Mechon Mamre
Hebrew English Bible: Leviticus
The text of the Book of Leviticus, presented side-by-side in Hebrew and English.
Mechon Mamre
Hebrew English Bible: Numbers
The text of the Book of Numbers, presented side-by-side in Hebrew and English.
Mechon Mamre
Hebrew English Bible: Obadiah
The text of the Book of Obadiah, presented side-by-side in Hebrew and English.
Mechon Mamre
Hebrew English Bible: Daniel
The text of the Book of Daniel, presented side-by-side in Hebrew and English.
Curated OER
History Matters:booker T. Washington Delivers the 1895 Atlanta Compromise Speech
Read some introductory commentary before reading the speech Booker T. Washington gave in Atlanta in September, 1895. This speech became known as the Atlanta Compromise speech and has received mixed reviews over the years.
Curated OER
History Matters: "The Ruins of Their Postwar Dream Homes"
Read testimony before Congress advocating for passage of the Housing Act of 1949 which would increase the availability of public housing after World War II in order to ease the shortage of housing, which drove up rents.
Aetna Intelihealth
Aetna: Inteli Health: Contact Dermatitis
Thorough overview of the facts associated with contact dermatitis. Includes information about symptoms, diagnosis, where to get additional info., and much more.
Library of Congress
Loc: Naacp: A Century in the Fight for Freedom 1909 2009
An exhibit featuring the accomplishments, people, and events that helped to form the NAACP from 1909-2009.
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: Democratic Party Platform of 1964
An explanation of the democratic party platform of 1964.
Digital History
Digital History: The Great Society and the Drive for Black Equality
Read about President Lyndon Johnson's vision for the Great Society. See how the programs instituted were focused on lifting the poor from poverty, especially African Americans. Included were laws to increase civil rights and voting...
Curated OER
National Park Service: Southeastern Prehistory: Paleoindian Period
Paleoindians were great wanderers, traveling across the continent to the southeast. Read about the archaeological findings that give clues about their culture there. Be sure to click on the information on carbon dating to help understand...
Massachusetts Historical Society
Mhs: Coming of the American Revolution: Declarations of Independence
Features the history behind the document that "shaped the course of American history" and gave Americans their independence. Includes many supporting original documents and teacher resources.
Friends of Algonquin Park
Factors Limiting Population Growth of Wolves in Algonquin Park
Information is given on the Eastern Wolf's appearance, migration, food, breeding and predators. Several of the topics are highlighted with video clips. Research questions and answers examine the environmental impact on the wolves in the...
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Childhood Obesity
The concern over obesity in children in the United States is staggering. This site provides research and statistics along with suggesting ways to change the epidemic. Includes video.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Key Facts About 2009 H1 N1 Flu Vaccine
This fact filled site provide key information about the H1N1 flu vaccine.
Columbia University
Columbia University Libraries: Notable New Yorkers: Mamie Clark
On this website you can read about Dr. Mamie Clark, distinguished African-American educator, and hear an interview with her about her studies of race and child development. This interview is part of Columbia University's Oral History...
Library of Congress
Loc: American Memory: Prairie Settlement, 1862 1912
Read letters from homesteaders in Nebraska and view photographs of prairie life in Nebraska. Visitors can browse by topic, date, or keyword.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Uzbekistan: Environment
This article from the Library of Congress addresses the sad state of the environment in Uzbekistan caused by chemical, water, and air pollution. Particular emphasis is focused on the Aral Sea.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Uzbekistan: Government
The government of Uzbekistan, since its independence, has not been democratic nor has it assured human rights. Read about the problems in this Library of Congress article. Click on topics at the end of the article to get more information.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Turkmenistan: Society
This comprehensive discussion of the society and culture of Turkmenistan gives you information about Turkmen language, literature, religion, among other topics.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Vietnam: Government
This comprehensive look at the government of Vietnam, its structure and politics is from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Hyperlinks to other articles on the government.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Saudi Arabia: Geography
Saudi Arabia's geography as it relates to its neighbors is explained in this Country Studies article from the Library of Congress. See how difficult it is to determine country borders in a desert area.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Singapore: Economy
Read about Singapore's robust economy based on international trade. This Country Studies article also has links to more specific articles about Singapore's economy.
Library of Congress
Loc: African Immigration: Africans in America: Life in a Slave Society
An excellent overview of the African American experience in America beginning with West Africa during the slave trade, through emancipation and reconstruction, to "New beginnings."