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America at War
September 11, 2001
Famous People
American Currency Exhibit
The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco presents this online
exhibit
American Memory
A multimedia collection of American culture and history materials
America's Story
from America's Library
American history is told through 5 themes
A Chronology of U.S. Historical
Documents
A chronology of U.S. Historical Documents
The
Early 19th Century and Today
Perform calculations involving measurements of land and the
value of money.
Explore the
States
Click on the state you want to explore.
FedWorld
Access over 30 million government resources
History of the United States
Mississippi State University provides links to Native American
history, U.S. historical documents, the Colonial period, the Revolution,
the Early Republic, the 19th and 20th Century, U.S. wars and much more!
The History Place: The Past Into The
Future
Online exhibits of World War II, Abraham Lincoln, John F.
Kennedy, and History in the U.S.A. (by state).
History Wired
Take a look at some of the millions of artifacts dealing with
United States History held in the Smithsonian Institution's storage
facilities
Join America
at Play
Discover America's favorite pastimes
National Archives
Historical records of the United States government since 1774.
Also includes genealogy information.
The Nation's Forum: Speeches
by American Leaders
Our
Flag
Historical look at early U.S. flags
Pioneers
Westward Expansion
From Kid Info this site has links to many U.S. history connections
from over 500 American History biographies to westward expansion to the
Alamo.
The Rare
Map Collection
Digital maps of the New World, Colonial America, Revolutionary
America, battles of the Civil War, and more, provided by the University of
Georgia Libraries.
Student Links to 20th Century
U.S. History
Links to sites offering historical information on U.S. History
from the twenties to the present.
U.S. History
Documents
A wide range of historical documents are available at this
site.
Vincent Voice Library
The largest academic voice library
Who Is That?
Identify famous people through a series of clues and portraits.
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Exploration
1492: An Ongoing
Voyage
An exhibit of 1492 and Columbus from the Library of
Congress.
The Age of Exploration
This introduction to the early years of exploration
European
Explorers Resources
European Explorers organized by the country for which they
explored.
The Explorations of
Christopher Columbus
The Mariner's Museum site provides information and maps of
Christopher Columbus and his four voyages.
Leif Ericsson
The story of Leif Ericsson and his adventures
Voyage
of Discovery
Take the Journey with Captain James Cook around the world
from 1768- 1781
Virtual
Jamestown
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Native Americans
American
Indians
An exploration of the Tlingit, Hopi, Iroquois and Lakota belief
systems
Anasazi Heritage
Center
About the ancestral Pueblo people.
Desert Peoples
Find out about inhabitants of the desert from ancient peoples
to Native Americans.
First Nations Histories
The history of many Native American tribes from first contact
to 1900.
Index of the
North American Indian
This site offers cultural information and photographs of about
80 western Native American tribes.
Native
American Resources on the Internet
Pocahontas
Discover the real story of this native American Indian princess
The Wampanoag
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African-Americans
Achievers of Color Historical
Profiles, Past and Present
Biographical sketches of African Americans born this month
presented by Janet Griffin.
African-Americana
Louisiana State University provides links to a variety of
information, from Amistad, to Martin Luther King, Jr. to the Million Man
March.
African-American
History
A collection of links from the Historical Text Archive.
African-American
History Through the Arts
African- American History is linked to the arts
The African-American
Mosaic
Information on black history and culture, covering 500 years
of black experience in the Western Hemisphere.
African
American Women: Online Archival Collection
From the special collections library at Duke University
Black History Calendar
The BlackMarket.com presents this historical calendar of events
and contributions made by African Americans.
Black History:
Past to Present
An interactive treasure hunt covering many years of Black
history.
Civil
Rights Timeline
A major events timeline of African Americans during the period
from 1954 to 1992.
From
Slavery to Freedom
African-American Pamphlet Collection, 1824- 1909.
Gateway to African-American
History
The site includes historic links, key Internet sites,
bibliographies, publications, speeches, remarks, and articles.
Through
the Lens of Time
Nearly 300 images of African Americans from the Cook Collection
of Photographs taken from the late nineteenth to the early twentieth
centuries.
