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ArtsEdge
http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/
Created by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts (with additional support from the U.S. Department of Education), ArtsEdge supports the place of arts education at the center of the curriculum through the creative and appropriate uses of technology. ArtsEdge helps educators to teach in, through and about the arts. (added 11/25/95, reviewed 4/22/99)

Essentials of Music
http://www.essentialsofmusic.com/
This site, a collaboration of Sony Music and W. W. Norton and Company Publishers, is like having a music textbook online. Check out the glossary, where you can read the definition for saxophone, then click to hear an example of tenor sax in Ravel's "Bolero." Eras and Composers round out the offerings on this great site. Not all sections have audio files linked, but the variety of information and audio clips offer students of all ages a wonderful resource. (added 2/25/00)

Jazz at the Smithsonian
http://www.jazzsmithsonian.org/
Live it, Learn it, Love it! Those are the directory names on this great website. Live it lists jazz events at the Smithsonian and other Washington D.C. institutions. Learn it has video, audio clips and lesson ideas (look under Jazz Class). Love it talks about Jazz Appreciation Month and list 112 ways to celebrate jazz. (added 7/8/02, reviewed 7/8/02)

MusicLand Theme Park
http://www.itdc.sbcss.k12.ca.us/curriculum/musicland.html
Classes in grades 5-8 work in teams to create the different genre lands within the MusicLand Theme Park. Students learn about musical theater, Early Jazz (Ragtime, Dixieland, and the Blues), New Jazz (Roaring '20's, Swing, and Bee-bop,) Rock and Roll, Country & Folk, and Pop music. The teams design an area within the park that illustrates not only the music, but how that music fits within a historical context. (added 1/12/01)

Musictheory.net
http://www.musictheory.net/index.html
An interactive website with music theory tutorials for students and teachers by Ricci Adams. Lesson topics include: staff, clef, and ledger lines; note duration; measure and time signatures; rest duration; dots and ties; simple and compound meter; odd meter; steps and accidentals and more. A chord calculator, staff paper generator, and matrix generator are available for online use. You can download the stand-alone version of the trainers and utilities. There is also a forum for sharing information and asking questions. Nicely done, Flash intensive. (added 3/7/03, reviewed 3/7/03)

New York Philharmonic Kidzone
http://www.nyphilkids.org/main.phtml
A Flash-based site that incorporates various sections: Musician's Lounge, Composers' Gallery, Instrument Storage Room, Instrument Laboratory, Conductor/Soloist Dressing Rooms, Newsstand, Games, and  Composer's Workshop. You, oops, your students, get to experiment with interactive instruments, compose music, create instruments online or for-real offliine, as well as find out about composers and musicians. A lot of content here and not as noisy as one would expect. (added 2/18/03, reviewed 2/18/03)

The Little Shop of Physics: Online Experiments
http://littleshop.physics.colostate.edu/Experiments.html
Colorado State has some great experiments here. Choose from experiments using common household items, experiments you can do with your computer, or shockwave experiments (requiring a shockwave plugin that works with your browser). Demonstrate Bernoulli's principle or find out how those annoying sounds are generated by the Emergency Broadcast System. Enjoy these fun activities for all ages. (added 2/6/02, reviewed 4/13/02)

WholeNote - The On-Line Guitar Community
http://www.wholenote.com/
This site not only offers guitar lessons with notation and customizable music playback for all skill levels and styles, it also offers tools to help you build your own lessons. You can also explore links, reviews, news, member homepages, forums, ear training, and more. The site includes ads. (added 7/9/99, reviewed 10/18/01)

Accordian Dreams (PBS)
http://www.pbs.org/accordiondreams/main/index.html
A renewed interest in grassroots regional musical styles, such as Zydeco, Cajun and Tejano, have resulted in the rediscovery and rise in popularity of the accordion. Conjunto is a unique Texas-based Mexican American music tradition born in the 19th century that continues to evolve and thrive today. The world of accordions and conjunto is attracting a diverse worldwide audience that includes millions of admirers of the accordion-based polka that is popular in Czech, Polish, and German communities. Pictures, music, biographical and historical information make this site 'muy bueno.' Requires Real Player and Flash. (added 11/11/02, reviewed 11/11/02)

Carolina Classical Connection
http://www.carolinaclassical.com/links.html
A great index of classical music sites. Find links to MIDI files, historical music sites, genre and theory based sites. (added 9/14/00, reviewed 1/13/04)

Great Performance: Educational Resources (PBS)
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/education/education.html
Lesson plans in culture and arts based on musical theater, opera, classical music, dance and more. Consists of a variety of resources including multimedia. Example of lessons: conduct research on the history of Broadway musicals; read about Mel Brooks' life and work; explore the significance of Istanbul in the cultural history of Europe; explore the world of Strauss waltzes, polkas, and marches; create a presentation about the cultural life of Vienna; explore the relationship between language and music;19th-century opera themes; meaning and usefulness of stereotype as a plot device and much more. (added 8/4/03, reviewed 8/4/03)

Headbone Derby's "Revenge of the Lunar Fringe"
http://www.headbone.com/derby/fringe/
Internet heroes Iz and Augie need your help to beat the evil Cosmo La Rue in Headbone Zone's the "Revenge of the Lunar Fringe!" Sign your classroom up for this no cost, interactive learning adventure and your students will match wits with a clever foe while developing internet skills and testing their "musico-cultural" smarts. A teacher's guide includes an Internet primer and curriculum integration tips. (added 5/15/98, reviewed 5/23/99)

The Civil War at the Smithsonian
http://civilwar.si.edu/home.html
The Smithsonian in Washington D.C. looked through it archives, and in some cases, its own history as an institution, and created this online resource about the Civil War. Digitized images cover slavery and abolition, the weapons and leaders of the war, and the life and culture of the times. (added 2/18/02, reviewed 2/18/02)

The Symphony: An Interactive Guide
http://library.thinkquest.org/22673/index.html
Enjoy the music and learn from the listener's guide. Users can browse, alphabetically or by country, composer biographies and hear the most famous works of each. Take a "crash course" in symphonic forms, and take quizzes to test yourself. RealAudio is to listen to the music, which was performed by The Queensland Youth Symphony Orchestra, conducted by John Curro. (added 8/1/00)

Music Online Telecommunications Environment for Teaching
http://nsn.bbn.com/motet
The MOTET pilot promotes music education for middle and high school students. Lesson plans explore melody and musical themes as well as the historical and cultural context of music and are supported by RealAudio and AIFF music files and a glossary. (added 3/24/97, reviewed 3/22/99)

BBC African Instruments
http://www.bbc.co.uk/aboutmusic/features/africa/
Dance music, pop, jazz, rock, rap, blues - there aren't many genres which don't carry an element of African 'DNA' somewhere in their make up. A variety of music has its foundation in a blend of African and European sounds. This interactive site lets you explore various parts of Africa and provides information, examples, photos, or videos of musical instruments. Requires Real Player. From the About Music web site, British Broadcasting Corporation. (added 6/16/03, reviewed 6/16/03)

Campfire SingAlong
http://www.achilles.net/~cco/dir-cam.htm
Have you ever racked your brain trying to remember the words to certain melodies that are seared in your brain? Here is a good sized list of songs for campfires, cartrips, and classrooms. For fans of "The Ants Go Marching" to "Zippity Do Dah," the words to these simple, often annoying songs, songs of youth. Warning: the words to "There's a Tavern in the Town" and "What'll We Do with a Drunken Sailor?" are included in this all-age song list. (added 3/31/00)

Dismuke's Virtual Talking Machine
http://www.dismuke.org/
You can listen to the recordings of the early 20th Century. Hear the wonderful sounds of Caruso, Bessie Smith, Ella Fitzgerald and many more in this truly wonderful collection of online music. (added 11/10/01, reviewed 11/10/01)

Fats Waller Forever (Dana Library)
http://newarkwww.rutgers.edu/ijs/fw/fatsmain.htm
From the Institute of Jazz Studies, Dana Library, Rutgers University, this digital exhibit provides a basic overview of Fats Waller and his music. Divided into sections that cover Life and Times, Ed Kirkeby Collection, the music, recordings, European and US tours, notes, and more. Each section has a short clip which plays automatically. Scroll sideways and downwards as the pages are somewhat oddly sized. (added 7/28/03, reviewed 7/28/03)

Jazz
http://www.pbs.org/jazz/
This website was created to support the PBS series by Ken Burns. Audio clips of many jazz performers are available, as well as interesting historical and biographical information of the highlights of jazz in the United States. (added 1/5/01)

Mozart's Magical Musical Life
http://www.stringsinthemountains.org/m2m/1once.htm
Kids will love this interactive biography of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The storybook is embellished with pictures, hypertext links to details, and audio files of Mozart's compositions. (added 2/20/98, reviewed 3/18/99)

Paul Revere Virtual Museum
http://www.cvesd.k12.ca.us/finney/paulvm/_welcomepv.html
Thanks to Kimberly Hamilton, who created this site in conjunction with the SCORE project in California. Five exhibit halls cover the Poem by Longfellow, The Real Story, Colonial Boston, Ride with Paul Revere across the Charles River, and Music of the Reovlutionary War. Activities and resources are covered in each exhibit hall. (added 6/18/01, reviewed 6/18/01)

Piano on the Net
http://www.artdsm.com/music.html
Over forty lessons are divided into "Starter," "Intermediate," and "Advanced" categories. Each lesson is supposed to take about 35 minutes to complete and overall, the Web site provides a solid background in music theory. "This on-line course uses Apple's free QuickTime software as a listening and metronome aide for students who study at this site. This is a Free Public Service." Creator Clinton Shirley Clark has made a fine contribution to Web-based learning. (added 5/31/96, reviewed 8/12/99)

San Francisco Symphony Kids' Site
http://www.sfskids.org/templates/splash.asp
Visit this website for a refresher course on The Instruments of the Orchestra and or an introduction to reading music in Meet the Notes. (added 4/13/02, reviewed 4/13/02)

Tinfoil.com: Dedicated to the Preservation of Early Recorded Sound
http://www.tinfoil.com/
Would you like to hear the sounds of the early 20th century? Visit this website to hear the music of the times originally preserved on wax cylinder recordings. Students can learn about the early technology used to record sound and hear bands, singers and statesmen of the day. The Cylinder of the Month Archive links to a variety of sounds, both in WAV and Real format. (added 3/2/01)

ChoralNet
http://www.choralnet.org/
With active e-mail lists, categorized links, and practical information, ChoralNet is a useful starting point for choir directors and singers. (added 8/13/99, reviewed 9/4/99)

