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Internet Sources
Tennessee Electronic Library (password: elvis) OJOSE: an online scientific database
United Streaming: Full
length videos on several subjects. A must see! See your teacher or Mrs. Hearn or
Mrs. Dodson for more details on usernames/passwords.
Search Engines Business and Economics The Motley Fool: Finance and Folly: "The Fool exists to inform, educate, and amuse the individual investor; to prove to you that the best person to manage your money is YOU." Government an Law A Beginner's Guide to the Balkans: This site gives the historical background of the political turmoil in the Balkans. The site includes a descriptive timeline from ancient times to present day. Go to the Who's Who section to find a bio's on key figures. A Q&A section provides responses to questions from readers wanting to learn more about this tragic conflict. The site also includes maps, photos, and more. From ABC News. Health and Fitness Cells Alive: These excellent animations show students what HIV infection, T-cells, and penicillin look like at the molecular level. They also will have fun watching parasites and mites crawl across the page. Informative and entertaining, this award-winning website is a sure winner in the classroom. Developed by James A. Sullivan, Quill Graphics. Phys: In Fitness and in Health: Want to know how your eating habits measure up? This site offers self-assessment tests you can take to determine just how healthy your eating habits are, what your body fat ratio should be, and what kind of exercise you need. Also includes information on vitamins, nutrients, recipes, an online encyclopedia, a workout slideshow and much more. Developed by Phys and CondNet. EurekAlert!: This site contains an enormous database of recent science and medical news articles, which can be searched by keyword. EurekAlert also has links to science and medicine sites with excellent images, dictionaries, and glossaries. All in all, this is an excellent place to start researching a report on science and health. History Archiving Early America: An online resource of original documents such as newspapers, nooks, maps, and writing from 18th century America, including a rare copy of the George Washington's journal of his trip to the Ohio Valley. This rich resource allows history enthusiasts to maintain an interest in the country's early history - the roots of American society. Pyramids: Explore the mysterious chambers and passageways of several pyramids, and follow the progress of a current excavation. View photos, videos, and maps and hear sound recordings that bring the pyramids to life. Also includes valuable information on pyramids, archaeology, ancient Egypt, hieroglyphs, and excavation reports. Presented by NOVA Online. Modern World History: This site makes extensive use of Shockwave technology to bring you interactive animations and exercises. From the BBC. Math Absurd Math: A fun and interactive domain that deals with intriguing pre-algebraic problems. Once you've entered, there's no turning back as each problem leads you to the next level. Filled with interactive graphics, mysterious mazes, abstract objects even, this page definitely grabs the interest of the visitor or at least keeps one from exiting. Learn mathematical calculations quickly with the clever use of links and scripts. Frad Ed: An introduction to fractals and fractal geometry intended for high school or college entry-level students. This website includes fantastic interactive programs that teach students how to generate their own fractal images on the computer. Developed by Douglas Martin, a computer programmer and fractal enthusiast. Multicultural Diary Project: This site features a multimedia project designed to open up a worldwide teen dialogue about the issues being confronted growing up today. First Nations History: Provides information and histories on over 50 Native American tribes. Grandmother's Wisdom Keeper: The official Website of GWK, a program for girls ages 6 to 18 who wish "to learn, therefore preserve and perpetuate, the old ways of the Native American women, and to pass that wisdom on to others." World African Network - Black History Home: "A comprehensive site covering news, sports, entertainment, lifestyle, discussions and commentary in the African and African American communities around the world." Site includes articles of historical content such as slavery and profiles African Americans. News Stand BBC News: (London, England) - Newspaper that tackles news on the Science and Technology frontiers. Contra Costa Times: Walnut Creek CNN Interactive: Live news - World, U.S., Local, Weather, Sports. Also available in Spanish. CNN Newsroom Guide: "CNN is the perfect start to any lesson with the daily Features Desks, in-depth news stories and world & regional events designed exclusively for students." Philosophy and Religion Shinto: The Way of the Gods: A fascinating article (with pictures) on this ancient Japanese religion that is still immensely popular today. Virtual Jerusalem: This site features Jewish news from Israel and around the world, and information on Jewish holidays, beliefs, and practices. Divining America: religion and the National Culture: An excellent educational website for high school classrooms. From the National Humanities Center. The Philosopher's Magazine: An excellent magazine on hot philosophical topics. Includes news and interactive discussions. Science The Yuckiest Site on the Internet: Fun site for learning abut the yuckiest topics in science, such as bug and worms. Also includes explanations about different body parts and functions, like smelly armpits and snot. The Soundry: The 1998 ThinkQuest winner, the Soundry explains the scientific properties of sound and the anatomy of the ear in terms the layman can easily understand. Annenburg/CPB Project Exhibits Collection: A site that provides in-depth explorations into various science and social studies subjects, such as "Amusement Park Physics" and "The Renaissance." Teacher's Toolbox Global Schoolhouse: Featuring educational projects, resources and opportunities. This site is a training wheel for students, parents, and educators. Cafe Progressive: Teachers, this is your one-stop interactive resource site for progressive educational materials and information. This site offers lesson plans, funding materials and information, links to great sites and more. Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators: A great resource for teachers who want to integrate the World Wide Web in the classroom. Kathy Schrock provides an index of subjects covered in the upper grade levels, as well as various search engines. Serves as a good starting point for teachers. Your Future U.S. World and News report: Contains information and links for applying to colleges and universities, e.g. early decision, transfer students, financial aid and campus information. This is also the place to fin the U.S. News College rankings. College Edge: Find out what career fields suit your interest, what you might want to major in college, even what to expect from your chosen field. Tap Online: "Collection of resources for high school students -- college search and underground reviews, chats, Ultimate Explorer game, movie reviews, educational materials.
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