Selected Internet Links: Homework Helpers, Grades 6-12
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Link its story content to thousands of on-line primary sources, including maps, pictures, manuscripts, and documents. Topics include the Cold War, the Depression, Prohibition, WWII at home and abroad, women's rights, the "Great Hunger", and Vietnam. To use this site, type "wellesturnerlib" in the username and password boxes.
B.J. Pinchbeck started this site when he was just a kid (he is now in college). It has been featured in such places as the NY Times and Newsweek. The site has now been redesigned and is no longer affiliated with Discovery.com, but it still has hundreds of excellent links to a wide variety of resources.
Formerly known as Information Please Kids' Almanac, this is a good search engine/directory for elementary and middle school students. It's very kid-friendly. Besides containing links on a number of helpful topics, fun and frequently-asked trivia-type questions are also answered, such as "Biggest, Coolest, Driest...".
An extensive list of links to a wide variety of subjects helpful to junior and senior high school students. Click on the subject links beneath Sub-headings for specific English, History, Science, etc., topics. This site can be very helpful, but be prepared to spend a little more time searching on it.
Links to a variety of subjects helpful to elementary and junior high school students. This site has a lot of interesting and helpful links, but may not be the easiest or fastest to use. It's definitely worth exploring, though.
Begun as a project of Ramapo Catskill Library System, this site is now maintained by the Colorado State Library. It is designed for students in grades K-7. Each link has a description and a general reading level for the site.
Procon's stated mission is to promote critical thinking, education, and informed citizenship by presenting controversial issues in a straightforward, nonpartisan, primarily pro-con format. Sample topics: whether felons should be allowed vote, the death penalty, the drinking age, euthansia, and health care accessibilty. This site is not designed exclusively for students, but will be helpful to high school and college students.
Schmoop provides learning guides in literature, civics, United States history, biography, and music, presented to be attractive and accessible to today's students. Pages typically have an intro, an in-depth page, a timeline (if applicable), a "did you know?" page, themes and plot analysis (if applicable), additional web resources, and follow up questions. Pages are written by educators and experts, most of whom have taught on the high school and/or college level. All this and a sense of humor too!
America's Story http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi
Hosted by the Library of Congress, this site provides brief explanations about events in America's history and biographies of notable Americans such as Buffalo Bill, Frederick Douglass, and Elizabeth Cady Stanton. It is geared towards elementary and middle school students. However, the Library of Congress has a wealth of information for students of all ages.
A wide range of topics is covered in this database. Examples include: abolition, antitrust movement, isolationism, Prohibition, and World War I. Videos and photos are included. You will need the bar code from your Glastonbury library card to access this database from home.
Sacco & Vanzetti, the Chicago 7, Scopes, Salem Witches, the Rosenbergs, O.J. and several more trials are presented in great detail by Doug Linder, a professor at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Law School. Links to transcripts of trial proceedings, biographies, bibliographies, and a wealth of other material is available.
This site links to a number of sites on varied Great Depression topics. Included are editorial cartoons concerning FDR's presidency, the New Deal Document Library, and unemployment information. About.Com places ads and sponsored links on its pages. We normally do not link to pages of this type, but have made an exception due to the potential worth of the actual links.
The American Memory collection of the Library of Congress has collected these manuscripts from the Federal Writers' Project 1936-1940. This site will be most helpful to those who want to know about life in the early years of the century and those looking for examples of work done as part of the FWP.
Read The San Francisco News articles from March-April 1942 concerning the relocation of Japanese-Americans, as well as PowerPoint presentations on the San Francisco evacuation, Tanforo Assembly Center, and Manzanar. A number of other important documents related to the time are also available on this site or via links.
National Archives http://www.archives.gov/research/alic/reference/military/japanese-internment.html
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), an independent federal agency dedicated to preserving our nation's history, has a number of resources about the internment camps. Included: President Ford's Proclamation 4417 terminating the executive order for internment, an analysis of the Army's decision to inter Japanese-Americans, and several sites containing photographs and/or personal narratives regarding the camps.
Eventually, about 240 tribal histories will be included on this site. Currently, it primarily consists of tribes of the Northeast. Topics include languages, population, culture, and history (through 1900 or so). Please note: Some of the information found elsewhere on this site is controversial, although the tribal histories portion is not. A disclaimer on the site's front page states "Indian Country Today will no longer visit the [First Nations] web site because [its] continued proliferation of gossip, rumor and innuendo in their misguided attempt to support American Indian issues." However, this site is on the Pequot Museum's list of recommended Native American web sites. Users should always remember that information found on the Internet may need further verification.