Franklin Institute Music Education Hotlist
http://sln.fi.edu/tfi/hotlists/music.html
Topics include Opera, Classical, Jazz, Reggae, Instruments, String Instruments, Gregorian Chant, Teacher Resources, and more. (added 12/12/95, reviewed 4/22/99)

K-12 Resources For Music Educators
http://www.isd77.k12.mn.us/resources/staffpages/shirk/k12.music.html
This hotlist is for band, orchestra, choral, and other music teachers. Subcategories include band, orchestra, vocal, and more. (added 3/14/96, reviewed 5/13/99)

Mrs. Carroll's Music Room
http://webtech.kennesaw.edu/lland
There are many music education resources on this page, including a web activity to introduce students to the instruments in an orchestra. This Day in Music History is a great way to raise student consciousness of the importance of music in their lives; Music Teacher Resources link to a broad variety of lessons, activities and ideas. (added 5/2/01, reviewed 8/31/01)

Music Resources
http://www.music.indiana.edu/music_resources/
This music resource list is offered as a service of the Indiana University Music Library. (added 12/12/95, reviewed 6/11/99)

Educational Websites

Performing Arts

ArtsEdge
http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/
Created by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts (with additional support from the U.S. Department of Education), ArtsEdge supports the place of arts education at the center of the curriculum through the creative and appropriate uses of technology. ArtsEdge helps educators to teach in, through and about the arts. (added 11/25/95, reviewed 4/22/99)

Great Performances: Free to Dance
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/freetodance/
The website supporting the three part-series on PBS has great resources for the classroom teacher. Looking at the work of African American choreographers, the series traces the impact of African American dance on the world dance scene.EFollow the timeline, read essays and biographies, or follow the middle school lesson that allows students to share their new knowledge with younger students. (added 6/30/01, reviewed 6/30/01)

Celebrating Sondheim
http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/exploring/mt/sondheim/artsedge.html
Looking for ways to movement, multiculturalism and logical/mathematical intelligence in lessons? Look to the teaching resources at this ArtsEdge website for Into the Woods, Jr., Sondheim's Into the Woods, and Dancing in the Park with Friends. (added 5/29/02, reviewed 5/29/02)

Great Performance: Educational Resources (PBS)
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/education/education.html
Lesson plans in culture and arts based on musical theater, opera, classical music, dance and more. Consists of a variety of resources including multimedia. Example of lessons: conduct research on the history of Broadway musicals; read about Mel Brooks' life and work; explore the significance of Istanbul in the cultural history of Europe; explore the world of Strauss waltzes, polkas, and marches; create a presentation about the cultural life of Vienna; explore the relationship between language and music;19th-century opera themes; meaning and usefulness of stereotype as a plot device and much more. (added 8/4/03, reviewed 8/4/03)

Literary Research Tools on the Net
http://andromeda.rutgers.edu/~jlynch/Lit/
An incredibly comprehensive collection of Web sites related to literature & the humanities. Includes Syllabi and Other Course Materials for Literature Courses. Compiled and maintained at the University of Pennyslvania. (added 11/25/95, reviewed 5/26/00)

Radio Days
http://www.branson.k12.mo.us/langarts/radio/radio.htm
In this WebQuestby Cynthia Matzat, students use the Web to research the "Golden Age of Radio" as a playwright, Foley artist (sound effects specialist), or advertising executive. After researching, students regroup and create their own radio drama on an audiocassette tape. (added 3/14/99, reviewed 3/18/99)

AllMagic Guide
http://allmagicguide.com/
The magician in all of us will enjoy this website devoted to slight of hand and illusion. Streaming video allows you to see how some basic illusions are created. Articles explain how to do-it-yourself. Links are available to Magic TV (TV picks having to do with magic), books and videos. (added 7/5/00, reviewed 3/5/01)

American Folklore
http://www.americanfolklore.net/
Created as part of a master's project, this site makes folktales from different U.S. states easy to find. Users can also find stories about famous characters, tales from different times in U.S. History, and some ethnic tales. This website is a great introduction to storytelling traditions. (added 3/27/02, reviewed 3/27/02)

Cinema: How Are Hollywood Films Made?
http://www.learner.org/exhibits/cinema
Inspired by programs from the American Cinema video series in the Annenberg/CPB Multimedia Collection, "Cinema" explores the creative process of filmmaking from the screenwriter's words to the editor's final cut. Includes interactive activities from writing dialogue for a scene to managing the production of a film. (added 4/17/99, reviewed 4/24/99)

Costumes.Org
http://www.costumes.org/
Costumes galore! Read about the history of costumes, or look under Ethnic costumes for costumes from all over the world. Great links. (added 1/26/01, reviewed 3/5/01)

Fonetiks
http://www.fonetiks.org/
Are you learning a new language and hope to someday sound like a native speaker? Use Fonetiks.org to help with pronunciation. Spanish, French (and French Canadian), German (and Swiss German), Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Japanese (Romanji), Indonesian, and Thai language pronunciations are listed. For English learners, American, British, Australian, Canadian, Irish, Scottish, and Welsh accents are available. (added 3/18/02, reviewed 3/18/02)

Justin's Drama and Theatre Links
http://www.theatrelinks.com/
Justin Cash of Australia has created a mammoth directory of theatre links including: history, practitioners, genres, styles, online plays, playwrights, classroom resources, education institutions, arts organizations, set/lighting/costume designs and more. As with any hotlist, teachers of younger students should always check links for suitability before having students access them. (added 7/8/02, reviewed 7/8/02)

K-6 Arts Lesson Plans
http://www.csuchico.edu/educ/cguenter/229Barts.html
This site may not have a snappy title, but this database of lesson plans is a great resource for early childhood and elementary school teachers. Dance, music, drama and visual arts lessons have been created by student teachers at California State University, Chico. (added 3/18/02, reviewed 3/18/02)

Mr. William Shakespeare and the Internet
http://daphne.palomar.edu/shakespeare/
Shakespeare has been dead nearly 400 years, but thanks (in part) to Web sites like this, his popularity has never been greater. Created by Terry Gray, "Mr. William Shakespeare" is an annotated, scholarly guide to William Shakespeare, his works, life, and times. Features of this outstanding site are a Shakespearean Timeline, Works (synopses of plays, study guides, canons and more), Criticism, Critical Resources, a bibliography, and even a Shakespeare Biography Quiz. (added 5/28/98, reviewed 8/27/01)

Online Ballet Dictionary
http://www.abt.org/dictionary/
Have you ever used a term like pas de chat or piqué and wondered what it meant, the correct pronunciation, or how it's supposed to look? This dictionary, created by the American Ballet Theatre with definitions from the Technical Manual and Dictionary of Classical Ballet (Dover Publications), defines hundreds of ballet terms, many with QuickTime movies that show how it's supposed to look. (added 10/17/98, reviewed 4/25/99)

Physical Education Lesson Plans
http://schools.eastnet.ecu.edu/pitt/ayden/physed8.htm
These are online lesson ideas for teachers to use offline, both inside and outside. Games, activities, and classroom management ideas are easy to implement. Integrated curriculum ideas, fitness activities, and dances are included. (added 12/1/00, reviewed 12/21/00)

Puppetools
http://www.puppetools.com
Students love puppets! Supported by K-College teachers who use puppets in their classrooms, this site includes copies of puppets plans to print out and create, and an online course on the use of Puppetools, research, and product catalogue. See how to use puppets as part of your curriculum. (added 3/9/97, reviewed 3/22/99)

The Complete Works of Shakespeare
http://the-tech.mit.edu/Shakespeare/works.html
This comprehensive resource for English teachers, students and Shakespeare enthusiasts includes a Shakespeare discussion area, Shakespeare Internet resources, chronological and alphabetical listing of plays, familiar quotations, and glossary. (added 3/1/97, reviewed 4/15/99)

The Music Room
http://www.empire.k12.ca.us/capistrano/Mike/capmusic/music_room/themusic.htm
Created at Capistrano Elementary School in Modesto, California, this interactive music site allows students to read up on music history and listen to music samples from each period. This site includes a glossary of musical terminology, as well as information and links to MIDI sites. (added 6/4/99, reviewed 6/11/99)

The World of Puppets
http://www.itdc.sbcss.k12.ca.us/curriculum/puppetry.html
In this lesson, K-2 students create their own puppets and explore world cultures through their puppetry. Internet experiences are designed to be teacher-directed whole class experiences. (added 6/11/97, reviewed 4/9/99)

Theatre History on the Web
http://www.artsci.washington.edu/drama/jack.html
The University of Washington, School of Drama created this site to aid in online research of theatre throughout the ages. Links under Cultural Sites/Theatre Resources are very extensive; links are also grouped by historical period. (added 7/25/00)

World Wide Arts Resources
http://wwar.com/
A comprehensive resource list with over 3,000 categories. Main categories include Artist Index, Galleries, Museums, Exhibitions, Commercial Arts, Arts Publications, Art Schools, Film, Literature, Theatre, Dance, Crafts, and more. (added 11/25/95, reviewed 5/15/99)

ChoralNet
http://www.choralnet.org/
With active e-mail lists, categorized links, and practical information, ChoralNet is a useful starting point for choir directors and singers. (added 8/13/99, reviewed 9/4/99)

Handbook for Storytellers
http://falcon.jmu.edu/~ramseyil/storyhandbook.htm
This handbook is filled with practical advice for storytellers on choosing, learning, and telling a story. The site also includes background information, a list of references, and more. This site is part of the Internet School Library Media Center (ISLMC) Children's Literature and Language Arts page by Inez Ramsey of James Madison University. (added 11/6/98, reviewed 8/27/99)

The Drama Teacher's Resource Room
http://www3.sk.sympatico.ca/erachi
This site includes lesson plans, production information, links, and more. (added 4/25/99, reviewed 5/1/99)

Educational Websites

Visual Arts

3d&i discover design discuss
http://www.3d-i.org/home.jsp
What is design? To give 9-12 year olds a head start in answering this time-honored question, the Doc Tank, Pentagram, and Supercosm developed 3d&i to teach kids about design. A complex mix of Flash, HTML and Java, 3d&i includes design simulations, stories about design and designers, and an online forum for kids to discuss and display their designs. Discover = stories, people, and secrets of how the world around you is designed. Design = try your hand at design then show your work in the 3d&i gallery. (The Personal Explorer Pod is something else! http://www.3d-i.org/userControl?_class=Module&moduleID=2041) 3d&i is part of a grant initiative of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to create educational online experiences for kids. Requires Flash. Fun for all ages! (added 7/14/03, reviewed 7/14/03)