Underground Railroad
Take an interactive historical journey along the Underground
Railroad with National Geographic to see the difficulties and challenges
faced by those who tried to escape to freedom.
Writing
Black USA
A collection of links to works by black American writers,
featuring Nat Turner, Frederick Douglass, Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm
X, and Maya Angelou, among others.
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Colonial Period
American Revolution
Timeline
Presented by World History.com.
America's Homepage
Information on Plymouth, the Mayflower, the Mayflower Compact,
the Pilgrims, and key figures.
Archiving Early
America: Historic Documents from 18th Century America
Find original newspapers, maps and writings from the Colonial
Period, the War of Independence, and the presidencies of George Washington
and Thomas Jefferson.
Chronicle of the Revolution
In newspaper format, headlines, timelines, resource material
and related topics about the American Revolution.
Colonial America,
1600- 1775: K-12 Resources
Find links to information on early Colonies and related topics,
historical figures, historical documents, rare colonial maps, colonial skills,
religion in the Colonies, and historical resource sites for teachers.
The Colonial Cycle (1589
- 1692)
The Timepage "Cycles in US History" coincides with much of
the early English settlements along the Atlantic Coast of North America.
Colonial Williamsburg
Visit the Historical Almanack and learn more about the people
and their way of life in colonial Williamsburg.
The
History Place: American Revolution
An annotated timeline organized into five eras: Explorations
and Early Colonial Era to 1700, The English Colonial Era 1700-1763, Prelude
to the American Revolution 1763-1775, The American War for Independence 1775
-1783, and A New Nation is Born 1784 -1790.
Lewis
& Clark
Interactive Journey log of the expedition of Lewis and Clark
to find a water route across North America and to explore the uncharted
West.
Lewis and Clark: the
Journey of the Corps of Discovery
Based on the film by Ken Burns, PBS Online takes you back
in time to explore the world as Lewis and Clark found it, see the experience
through the eyes of Native American Indian tribes, read from journal entries,
see the list of supplies necessary for such a voyage, and hear historians
give their thoughts on the expedition.
Old Sturbridge Village
Take a virtual tour of this 19th century rural town. This
living history museum recreates daily work activities and community
celebrations.
Salem
Witch Trials
Comprehensive document archive and transcription project about
the Salem
Witch Trials. Includes court records, historical maps, personal letters,
record books, library collections and more.
The Stamp Act
A summary of the Stamp Act and links to people, places and
events that contributed to the rise of American nationalism as they moved
down the path towards revolution.
A Summary
of the 1765 Stamp Act
As part of the Colonial Williamsburg Historical Almanack,
this summary of the Stamp Act also provides historical background, information
about Patrick Henry and the Virginia Stamp Act Resolutions.
USGS
to Embark with Lewis and Clark
On January 14-18, 2003, the USGS joins many partners at the
opening ceremonies of a 3-year celebration – the bicentennial commemoration
of the Lewis and Clark expedition.
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Civil War Period
American Civil
War - Alphabetic List of Battles by State
Information on Civil War battles that includes: results of
the battle, location, campaign, dates, principal commanders, forces engaged,
and casualties.
The American Civil War Home
Page
Hypertext links to the most useful identified electronic files
about the American Civil War (1861-1865).
Civil
War Documents
Documents extending from the Fugituve Slave act of 1850 to
the Constitution of the Confederate States to the Emancipation Proclamation
to Lincoln's Gettysberg and Reconstruction Addresses and more.
Civil War
Traveler
Tour the Civil War battlefields, learn from the Civil War
timeline, explore Civil War resources, news events, books, tapes, and
memorabilia.
Images and Music
of the Civil War
Pictures, (photos and artist's renditions), songs and musicians
of the period, music sound clips and songbook, clip asrt shareware, and more.
John Brown's Holy War
PBS and the American Experience provide a timeline, maps and
information on people and events in the life of John Brown, a dedicated
abolitionist and controversial figure in American history.
Letters from an Iowa Soldier
in the Civil War
These letters are part of a collection written by Newton Robert
Scott, Private. Most of the letters were written to Scott's neighborhood
friend Hannah Cone over a three year period that he served during the Civil
War.
