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Subject Heading
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Title
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Description
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URL
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| Astronomy |
Arty the part-time astronaut |
Arty the part-time Astronaut has information for upper
primary and secondary students about the planets, solar system and mythology.
The site has games, activities, and a glossary. |
http://www.artyastro.com/artyastro.htm |
| Astronomy |
Astronomy and space for kids |
Astronomy and space for kids has games, activities and
lessons related to planets, the solar system and space exploration. The
site includes a dictionary, news and teacher guide. |
http://www.kidsastronomy.com/ |
| Biology |
BioInteractive |
Howard Hughes Medical Institute has devised virtual labs
that senior biology students can enter and explore. Topics include: the
human heart, identification of deadly pathogens, leech dissection and disease
diagnosis. The site's virtual museum has information about about vital
signs, hearing and seeing, and biological clocks. The site also has video
clips about aspects of science in the news. |
http://www.biointeractive.org/ |
| Caesarea (Israel) |
Combined Caesarea expeditions |
This site describes the archaeology and excavation of
the remains of Caesarea Maritima in Israel. The site includes learning
modules that explain the archaeological methods, history of the harbour,
coins, pottery and biological finds. The site also includes very useful
learning modules and lesson plans for secondary students. |
http://digcaesarea.org/ |
| Mesopotamia - History |
Treasures from the Royal Tombs of Ur |
Treasures from the Royal Tombs of Ur, provides details
of the discovery by C. Leonard Woolley. The site provides details of the
location, excavation and exhibition of Mesopotamian artifacts. |
http://mcclungmuseum.utk.edu/specex/ur/ur.htm |
| Mayas |
Hieroglyphs and history at Copán |
Copán, an important of Maya site, has interesting
hieroglyphs that are beginning to be understood. |
http://www.peabody.harvard.edu/Copan/text.html |
| Mayas |
Mayan archeology - Chichén Itzá |
Chichen Itza, Maya archaeological ruins are comprehensively
described on this site. |
http://www.isourcecom.com/maya/cities/chichenitza/chichen.htm |
| Mayas |
Maya ruins: Chichen Itza |
Chichen Itza, Maya ruins in the Northern Yucatan, are
briefly described on this site. |
http://www.snowcrest.net/goehring/maya/chichen.htm |
| Mayas |
Tour of Chichen Itza |
The Mayan ruins at Chichen Itza are briefly described
on this site. |
http://www.mysteriousplaces.com/mayan/TourEntrance.html |
| Mayas |
ChichénItzá |
Chichén-Itzá, the Mayan ruins, are comprehensively
described on this site. The main buildings are described with images along
with a plan of the settlement. |
http://www.internet-at-work.com/hos_mcgrane/chichen/chichen_index.html |
| China |
China at a glance |
China at a glance, from the Chinese People's Daily newspaper
has information about the country. Topics include basic information, economic
development, foreign affairs since 1949, science and technology, culture,
sport and education development. |
http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/china/home.html |
| China |
China the beautiful |
China the Beautiful aims to present information about
classical Chinese art, calligraphy, poetry, history, literature, painting
and philosophy. The site has a wide variety of topics and information of
value to students. |
http://www.chinapage.org/china.html |
| China |
China virtual tours |
This site provides information and images about a wide
variety of places in China. Tour information for major tourist attractions
and cities is included. In addition students can explore aspects of Chinese
culture. |
http://www.chinavista.com/entravel/destinations.php |
| China |
HuayiNet |
HuayiNet is a Chinese overseas databank initiative from
Singapore. It aims to provide better understanding of Chinese living outside
China. Topics include culture, language, biography and Chinatown. |
http://www.huayinet.org/ |
| China |
Song Dynasty in China |
This site provides insights into the history of the Song
Dynasty ( 960-1279) in China as seen through a 12th century scroll. Topics
examined include economic growth, commercialization, urbanisation, intellectual
life and social changes. |
http://afe.easia.columbia.edu/song/ |
| China |
Touch China |
The China Central Television Web-site has information
about the county's history, culture, cooking, martial arts and language. |
http://www.cctv.com/english/TouchChina/index.html |
| China |
Visual sourcebook of Chinese civilization |
The Visual Sourcebook of Chinese Civilization provides
resource material about Chinese history, culture, and society. Specific
topics include geography, ancient tombs, Buddhism, calligraphy, military
technology, painting, homes, gardens, clothing and graphic arts. |
http://depts.washington.edu/chinaciv/index.htm |
| Creative thinking |
Concept map software |
IHMC Concept Mapping Software enables users to construct,
navigate, share, and criticize knowledge models represented as concept
maps. The free toolkit is platform independent and network enabled. Information
is provided about the theory underlying concept maps. A tutorial describes
how to use the concept map tool. |
http://cmap.coginst.uwf.edu/ |
| Debates and debating |
IDEA debatabase |
This site provides a searchable database of debate arguments.