A Brush with Wildlife
http://www.wildlifeart.org/Rungius/index.html
How do you use balance, contrast, movement, and proportion to compose a powerful work of art? This marvelous website is both a tutorial with animated examples and an interactive tool. You can select a background, select subjects, position and resize them within your composition, create a final draft; then submit it for Critique. See the Teacher Guide for an explanantion of the multidisciplinary approach to the creative process which draws on language arts, math concepts, social science, and natural science. Requires Flash and Java. (added 11/8/02, reviewed 11/8/02)

An Uncommon Mission
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/mission/index.html
For more than two hundred years, the twenty-one California Missions have helped shape California state history. View paintings of the Missions created by Father Jerome Tupa, explore the history of the missions, and look at historic structures a new way. Spanish translations will soon be available. Activities accompanying the paintings target vocabulary, the arts, and history. This website is sponsored by SBC and Mervyn's. (added 7/8/02, reviewed 9/25/03)

ArtsEdge
http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/
Created by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts (with additional support from the U.S. Department of Education), ArtsEdge supports the place of arts education at the center of the curriculum through the creative and appropriate uses of technology. ArtsEdge helps educators to teach in, through and about the arts. (added 11/25/95, reviewed 4/22/99)

ArtsEdNet: The Getty Center for Education in the Arts
http://www.getty.edu/artsednet/
This outstanding Web site offers state-of-the art arts information: from background knowledge for instructors using a discipline-based arts education approach, to some of the few truly excellent online activities for students, to an elegant presentation of artistic images. "Tour" this Web site and enjoy, and don't miss the Radioactive Cats lesson on asking interpretive questions. (added 3/29/96, reviewed 6/2/03)

Cave of Chauvet-Pont-d'Arc
http://www.culture.gouv.fr/culture/arcnat/chauvet/en/index.html
The Chauvet-Pont-d'Arc cave is exceptional for three reasons: 1) it is the first time that archaeologists had the opportunity to study a decorated prehistoric cave; 2) representations on the walls show an uncommon diversity of animals and demonstrate numerous artistic innovations; and 3) radiocarbon dating indicates these are perhaps the oldest paintings ever made dating from around 32000 years before present. This website provides a unique look at the discovery, research, preservation, and historic importance as well as providing an opportunity to "visit" the cave. See also the News section for more images and information. The site is in English, Spanish, and French. (added 12/15/03, reviewed 12/15/03)

Conservator's Studio (Seattle Art Museum)
http://www.seattleartmuseum.org/exhibit/interactives/mexicanModernism/enter.asp#
Interactively explore four paintings from the Mexican Modernism exhibition through the eyes of a conservator (What's a conservator? You'll find that out too!). You'll have a new perspective on the paintings as well as how they are handled and prepared for display. Includes information about conservator's tools and a glossary. This site makes extensive use of Macromedia Flash software. (added 5/10/03, reviewed 5/10/03)

Electronic Postcards from Around the World
http://www.genevaschools.org/austinbg/class/gray/internet/electronic/
This project lets you exchange postcards with classrooms in other communities. Registration begins now, with the exchange beginning in September, 2001 until May 2002. You can get information on the site about what to include in your postcard, how to create a postcard, and how to protect student privacy. Click on the world map to see examples. (added 7/22/01, reviewed 7/22/01)

Eyes on Art
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/art2
Eyes on Art has been on the Web since 1995, but former Pacific Bell Education First Fellow Tom March has recently completed a thorough revision. Look for updated images and improved instructional strategies. The site is appropriate for primary students who are just "learning to look" as well as advanced students of the visual arts. Select from among five activities that progressively challenge students' ability to look carefully at the visual arts. A final Eyes on Art Quiz checks to see if you were paying attention in Art History 101. (added 12/19/98, reviewed 4/22/99)

Museum of Web Art
http://www.mowa.org/
Students in both art classes and computer or web-design classes will love this gallery devoted to the finest artistic elements of webdesign, counters, buttons, etc. For graphic art students, MOWA is an incredible resource with many galleries and exhibits. Looking at this artwork shakes preconceptions of what a webpage can be. MOWA Kids is good resource for students who are learning to create patterns. Stories are available for elementary students. (added 3/31/00)

National Archives Learning Curve
http://learningcurve.pro.gov.uk/
Do your students need to know more about the Cold War, Great Britain during WWII or political reform in Britain during the 19th Century? The National Archives of the UK has created a site that contains resources and a proposed online library of teacher lessons and student work. Look under Snapshots for activities based on visual sources from the national archive. (added 2/18/02, reviewed 2/18/02)

Odyssey Online
http://www.carlos.emory.edu/ODYSSEY/index.html
Odyssey Online is a resource to support the use of museum objects in your classroom and it was developed by the Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University, the Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester, and the Dallas Museum of Art. The Middle and Elementary School Site provides content about the ancient Near East, Egypt, Greece, Rome, and 19th - 20th century sub-Saharan Africa using cool puzzles, games, and worksheets. The Teacher Resource Site provides: guidance for getting started; overview of technical considerations; ways to integrate art into social studies curriculum; and lesson plans that meet various states and national curriculum standards. (added 1/16/04, reviewed 1/16/04)

Picture Australia
http://www.pictureaustralia.org/index.html
Consider this the ongoing year featuring the best Australia has to offer. The latest offering we've found is Picture Australia. This searchable database allows users to look for specific historical and contemporary images. Instead, students might want to take a trail, where images are grouped by category. Olympic images are featured, as well as Antarctic expeditions, wildflowers and birds of Australia, and objects d'art. It's always nice when trails are easy to navigate. (added 12/15/00)

smART Kids
http://smartmusueum.uchicago.edu/smartkids/
smART Kids helps students, particularly 7 to 12 year olds, look at art, learn art vocabulary, explore materials, and find out about historic pieces of art. Students can visit an artist's studio, create art, and are prompted to use a journal to record ideas and answer questions about art. Created by the education staff at The David and Alfred Smart Museum of Art, University of Chicago. (If you have problems opening the smART Kids page, try using the menu from the museum at http://smartmuseum.uchicago.edu/index.html ) (added 11/14/03, reviewed 11/17/03)

SprocketWorks
http://www.sprocketworks.com/
"An interactive place for kids (and adults) to learn the way that they choose to learn." Too much fun! This site uses shockwave files to let you tour the night sky, play logic games, and learn how to groom a horse. Plan on spending some time on this site trying out the different areas. Covers music, economics, science, art, and geography. This is one of those websites where you can't help but learn something. (added 3/27/00)

State of Entropy
http://www.state-of-entropy.com/
If your students are creating graphics for school or personal websites, or if you want to polish your graphics skills, check out this great site with lots of tutorials for Paint Shop Pro. Learn the tricks of the pros and have the snazziest lettering on your site. Apply those tips to buttons and other images you use on the web and in print work. Many of the features demonstrated are available in other paint programs. (added 12/1/00)

The Cave of Lascaux
http://www.culture.fr/culture/arcnat/lascaux/en/
A Webby Award 2000 Winner (the Oscars of the Web), this site from the Ministry of Culture in France lets you take a virtual tour of the Palaeolithic wall paintings of Lascaux. Students of all ages can explore the caves, learn more about the images in the paintings, and discover the materials used by the artists 15,000 years ago. This website is available in English, French, Spanish, and German. (added 5/16/00)

2001: Destination Space
http://www.thetech.org/2001ds/
This website, created as a companion to an exhibit at the San Jose Tech Museum, compares the science and technology found in the film 2001: A Space Odyssey (released in 1968) to real science and technology of today. Compare the current world with science fiction, or see and hear interviews with six visionaries, including artist Robert McCall. Learning resources include activities on space and planning for the future. RealPlayer is required to view interview clips. (added 7/10/01, reviewed 7/10/01)

Anglo-Australian Observatory
http://www.aao.gov.au/images.html/
This page is the gateway to a wonderful collection of astronomical photographs, mostly made with the telescopes of the Anglo-Australian Observatory. All ages of learners can easily find quality images. Under the link WWW Image Use, there is a clear use policy for users who download images off the server, including e-mail contact information for obtaining permission and policy for clearly giving credit for the photograph and linking to the observatory site. (added 7/8/02, reviewed 7/8/02)

Art Access
http://www.artic.edu/aic/artaccess/
The Art Institute of Chicago has made lesson plans, family activities and multicultural art resources are available at this site. Areas of study include Ancient Indian Art of the Americas, African American Art, Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, and Modern and Contemporary Art. (added 11/10/01, reviewed 11/10/01)

Art Educator (ARTiculation)
http://www.articulation4kids.com
The objectives of ARTiculation are to encourage you to look at a piece of artwork and to understand what goes into the art making process. Over fifty activities reinforce what has been learned in each section. Main sections include Elements of Art, Principles of Design, and Art Critiquing Process. Also contains a Timeline, Vocabulary Section, and numerous lessons plans and worksheets (Activities) in the Resource section. Requires Flash and Shockwave. (added 8/15/03, reviewed 8/15/03)

ArtsConnectEd
http://artsconnected.org/
The Minneapolis Institute of Art and the Walker Art Center created this wonderful resource to allow different learning styles to be influenced by art. The art gallery allows visitors to create their own online gallery of their favorite pieces, while the Playground lets users create a variety of different types of artwork. Older students will love the interactive art activity in "Another Look" in the Look and Listen part of the Playground. Explore online or download the Teacher's Guide. (added 6/8/01, reviewed 6/8/01)

ArtsConnectEd: Classroom
http://www.artsconnected.org/classroom/
Part of a large site, ArtsConnectEd is the product of a partnership between The Minneapolis Institute of Arts, the Walker Art Center, and MCI. The Classroom portion includes a tool for searching more than 80 lesson plans and standards-based curriculum units for K-12 teachers (Minnesota Standards and the National Content Standards in Arts). You can search by grade level and select those that are online. Pretty cool. (added 6/11/03, reviewed 6/11/03)

California Academy of Sciences: Anthropology Collection Database
http://www.calacademy.org/research/anthropology/collections/collintro.htm
Searching for Anthropological artifacts is a snap with this website. Choose Search the Database, then choose the category. Be sure to check the box for image if you want the items returned in your search to include an image. For a test, try the category Raw Materials, check image, then take a look at some of the materials humans have used in their creations. (added 8/1/02, reviewed 8/1/02)

Cartoonster
http://www.cartoonster.com/
Cartoonster's free online tutorials provide step by step instructions for drawing and animating. Techniques are simple and can be done with no special materials. The site is totally flash-driven and full of examples that make sense. (added 7/14/03, reviewed 7/14/03)