Poetry and Music of the War Between
the States
A collection of Confederate and Union poetry and music, with
links to other related sites.
Time Line of the
Civil War, 1861
Time line and photographs of the Civil War.
U.
S. Civil War Timeline
Presented by World history.com.
U.
S. Civil War Timeline, Year by Year
Chronology of events indexed for each year.
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America at War
Buffalo Soldiers and Indian
Wars
Story of regiments of African-American soldiers who eventually
received recognition for their bravery and courage in protecting settlers
on the western frontier. Site contains many photographs, historical links
to the Civil War, Native Americans, and personal archival documents.
Cold
War Timeline
Events involving the United States cold war against the spread
of communism from 1945 through 1991.
The French and Indian War Home Page
Information on the regiments, soldiers, and battles of the
French and Indian War (1755-1763), as well as information on troop movements,
statistics of deaths due to the battles, and weather-related deaths that
occurred during that timeframe.
French
and Indian War Timeline
Events during the French and Indian War presented by World
History.com.
Guts and
Glory
Web Site for the American Experience PBS program about D-Day
and the Battle of the Bulge.
Investigating
the Vietnam War
The stated objective of this website is to help students carry
out research on the Vietnam War. There is a large collection of links to
a variety of informative resources.
Korean
War Timeline
Events surrounding the Korean War conflict.
Liberty! The
American Revolution
A PBS companion site for their 5-part series including resources,
primary documents, pictures, and more.
Little
Known Facts about the American RevolutionaryWar
Interesting and little known facts about the Revoolutionary
War as compiled by noted historian, Thomas Fleming, for the Delaware Facts
page.
Private Art
A collection of WWII letters to and from the home front from
Pvt. Arthur Pranger, 86th Chemical Mortar Battalion.
Remembering Pearl
Harbor
National Geographic takes you back to that historic day in
infamy, December 7, 1941, to events surrounding the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
Many actual period photographs and videos are available along with a searchable
archive of survivor's stories. Follow through the multimedia maps and timeline
for a detailed moment by moment account of the day.
Remembering
the Victims
To help honor the innocent men, women, and children who lost
their lives in the September 11, 2001 attacks.
Revolutionary
War Cycle (1693- 1787)
These resources come from Cycles in US History.
Sow
the Seeds of Victory!
Site displays posters from the Food Administration During
World War I. Herbert Hoover, as head of the new U.S.
Food Administration, convinced Americans to conserve food during the War.
Homeowners were urged to sign pledge cards to conserve food. Many observed
wheatless Mondays, meatless Tuesdays, and porkless Saturdays.
Valley
Forge
In December of 1777, General Washington led 12,000 men into
Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, for a 6-month encampment while the British camped
20 miles away in Philadelphia. Nearly 2,000 American soldiers died of disease
during the severe winter.
Vietnam: Echoes from
the Wall
Students learn the facts about the Vietnam Era through timelines,
video clips from those who both supported and opposed the war, and through
investigation. Students learn to involve community veterans, to approach
media for publicity, and to create special school and community events throughout
the school year.
What Did You Do In
The War, Grandma?
Includes the texts of student interviews with Rhode Island
women, discussing their lives before and during the Second World War, a World
War II timeline; a "streaming audio" presentation of one of the original
interviews, and more.
Women
Soldiers in the American Revolutionary War
Women disguised as men fought valiantly in the fight for America's
freedom.
The World War I Document Archive
The archive is international in focus and intends to present
primary documents concerning the Great War from one location.
World
War I Timeline
Presented by World History.com
World War II
Archive
This WWII page is maintained and created by Wilfried
Braakhuis.
World
War II Timeline
Search by date, by event, explore links, maps, pictures, and
important documents, all dealing with the events leading up to and including
World War II.
World
War II Timeline
Presented by World history.com
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Presidents and First Ladies
The American
President
PBS presents the story of the American presidency. The information
is organized into: Family Ties, Happenstance, An Independent Cast of Mind,
The Professional Politician, The American Way, The World Stage, The Heroic
Posture, Compromise Choices, Expanding Power, and the Balance of Power.