The topics can be searched by key word or the topic index. |
http://www.debatabase.org/debatabase/ |
| Einstein, Albert |
Einstein |
The American Museum of Natural History has devised this
site about the life and theories of Albert Einstein. Topics include light,
time, energy, gravity, nuclear arms race and nuclear disarmament. |
http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/einstein/ |
| Endangered species |
Defenders of wildlife |
This site provides fact sheets on over 50 species from
around the world. Games and activities for primary pupils complement the
site. |
http://www.kidsplanet.org/ |
| Endangered species |
Red List of threatened species |
The World Conservation Union Red List of Threatened Species
provides taxonomic, conservation status and distribution information on
species that have been evaluated according to the risk of extinction. Searches
do not provide detailed information. |
http://www.redlist.org/ |
| Environment |
NASA global change master directory |
Global Change Master Directory provides a variety of
data and information about global environmental change. The site includes
simple to complex data that is often used in research, answers to common
questions and links to related online global change resources. |
http://globalchange.nasa.gov/Resources/Learning/index.html |
| French language |
French |
This site has lessons and vocabulary for junior secondary
French language students. |
http://www.learn.co.uk/default.asp?WCI=KeyStage&WCU=3957 |
| French language |
French steps |
French Steps is an online beginners course. Topics include
travel, food, conversation and emergencies. |
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/languages/french/lj/ |
| French language |
Talk French |
Talk French is a BBC language program for absolute beginners.
Topics include greetings, the family, places, job, travel, shopping, eating
out and sport. |
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/languages/french/talk/index.shtml |
| French language |
French experience |
French Experience provides multimedia experiences for
French language beginners. Topics include getting around, home, eating
out, culture, hotels and camping, shopping, health and fitness and working
life. |
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/languages/french/experience/index.shtml |
| French language |
French revision |
This site contains interactive French exercises graded
from beginner to advanced. There are listening, reading and writing exercises.
The exercises mark themselves and a score is given. |
http://www.frenchrevision.co.uk/index.htm |
| French language |
Bilingual education resources |
This Canadian site was devised to assist in learners
of both French and English language. The site includes songs, stories and
animations. |
http://www.lafete.org/ |
| Funeral customs |
Religious traditions and beliefs |
This page provides brief information about burial practices
for each of the world's major religions. Funerals described include Christian,
Jewish, Hindu, Sikh, Islamic, Buddhist and Humanist. |
http://www.ifishoulddie.co.uk/religious_traditions.htm |
| Genetics |
Gene stories |
This BBC site aims to be an introduction to the genes.