Color, Contrast & Dimension in News Design
http://www.poynter.org/special/colorproject/colorproject/color.html
The Poynter Institute, a school for journalists, future journalists and teachers of journalists, has created an online tutorial to help designers with the complexities of color and its use in print and online. Imbedded in the tutorial are page design exercises, which let the learner experiment with the use of color in magazines, newspapers, and websites. This tutorial would be a great addition to journalism and web-design classes. Jounalism teachers will also want to check out Poynter's High school Journalism Guide at http://www.poynter.org/centerpiece/highschool/index.htm. (added 9/7/01, reviewed 9/7/01)

Eye Contact: Modern American Portrait Drawings from the National Portrait Gallery
http://www.npg.si.edu/cexh/eye/index.html
Flash-based exhibition from the Smithsonian Institution's National Portrait Gallery uses portrait drawings dating from the 1880s to the 1980s to show the ways in which the art of portraiture has been changed by trends in 20th century art. Easy navigation through the show's five sections and audio comments by Wendy Wick Reaves, curator of the exhibition, are available in selected sections. (added 3/17/03, reviewed 3/17/03)

Impressionists
http://www.biography.com/impressionists/
Biography.com was a Blue Web'n site from 1996, but this area is a fun addition in the arts. In the Classroom, take a virtual tour of five Impressionist paintings, learning about themes, color and brushwork. After reading about the artists, test your knowledge with a quiz. Access links to other Impressionist websites, or Make a Masterpiece using online paint tools. (added 6/18/01, reviewed 6/18/01)

Memory
http://www.exploratorium.edu/memory/
The Exploratorium has crafted this memorable set of online exhibits, articles, activites, features, and links. Don't miss the Sheep Brain Dissection. (added 6/5/98, reviewed 8/13/99)

Mount Rushmore: American Experience
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/rushmore/
This online exhibit chronicles the planning, design, implementation and minutiae of Mount Rushmore, the U.S. monument commemorating four presidents. Between January 1, 2002 and May 24, 2002, American Experience is holding an essay contest with this topic question: "If the Park Service ever were to add an inscription to Mount Rushmore, what do you think it should say?" There is also an activity for students to design a memorial commemorating the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. These activities, as well as activities in the disciplines of civics, history, economics, and geography can be found under Teacher's Guide. (added 1/14/02, reviewed 1/14/02)

Educational Websites

Foreign Language (Spanish)

An Uncommon Mission
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/mission/index.html
For more than two hundred years, the twenty-one California Missions have helped shape California state history. View paintings of the Missions created by Father Jerome Tupa, explore the history of the missions, and look at historic structures a new way. Spanish translations will soon be available. Activities accompanying the paintings target vocabulary, the arts, and history. This website is sponsored by SBC and Mervyn's. (added 7/8/02, reviewed 9/25/03)

Parlo
http://www.parlo.com
"Language, Culture, Life" is the motto for Parlo, a language web site that currently features English, Spanish, and French language resources. Register (right now it's free) and Parlo gives you access to vocabulary and lessons, as well as articles and discussion boards. Your locker tells you lessons you've already covered, articles you've read and music you've heard. This site would appeal to teachers looking to supplement classroom materials and anyone interested in exploring a new language. (added 2/18/00)

Shedd Aquarium
http://www.sheddaquarium.org/sea/
Opened in 1929, Shedd Aquarium is one of the oldest public aquariums in the world. Shedd Educational Adventures (SEA) contains a treasure trove of aquatic science resources for K-12 teachers and students. SEA brings the Philippines to life for your students. Includes searchable lesson plans, fact sheets, and interactive activities such as Build-a-Fish based on the Wild Reef exhibit at Shedd Aquarium. Some materials available in Spanish. (added 7/28/03, reviewed 7/28/03)

Casa de Joanna
http://members.aol.com/jporvin/casa.htm
Teaching French or Spanish? Casa Joanna has links for you. Find language websites that contain thematically organized authentic links for Spanish teachers. Also included are links to French and Spanish language search engines and portals/web guides. (added 9/29/00)

Explore Island of the Blue Dolphins
http://rims.k12.ca.us/score_lessons/dolphin/
Created by a team of teachers, a thematic exploration of Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell presented in both English and Spanish. The purpose of this site is to:

1)use historical fiction to engage students in California history
2)build student's background knowledge or schema to better comprehend the literature
3)allow Spanish language learners to access both the literature and the history
4)use valuable resources found on the Internet to do research
5)integrate technology into the Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science curriculums.

Chart the island, study the wildlife and island natives. Includes Teacher's Notes somewhat hidden on the "bookshelf" (http://rims.k12.ca.us/score_lessons/dolphin/teacher/teachnotes.shtml). (added 11/26/02, reviewed 11/26/02)

Artistas Espa?oles
http://www.uncg.edu/rom/courses/klrauch/civ/art.htm
This site features a chronological look at seminal artists in Spanish History. Explore important art periods and view information and works by over 100 Spanish artists from Fresco to Gargallo. (added 12/14/99, reviewed 9/14/00)

Center for the Study of Books in Spanish for Children
http://www.csusm.edu/campus_centers/csb/
Access a database of more than 3000 recommended books in Spanish for children and adolescents. This site also provides librarians, teachers, and parents information about workshops, publications, and special activities, as well as links to other related sites. (added 3/24/97, reviewed 8/12/99)

healthfinder (Espanol)
http://www.healthfinder.gov/espanol/
healthfinder is a free guide to reliable consumer health and human services information, now available in Spanish. Developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, healthfinder links to selected online publications, clearinghouses and government agencies and not-for-profit organizations that produce reliable information for the public. (added 10/24/01, reviewed 10/24/01)

Hot Internet Sites en Espanol!
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/listspanish.html
Created by educator Beth Bustamante with Filamentality, this hotlist includes elementary, secondary, and teacher resource links. (added 10/29/97, reviewed 3/2/01)

Learn Spanish
http://www.studyspanish.com/
A free online site that lets Spanish language learners study a variety of terms. Access the tutorials, verb drills, vocabulary practice, and idiom generator (try it out if you don't remember what an idiom is.) Easy to navigate, with lots of useful information. (added 5/16/00)

Mexico: Splendors of Thirty Centuries
http://www.humanities-interactive.org/splendors/
This collection allows access to over 100 images and articles about the art and culture Mexico. Dual frames make it a little confusing, but choose either the left or right frame and browse through the collection. In the Reading Room, selected articles are available in English and Spanish. Under Activities, look for learning activities (Treasure Hunts) for grades 5-8 and links to more resources on Mexico. (added 2/2/01)

The Butterfly Farm
http://www.butterflyfarm.co.cr/ed/index.htm
This site, selected by the SciLinks Program sponsored by the National Science Teachers Association, is a wonderful resource for learning about butterflies. It appeals to a wide age range it contains a photo gallery and a student resource guide containing units such as butterfly physiology, pupa stage and the difference between moths and butterflies. The site can be used in English or in Spanish. (added 9/6/02, reviewed 9/6/02)

EspañOlé
http://members.yourlink.net/kappa/espanole/principal.html
"THE on-line resource for students and teachers of Spanish" was created by Susan Seraphine-Kimel of Astronaut High School in Florida. This site contains what every Spanish teacher and student needs for the study, teaching, and/or appreciation of the Spanish language, including Spanish literature, arts, music, people, history, foods, and countries. A related French Site is in its infancy but contains numerous helpful links. (added 3/18/99, reviewed 3/22/99)

Miscositas.com
http://www.miscositas.com
A collection of over 40 virtual picturebooks in English, French and Spanish. Also includes games, realia, curricular suggestions for teaching and learning these languages, and links to more resources. Illustrated throughout with colorful drawings including entries in the large pop-up glossary.
(added 12/13/02, reviewed 12/13/02)

Educational Websites

English as a Second Language (ESL)

 CNN Interactive Learning Resources
http://literacynet.org/cnnsf/
A major purpose of this Web site is to provide current news stories to students with reading levels that are not high enough to read and understand standard newspaper articles. A variety of interactive learning activities help reinforce and provide greater understanding of what is presented on the screen. Teachers can use the lessons for group activities and students can work at their own pace for individualized learning. (added 3/14/96, reviewed 8/3/99)

Online Directory of ESL Resources
http://www.cal.org/ericcll/ncbe/esldirectory/
ERIC and the National Clearinghouse for Bilingual Education have put together this resource listing websites for bilingual education. Easy to navigate, resources are searchable, or browsable by Most Popular, Curriculum and Instruction, and Resource Type. (added 10/4/01, reviewed 10/4/01)

Aardvark's English Forum
http://www.englishforum.com/
Created for teaching English in the UK, this site has a variety of online resources for the English language learner. The student section has good links to many interactive exercises. (added 7/8/02, reviewed 7/8/02)

BBC's Learning English Area
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/index.shtml
Combine language skills with current events. Polish your knowledge of Metaphors. Listen to broadcast stories and learn the definitions of Words in the News. Interactive quizzes are also available. (added 10/20/00)

Center for the Study of Books in Spanish for Children
http://www.csusm.edu/campus_centers/csb/
Access a database of more than 3000 recommended books in Spanish for children and adolescents. This site also provides librarians, teachers, and parents information about workshops, publications, and special activities, as well as links to other related sites. (added 3/24/97, reviewed 8/12/99)

Dave's ESL Cafe
http://www.pacificnet.net/~sperling/eslcafe.html
Dave's ESL Cafe is for ESL/EFL students and teachers from around the world. Includes a Search Page, Quiz Center, Help Center, Idea Page, Graffiti Wall, Question Page, and more! (added 3/14/96, reviewed 7/24/99)

English Exercises Online
http://www.smic.be/smic5022/
This site, developed by a teacher from Belgium, offers online and worksheet activities for English language learners. Lessons incorporate activities with teaching tips. When activities have Dutch/English next to them in parentheses,that means it is in Dutch,to be translated into English. However, most exercises are in English and help to prepare students for the general work force. (added 7/28/00)

Englishtown
http://www.englishtown.com
Improve your English with online English courses, chat rooms, games, international Pen Pal Club, meeting areas, and ESL/EFL lesson plans. There is a fee for English School, but other resources and activities are free. (added 9/14/98, reviewed 4/15/99)

ESLHome: Online Passages and Reading Exercises
http://home.earthlink.net/~eslstudent/read/read.html
This hotlist links to good resources created for older students to test reading comprehension. You can find quizzes, online activities and other helpful materials that are well-organized and easy to navigate. (added 10/24/01, reviewed 10/24/01)