The Mohegans http://www.nativeamericanmohegans.com
A good place to go for historical information about one of Connecticut's Native American tribes.
An excellent site for information on the Mashantucket Pequot tribe, from their earliest days through today. From this front page, mouseover Exhibit Galleries, Natural Lifeways, Society and Culture, and Natural World to see the many subjects under each drop-down menu.
This Pathfinder provides researchers and Civil War buffs with both print and Internet resource suggestions. Pathfinders are starting points, meant to point researchers to sources of information which may be useful. Further research will be required. This Pathfinder is from the Internet Public Library.
the U.S. Civil War Center's mission is to locate, index, and make available all appropriate private and public data on the Internet regarding the Civil War. It currently contains over 6,500 links, many of them to primary sources.
This page from the Multnomah Country Library has pointers to resources on the Central/South America native cultures (Aztecs, Incas, Mayans, Toltecs, and Yanomamo, to name a few), Celts, China, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, India, the Romans, and a number of other cultures.
Forum Romanum http://www.forumromanum.org/index.html
Art & architecture, daily life (clothing, funeral customs, holidays), history, literature (including links to many online Latin texts), and multiple links to images. Geared older students and those with a serious interest in Ancient Rome. It is maintained by Harvard student David Camden and has received notice on the History Channel and been referenced in Latin textbooks.
The Greeks http://www.pbs.org/empires/thegreeks/htmlver/index.html
Besides considerable background information on Ancient Greece and some of its leading citizens, you can see a timeline (HTML version is buggy in IE but works in Netscape 7.0) and take a virtual tour of the Acropolis (QuickTime or similar plug-in needed).
A good basic site from the Carlos Museum at Emory University. This site also has similar information on Ancient Rome, the Near East, Egypt, and Africa. See the links at the bottom of the page.
Roman Forum http://www.vroma.org/~forum/forum.html
Take an online tour of the Roman Forum. Clicking on the image of the forum (or on the links below the image) will call up an image of that specific building and a description giving its significance.
You could spend hours poking around this site. It contains timelines of emperors and battles as well as maps, and explanation of clothing, and even pictures of Pompeii and reenactments of chariot races and battles. Rome's history is broken down into several chapters. There are also brief biographies of many famous Romans.
Contains over 25,000 biographies of notable people, primarily those featured on A&E's Biography program. Subjects include politicians, entertainers, athletes, artists, activists, and people who have figured prominently in world events.
You will need your library card to enter the iConn database. After selecting the Individual Databases link on the left side of the page, click on the Biographis in Context link to search 600,000+ illustrated biographies covering more than 525,000 individuals from antiquity to the present.
Over 30,000 biographies are available in such categories as Recent Deaths, Hispanic Americans, American Indians, Scientists, Artists, and World Rulers. Searches may bring up an encyclopedia entry, a dictionary entry, or a very brief almanac entry. At the bottom, seemingly related links to online news articles are suggested, but these often pick up just one part of the name and are therefore false hits.
This site will format your bibliography for you. All you need to do is select the type of resource you need to cite, type in the information, and click on "submit". It will show you the correct APA and MLA styles.
This resource from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL) offers examples for the general format of APA research papers, in-text citations, endnotes/footnotes, and the reference page. It is updated to the sixth edition, second printing.
The style recommended by the Modern Language Association for scholarly manuscripts and research papers concerns itself with the mechanics of writing, such as punctuation, quotation, and documentation of sources. This FAQ may help answer some basic questions, but it is not a full accounting of the style.
This resource from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL) offers examples for the general format of MLA research papers, in-text citations, endnotes/footnotes, and the reference page. It adheres to the guidelines of the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers (7th ed.) and the MLA Style Manual and Guide to Scholarly Publishing (3rd ed.).
The complete text of the 1918 edition of this classroom standard. The most recent edition of this book is 1995. However, most of English's most basic rules have not changed, and this is a good reference point.
The CNN site (www.cnn.com) will be helpful in its entirety, but this page links to transcripts from a variety of its programs and may therefore be especially valuable to those doing research. However, transcripts seem to be available only for a brief (approximately two week) period.