Topics include history, health, future humans, ethical and social issues,
DNA detectives and genetically modified food. |
http://www.bbc.co.uk/genes/index.shtml |
| Genetics |
Gene interactions |
Gene interactions provides senior biology students with
information about the history of gene research, interactions among genes
and the role of chromosomes. |
http://www.emc.maricopa.edu/faculty/farabee/BIOBK/BioBookgeninteract.html |
| Human genetics |
Genomic revolution |
The American Museum of Natural History's Genomic Revolution
provides a basic introduction to genetics. The site includes a glossary
and further links. |
http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/genomics/ |
| Human genetics |
Human genetic variation |
The US National Human Genome Research Institute curriculum
supplement is an inquiry-based instruction program, designed to promote
active learning and stimulate student interest in medical topics. Topics
include alike but not the same, genetic variation and molecular medicine. |
http://science-education.nih.gov/supplements/nih1/genetic/ |
| Human genetics |
National Human Genome Research Institute |
Exploring Our Molecular Selves is a multimedia education
kit availabale for download or online viewing. Topics include milestones
in genetics, genetic variation, tracing human history, sequencing, ethical,
legal and social implications, a glossary and a molecular biology animated
video. |
http://www.genome.gov/Pages/EducationKit/ |
| Human genetics |
Student guide to the human genome project |
The student guide to the Human Genome Project provides
information about the history, progress and goals of the project. The site
also includes answers to frequently asked questions, benefits and implications
, medical applications, genome sequencing and careers in genetics. |
http://www.ornl.gov/hgmis/education/students.html |
| Lego |
Lego |
The official Lego web site contains games and construction
advice. |
http://www.lego.com/ |
| Mathematics |
Interactive mathematics |
This site provides online maths quizzes and puzzles in
multiple choice, short answer, cloze, scrambled equation, matching and
crossword formats. Activities have help options as well as the answers. |
http://www.berghuis.co.nz/abiator/maths/intermathsindex.html |
| Mathematics |
Numbernet |
A numeracy adventure for primary pupils. Students can
follow Cruncher through a range of number problems to get some food. Problems
are arranged according to level of difficulty. |
http://www.ctad.co.uk/numbernet/menu.html
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| Mathematics |
Wicked maths stuff |
This mathematics site from New Zealand has links to online
interactives, a problem solving forum and selected mathematic Web-sites. |
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/wick_ed/maths/index.php |
| Rock music |
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame |
Information is given about top rock and roll entertainers
like Elvis Presley, the Rolling Stones and the Beatles. A history rock
and roll timeline covers music genres such as blues, folk music, punk,
grunge and heavy metal. |
http://www.rockhall.com/ |
| Oil spills |
Prestige oil spill |
This is a news article from Environmental Media Services
that contains links to information about the Prestige oil tanker disaster
off the coast of Spain. |
http://www.ems.org/oil_spills/prestige.html |
| Oil spills |
Past spill statistics |
Statistics about global oil spills from tankers, combined
carriers and barges from International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation.
Information includes tables, graphs and maps. |
http://www.itopf.com/stats.html |
| Oil spills |
Endangered seas programme |
World Wildlife Fund news giving details about the effects
on coasts and wildlife of the oil spill from the Prestige tanker. |
http://www.panda.org/news_facts/crisis/spain_oil_spill/index.cfm |
| Oil spills |
Oil program learning centre |
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Learning Centre
has devised information about oil spills, including characteristics, threats,
cleaning up, and the effects. The site includes experiments for K-12, and
images of oil spills. |
http://www.epa.gov/oilspill/eduhome.htm |
| Oil spills |
Global maps of oil spills |
From the United Nations, this site provides zoomable
world map with the locations of major oil spills and proximity to sensitive
environmental regions. |
http://deben.unep-wcmc.org/imaps/ipieca/world/viewer.htm |
| Operas |
Opera glass |
OperaGlass is an opera information server where you can
get detailed information, including libretti, source texts, performance
histories, synopses and discographies. |
http://opera.stanford.edu/main.html |
| Operas |
Opera |
OperaResource provides biographical information about
Giuseppe Verdi and Giacomo Puccini. The site also has opera background,
synopses and libretti and lyrics. |
