Curated OER
Virtual Economy: David Ricardo: Theories
This site discusses the two theories that Ricardo created. The Distribution theory and the International Trade theory (Comparative) are explained in detail.
The Newberry Library
Newberry Library: Library Exhibit: Mapping the French Empire in North America
A virtual exhibit containing documents illustrating the historic French presence in the Americas.
American Association of Physics Teachers
Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Two Springs and a Pendulum Model
Swing virtual pendulums and compare the motion of one oscillating weight on a horizontal spring to a second weight on another spring. Then, compare how these motions differ from the motion of a simple pendulum.
American Association of Physics Teachers
Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Micrometer Model
Use this virtual model to simulate the basic operations and accuracy of a micrometer while manipulating the physical parts of the object.
American Association of Physics Teachers
Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Point Charge Forces in 1 D Model
Virtual simulation investigating the electric force that one charged particle exerts on another. Plot a graph of the electric force as a function of position.
Ohio State University
Ohio State University: Fisher College of Business: Finance Resources
Looking for online financial information? The Ohio State University's Fisher College of Business virtual library has compiled Internet resources on a variety of financial topics.
Folger Shakespeare Library
Folger Shakespeare Library: Lesson Plan Archive: The 32 Second Macbeth
Lesson plan features a hands-on activity for uncovering the major plot points of "Macbeth."
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: The Holocaust
The Holocaust (also called Ha-Shoah in Hebrew) refers to the period from January 30, 1933 - when Adolf Hitler became chancellor of Germany - to May 8, 1945, when the war in Europe officially ended. During this time, Jews in Europe were...
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: The Holocaust: Jewish Victims
The Jewish victimes of the Holocaust.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: The Evian Conference
Read about the Evian Conference, a meeting of thirty-two countries which gathered in 1938 to address the question of Jewish refugees from Germany. The result of the meeting was very disappointing.
Library of Congress
Loc: Today in History: July 12: Henry David Thoreau
From the Library of Congress "Today in History," this website provides biographical information about Henry David Thoreau along with photographs of Thoreau and Walden Pond. Provides links to online text for Thoreau's work, links to...
Curated OER
Biz/ed: Virtual Economy Glossary: Gini Coefficient and Lorenz Curve
Glossary of terms that contains gini coefficient and lorenz curve. Both definitions contain a clear graph, scroll down to the L's to find lorenz curve.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Going Batty
Students will participate in a research project about bats, which will culminate in a virtual field trip to discover more about bats. Students will collect information on the Internet using the Alabama Virtual Library and other...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Twentieth Century Resumes
Students will use the Alabama Virtual Library and other reference materials available in the library to create a resume for a twentieth century historical figure from United States history, science, or literature. The lesson is designed...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Digital Slideshows: Power Point for the Novice
Students will learn how to use presentation software to enhance learning. Student-created digital slideshow presentations can span the curriculum. Each student will prepare a presentation in one of the following curriculum areas:...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Illustrating Imagery in Poetry
Young scholars will select a favorite poem from a class poetry unit, from Poem Finder, included in the Alabama Virtual Library, or from other online sources or poetry collections in the school library, and create a collage or...
Other
Planum, the European Journal of Planning: Archive
An extensive site for anyone interested in urban issues. This virtual library offers documents, maps, video, reference links, and other research sources about urban life and the culture that surrounds the world's cities.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Introduction to African American Poets
In this instructional activity student groups will research selected African American poets using the Alabama Virtual Library. Each group will present its findings according to a chosen format.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: The Big Dropper the Life Cycle of a Raindrop
Learners will research the Internet, Alabama Virtual Library, online and printed encyclopedias, and other reference material to gather information on the water cycle. Students will then use the gathered data to create a slideshow...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: The Power of the Presentation
Students will research an endangered African animal using resources from the Alabama Virtual Library and other Internet sites, and then design and present a persuasive and informative digital slideshow presentation on the animal and how...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: From Here to Narnia
This lesson will provide eighth grade Language Arts students with an inquiry-based research project based on C. S. Lewis' classic, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. The student will determine the author's purpose in writing this...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Exploring Explorers
Young scholars will create a video in talk-show format about explorers from the 15th-17th centuries. They will utilize books, the Alabama Virtual Library, and the Internet for reference. Groups of students will answer who, what, when,...
Other
The Moscow Kremlin Museum
The Moscow Kremlin Museum features famous Russian exhibitions, museum collections, library and history. Website also contains virtual exhibitions (i.e., the crowns of Russian tsars), virtual tours and maps of the Kremlin.
National Institutes of Health
National Library of Medicine: Virtopsy, the Virtual Autopsy
An interesting site that delves into how forensic scientists perform minimally invasive autopsies using state of the art technology.