, Printing,
Arts and Architecture
Medieval
and Renaissance Musical Instruments: Click on the name of each
instrument to find a description, picture and sound file of some very unique
instruments.
Renaissance Man:Tutorials
and Classroom activities related to Leonardo da Vinci featuring a biography
and his view of the world, writing (right to left), and inventions
Virtual
Renaissance: Classroom unit on Shakespeare and the Renaissance
including a clickable map, teleporter by location and character, chronology,
and Teacher Summary Page
Age of Inventions
Biographies
of Inventors: Arranged Alphabetically, chronologically and
by field of study
World War I
The Great War:
PBS
Companion site to 8 part series on W.W.I featuring highlights of episodes,
interviews with historians, ordering instructions for Teacher's package
Wars
and Conflict - W.W.I: BBC Site with photos, interactive map
origins, summary of major events from 1915-1918, Treaty of Versailles
World War II and the Holocaust
The
Courage to Remember: comprehensive Holocaust resource including a timeline,
photos, glossary, bibliographies and virtual exhibits (Museum of Tolerance)
Tour of Ghettos and
Concentration Camps: Interactive map with descriptions of
ghettos and several camps where Abe Korn (Holocaust survivor) was sent
between 1939 and 1945.
Images of Auschwiiz-Birkenau:
Photographs and text about the concentration camp
American History
Charters
of Freedom: National Archives site with transcripts of the
Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Bill or Rights, and Amendments,
biographies of Constitutional Convention delegates, Digital Classroom,
and many current and past exhibits..
Jump
Back in Time: Library of Congress site with a clickable timeline
leading to descriptions of each time period and stories about important
people who changed history
Amazing
Americans: Inventors, politicians, performers and activists
who impacted American history
Lewis and Clark:
PBS Site with profiles of expedition members, Native American tribes, timeline
and maps, interactive expedition, and classroom resources
Discovering Lewis
and Clark: Detailed 19 part synopsis of the expedition using
journal entries, illustrations, maps, and sound files prepared by History
Professor at University of Montana
The Oregon
Trail: Comprehensive tutorials on explorers, dangers, route,
historical sites, facts, archives
Aviation and
Space Travel: National Air and Space Museum exhibits on the
Wright Brothers, W.W. I and II planes, the space race, Apollo missions
etc.
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Civil War
Time of the Lincolns:PBS
Companion site to "Abraham and Mary Lincoln: A House Divided" with Teacher's
Guide featuring women's rights, abolition, slavery, politics/partisanship,
and Civil War
1862 Peninsula
Campaign: McClellan's failed plan to end the Confederate
Rebellion, focusing on the campaign, leaders, maps, battles, fortifications,
technology, calendar and links
Civil
War: Teacher constructed unit with pictures, background,
and links highlighting the Abolitionist Movement, Blue vs. Gray, Compromises,
Climate of the Country, Sectionalism, Peace, and Trivia.
Civil War History:
e-History site featuring battles, timelines, biographies, official records,
daily dispatches, photographs, soldier's letters and diaries and frequently
asked questions
Illinois
in the Civil War: Illinois Women, Medal of Honor recipients,
regimental flags, prisons, Alton Illinois during the War
All About
The Civil War: Comprehensive unit with tutorials, activities,
links, quizzes, and suggested videos divided into units from the Compromise
of 1850 to Reconstruction
Music and Poetry of the
Civil War: Songs, song files and poetry from the Union and
the Confederacy
Sketches of the
Civil
War: Sketches of marching, fighting, and camp life made by
a Union soldier
Camp Life:
Gettysburg National Military Park exhibit of items made and used by Union
and Confederate soldiers
Civil
War Weapons: Student constructed project featuring pictures
and descriptions of weapons available to Union and Confederate soldiers
Photographs
of the Civil War: Library of Congress timeline and collection
of over 1,000 photos of military personnel, preparations for battles and
after-effects of battles
Civil
War Women: Summaries about Rose O'Neal Greenhow, Alice Williamson,
and Sarah E. Thompson and links to primary sources at Duke University
Symbols
of Honor: Civil War flags in National Park Service collections
with links to National Historic Sites including Ford's Theater, Battlefield
Parks, and Forts Pulaski and Sumter
Civil War at the Smithsonian:
National
Portrait Gallery collection of over 500 paintings, sculptures, prints,
and photographs arranged in categories
Women's History
Distinguished Women:
Biographies
of women who have made important contributions in a wide range of fields;
search by name or subject
Women in World History:
Women rulers, heroes, Reviews of classroom resources, lessons, links
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African American History and Civil Rights
African
American Odyssey: Comprehensive Library of Congress exhibit
divided into nine historical sections stretching from slavery to the Civil
Rights era
Stamp
on Black History: A tour of African American History related
to stamps issued by the U.S. Postal Service (Discovery School)
Martin Luther King Jr. National
Historic Site: pictures of the birth home, and Ebenezer Baptist
Church, Videos, speeches, civil rights legislation, traveling trunk exhibit,
teacher's handbook
National Civil Rights
Museum: On-line exhibits feature voices of struggle, the civil
war, freedom at last, Civil Rights Acts, migration, Jim Crow laws, etc.