The American
Presidency
Groliers Online offers articles on the presidents, the presidency
and American politics, designed for grades 6 through . Many articles
are interlinked to related topics.
Dear Mrs. Roosevelt
During the Great Depression, thousands of young people wrote
to First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt for help. They asked for clothing, money,
and other forms of assistance.
The First
Ladies of the United States of America
Biographies and pictures of all the First Ladies.
The
FDR Memorial
Information on the FDR Memorial with a virtual tour and links
to Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the FDR years, and other related sites.
Franklin D. Roosevelt Library
and Museum
Information on Franklin D. Roosevelt, the New Deal, his papers
and other collections.
George Washington: An
Internet Treasure Hunt for ESL students
Students can find the answers to specific questions by searching
the Web.
George Washington
Biography Lesson
Information about the first U.S. President with pictures,
facts, and an online quiz from Mount Vernon Educational Resources.
The
Great Debate and Beyond
The History of televised debates from the Kennedy/ Nixon debate
in 1960 through to the 1996 presidential debates.
Monticello
Find information about Thomas Jefferson, his history, physical
appearance, hobbies, a typical day in his life, and facts about his family,
plantation, and slaves.
Overview of Abraham
Lincoln's Life
A brief look at the life of a popular American President.
Portraits
of U.S. Presidents
Selected images from the collections at the Library of
Congress.
Presidential Sites
IDEA Network
Information on the presidents, historic sites, and other related
information.
Presidents of the United States
The Internet Public Library offers background information,
election results, cabinet members, notable events, and some points of interest
on each of the presidents.
Ulysses S.
Grant
American Experience provides this companion site for the
film.
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Immigration
National
Archives and Records Administration
Information on American immigration records from 1538- 1959
provided by NARA.
The New Americans
PBS offers personal stories of immigrants from Nigeria and
the Dominican Republic, family history research, and a U.S. Citizenship test.
An interactive immigration timeline traces the history of immigration from
1492 through 2000 with a long list of teacher resources and lessons.
Statue
of Liberty Timeline
A brief history of the Statue of Liberty and its importance
to immigrants arriving in the United States through New York.
Virtual Ellis Island
Follow an immigrant through photos and journal entries from
their homeland through the immigration process at Ellis Island. The Teacher's
Room provides suggestions for an Ellis Island simulation. The links provide
other resources for information about Ellis Island.
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Regional History
American Centuries' View from
New England
Memorial Hall Museum Online presents exhibits, activities,
classroom projects, and a digital collection.
American South
Home Page
Information on the South and southern culture, including the
Southern Historical Collection.
The American
West
The development of the American West covering historical aspects
of cowboys, American Indians, explorers, discoveries, products, and more.
California: A Changing
State
SCORE provides an excellent source for activities and resources
to help learn about California's physical geography, exploration, Mexican
rule, gold rush, agriculture, Native Americans, missions, Mexican-American
War, immigration, California's economy,and local, state and national
government.
California
History
Find information on Californian missions, the California gold
rush, the San Francisco earthquake, and more.
Diamond
Ranch
Children's Section of the National Cowboy and Western Heritage
Museum shares life on the range as it used to be for cowboys of the old
West.
Documenting the American
South
Includes first-person narratives of the American South, slave
narratives, and historical experiences in over 1200 books and manuscripts.
This collection is part of the Academic Affairs Library at the University
of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Florida Geographic
Alliance
Florida Geographic Alliance 1993 Summer Institute offers 26
lesson plans on Florida's History Through Its Places.
The History Place: The Past
Into The Future
Online exhibits of World War II, Abraham Lincoln, John F.
Kennedy, and History in the USA (by state).
History Themes
The historical events, people, and places of the New Hampshire
seacoast.
Maine History
Includes the information about the early inhabitants, discovery
and colonization, French & Indian Wars, Revolutionary War, statehood,
Northeast Boundry Dispute, economic development "the Maine Law", Civil War,
three giants in politics, industrial growth and Maine politics today.