HomophoneZone
http://www.cooper.com/homophonezone/
You're sure you're having trouble with your homophones? Homophones are the plague of spellcheckers and shaky spellers, so use this site to brush up. Lists of homophones are available alphabetically, grouped by the number of homophones for a sound, and quizzes are available to test your knowledge of definitions of homophones. (added 4/22/02, reviewed 4/22/02)

Interesting Things for ESL Students
http://www.manythings.org
This web site is for an excellent resource for people studying English as a Second Language (ESL) or English as a Foreign Language (EFL). It contains many activities including quizzes, word games, word puzzles, proverbs, slang expressions, and anagrams. Even though the primary focus is for ESL, native English speakers may also find some interesting things on this site. This site is very easy to navigate and easy to read. (added 9/6/02, reviewed 9/6/02)

Internet Picture Dictionary
http://www.pdictionary.com/
The Internet Picture Dictionary is a free, online multilingual picture dictionary designed especially for ESL students and beginning English, French, German, Spanish and Italian language learners of all ages. Activities for students allow them to correct the stinky spelling (misspelled words with the picture right above) and unscramble letters to form the correct word. (added 7/8/02, reviewed 7/8/02)

Karin's ESL PartyLand
http://www.eslpartyland.com
This site for ESL students and teachers has 25 discussion forums, an interactive quiz center, lots of lesson plans and printable materials to use in class, and more. (added 5/14/99, reviewed 5/22/99)

Language Policy Web Site and Emporium
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/JWCRAWFORD
James Crawford, former Washington editor of Education Week, has written books, papers, and articles on language learning and policy. This site offers a research-oriented look at the issues surrounding bilingual education. (added 9/6/98, reviewed 4/9/99)

Literacy Volunteer Connection
http://www.literacyvolunteer.com
This site has great resources for any type of literacy program you may be involved in, whether for adults or children. Find materials to present to parents about the importance of reading. Articles include All about Reading, Literacy at Home, and a host of other articles with tips for literacy tutors. Second Lanugage Literacy focuses on resources for naitve Spanish speakers. (added 8/31/01, reviewed 8/31/01)

National Clearinghouse for Bilingual Education
http://www.ncbe.gwu.edu
The purpose of the National Clearinghouse for Bilingual Education (NCBE) is to collect, analyze, and disseminate information relating to the effective education of linguistically and culturally diverse learners in the U.S. (added 4/9/96, reviewed 5/15/99)

Paso Partners
http://www.sedl.org/scimath/pasopartners/pphome.html
Paso Partners, a division of Southwest Educational Development Laboratory, has created a two-volume curriculum and resources guide designed to help K-3 teachers increase achievement of Hispanic children whose first language is not English. Preceding each complete unit in English is a Spanish version of background information for the teacher, as well as a Spanish version of the lesson itself. (added 6/25/97, reviewed 5/3/99)

PEAK English
http://www.peakenglish.com
This site teaches English as a second language in an interactive format. Visitors can track their progress after they take a placement test to identify strengths and weaknesses. Core lessons are free. (added 9/4/99, reviewed 9/16/99)

Sound Island
http://kbears.com/borrico/soundisland.html
This is one of those great little websites where students can learn to click and read and listen. A great site for the youngest folks on the web, or older students who are figuring out how sound files work. (added 7/8/02, reviewed 7/8/02)

The Internet TESL Journal
http://www.aitech.ac.jp/~iteslj/
A comprehensive site for Teachers of English as a Second Language, this monthly web magazine includes articles, research papers, lesson plans, classroom handouts, teaching ideas, and more. (added 5/19/97, reviewed 7/28/99)

Fluency Through Fables
http://www.comenius.com/fables/
Each month, The Comenius Group provides a fable ("The Donkey and the Grasshopper," "The Tortoise and the Hare") and a variety of exercises (Vocabulary Matching Exercises, True or False Comprehension Exercises, Vocabulary Completion Exercises, Written Discussion Exercises) to assist students of English. (added 1/8/96, reviewed 7/28/99)

The California Technology Information Project (CalTIP)
http://www.etc.sccoe.k12.ca.us/caltip/
The California Technology Information Project (CalTIP) provides educational technology information for the California K-12 community. Technology Planning, Grants and Funding, and English Language Learners (ELL) resources are the three major focus areas for the evolving project. (added 4/5/96, reviewed 5/19/03)

Educational Websites

Health and Physical Education

Oyez Baseball
http://baseball.oyez.org/
Stretch those critical thinking skills a little. Players try to answer questions about similarities between Supreme Court Justices from the United States and baseball players. Perfect for team play; some students might possess a basic knowledge of well-known baseball players while others might know more about the historical and sometimes colorful figures of the Supreme Court. Flash required. (added 11/10/01, reviewed 11/10/01)

The Science of Hockey
http://www.exploratorium.edu/hockey
Developed by the Exploratorium with the assistance of the NHL's San Jose Sharks, this site takes you inside the sport and explains the science behind the world's fastest game. The site contains RealVideo and Audio interviews with top scientists and NHL players and coaches. Part of the Exploratorium's Sport! Science site. (added 5/16/97, reviewed 4/22/99)

Celebrating Sondheim
http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/exploring/mt/sondheim/artsedge.html
Looking for ways to movement, multiculturalism and logical/mathematical intelligence in lessons? Look to the teaching resources at this ArtsEdge website for Into the Woods, Jr., Sondheim's Into the Woods, and Dancing in the Park with Friends. (added 5/29/02, reviewed 5/29/02)

Fear of Physics
http://www.fearofphysics.com
As the creators of this website say "We created this site to be a friendly, non-technical place for you to come and "play" with the laws of physics for a while." For Elementary School teachers, this gives you ways to better explain the physics of the world around us. Middle School and High school students can try the different simulations, including Sound, Making your Jump Shot, and Zero G. Illustrations will appeal to students as something they could accomplish, and the explanations let everyone gain a better understanding of physics (added 9/7/01, reviewed 9/7/01)

Mesoamerican Ballgame
http://www.ballgame.org/
Take me out to the ballgame, as played in Mesoamerica, the subtropical area between present-day countries of Mexico and El Salvador. Learn about the eight major cultures found in this area between 1500 BC and 1519 AD, as well as the effect of the Spanish conquest in this region. Then, explore the architecture of the court, as well as the the balance between sport and religion within the game. Offline activities include creation of masks, clay effigies, headdresses and clay ballgame figurines. (added 10/4/01, reviewed 10/4/01)

Sports Illustrated for Kids
http://www.sikids.com
Use this entertaining site to engage sports fans. Articles could be used for reading practice, and stats could support math activities. (added 8/15/98, reviewed 3/18/99)

InSite Fitness
http://www.insitefitness.com.au/
It is the mission of InSite Fitness to make up to date and accurate information available to those seeking knowledge in this area. Healthtips, Lessons (check out Movement Terms) and Articles allow students and educators to learn more about the workings of the human body. Think about having students do peer evaluations of exercise movements, to judge their effectiveness. (added 12/18/01, reviewed 12/18/01)

PE Central
http://pe.central.vt.edu/
Designed for physical education teachers, students, and parents, this site includes assessment ideas, PE lesson ideas, health lesson ideas, instant activity of the week, and equipment purchasing. (added 8/30/96, reviewed 5/1/99)

Physical Education Integrated Learning Packages
http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/
From the British Columbia Ministry of Education, this site outlines curriculum for grade < ahref="http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/pek7/petoc.htm">K-7, 8-10, and 11-12 physical education. The site includes learning outcomes, instructional strategies, assessment strategies, and learning resources. (added 10/10/97, reviewed 8/12/99)

Physical Education Lesson Plans
http://schools.eastnet.ecu.edu/pitt/ayden/physed8.htm
These are online lesson ideas for teachers to use offline, both inside and outside. Games, activities, and classroom management ideas are easy to implement. Integrated curriculum ideas, fitness activities, and dances are included. (added 12/1/00, reviewed 12/21/00)

Shape Up America!
http://www.shapeup.org/
Shape Up America provides updated information on weight management and physical fitness through surveys, public service announcements, press releases, and more. Visitors can also determine their Body Mass Index (BMI), a ratio between weight and height that correlates with body fat. (added 4/14/97, reviewed 5/1/99)

Sports Media
http://www.sports-media.org/
Need to teach your students a little about the sport of Field Hockey? Do you want to hone your juggling skills? Sports Media links to sports sites around the world to give clear lesson plans, coaching ideas, and general information about dozens of sports. (added 10/27/00, reviewed 10/4/02)

The Education Site for the Olympic and Paralympic Games of 2002
http://www.uen.org/2002/
Created by the Utah Education Network, this site features curriculum for each of the 79 countries that will be participating in the Olympics, as well as information about the Torch Relay, venues, and sports. You will find lessons and activities under Curriculum, or under Countries (Click on the country, then look at the right side of the page for the link All about CountryX) (added 1/21/02, reviewed 9/25/02)

The Fitness Files
http://fyiowa.webpoint.com/fitness
How much exercise is required to get fit? What's the right activity? What's the best way to prevent injuries? What foods are healthiest? Find out the answers to these and other fitness questions by exploring the quizzes, self-tests, and pages in this site. (added 4/7/98, reviewed 5/13/99)

The Real Story of the Ancient Olympic Games
http://www.upenn.edu/museum/Olympics/olympicintro.html
The University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archeology and Anthropology presents this website which compares the Ancient Olympics and the modern Games. Learn if the athletes were amateurs or pros, or study if politics influence the Olympics past and present. Additional links include the Ancient Olympic Games Virtual Museum. (added 5/31/00)

Franklin Institute's Hotlist for Health & Fitness
http://sln.fi.edu/tfi/hotlists/health.html
This collection of Web sites relating to nutrition, fitness, and various diseases and ailments includes resources for teachers. (added 11/25/95, reviewed 4/22/99)

Gamekids
http://www.gamekids.com
A "place to learn about and play fun games and activities that are not computer or video games," most of the information on Game Kids has been written by kids. Games are categorized into tag games, water games, tea party, holiday games, slumber party, and more. Some of these should be useful for classroom of playground activities. (added 3/17/97, reviewed 5/3/99)

Schneid's Volleyball Page
http://www.volleyweb.com/
This is the consummate site for volleyball players and coaches. The site includes drills for serving, defence, bumping, footwork, jumping and much more. Offensive and defensive schemes are laid out as are rules, score sheets and statistics/record keeping sheets. Additional information is included on stretching, fitness, sports medicine, and nutrition. (added 2/18/97, reviewed 1/27/03)

Walking and hiking - World's largest trail database
http://www.hejoly.demon.nl/
This website contains resources for the avid hiker, with links to information in most countries where hikers are found. Each country link can include General pages with hiking resources (including logs kept by hikers) and links to organizations and clubs. (added 9/7/01, reviewed 9/7/01)