Native American History
Native
American Cultures: explores homes, food, clothing and facts
about Native Americans of the Northwest, Southwest, California-Intermountain
area, and Eastern woodlands (easy reading)
Indian
Heroes and Chieftains: biographies of several well known
and some less well known leaders
Native
American Leaders: biographies and links to additional information
on Black Hawk, Sitting Bull, Sequoia, and Tecumseh
The West:
PBS companion site which includes biographies, places, events, and resources
Notable
American Indians: Very comprehensive directory linked to
short Native American biographies
First American
Forefathers: U.S. Map with pictured Native American leaders linked
to biographies
World Geography
Directory of Maps: extensive
collection of maps of individual countries and regions
Map
Machine: concise profiles including flags, geographic,
economic and demographic data, from 191 independent republics listed
in 1999 National Geographic Atlas.
Xpeditions
Atlas: National Geographic world, regional and country maps
designed for printing and copying
Cultural
Profiles: Canadian web site which profiles many countries
focusing on history, education, food, sports/recreation, holidays, art
and literature
Directory
of Flags: arranged by country and continent, glossary, quizzes
World Geography:
maps, flags, concise summaries, important artists/explorers, quizzes, activities
for each country, print-outs
Great Britain
British
folktales: Customs, folktales, recipes and superstitions from Britain
United States
50
states: Resource to all 50 states including
people, visitor's guide, land/climate, economy, government and history
Tour of states:
Information, symbols, news, geography, and quizzes on all 50 states;
tourism site list
Planning a trip in the United
States: extensive guide to history, outdoors, tourism, events
and attractions as well as quizzes on all 50 states
Wild Alaska:
National Parks Conservation site focusing on parks, threats, wildlife,
culture and history
Great Adventure:
collaborative research and problem solving activities related to an actual
20,600 mile bicycle trip visiting National Parks across the United States.
Economics and Consumer Education
The Mint:
Saving
and investing, lesson plans on budgeting and consumer credit with hand-outs,
money and vocabulary quizzes
Math
in Daily Life: Probability, Savings and Credit, Home decorating,
Cooking
What
Good is Math? Interactive problems involving price comparisons,
banking, calculating grades, gas mileage, and recipes
Mathematical Potholes:
Varied math problems and solutions related to an actual 20,600 mile bicycle
trip across the United States.
Online Math Applications:
History of math, and uses of math for investing, in music, science,
and planning trips
Economics
of Pro Sports: Boston Federal Reserve Bank game examines
athlete's salaries, sources of revenue, ticket prices and other issues.
Money Skills
for Life: Saving, Budgeting, Credit Cards, Rent, Furnishing
an apartment etc;. Different sections for Teachers, Parents, Students and
Consumers; Lesson plans, Calculators, Games, Banking tutor
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English/Literature
Biographies
Gallery
of Achievers: Profiles of contemporary role models
in the arts, business, public service, science/exploration, sports and
the American Dream
Time
Magazine's 100 Most Influential People of the Last Hundred Years: divided
into leaders and revolutionaries, artists and entertainers, builders and
titans, scientists and thinkers, heroes and icons, and person of the century
Biographies
Archive: alphabetical index of important people (contemporary
and historical) with biographies and links to other internet resources
and books
Biographical
Index: Multnomah County Library's very extensive biographical
index with links in many categories (athletes, twentieth century women,
presidents and first ladies, mountain men and many more)
Literature
American Folklore:
Short selections including famous characters, tall tales, historical
and ethnic folklore and state folktales
World
Mythology: Clickable world map linked to myths of many cultures
Poetry
A poem a
day: 180 poems selected by the U.S. Poet Laureate for High
School students (Library of Congress site)
Grammar and Parts of Speech
Commonly confused words/expressions:
How and when to use lie/lay; me/myself/I and many more
Alphabetical
guide to commonly confused words: very comprehensive list
explaining which word or expression should be used
Fun with Words:
Easily understood Think Quest site (created by students) which explains
parts of speech, homonyms, spoonerisms, oxymorons and includes several
word games
Writing
Principles
of Composition: very comprehensive site with multiple subheadings
categorized under 1) the writing process, 2) structural considerations,
and 3) patterns of composition (Capital Community College, Hartford, CT)
Guide to Grammar
and Writing: comprehensive guide with examples; multiple
subcategorizes listed under 1) word and sentence level, 2) paragraph level,
and 3) essay-research paper level. Quizzes and links are also available.
Occupational/Vocational
What do they do?
Easy to read site with a job directory linked to short job descriptions
and stories
Vocational
Training: Companion site to Career Awareness, which stresses
basic Vocational skills such as attendance, punctuality and communication
Study Skills
Reference
Guide: Links to Dictionary, Thesaurus, Britannica Concise, Familiar
Quotations, Anatomy of the Human Body, World Factbook, Oxford Shakespeare
Improving Study Skills:
Preparation, Listening, Improving Reading, PQR, Note taking, Using note
cards, Assignment logs
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