Michigan Historical
Center
Michigan's State History Center provides comprehensive information
on state history including: historic sites online, map and information on
nine Michigan Historical Museum Sites, state of Michigan archives, and great
student activities and resources for teachers.
Michigan Electronic
Library
Links to online resources for Michigan History.
Michigan History
Links
The Historical Society of Michigan maintains links to multiple
resources about the history of Michigan.
New Perspectives on The West
Middle school lesson plans on the people, places, and events
which helped shape the Old West. Lesson plans and quizzes are included.
North
Carolina's Historical People and Places
Learn more about North Carolina's historical sites from
information provided by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
The Pony Express
Learn about the eighteen years of the Pony Express, the trail
taken, the riders, watch the video clip, or take the interactive quiz.
Sam Houston Memorial
Museum
A FAQ about Sam Houston, as well as a chronology, genealogy,
and quotations.
Seacoast History
Seacoast history including Prehistoric, Black History,
Revolutionary, 20th century links and more.
A Shared
Past:Texas and the United States Since Reconstruction
The volume as a whole is intended to show that Texas history
was not isolated but occurred within a larger national and international
context that is much more complex than simple accounts may suggest.
State
Timelines
Historical timelines for many of the states in the United
States.
Texas: Lone Star Junction
Web links to interesting resources about Texas and its early
history. Included in the resources are photographs, popular songs of Texas
and a database of people, places, documents and events in Texas history.
Washington
State Facts
Find information from the census data to the economy, from
geography to population, as well as state symbols, state history, and time
zones.
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The Great Depression
Dear Mrs. Roosevelt
During the Great Depression, thousands of young people wrote
to First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt for help. They asked for clothing, money,
and other forms of assistance.
The
Depression News: the 1930's
From the Michigan Historical Center, here's a website for
students and teachers that includes a gallery of artifacts,resources, and
activities.
WPA Life Histories
Home Page
These life histories range from 1936-40. The histories describe
the informant's family education, income, occupation, political views, religion
and mores, medical needs, diet, and miscellaneous observations.
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Historic Places
George Washington's Mt. Vernon
Visit one of the best documented historic houses in America.
Included in the vast resources are Washington's genealogy information, a
photo tour of the house and grounds, biographical information, an online
quiz, archaelogical information and more.
Monticello
Find information about Thomas Jefferson, his history, physical
appearance, hobbies, a typical day in his life, and facts about his family,
plantation, and slaves.
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American Industry, Business &Technology
Devices
of Wonder
From the world in a box to images on the screen, interact
with inventions from the past.
The History
of Early Car Manufacturing in Flint, Michigan
The Internet Public Library offers this historical tour to
give you an idea of how differently people lived in the early 1900's and
how cars and car manufacturing developed and grew through the 1940's.
History
of the Tax System in the United States
Information about the historical periods of taxation from
colonial days through to the present system of taxing income.
TVA: Electricity for All
The story of the establishment of the TVA, its accomplishments,
setbacks, failures, and controversies.
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September 11, 2001
America
Responds Classroom Resources
As we remember the anniversary of last year's 9/11 there may
still be concerns to discuss.
Crisis
Curriculum and Resources
Educational CyberPlayground sponsors this site of lesson plans
and curriculum suggestions especially for 5th, 8th, and 11th grades along
with quotes, ideas for charity, reasons for military preparations, links
to politicians, and more.
In
Search of Bin Laden
Follow two correspondents, Marcella Gaviria, and Martin Smith,
as they send reports back to Frontline from Afghanistan and Pakistan.
New York City:
After the Fall
A multimedia presentation with poetry and photographs of New
Yorkers striving to return to normal despite being changed forever.
Remembering
the Victims
To help honor the innocent men, women, and children who lost
their lives in the September 11, 2001 attacks.
Ten
Ways to Fight Hate
Presented by the Southern Poverty Law Center's Tolerance.org
project.
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Famous People
African
American Women: Online Archival Collection
From the special collections library at Duke University.
Biographies
Contains biographies, some quite extensive, of historical
persons related to United States history.
Biographies
The Homework Center from the Multnomah County Library sponsors
this extensive index of famous men and women.
Biographical
Dictionary
Index of more than 28,000 notable men and women from throughout
history.
