Index Art\Art History
Career Choices Creative Writing
College Info Language Arts\Literature History\Social Sciences Math Online Books Quick Facts Science
(Earth, Life & Physical) Using the Internet Writing Resources Electronic Databases
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Writing ResourcesInternet Public Library Teen SpaceOffers step-by-step research and writing advice and lots of helpful links on research, topic selection, citing sources and more. Merriam-Webster Online On-line dictionary, thesaurus and more Using the Internet for ResearchLearning to Research on the WebProvides assistance in using search engines and search techniques.
High School Ace Online BooksOnline Books PageLeft your copy of Little Women or Moby Dick in your locker? All the copies checked out? This may be your source. Quick FactsResearch ToolsSearch dictionaries, including foreign language, thesauri, biographical sources, atlases and more. The Biographical Dictionary Brief biographical facts. CIA Fact Book General information and statistical data from countries around the world. FedStats Statistics from over 100 U.S. federal agencies. Famous Trials Defendants, prosecutors, developments and outcomes of famous trails. Language Arts & LiteratureAbsolute ShakespeareComprehensive resource on Shakespeare and his works and the Globe Theatre. Babel Fish Translate from or to popular foreign languages. Online Literary Criticism Critical and biographical information about authors and their works. SparkNotes Literature study guides provide analysis and themes. Written by students and recent graduates who specialize in the books covered. Features sections on key facts, motifs, and symbols.
Creative Writing & PublishingCyberTeens CreativitySubmit your own artwork, poetry or original composition. Read and review the work of other teens. TeenLit.com Includes an online writer's workshop with helpful writing tips. TimBookTu Site publishes stories, essays and other works of Afrrican-American interest. The Slam An online magazine of writing by teens. Submit your poetry or microfiction (500 words or less) to the Slam and then check out your reviews. Meryln's Pen Submit your work for critique. Some pieces are selected for online publication. Creative Writing for Teens Includes writing resources and articles, links to fiction contests and more. Wordsmiths Hosts an electronic anthology of teen writings. If accepted, your poem or fiction work will be published online. MathAsk Dr. MathAnswers to all your high school math questions! Math.com: World of Math Online From basic math to advanced calculus; problems, explanations, quizes and more. Aplusmath.com: Flashcards Algebra, geometry and other math flashcards. |
Art & Art HistoryArt Cyclopedia: The Fine Art Search EngineFind websites, images, information about artists, styles and movements. Searchable by artwork title. Art History Resources on the Web Organized by historical period and geographical location. Public Art in Knox County A growing art archive which includes descriptions, artist information, location information and photographs of public art works in Knox County. History/Social SciencesUpper Mississippi River Valley Digital ArchiveFind hundreds of local history photographs and images. Ben's Guide to Government How government works, debate topics, historical documents, legislative process (how laws are made) and links to government sites. Biography.com Over 25,000 biographies. Historyrefdesk.com Links to great history sites; organized by topic and period. Encyclopedia Mythica--mythology, folklore and legend Folklore and myth from around the world. Index of Native American Internet Resources Access the nations, their histories and cultures. Scroll past the notices/ads to reach indexes on each page. Holocaust History Project Documents, photographs, recordings and essays on the Holocaust. Hyper History Timelines, charts, maps, biographies and more. Encyclopedia Britannica Guide to Black History Audio clips, essays, images, biographies and study guides. 50 States of the U.S. Thousands of facts on each state: location, capital city, geographic, demographic, government information and more. Science-Earth ScienceConstellations and their StarsTour the galaxy and learn more about stars. This Dynamic Earth: the Story of Plate Tectonics USGS work on the shifting of the earth's surface and its role in earthquakes, volcanoes, and other natural events. The Nine Planets Multimedia tour of the "ten" planets. Includes images and text. PhysicalGeography.net Spatial characteristics of the various natural phenomena (weather, climate, soil, vegetation, water, and animals) that exist in Earth's hydrosphere, biosphere, atmosphere, and lithosphere Science-Life ScienceAnimal Diversity WebBrowse classes of the animal kingdom for images, audio and text information. The Biology Project An interactive site for learning biology. Includes problem sets and tutorials. Genetic Science Learning Center Basic genetic information and concepts explained. Endangered Species Resource guide for lists, facts, data and images on endangered species. Rainforest.web Complete guide to resources for understanding and protecting rainforests. Science-Physical ScienceGeneral Chemistry OnlineFacts, explanations, tutorials and a chemistry exam survivor guide. The physics laws list Physics laws, rules, principles, paradoxes, limits, constants, experiments, & thought-experiments in physics. The Physics Classroom Tutorials to get you through! Covers basic and advanced physics concepts. |
Careers & College InformationCareer InformationCareer ChoicesMatch your personality and interests to career options; learn more about occupations, salaries and more. SalaryExpert SalaryExpert provides free salary reports to students and job hunters. Career Guide to Industries Overview of major industries and career opportunities. Job outlook, salary projections and educational requirements. College InformationACT AssessmentInformation about the ACT test, including FAQs, sample test questions and strategies. SAT Test SAT test preparation, application information and test strategy. The Princeton Review Find the best school for you. Includes application and financial aid information. FAFSA on the Web Direct link to the application for Federal Student aid. FastWeb: Find Financial Aid Free database of almost 200,000 sources of scholarships, fellowships, grants and loans. FinAid Overall financial aid information page. College Board One-stop gateway to researching colleges and universities. Includes application essays, financial aid information and cost calculations. CollegeView Application advice, cyber-tours, coverage of schools with unique backgrounds and traditions, financial aid guidance, and a career center with resume and interview tips. |
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