HealthandAge.com
http://www.healthandage.com/
HealthandAge.com is an educational webcenter focusing on issues related to gerontology and aging. Links to age-specific information on Alzheimers, Diabetes, Heart Disease and more. A recent addition, Mr. Long-Term Care links to resources supporting long-term care of loved ones, especially the elderly. (added 4/17/00)

Infection Detection Protection
http://www.amnh.org/nationalcenter/infection/index.html
A cute, online magazine from the American Musum of Natural History. Divided into sections: Meet the Microbes, a colorful definition of viruses, bacteria, and protozoa; Bacteria in the Cafeteria, a simple game to help children become aware of potential dangers; Infection, a board game that lets you break thru the human defense system; How Lou Got the Flu, explains how infectious diseases spread; Amazing Microbe Hunters, another game that teaches about early innovators, and the Mixed Up Microbe Mystery, which puts players into the position of Epidemiologists -- disease detectives. They track down the causes behind diseases and find ways to control them. Requires Macromedia Shockwave.
(added 12/13/02, reviewed 12/13/02)

Plastic Fork Diaries
http://www.plasticforkdiaries.org/index_flash.cfm
Follow six middle school students as they experience first-hand the relationship between food and their changing bodies, cultural differences, the vanishing family meal, nutrition and athletic performance. In a series of episode, you access diaries, letters and notes of a group of people who aren't really friends, but may have more in common than they realize. Along the way, there'll be mysteries, celebrations, disappointments, and regular everyday stuff. Take some time to explore. The site is Flash-intensive. Along the way, you'll find basic information and exotic facts about something in the story. It's usually a particular food, but it might be a place famous for some strange ingredient, or a famous cook, or an unusual way cooking something. This information will include history, cooking techniques, nutritional and medicinal values, and odd facts. Produced by Maryland Public Television. (added 10/14/02, reviewed 10/14/02)

Reconstructors Solve Medical Mysteries
http://medmyst.rice.edu
Medical Mysteries is an interactive online game. Students solve mysteries and in doing so learn how infectious diseases are spread. The Missions teach the fundamentals of microbiology, infectious diseases, and epidemiology including virtual labs and are aligned with National Science Education Content Standards. Teacher Pages contain lots of downloadable resources. The Center for Technology in Teaching and Learning at Rice University designed this website with funding from the National Institutes of Health. Requires Shockwave. (added 9/25/03, reviewed 9/25/03)

The Reconstructors
http://reconstructors.rice.edu/
Reconstructors is an interactive online game (Shockwave required) that has students work as scientists, historians, geographers, and detectives to solve the medicinal mysteries of drugs that have both helpful and harmful effects. Each episode helps students understand more about drugs and enables them to make more informed choices. Aligned to National Science Education Content Standards. The Center for Technology in Teaching and Learning at Rice University designed this excellent website. Lots of resources for teachers. Requires Flash. (added 1/19/01, reviewed 9/25/03)

The Science of Hockey
http://www.exploratorium.edu/hockey
Developed by the Exploratorium with the assistance of the NHL's San Jose Sharks, this site takes you inside the sport and explains the science behind the world's fastest game. The site contains RealVideo and Audio interviews with top scientists and NHL players and coaches. Part of the Exploratorium's Sport! Science site. (added 5/16/97, reviewed 4/22/99)

University of Illinois Extension: Schools Online
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/SchoolsOnline/index.html
One of our past Blue Web'n winners, "The Great Plant Escape" came from this source. Now, there are units targeting different grades and disciplines. Need to know about Incubation and Embryology, The Adventures of Herman (the worm), and Apples and More. Let students Walk in My Shoes, as they participate in a variety of activities that increase awareness of aging, the human body, and the role of senior citizens in society. High school athletes will like the information found in Sports and Nutrition: The Winning Connection. (added 3/2/01)

1Up Health
http://www.1uphealth.com/
1UP Health is a medical and health information resource containing databases of health articles and reference materials. 1Up Health has extensive information from trusted sources on over 4,000 topics including diseases, tests, symptoms, injuries, surgeries, nutrition, poisons, and special topics. There is also focus on family and community health. Major headings include:  Alternative Medicine, Clinical Trials, Diet & Nutrition, Diseases & Conditions, Health News, Injuries & Wounds,  Poisons & Overdoses, Surgery & Procedures, Symptoms Guide, Special Topics, Tests & Exams, and Medical Encyclopedia. Brief articles, no graphics, and a non-technical presenatation make the information  quicklyaccessible to a broad audience. (added 10/15/03, reviewed 10/15/03)

5 A Day Fruits and Vegetables (CDC)
http://www.cdc.gov/5aday
Eating fruits and vegetables is critical to the health of our kids and this nation. Highlights are: Fruits and vegetables of the month; how to incorporate fruits and vegetables into your diet; recipes and other tidbits. What's really amazing is the huge database of statistical information interspersed throughout the site. Also includes extensive links to related topics. (added 11/10/03, reviewed 11/10/03)

BBC Science Human Body
http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody/
A rich site that covers a variety of topics using multiple approaches (factual text, flash movies, interactive quizzes). Sections include: Interactive body (organs game, skeleton game, muscle game, nervous system game, puberty demo); Psychological tests (Can you read faces? What disgusts you? Are you a thrill seeker?); and printable versions for handouts. (added 7/14/03, reviewed 7/14/03)

Celebrating Sondheim
http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/exploring/mt/sondheim/artsedge.html
Looking for ways to movement, multiculturalism and logical/mathematical intelligence in lessons? Look to the teaching resources at this ArtsEdge website for Into the Woods, Jr., Sondheim's Into the Woods, and Dancing in the Park with Friends. (added 5/29/02, reviewed 5/29/02)

Crown of Africa: Unlocking the Secrets of Mt. Kilimanjaro
http://www.altrec.com/features/crownofafrica/
Can you combine a geography lesson with fitness training? Learn about the history of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak, and the gear and training it takes to make a successful climb. Study the geologic formations, and what those features mean to trekkers climbing the peak. The information comes from altrec.com, a lifestyle destination website. (added 9/29/00)

FamilyEducation Network
http://www.familyeducation.com/
Created "to help parents help their children succeed," Family Education Network provides parents with resources to help them activiely participate in the learning process. The site includes articles about child development, learning disabilities, national education trends, local community news, and more. Articles, advice, and discussion forums are sorted by age group. (added 2/5/99, reviewed 8/3/99)

Fear of Physics
http://www.fearofphysics.com
As the creators of this website say "We created this site to be a friendly, non-technical place for you to come and "play" with the laws of physics for a while." For Elementary School teachers, this gives you ways to better explain the physics of the world around us. Middle School and High school students can try the different simulations, including Sound, Making your Jump Shot, and Zero G. Illustrations will appeal to students as something they could accomplish, and the explanations let everyone gain a better understanding of physics (added 9/7/01, reviewed 9/7/01)

Firefighter Protective Clothing Tour
http://www.ci.davis.ca.us/fire/pct/
Every piece of standard firefighter gear is shown along with videos, sound bytes, and information about how and why the gear is used. You can rotate items, such as the helmet. Small informational windows pop-up and provide further explanations. Short videos are of firefighters responding to calls. Click on "Extras" to see firefighting gear for special fires. Very cool, from the City of Davis, California. (added 1/19/03, reviewed 1/19/03)

It's My Life (PBS Kids)
http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/
It's My Life is organized across five topic "channels": Friends, Family, School, Body, and Emotions. Printable activities include journal pages, discussion questions, worksheets, and word puzzles. Lesson Plans on Bullies , Home Alone, Smoking, Eating Disorders, and Drug Abuse. It doesn't say it; but seems perfect for girls. Comments from a staff member's 13 year old daughter indicate "it's great." (added 1/9/04, reviewed 1/9/04)

Mesoamerican Ballgame
http://www.ballgame.org/
Take me out to the ballgame, as played in Mesoamerica, the subtropical area between present-day countries of Mexico and El Salvador. Learn about the eight major cultures found in this area between 1500 BC and 1519 AD, as well as the effect of the Spanish conquest in this region. Then, explore the architecture of the court, as well as the the balance between sport and religion within the game. Offline activities include creation of masks, clay effigies, headdresses and clay ballgame figurines. (added 10/4/01, reviewed 10/4/01)

Safety House
http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/NR/internet/static/safetyhouse/index.html
Doll-house lets you explore room by room with short, interactive popup windows that inform on injury prevention, carbon monoxide, fires, poisons, and lead poisoning dangers within each room. Related links embedded in some of the popup windows leads to more info. The house is so cute, it seems likely it could be printed and repurposed for something else. From the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. (added 5/2/03, reviewed 5/2/03)

Sports Illustrated for Kids
http://www.sikids.com
Use this entertaining site to engage sports fans. Articles could be used for reading practice, and stats could support math activities. (added 8/15/98, reviewed 3/18/99)

Talking With Kids About Tough Issues
http://www.talkingwithkids.org/
Another useful site created by the Kaiser Family Foundation (and Children Now), Talking With Kids About Tough Issues provides an overview of the health concerns facing many of our students. Explore topics such as sex, HIV/AIDS, violence, alcohol, and drug abuse. This online resource is a helpful place for parents to go to learn positive strategies for communicating with their children. Simple, yet powerful, the message is clear that our kids need us. (added 2/5/00)

The Real Scoop on Tobacco
http://www.itdc.sbcss.k12.ca.us/curriculum/tobacco.html
Students can become experts about tobacco use and issues surrounding its use after completing this WebQuest activity. In the process of helping a fictitious peer quit smoking, students create an ad or poster to visually convey their message, write a letter to a tobacco company and an editorial for the local paper, and create a memorable message using a music video, skit, or TV commercial. (added 6/13/97, reviewed 5/9/99)

Adolescence Directory On-Line
http://education.indiana.edu/cas/adol/adol.html
Adolescence Directory On-Line (ADOL) is an electronic guide to information regarding adolescent issues and secondary education. This collection of electronic resources is intended for parents, educators, counselors, researchers, health practitioners, and teens. (added 11/25/95, reviewed 10/8/99)

Educational Websites

Vocational Education/ Life Skills

(Careers, Family Consumer Science, Home Economics)

UBUYACAR
http://www.mcli.dist.maricopa.edu/pbl/ubuystudent/index.html
This problem-based learning manual for students starts with a problem statement: "You are interest in purchasing a new vehicle. What should your annual salary be to afford the car you want?" Students are coached through the problem-solving process and are provided resources to help them solve this real-world problem. A Tutor's Manual coaches the teacher in their role as facilitator. This online activity is part of Maricopa Community College's Problem Based Learning site. (added 3/14/98, reviewed 5/13/99)