Biography.com
Contains the biographies of thousands of famous people from
the past and present.
Biography
Maker
The Bellingham Schools provide this template to help you write
a biography.
Black
History Month Biographies
Biography.com sponsors this site providing resources including
some VHS videos available for purchase on the lives of great
African-Americans.
Colonial
Hall Biographies of the Founding Fathers
Contains 103 biographical sketches of American Founding Fathers
including those who signed the Declaration of Independence, the Articles
of Confederation, and the United States Constitution.
Conversations
with History
Taken from the series produced by the Institute of International
Studies at UC Berkley, interviews from 1982 to the present have been placed
at the site in video and/or text format.
Dead People
Server
Lists famous celebrities who have passed away with brief bios,
but contains links to further information for most.
Eric
Weisstein’s World of Scientific Biography
Biographical information about famous scientists in the fields
of physics, astronomy, chemistry, and math.
Find a
Grave
Find biographies of famous people along with grave information
at this site.
Founding
Fathers
Biographies of each of the 55 delegates to the Constitutional
Convention
Freedom
Find biographies of theologians, philosophers, poets, composers,
and artists.
Gallery of Achievement
Discover the successes of individuals , many of whom are alive
today, who have contributed a great deal to society.
German American Biographies
Alphabetical listing of German American, most with brief
biographies.
Jewish
Virtual Library Biographies
Biographhies of Jewish men and women
Lives
An extensive biographical resource including first person
narratives and journals, diaries, autobiographies, letters and oral
histories.
Mathew
Brady’s National Portrait Gallery
Take a virtual tour of this portrait gallery to find pictures
of many famous Americans.
Martin
Luther King
The Seattle Times provides this biography, photo gallery,
timeline, and written and spoken words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Site
also includes a study guide and quiz in addition to further links and
resources.
Meet Amazing
Americans
Biographical site from America’s Story at the Library of
Congress.
Military
Women Veterans
Links to American women who have fought and contributed as
veterans in all our military conflicts.
Richest
Man in the World: Andrew Carnegie
Companion site to the PBS program about Andrrew Carnegie with
his biography and timeline. Also contains a teacher’s guide.
The
Rockefellers
Read about the power and wealth attained as well as the scandals
surrounding this famous American family.
Who’s
Who in American History
Find names, occupations and photos of notable Americans from
the Civil War to the present from the University of Wisconsin.
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WORLD
HISTORY
Africa
Asia
Antarctica
Australia
Europe
North America
South America
Africa
Cairo
Explore the Seven Wonders of the World, Ancient Egyptian
Monuments, modern attractions, read the Cairo Visitor Guide and other sources
of information.
Culture
Quest World Tour to Africa
Join Parsifal Penguin and Ophelia Owl as they journey through
Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa to investigate the customs, beliefs, and art
of various cultures.
Culture
Quest World Tour to the Middle East
Join Parsifal Penguin and Ophelia Owl as they journey through
Egypt and Israel to investigate the customs, beliefs, and art of various
cultures.
Egypt
Interactive
A collection of links to information about Egypt.
Guardians' Egypt
The key to Egypt's treasures with pictures of pyramids and
artifacts.
Ghana
Web Page
A variety of information about Ghana.
Libya
Facts and statistics on the country of Libya.
South Africa
Online
Many links to information on South Africa.
Wonders of the African World
PBS and Henry Louis Gates, Jr. takes you to Africa to discover
the history and culture of the lost wonders of the African world.
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Antarctica
Antarctica
Provides a list of resources that includes maps, information
on tourism, and history.
Antarctica
Resources
Find general information including the Ozone Hole, Southern
Cross Expedition, Ross Island, Puckered Penguin, images from space, and the
Antarctic Treaty from the University of Canterbury in New Zealand.
Antarctica:
Resources for Teachers
Information on Antarctica including factual statistics, lesson
plans, student self-study units, and a bibliography of resources for further
research.
Antarctica
- Zoom School
Information on geography, climate, fossils, explorers, and
penguins.
