Christian Classics Ethereal Library
Ethereal Library: Edwards, Jonathan (1703 1758)
This page from Christian Classics features full text works by Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758 CE), as well as works about him, and audio files of some sermons, and a search feature for his work.
Library of Congress
Loc: Performing Arts Encyclopedia: Shenandoah
The Library of Congress provides background information on the origins of the popular folk tune, "Shenandoah."
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Charles Burnett
This entry features Charles Burnett, an American filmmaker who gained critical acclaim for his realistic and intimate portrayals of African American families. Burnett's films were revered by critics yet rarely enjoyed any commercial...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Information Location Mini Lesson
This lesson introduces using the print encyclopedia for grades 3-5. Students are assigned a topic which is selected from their social studies curriculum. Small groups are sent to the reference shelf to select the correct encyclopedia...
Oklahoma State University
Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture: All Black Towns
Read about the all-black towns that were settled in Oklahoma Territory and Indian Territory in the mid-19th century.
Oklahoma State University
Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture: Oklahoma Territory
A description of the Oklahoma Territory and its rapid growth in the late 19th century.
Oklahoma State University
Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture: Farm Security Administration
An overview of the ambitious goals of the Farm Security Administration as part of the New Deal. Find out the many ways the FSA wanted to help farmers help themselves. Because this article is from the Oklahoma Historical Society, special...
Library of Economics and Liberty
Concise Encyclopedia of Economics: Biography of John Maynard Keynes (1883 1946)
A biography of the famous economist John Maynard Keynes and his impact on economic thought.
Library of Economics and Liberty
Concise Encyclopedia of Economics: Fiscal Policy
A thorough description of fiscal policy, how the federal government uses it to stabilize the economy, and economic indicators that influence policy.
Other
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Affirmative Action
This resource provides a thorough treatment of the politics of affirmative action from researcher Robert Fullinwider, of the University of Maryland School of Public Policy.
Library of Economics and Liberty
Concise Encyclopedia of Economics: Labor Unions
A brief history, structure, and description of the impact of labor unions in America.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Beginner's Avl (Alabama Virtual Library)
Students will research the red fox using an online encyclopedia from the Alabama Virtual Library web site and answer questions provided by the teacher. This is a good lesson for students' first experience in using the AVL.
Library of Congress
Loc: Performing Arts Encyclopedia: Stringed Instruments
Access the collection of stringed musical instruments housed at the Library of Congress. Photographs, construction details, recordings, articles, and related resources.
Library of Congress
Loc: Performing Arts Encyclopedia: Nineteenth Century Cincinnati
Find out how family life in Cincinnati, as elsewhere in mid-nineteenth-century America, was fundamentally different from traditional family life in the eighteenth century.
Library of Congress
Loc: History of Ragtime
This article from Library of Congress' Performing Arts Encyclopedia gives an extensive explanation of the history of ragtime. Trace the development of the genre from the 1850s through the 1970s.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: World's Most Extensive Mathematics Resource
MathWorld provides a huge mathematics encyclopedia detailing the concepts of geometry, algebra, calculus, discrete math, number theory, and other math topics--complete with formulas, diagrams, examples, and references for thorough...
US National Library of Medicine
Medline Plus: Poison Ivy, Oak, Sumac
This encyclopedia article explores what an allergy to poison ivy, oak and sumac is. Content address precautions, symptoms, and first aid. Pictures are also provided.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: The Most Blessed Trinity
This site answers some questions about the trinity. In doing so, it explains the Trinity in whole. It is a Catholic web site, but can be used for most Christian religions also. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Pope John Paul Ii: Ordinatio Sacerdotalis
This is the Pope's declaration that only men can be ordained in the Roman Catholic Church as priests. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material...
Library of Economics and Liberty
Concise Encyclopedia of Economics: Business Cycles
Definition, description, and examples of business cycles in the economy.
Library of Economics and Liberty
Concise Encyclopedia of Economics: Great Depression
For upper level classes and abilities only. A very scholarly explanation of the causes of the Great Depression and steps Franklin Roosevelt to end it. An excellent source due to its thorough analysis and detail.
Other
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Scientific Progress
An article which attempts to explain how science has influenced society. Traces the history of scientific progress and how this has influenced societal behavior.
Other
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Friedrich Nietzsche
This biographical essay reviews Friedrich Nietzsche's life and his philosophy, including the way it challenged the foundations of traditional morality and Christianity.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: How to Cite Online Resources
After research in the Alabama Virtual Library, students will write a paragraph essay and use an online citation utility to create bibliographic citations for an online encyclopedia, an online magazine, and a print resource. Copying and...