Search in Facts On File, Issues and Controversies, World Almanac Encyclopedia, and Today's Science. More than 250 controversial topics in the news since September 1995 are presented and supplemented on the web site. You will need the bar code from your Glastonbury library card to access this database.
iCONN is administered by the Connecticut State Library in conjunction with the Department of Higher Education. It allows every Connecticut citizen to access magazines, journals, newspapers, and specialized databases that might otherwise be unavailable to them. In many cases, the complete text of the article are available. You will need your library card to access the resources from home.
This link brings you to a page that allows you to search several databases at once. If you would prefer to select a particular resource, click on "Link to Other Databases" from the table below the search box instead of typing your search into the search box. You will then be able to look at the individual databases offered and see which one(s) best meets your needs.
Reprints of transcripts (as well as video) of reports done on the NewsHour with Jim Lehrer program. Click on the link to the NewsHour index/search to find archived stories. There is no fee to view archived stories.
Much of the current week's issue is available online. Archives of major stories dating back to 1985 are also available. Many articles are available only on a pay-per-view basis, but others are free. Once an article is located, you can also contact the library to see if the article is available in print or microfilm instead of trying to view it on the TIME web site.
A very helpful site, especially for middle school and older students. Country profiles, background information, history, national anthems (lyrics, music when available), maps, weather, flags, newspapers, and suggested related links. Available statistics include birth/death rates, population growth, AIDS prevalence, education factors, ethnic groups, religions, and languages. There is also a discussion forum area where students can ask questions or ask for penpals. While a moderator is listed, students should use these features wisely. Do not give out personal information without consulting your parents.
This website contains the on-line versions of books previously published in hard copy by the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress under the Country Studies/Area Handbook Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Army. Many European countries and Canada are NOT represented here, as the aim was to study less familiar countries where U.S. troops might be stationed.
Each profile provides information on geography, maps, flag, history, ruler, area, population, capital, largest cities, languages, ethnicity/race, religion, literacy rate, economy, government. Information is from questionnaires and the CIA World Fact Book.
A very in-depth look at flags of the world, including their history, significance of color and design, and often changes in the flag design. Recently added: a "coloring book" feature which prints a flag in black and white so that it can be colored in.
Sponsored by the United Nations, Infonation allows you to view and compare statistical data for all UN member states. Up to five countries can be compared side-to-side on their economy, environment, health, and technology. Basic facts are also given. Or see Country at a Glance to get the same information for a single country. The latter also provides links to newspapers of the selected country.
There are over 260 pages on countries and international organizations. Each page contains basic information on the country, but no background information on the flag. The flags include the national and state flags. This site is best for students who just need to know what a flag looks like.
This site provides information on Marxist theory and background on the history of Marxism in various countries. In addition to a subject directory, an encyclopedia provides factual material and quotes or links to specific entries in the site's Writers Archive. The History Archive focuses on primary sources.
A joint project of the Library of Congress and the University of Massachusetts, contains such things as the text of Congressional bills, the Congressional Record, committee information, and historical documents, as well as links to the Senate and House of Representatives.
The White House Home Page provides access to information about the White House, the federal government, and current events. It includes the Briefing Room and the Virtual Library.
A collection of some of the Web's best history sites, indexed all in one place. Topics include U.S. and European history by event/time period, ancient civilizations, pre-history, medieval history, warfare, African-American history, and women's history.
Provides articles from magazines, journals, reference and non-fiction books; biographies, documents and speeches; maps and photographs. Also includes film and video clips of social, political, and cultural historical events of the 20th Century from 1893 to 1985. This database is intended for high school students and adult researchers. Middle school students may want to use InfoTrac Junior Edition.You will need the bar code from your Glastonbury library card to access this database from home.
Historians from around the world contribute to this database. You will find it most helpful to look at this links page
or the articles page. Browsing will find you some fascinating information as well as hard-to-find statistics (such as the price of foods in 1913-1914, 1925, and today).
Hyper History http://www.hyperhistory.com/online_n2/History_n2/a.html
HyperHistory presents 3,000 years of world history with a combination of colorful graphics, lifelines, timelines, and maps.
The Internet Medieval Sourcebook, and other medieval components of the Internet History Sourcebooks project, are located at the Fordham University Center for Medieval Studies. This site contains many full-text translations of primary source materials. Areas covered on this and other pages include the Fall of Rome, the Crusades, Byzantium, the medieval church, the Renaissance, and the Reformation.