http://www.r-ds.com/opera/resource.htm |
| Operas |
Opera world |
The education section of this site contains opera insights,
featured productions such as The Barber of Seville, Luci di Lammermoor,
The Capulets and the Montagues, and reflections on Verdi. |
http://www.operaworld.com/ |
| Operas |
Operissimo |
Operissimo has world wide information about opera performances,
composers, operas and opera houses. |
http://www.operissimo.com/index.dxa |
| Operas |
Operabase |
Operabase has news and reviews of operas from around
the world. A search tool allows you to search the details of over 60,000
opera performances since 1999 by any combination of opera title, composer,
date, location. |
http://www.operabase.com/ |
| Operas |
Metropolitan Opera |
This site has information about the history of the Metropolitan
Opera, New York, and stories of the operas. |
http://www.metopera.org/metopera.html |
| Recycling (Waste, etc.) |
Energy and recycling |
This US government web-site examines the
the connection between solid waste and energy. The site includes a section
on the issue of recycling and landfills. |
http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/recycling/index.html |
| Recycling (Waste, etc.) |
Recycle city |
Recycle city is an American game that illustrates changes
that can occur (to Dumptown) if recycling and waste management practices
are adopted. |
http://www.epa.gov/recyclecity/ |
| Recycling (Waste, etc.) |
Steel can recycling information bureau |
The UK Steel Can Recycling Information Bureau provides
a brief history of steel cans, 15 facts about recycling steel cans and
other recycling information. |
http://www.scrib.org/ |
| Seed dispersal |
Drift seeds and drift fruits |
This site describes where floating or drift seeds go
and how they get there. The most common drift seeds are described (like
the coconut), and reasons why they are important to study. A map shows
the path of some drift seeds and fruits in the world's oceans. |
http://waynesword.palomar.edu/pldec398.htm |
| Sound |
Sound site |
The Science Museum of Minnesota, Sound Site has primary
school level activities for experiments, audio interviews about the art
of composing music and noise snippets. |
http://www.sci.mus.mn.us/sound/ |
| Sound waves |
Sound waves |
This web-page for secondary students introduces the concepts
and vocabulary of sound (such as amplitude and wavelength) and includes
a brief quiz. |
http://www.school-for-champions.com/science/sound.htm |
| South Africa |
South Africa information |
This web site contains succinct but valuable information
about South Africa, its cultures, demograhics, education, fauna and flora,
geography and climate, history and heritage, social development,sport,
etc. Current news items add to the appeal of the site. |
http://www.safrica.info/ |
| South Africa - Environmental aspects |
Earthwire Africa |
Earthwire Africa is an environmental news portal that
contains current and archived articles, taken from a variety of publications,
about environmental issues in Africa. Topics include agriculture, biodiversity,
climate and atmosphere, coastal and marine issues, environmental impacts,
forests and woods, pollution, waste and transport. |
http://www.earthwire.org/africa/ |
| Swimming |
Swimming activities and water safety |
This UK Web-site provides guidance and ideas for teachers
to support their planning and teaching of swimming activities and water
safety. |
http://www.nc.uk.net/safeswimming/ |
| Swimming |
Water safety quiz |
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh website has an interactive
quiz for young students about general water safety. |
http://www.chp.edu/besafe/fungame/watersafety.swf |
| Trees |
Kids for trees |
The Illinois Separtment of Natural resources has devised
a junior primary student's guide to trees. The information is accompanied
by a teacher's guide. |
http://www.inhs.uiuc.edu/chf/pub/tree_kit/ |
| Violence and non-violence |
School safety |
A series of activities designed to help people
explore issues related to school safety. Topics include shootings at schools,
and other forms of violence such as school yard fights, bullying, verbal
taunts, vandalism and sexual harassment and other ways people in a school
might be made to feel unsafe or threatened. |
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/nonviolence/ |
| Water resources |
International Year of Freshwater |
This page of links about water, from the International
Association of School Librarianship, has been compiled for school librarians
for use during the International Year of Freshwater. |
http://www.iasl-slo.org/freshwater.html |
| Webquests |
Best Webquests |
Best Webquests provides a database of Webquests evaluated
by Tom March. An important criteria for selection is knowledge transformation.
Evaluated sites are ranked according to criteria given on the site and
listed according to content area and age level. |
http://bestwebquests.com/ |