| MLA
Stylesheet |
If you're doing a research paper, you HAVE
to have a works cited page. If you don't know how to do one, click
on this link to find out. Be sure you click on the kind of medium
you're using, whether it's a book, an encyclopedia, the internet,
a magazine, or something else. |
| Info.gov |
National Contact Center of the Federal Consumer
Information Center. Click this link to find out how to contact government
officials. |
| The
Star Archive |
On this website you can find contact information
for thousands of celebrities - just take a look! |
| Celebrity
Mailing Address Database Search |
To find your favorite star's mailing address,
just type in his or her name in the box, then hit the Find It! button.
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| Studyguides |
What does it take to be a good student?
This website gives tips of top students. Even though it was created
for college students at the University of St. Thomas, middle school
and high school students can benefit from this resource. The guides
are available in many languages. |
| So
you have to do a research project? |
Start the year out right by giving 4th to
8th grade students information to help them complete a research project;
access tips, worksheets, and resources that help build information
literacy skills. |
| The
Dewey Decimal System |
Load up Flash and take a tour of the Dewey
Decimal System. During the tutorial, find out how the Dewey Decimal
Classification system can help you organize information on any topic
under the sun. There is an interactive quiz to test knowledge. |
| National
Geographic Education Guide |
There are lesson plans, educational materials,
and lots of interactive features at National Geographic's education
website which was created for K-12 teachers and students. |
| My
California.gov |
The Nation Youth Violence Prevention Center
organizes current statistics, publications, and research on violence
committed by and against children and teens. Find the Latest information
and programs from all the US Agencies that deal with the issue of
violence and minors, including the Department of Health and Human
Services, the Department of Education, and the Department of Justice.
Resources are grouped for use by parents, professionals, and teens. |
| CyberBee |
We've given a Blue Web'n to different activities
on this website, but this site really does deserve a place of honor
all its own. This is a great site for teachers looking for more ways
to integrate technology into their classroom. Look to the Curriculum
Ideas, How Tos, Treasure Hunts, and the fine articles to give you
fresh ideas. |
| WWW
Virtual LIbrary: Internation Affairs Resources |
The hotlist is a great resources for college
students and professionals doing research in International Affairs.
Newspapers and radio stations from around the world are linked under
the Media Sources. Global and Cross Cultural Issues link many sites
with detailed information from countries for those interested in a
global perspective. |
| Copyright
Tips and Issues |
If your students are producing projects in
many media, you should work with the students to increase awareness
of copyright issues. Learn the ins-and outs of publishing student
work. Help develop ethically minded adults who respect copyright.
Tell It to the Judge tests your copyright smarts. |
| Know
Play? Reference Lookup |
Some pages hit at just the right time. Where
else can you access (links to) online dictionaries, thesauruses, rhyming
dictionary, acronym, and artist lookup? The goal of this site is to
simplify your life. |
| Information
Please Almanac |
See especially their Calendar & Holidays
section under the Society and Culture heading. Has thorough, informative
article, History of the Calendar, and related articles about marking
time. This is a compact, wide ranging reference work which includes
an encyclopedia and dictionary--plus lots more. See also their Fact
Monster for kid, which has lively graphics and age-appropriate
information and articles. |
| Old
Farmer's Almanac |
One of the first almanacs published in the
U.S. is now online. Famous for its wise and pithy sayings and fascinating
facts, you are sure to be entertained as well as informed. You will
find a puzzle of the day, question of the day, advice of the day,
in addition to today in weather history--not to mention gardening
tips! |
| Today
In History |
This feature of the American Memory collections
of the Library of Congress is designed to stimulate interest in the
use of primary sources. This section offers one or more illustrated
essays on special topics related to date in history. The articles
link into the various collections which are drawn upon to tell the
story. There is an archive for each day of the year. |
| Encyclopedia
Smithsonian |
From Accessibility to Zoology, find out
all about collections and other information from the Smithsonian Museums
in Washington DC Discover great resources you can use to supplement
your curricula with pictures, stories, and facts. Under Traveling
Exhibitions, there are lessons and activities for students, including
"The Good, the Bad, and the Cuddly: Attitudes Toward Animals."
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