Contains over 2500 critical and biographical websites about authors and their works. Searchable by author, title, or nationality and literary period. Works from a variety of world literature are available.
The site includes 377 booknotes for both literary classics and contemporary titles, including chapter summaries and study notes. A message forum is also available. Features MonkeyNotes™ literature booknotes and Barron's Booknote's series. According to the FAQ, MonkeyNotes are written and/or edited by highly qualified college Literature professors commissioned by PinkMonkey.com. This site also contains links to some online texts.These guides are most helpful used as a supplement. Full understanding of the book is not possible simply by reading a guide.
Spark Notes for many classic novels. See also their No Fear Shakespeare guides (Shakespearean English side by side with Modern English). The site now also links to These guides are most helpful used as a supplement. Full understanding of the book is not possible simply by reading a guide.
This comprehensive site includes topics from elementary school math through college and graduate level research. For help explaining a concept, click on the "Ask Dr. Math" links. This site does not provide instant answers to a particular homework problem, but instead supplements classroom explanations.
This site is a result of a 1998 Think Quest challenge, a program that encourages students and educators to work collaboratively in teams to learn as they create web-based learning materials and teach others. You'll find tutorials, sample problems, and quizzes on prealgebra, algebra, geometry, and calculus. There's even a question submittal section, if you're still stuck. As the title suggests, this site was created with HTML and a sense of humor.
This is an excellent place to get information on both gods and goddesses and the myths they are associated with. These articles are illustrated with pictures of statues, paintings, and other artwork depicting the god/goddess or myth.
Not as extensive as Myth Man, but this site provides the basic stories of the gods, goddesses, and heroes of Greek mythology. Or use the encyclopedia to define a term or get a brief summary of the role the person/god played in the various myths.
Selected sites cover general science, anatomy, biology, botony, chemistry, dinosaurs, earth science, entomology, medicine, meteorology, physics, science fair projects, space, and zoology. Sites range in target age from younger elementary students to high school.
Take an interactive tour of the human anatomy here. Please note that this site accepts banner ads, including those of the "click here to win!" variety. Therefore, although the site is helpful, parents may wish to use it with their children.
This site is a collaboration of several government agencies. The goal is to create a database with reliable information on species names and their hierarchical classification. Both animals and plants are included.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the National Plant Data Center have compiled an extensive site for plant research. You can use the search box for information or click on CLASSIFICATION on the left side of the page to get complete classification schemes.
Science in Context http://rqst-agent.auto-graphics.com/LoginModule/Goto.aspx?myses=16002194&cusrvr=minerva&cuid=rqst&lid=GLWT&dataid=425
Focuses on key concepts taught in school classrooms including biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, math, environmental science, life science, medicine, space science, computer science, technology, history of science, science and society, science as inquiry, science-related biographies and more.
A vast collection of primary source documents, including the full text of various treaties, the text of agreements from the Yalta Conference and Potsdam, notes to and from the U.S. and Japan concerning Pearl Harbor, declarations of war, and much more.
Primary source documents, many of which are first-person accounts, from events taking place from the ancient world through the middle of the twentieth century. The Revolutionary War, Spanish-American War, Civil War, WWI, and WWII are all represented.
This site doesn't just concentrate on the major conflicts of the twentieth century (WWI, WWII) or on wars which the United States participated in. It attempts to be as comprehensive as possible, including military conflicts past and present from around the world. The Arab-Israeli conflict, the Persian Gulf, the Balkan wars, wars in the Cechen Republic, and conflicts in Africa are all represented.This site accepts paid advertisements.
This Pathfinder provides researchers and Civil War buffs with both print and Internet resource suggestions. Pathfinders are starting points, meant to point researchers to sources of information which may be useful. Further research will be required. This Pathfinder is from the Internet Public Library.
the U.S. Civil War Center's mission is to locate, index, and make available all appropriate private and public data on the Internet regarding the Civil War. It currently contains over 6,500 links, many of them to primary sources.
This resource is intended to aid high school and college students in beginning research papers on World War I. Print and Internet resources are included. Pathfinders are starting points, meant to point researchers to sources of information which may be useful. Further research will be required. This Pathfinder is from the Internet Public Library.
This resource is intended to aid high school and college students in beginning research papers on World War II. Print and Internet resources are included. Pathfinders are starting points, meant to point researchers to sources of information which may be useful. Further research will be required. This Pathfinder is from the Internet Public Library.
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