Epicurious
http://food.epicurious.com/
The heart of this site is its huge recipe database, but home ec teachers will also appreciate the dictionary and "Playing With Your Food" etiquette section. Note: this site includes an alcoholic drinks section. (added 10/3/97, reviewed 5/3/99)

Food Finder
http://www.olen.com/food/
Food Finder provides nutritional information about fast food items. Students could use this site to find the fat content of their favorite burger or list low calorie items from one or more restaurants (added 10/7/96, reviewed 4/9/99)

The WholeFamily Center
http://www.wholefamily.com
The WholeFamily Center is an award winning interactive site which addresses the concerns of modern families. Featuring an on-line magazine and separate marriage, parenting and teen centers, sensitive topics like infertility, anorexia, infidelity and teen suicide are discussed. WholeFamily uses RealAudio and Drama to portray problems and solutions. Psychologists comments add authenticity to the many subjects dealt with in an honest, straight-forward way. (added 1/16/98, reviewed 5/13/99)

Tufts University Nutrition Navigator
http://navigator.tufts.edu/
This online guide is designed to "help you sort through the large volume of nutrition information on the Internet and find accurate, useful nutrition information you can trust. " Search the site or browse links for kids, parents, and educators. Sites are reviewed by Tufts nutritionists and are updated quarterly. (added 12/11/97, reviewed 5/3/99)

Integrating the Internet into the Home and Career Skills Classroom
http://csis.pace.edu/schools/nr/creagan/documentframe.html
Designed to support middle school curriculum, this site offers links and student-ready online learning activities aligned with the New York State Home & Career Skills standards. (added 5/22/99, reviewed 5/23/99)

The Food Timeline
http://www.gti.net/mocolib1/kid/food.html
Here's an interesting way to spice up an interdisciplinary unit. As the site introduction states, "Food is the fun part of social studies! The tricky part is finding recipes you can make in a modern kitchen, with ingredients bought at your local supermarket and bring into school to share with your class. " Be sure to stock up on lesson ideas in the teacher resources section. From the Morris County Library in New Jersey. (added 8/8/99, reviewed 8/12/99)

 Consumer Jungle
http://www.consumerjungle.org
Consumer Jungle features consumer education curriculum including printable classroom materials and interactive student activities (Credit Cave Activities include Find the Fees and the Credit Card Safari). Units include the Credit Cave, Surviving Solo (tips for living on your own), Esmarts (safe surfing on the web), Car-fari, and Jingle in the Jungle (the mysteries of phone, cell phones, and internet service). (added 1/21/02, reviewed 1/21/02)

From Domesticity to Modernity: What was Home Economics?
http://rmc.library.cornell.edu/homeEc/
Over the past hundred years, the field of Home Economics has been a bridge between the sciences and the home. Hear the stories of some of the pioneers of this field and follow the development of this field of study. From Bacteriology to Child Development to Housing Design, learn how of home economists role in national emergencies and impact on consumer culture. (added 7/30/01, reviewed 7/30/01)

Within these Walls...
http://www.americanhistory.si.edu/house/
This website from the Smithsonian looks at a house in Massachusetts, and follows its inhabitants over two hundred years. Students can find out about the five families that lived there, artifacts from each time period, and how to uncover more information about your own house or neighborhood. (added 5/26/01, reviewed 5/26/01)

Recipes 4 Learning
http://www.recipes4learning.com
This site is loaded with recipes for crafts, holidays, learning, and songs. There is some advertising on this site, but the clean design makes up for any distraction the advertising provides. If you are enjoying a little warm weather, try the Ice Cream in a Bag. (added 1/14/02, reviewed 1/14/02)

Stain Guide
http://www.chemistry.co.nz/stain_frame.htm
Got a spot? Here's how to get spots and stains out of fabric. This site was assembled by a New Zealand chemist who knows his stuff. Ink stains, grass, or gum is a breeze with this advice. Teachers could use this for beginning scientific inquiry (and getting their laundry done at the same time.) (added 7/28/00)

Women and Geometry: An Archive of American Patchwork Quilt Designs
http://womensearlyart.net/quilts/
Photographs and illustrations bring these quilts to life. This is a great resource to use when teaching about color and pattern. Easy instructions are available for saving the illustrations of patterns to a computer disk. (added 6/3/01, reviewed 6/3/01)

Co-ops! and you
http://www.wisc.edu/coops
From the University of Wisconsin's Center for Cooperatives (UWCC), this Web site for high school students and young adults offers learning modules on a number of cooperative issues as well as resources on scholarships for young cooperators. Three learning modules explore issues of corporate governance, member relations, and the types of cooperatives that exist today. (added 2/21/03, reviewed 2/21/03)

Welcome to Money Central Station (US Bureau of Engraving and Printing)
http://www.moneyfactory.com/kids/start.html
Bright, colorful, noisy games from the US Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Divided into two sections, 5-8 year olds and 9-13 year olds, each section contains 4 games that test players knowledge about money. The 9-13 section also has information on each denomition of paper money. Not informative enough to provide a full lesson; but useful as a culminating activity or special treat. (added 9/2/03, reviewed 9/25/03)

i discover design discuss
http://www.3d-i.org/home.jsp
What is design? To give 9-12 year olds a head start in answering this time-honored question, the Doc Tank, Pentagram, and Supercosm developed 3d&i to teach kids about design. A complex mix of Flash, HTML and Java, 3d&i includes design simulations, stories about design and designers, and an online forum for kids to discuss and display their designs. Discover = stories, people, and secrets of how the world around you is designed. Design = try your hand at design then show your work in the 3d&i gallery. (The Personal Explorer Pod is something else! http://www.3d-i.org/userControl?_class=Module&moduleID=2041) 3d&i is part of a grant initiative of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to create educational online experiences for kids. Requires Flash. Fun for all ages! (added 7/14/03, reviewed 7/14/03)

Adventures of the Agronauts
http://www.ncsu.edu/project/agronauts
Adventures of the Agronauts is an online science curriculum for elementary-aged students with an overarching theme: how can we grow plants on the Moon? Children become "Agronauts in Training" and complete six different standards-based lessons towards the final goal of growing plants on the Moon. Teacher resources are included. Glossary contains some movies that demonstrate concepts. Some career information too. (added 8/12/03, reviewed 8/12/03)

Astro-Venture
http://quest.arc.nasa.gov/projects/astrobiology/astroventure/avhome.html
This multimedia website deals with NASA careers and astrobiology research. The concept is to search for and design a habitable planet. Students enter training, are quizzed on their knowledge, and adjust the features of potentially habitable planets to see what makes a planet habitable and why. The recording of student observations ties this activity to the basics of the scientific process. (added 7/8/02, reviewed 7/8/02)

Biodiversity and Conservation: The Web of Life
http://www.fieldmuseum.org/biodiversity/
Thousands of species may be vanishing each year as a result of pollution, over-harvesting, habitat degradation, and other human actions. We depend upon biodiversity in our everyday lives to supply us with a healthy environment and many natural materials that are sources for food, medicine, and other economically important products. On this site you can investigate biodiversity; find out about events and workshops; meet scientists; explore global diversity; learn how to Take Action! as well as take a look at The Field Museums many educational programs, workshops, and downloadable teachers guides. Contains an interactive map of researchers studying biodiversity around the world. Requires Flash Player. (added 11/10/03, reviewed 11/10/03)

Conservator's Studio (Seattle Art Museum)
http://www.seattleartmuseum.org/exhibit/interactives/mexicanModernism/enter.asp#
Interactively explore four paintings from the Mexican Modernism exhibition through the eyes of a conservator (What's a conservator? You'll find that out too!). You'll have a new perspective on the paintings as well as how they are handled and prepared for display. Includes information about conservator's tools and a glossary. This site makes extensive use of Macromedia Flash software. (added 5/10/03, reviewed 5/10/03)

FBI Kids Page
http://www.fbi.gov/kids/k5th/kidsk5th.htm
Two different sites for kids; the other is http://www.fbi.gov/kids/6th12th/6th12th.htm. The first site is for grades K-5 and is set up in a Field trip format. Pretty extensive overview of fingerprinting, DNA, jobs at the FBI considering the audience. Ends with a cross word puzzle review. The second site, for 6-12 students, follows various cases from through a variety of scenarios. Special Agent Challenge requires answering factual questions about the FBI. Working dogs describes jobs dogs play in bomb sniffing, etc. Games too. (added 6/30/03, reviewed 7/28/03)

Native Access to Engineering Programme (NAEP)
http://www.nativeaccess.com/index.html
Online interactive learning modules let you learn at your own pace learn about topics such as Computers, Construction, Communications Engineering, Environmental Engineering, and Simple Machines (http://www.nativeaccess.com/modules/index.html). Curriculum section includes downloadable worksheets and teacher's guides on energy, structures, simple machines, environment, construction, flight, and more. Created by the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science, Concordia University, Quebec, Canada to help Aboriginal students. (added 6/20/03, reviewed 6/20/03)

New York Philharmonic Kidzone
http://www.nyphilkids.org/main.phtml
A Flash-based site that incorporates various sections: Musician's Lounge, Composers' Gallery, Instrument Storage Room, Instrument Laboratory, Conductor/Soloist Dressing Rooms, Newsstand, Games, and  Composer's Workshop. You, oops, your students, get to experiment with interactive instruments, compose music, create instruments online or for-real offliine, as well as find out about composers and musicians. A lot of content here and not as noisy as one would expect. (added 2/18/03, reviewed 2/18/03)

Sunken Ship's Tale
http://www.pacmuseum.qc.ca/quebec1690/jeu/english/index.htm
This interactive, flash-based game was produced by the Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History is based on research associated with the discovery of the wreck of the Elizabeth and Mary which sank in 1690. Your challenge is to excavate and restore artifacts from the ship. You do this by exploring the Excavation Site. When your cursor turns into a pointing hand, use various tools to uncover artifacts, load them into the Plastic Bin, and take them to the Laboratory. Once in the lab, click on the bin to begin restoring it. The site is not very intuitive so it might be best to explore it yourself before you turn your students loose. Working in groups might make it easier too. It takes time to figure this out. Luckily, you can return and continue where you left off. (added 3/17/03, reviewed 3/17/03)

The Shape of Life
http://www.pbs.org/kcet/shapeoflife/index.html
The Shape of Life is a compelling eight-hour series with accompanying educational materials that tell the story of the great diversity of animal life on Earth. Throughout the website are incredible video clips of sea life. Evolutionary modifications are featured prominently. (added 5/29/02, reviewed 5/29/02)

