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Wikipedia: Meritocracy
This entry from Wikipedia provides details on the definition and history of the concept of meritocracy, along with real life examples from the past and the present.
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Wikipedia: Theocracy
Wikipedia offers this explanation of theocracy and provides links to various examples.
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Wikipedia: Ohio's Congressional Districts
This Wikipedia page provides a map of Ohio's congressional districts, portraits of all of Ohio's members of the U.S. House of Representatives. Links under each portrait take the user to biographies and to information about the individual...
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Wikipedia: The Doppler Effect
This Wikipedia article on the Doppler effect provides an explanation on what it is, information on the first analyzation, and its use in the field of astronomy and radar detection.
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Wikipedia: Klinefelter's Syndrome
Wikipedia entry for Klinefelter's Syndrome in both mammals and adults. Links are also given for additional information on related subjects.
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Wikipedia: Alcohol
A thorough article from Wikipedia describing alcohols. Gives the structure for the two most common types of alcohol (methanol and ethanol), naming conventions, examples of notable alcohols, and also properties of alcohols.
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Wikipedia: Dioxin
Use Wikipedia to explore dioxins. It gives the definition, as well as, sources, health effects, and exposure incidents.
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Wikipedia: Jose Marti
Biographical information on the life, work, and political significance of Jose Marti. Be sure to check out the external links to see sites on related topics and Wikipedia in Spanish.
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Wikipedia: Hyperbolic Geometry
This encyclopedia entry from Wikipedia offers a discussion on hyperbolic geometry. The site explains how the hyperbolic geometry plane is represented in two dimensions and how lines in the plane must be drawn. Other types of models for...
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Wikipedia: German Shepherd Dog
This article from Wikipedia, an open-source encyclopedia, offers a general overview of german shepherds. Content includes a look at this dog's appearance, temperament, health, and history.
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Wikipedia: I Pod
A Wikipedia article on the iPod which contains background information on the iPod name, history, capabilities, design, use and models. The multiple generations of iPod are covered as is integration with iTunes.
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Wikipedia: Culture of Honduras
Experience Honduran culture at this site offered by Wikipedia. Learn about the music, literature, art, religion, cuisine, and family life of this diverse culture.
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Wikipedia: Economy of the United States
This site from the encyclopedia Wikipedia gives the reader excellent insight into the United States economy. Includes historical references, the influence of technology, resources, and the role of government. Includes numerous charts and...
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Wikipedia: Sulfur
This site from the Wikipedia Encyclopedia provides information on atomic properties, physical properties and notable characteristics of sulfur can be found on this informative site. Links are provided for additional information.
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Wikipedia: Anton Van Leeuwenhoek
This site from the Wikipedia encyclopedia provides a concise explanation of van Leeuwenhoek's (1632-1723 CE) contribution to the improvement of the microscope and his contributions to cell biology.
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Wikipedia: Diamagnetism
Wikipedia.com offers a good introduction to diamagnetism and diamagnetic materials, including discussion of how superconductors exhibit diamagnetic properties.
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Wikipedia: The Meissner Effect
Wikipedia.com offers a wonderful introduction and explanation of the Meissner effect, explaining how this effect qualifies superconduction as a true thermodynamic state of a material.
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Wikipedia: Samarium
This Wikipedia site contains a good deal of information on element 62, Samarium. Includes a definition of the element, characteristics, applications, history, biological role, occurence, and much more. There is also a chart and links...
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Wikipedia: Autumn
This site from the encyclopedia Wikipedia describes both the Autumn, or Fall, season as well as the reason for the season. Links are provided to information about the equinox and solstice associated with the season as well as a link to...
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Wikipedia: Urbanization
This site from the Wikipedia encyclopedia provides a great overview of the term urbanization. It is clearly written and has links to definitions that are unfamiliar to readers. A great starting place to learn about urbanization.
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Wikipedia: Natural Science
Wikipedia defines and explains natural science, which is the study of the universe using the scientific method. Also looks at the branches of natural science and its history.
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Wikipedia: Social Science
This Wikipedia entry looks at social science as a study of relationships between people. It explains the various branches within this category and the methodology and theory of research in the social sciences.
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Wikipedia: Tommy Franks
This is an informative site from Wikipedia about General Tommy Franks, who led the invasion of Iraq in 2003. The site provides information on his early life, education, and military career. Includes links to terms, names, or concepts...
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Wikipedia: Seven Bridges of Konigsberg
This Wikipedia site introduces the seven bridges of Konigsberg problem, a classic graph theory problem solved by the mathematician Euler in the 18th century.