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Grid Skills
In this geography worksheet, learners use grid references on a map to locate places in the pictures given. They also identify another advantage of using a grid map, which they have an overhead view of the content to prevent any features...
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Humor Web Sites
The Humor Web site presentation is simply a resource guide for various web site categories that address humor. There is no content included and this would only be useful as a tool for a teacher who would like these resources categorized....
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Humor and Iconicity in Classical Music
Scherzo, cappricio, divertimento, and rando are all addressed in this look into humor through this classical music presentation. The slide show is very basic, but has some good background on Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven, and Bach. The...
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Thanksgiving Facts
In this Thanksgiving worksheet, students use the appropriate reference to respond to 5 fill in the blank questions about the Pilgrims.
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Inventor's Challenge
In this science worksheet, students use reference materials to complete the information for each inventor, including invention created and their nationality. They also construct a time line to illustrate the development of technology...
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Reference Materials
Learners discuss reasons to use reference materials, identify correct reference material to use for specific information, find answers to specific questions by locating information in encyclopedia, dictionary, atlas, almanac, glossary,...
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Familiarization Fun: Using the Media Center
Pupils participate in a scavenger hunt to locate the different sections of the media center and determine the purpose for each section. They build a jigsaw puzzle as they find each major section of the library such as the reference or...
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Particles
This is a very detailed site containing information on several sub-atomic particles including the Hadron.
University of Texas at Austin
Lanic: Latin American Network Information Center
Vast network of information from and about Latin America is provided. Major topic headings include countries, economy, education, government, humanities, science, social sciences, society and culture, recreation, media and communication,...
Ohio State University
Betha Chemistry Tutorial
This site resource offers tutorials on the gas laws, balancing chemical equations, and quantum mechanics.
Other
Babylon
This is the official site of Babylon, a company that offers information access, translation, and conversion software. Browse the site for information on the company, products, downloads, and more.
Other
Thinkmap Inc.: Visual Thesaurus
The most visual thesaurus you will ever see! Watch words become alive and move in front of your eyes. This resource offers a trial version free, which only allows you to look up a certain number of words before it makes you pay....
Other
Encyberpedia: The Living Encyclopedia
An exhaustive list of links to dictionaries, encyclopedias, glossaries, languages and thesaurus on the web. L.9-10.4c References, L.9-10.4d Verify meaning, L.11-12.4c References
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Purdue University Owl: Letters Concerning Employment
This lesson from Purdue University details various types of letters to be sent to prospective or potential employers. Includes links to other letter types as well as samples of each.
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Citation Style for Research Papers/long Island Univ.
This site offers a general overview of several citation styles for research papers, including AMA, MLA and APA. Includes examples and subjects which most commonly use each style.
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Purdue University Owl: Tailoring Employment Documents for a Specific Audience
Excellent lesson that describes how to organize and emphasize specific documents for a potential employer. Includes organized and sequential steps to compiling a successful credential file.
Other
Maryland Historical Society: Collections Online
An online database full of paintings, photographs, manuscripts, decorative arts pieces, and lithographs pertaining to history topics. Topics include American Civil War, African American History, Women's History, and immigration and...
Other
Journalist Express: Homepage
This site from Journalist Express lists more links than you could visit in a lifetime. This is another site to save for future reference.
Other
Speaking Effectively: Beginning and Ending the Talk
Prepare each part of your speech or presentation according to these guidelines. This page walks you through several different kinds of speeches.
Other
Cambridge University: Chemistry Journals
This site is an index to over 2000 scientific journals in chemistry. Some journals require purchase, but many offer free articles or samples.
University of Ottawa (Canada)
University of Ottawa: Pronoun Antecedent Quiz
Online test consisting of 10 sentences. Decide whether the writer used the hilighted pronoun appropriately for academic writing.
Bible Study Tools
Easton's Bible Dictionary: Jacob
This site, which is provided for by Crosswalk.com, gives simple and basic information on Jacob.
Bible Study Tools
Baker's Evangelical Dictionary: Eve
Easton's Bible Dictionary of Eve. A great place to begin.