Arctic Alive
http://www.arcus.org/arcticalive/index.html
Arctic Alive is a distance-learning environment for learners. Although the actual interaction with researchers has already taken place, teachers can use the background materials on the arctic, earth systems, and climate with students. Lessons, or investigations, often link to activities on other sites. (added 7/8/02, reviewed 7/8/02)

Educational Websites

Counseling

Adolescence Directory On-Line
http://education.indiana.edu/cas/adol/adol.html
Adolescence Directory On-Line (ADOL) is an electronic guide to information regarding adolescent issues and secondary education. This collection of electronic resources is intended for parents, educators, counselors, researchers, health practitioners, and teens. (added 11/25/95, reviewed 10/8/99)

Campaign for our Children
http://www.cfoc.org
Every 26 seconds a U.S. teenager becomes pregnant. This site offers statistics, stories, teacher resources, and more to help combat this problem. (added 5/15/96, reviewed 4/9/99)

Current Topics in Psychology
http://www.fenichel.com/Current.shtml
Created by clinical psychologist Michael Fenichel, this hotlist links to general reference and topic-specific articles, Web sites and research tools. (added 9/16/97, reviewed 8/14/00)

Degree Search
http://www.degreesearch.com/
Find the colleges and universities that offer specific types of degree or certificate programs. For example, a search for degree programs in "biomedical engineering" in the United States returned links to 40 different schools. For students who know the type of program in which they wish to enroll; this is a great tool. (added 3/27/00)

Depression Central
http://www.psycom.net/depression.central.html
This site is a "central clearing house for information on all types of depressive disorders and on the most effective treatments for individuals suffering from Major Depression, Manic-Depression (Bipolar Disorder), Cyclothymia, Dysthymia and other mood disorders." (added 7/18/96, reviewed 5/28/99)

National Education Association - Remember September 11th
http://neahin.org/programs/schoolsafety/september11/materials/lessonhome.htm
The National Education Association (NEA) and the NEA Health Information Network have created a special "Remember September 11th" Web site. It brings together in one place an abundance of ideas, lesson plans, discussion points, and much more to help young people learn from the September 11 tragedy. This site also includes guidance for teachers and parents when using these materials. (added 9/6/02, reviewed 9/6/02)

National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center
http://www.safeyouth.org/home.htm
The National 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. (added 2/23/01)

Peterson Education Center
http://www.petersons.com/
Peterson's Education Center brings together consistently organized information about educational opportunities at all levels, and gives individuals the ability to search Peterson's databases as well as to request more information, apply, and interact staff at educational institutions. (added 11/25/95, reviewed 3/12/00)

Project EASI
http://easi.ed.gov
Project EASI (Easy Access for Students and Institutions) is a collaborative effort among a diverse group of government, business and education leaders to reengineer the country's postsecondary financial aid delivery system. (added 7/16/96, reviewed 3/22/99)

School Psychology Resources Online
http://www.bcpl.net/~sandyste/school_psych.html
This hotlist links to sites of interest to the school psychology community. (added 1/19/96, reviewed 5/15/99)

CollegeNET
http://www.collegenet.com
This is a good source for admissions information on colleges, universities, and graduate programs. (added 1/11/96, reviewed 7/24/99)

Columbine High School Tragedy
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/listcolumbinjo.html
This hotlist consolodates links related to the Littleton, Colorado shootings and school violence prevention. (added 4/24/99, reviewed 5/1/99)

Facts and Research Information on Alcohol and Other Drugs
http://www.arf.org/isd/info.html
This site offers facts on alcohol and other drugs. Includes current issues, addictions-related topics; substance pamphlets, hints on finding articles & books on addictions, bibliographies, library information packages, a guide to addictions resources on the net, and databases. (added 11/25/95, reviewed 7/24/99)

Keep Schools Safe
http://www.keepschoolssafe.org/
Keep Schools Safe is a resource for helping schools increase their safety. It covers general safety of schools; provides answers to common questions about gangs, violence and aggression in youth; shows students how to deal with common problems such as fighting and bullying; and has hundreds of links to sites dealing with school violence and safety, plus a buyers guide for security products. The site has recently switched hands and is being revamped to include even more resources and safety information for students, parents, teachers, school resource officers. Produced by the Keep Schools Safe Team, whoever they are! 
(added 10/17/03, reviewed 10/17/03)

KidsPeace: The National Center for Kids in Crisis
http://www.kidspeace.org/
The mission of KidsPeace is to Halt, Help and Heal the pain of kids in crisis. Includes tips and a quiz for parents. Teachers and counselors might want to read What Every Preteen Really Wants You to Know... but May Not Tell You.. Available in Dutch, French, and Spanish, and Japanese. (added 1/11/96, reviewed 6/11/99)

Life's Playbook Online
http://www.lifesplaybook.com
This site is designed to help students achieve their personal best. It offers chat rooms for teens, new interactive monthly themes, and resources for parents and teachers. (added 6/25/97, reviewed 10/30/02)

The Prevention Yellow Pages
http://www.tyc.state.tx.us/prevention/40001ref.html
Dedicated to "the prevention of youth problems and the promotion of nurturing children," the Prevention Yellow Pages offers over a thousand links to the best available prevention material, including books, journal articles, research reports, program descriptions, government documents, online resources, web sites, and more. (added 1/13/97, reviewed 7/24/99)

Educational Websites

Information/Media Literacy

Atlantis Quest
http://www.lausd.k12.ca.us/lausd/offices/di/Burleson/Lessons/Atlantis/index.htm
Created by Carolyn O Burleson, LA Unified School District, the project is an adaptation of the WebQuest for 9-12 English or Social Studies. Embark upon an expedition to uncover the truth about Atlantis. Make judgments as to the validity of sources on the Internet. Determine what is fact and what is fiction. Draw conclusions and create a multimedia presentation to present findings, solving the mystery once and for all ... or will you? (added 6/11/03, reviewed 9/25/03)

Plagiarism Workshop
http://mail.nvnet.org/~cooper_j/plagiarism/
This lesson on plagiarism is designed to give high school students an introduction to the issue of plagiarism, an overview of copyright laws and fair-use provisions, and a demonstration of the use of paraphrasing and quoting as methods of avoiding it. Accessing a wide variety of the Internet sites on plagiarism and copyright, the focus of this workshop is to encourage students to empathize with artists and authors whose work is "stolen" when it is plagiarized.A Designed by Janice Cooper, Northern Valley Regional High School, Old Tappan, NJ. (added 6/30/03, reviewed 9/25/03)

Surf Swell Island (Disney)
http://disney.go.com/surfswell/index.html
The Surf Swell Island site is a quiz-driven adventure game. Internet safety material is presented in a series of three games, each featuring a classic Disney character and focusing on an area of concern: privacy, viruses, or netiquette (guidelines for behavior on the Internet). Each of the three games is followed by a mini-quiz reinforcing what was presented in the game. The final quiz brings together the content from the first three games and answering correctly gives children access to a collection of fun Surf Swell-themed activities located in the password-protected Treasure Palace. (added 6/20/03, reviewed 9/25/03)

LEARN Information Literacy Initiative
http://www.tafe.sa.edu.au/lili/index.html
Created by South Australian TAFE Libraries, this interactive tutorial provides an online learning opportunity for students to gain useful skills in locating and using information based on the Australian Information Literacy Standards. The main sections are: Introduction,A Analyse your assignment, Identify needed resources, Identify keywords, Search the library catalogue, Find it on the shelf, Search the Web, Evaluate and cite your sources. Although created for Australians students, it can be used by anyone. (added 6/2/03, reviewed 9/25/03)

Educational Websites

Grants

 Planet Innovation
http://planet.rtec.org/
Planet Innovation is a support system for administrators, teachers, and technology coordinators. Technology planning tools include idea databases, cost budget models, staff development tools, and decision tools. (added 11/14/96, reviewed 4/22/99)

California Department of Education
http://goldmine.cde.ca.gov/
The California Department of Education web site offers a wealth of information about policies, programs, grants, and more. (added 11/25/95, reviewed 5/26/00)

CTAP Digital High School Resource
http://www.ctap.k12.ca.us/dhs/
This program provides competitive matching grants to California high schools for major technology installations to fully integrate technology into their curricula. Schools are encouraged to create partnerships in the community for donated equipment, in-kind services, and technical assistance. A project application is available online. Also see What Does It Mean to Be Digital, a hotlist of related resources by Mary Lasica. (added 2/13/98, reviewed 7/28/99)

Grant Opportunity Resources
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/grants/
This Web site consolodates resources to help educators find and write grants. (added 7/29/96, reviewed 3/2/01)

SchoolGrants
http://www.schoolgrants.org/
"Your one-stop site for K-12 grant opportunities." Here are numerous resources for locating, writing, receiving, and managing grant proposals for the elementary and secondary education community. Extensive links are given to grant-related state and federal agencies as well as private foundations. There are tips for fundraising, school safety, technology, and financial aid. Subscribe to their free monthly electronic newsletter for current updates. (added 1/20/00)

The Researching Librarian
http://www2.msstate.edu/~bea11/trl/
If you are a librarian doing research for a variety of projects, this site can be very useful. From this site, you can search a variety of carefully chosen databases for information, access valuable statistics, and find new funding sources. (added 7/24/00, reviewed 9/23/02)

edtechnot.com
http://edtechnot.com/
Set up in a magazine format, this site provides links to Organizations, top ed tech resources, research, ability to connect with ed tech-ies, Ed Tech Book Reviews, and an Ed Tech News Blog. Individual original articles, an archive of previous articles, and Sites of the Month reviews round out the offerings. Created by Forde Multimedia Consulting to encourage debate on the merits and pit falls of using educational technology in real schools. (added 11/3/03, reviewed 11/3/03)

The California Technology Information Project (CalTIP)
http://www.etc.sccoe.k12.ca.us/caltip/
The California Technology Information Project (CalTIP) provides educational technology information for the California K-12 community. Technology Planning, Grants and Funding, and English Language Learners (ELL) resources are the three major focus areas for the evolving project. (added 4/5/96, reviewed 5/19/03)

The Chalkboard
http://thechalkboard.com/
The Corporate Chalkboard offers information on free corporate-sponsored education programs, curriculum, grants and scholarships, and services. Teachers, students, parents, and community members can search for resources by subject, grade level and geographic area. (added 6/5/98, reviewed 8/12/99)

Above is a list of educational websites I compiled using Blue Web’n.  For additional informative websites, click on the link below:

 http://camden-www.rutgers.edu/~wood/edwebsites.htm