Culture
Quest World Tour to Antarctica
Join Parsifal Penguin and Ophelia Owl as they journey through
Antarctica to investigate the customs, beliefs, and art of various
cultures.
Glacier
Interesting information about Antarctica including living
and working in Antarctica, glaciers, global ocean system, news from the field,
and additional polar resources.
Teachers Experiencing Antarctica
and the Arctic
Explore with teachers as they join research expeditions at
the poles.
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Asia
Asia Source
A resource of the Asia Society. Information on Arts and Culture,
business and economics, policy and government, and society and history.
China
Resources for China's geography and maps, people, government,
economy, transportation, defense, and communications.
The Chinese University of
Hong Kong World Wide Web Server
You are invited to visit the various scenes of Hong Kong
on the Web.
Culture
Quest World Tour to Asia and the Far East
Join Parsifal Penguin and Ophelia Owl as they journey through
China, Japan, and Singapore to investigate the customs, beliefs, and art
of various cultures.
Dubai's Home
Page
Find out about the United Arab Emirates and other Arabian,
African, and Muslim countries.
Israel: The (almost) Complete
Guide
Interesting Israeli sites, yellow pages, and a memorial section
on Yitzhak Rabin.
Journey
to Japan
A group of educators from Los Angeles County traveled to Japan
for 13 days, as part of a United States-Japan Foundation grant that was sponsored
by the Los Angles County Office of Education.This site
includes their photos, journal entries and information collected on modern
and ancient Japan.
Jiva Culture
of India
Jiva works to improve the education, health, and culture of
Indians by striving to integrate modern technologies and lifestyle with
traditional Indian wisdom, culture, science, and philosophy.
Jerusalem Mosaic
Travel through New and Old Jerusalem, meet the people, taste
the food, enjoy the special costumes and visit the sites.
Malaysian
Information Source
Lots of information here.
Nepal
Find a travel journal, a photograph album, interactive maps,
and more.
Profiles
of Asian Countries
Find out basic facts and statistics such as population, language,
type of government, economy, and more about the countries of Asia. Also
comparisons can be made to world statistics at this site.
Russia:
Dazhdbog's Grandchildren
Learn about the Russian people's daily life, law, literature,
humor, and more.
Sarawak,
Malaysia
Sarawak is situated in Borneo, and is the home of the world's
oldest rainforest.
Sorrow
in India
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in India, and read kids reactions.
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Web Internet resources for scholars, researchers and Friends
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Stories
of the Elephants of Sri Lanka
Excerpts from a new book on the elephants of Sri Lanka and
their unique role in the culture, both ancient and modern.
Thai
History
Informative information concerning the history of Thailand
starting in the 8th century through the present twentieth century.
Windows on China
A long list of links to sites including lesson plans and teaching
resources that provide information on all aspects of the history and culture
of China.
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and other resources.
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cultures.
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Australia
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Albania
Explore the history, culture, photographs, maps, and news
of Albania and the Albanian territories.
BBC Online History:
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Multi-level timelines of the histories of Britain, Scotland,
Northern Ireland, Wales, and Kings and Queens.
Bosnia
Home Page
Current and historical information on many facets of life
in Bosnia.
Culture
Quest World Tour to Europe
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France, Greece, Russia, Spain, and the United Kingdom to investigate the
customs, beliefs, and art of various cultures.
Elizabethan
England
Daily life, historical events and famous people, arts and
architecture, Shakespeare and his theater, and more from Springfield Public
School System #186.
France
on the WWW
Information available in English, Spanish, and French.
Germany
Learn about Germany's people, geography, economy, and
more.
Hungary
History, facts, and more.
Iceland,
Basic Facts
Find a variety of information, ranging from the arts to
government.
Ireland
History, culture, and Christian heritage links.
Ireland
Links to various sources that contain information on
Ireland.
Irish
Dance
The History of Irish Dance.
Italy
The list and map of Italian WWW servers.
Paris
A collection of everything about the city of Paris, from its
culture to its monuments.
Poland
Find interesting information about Poland and Polish culture.
Portugal
Information and resources on Portugal and her people.
Wales:
Building a Nation
Dr. John Davies, a leading historian, presents the history
of Wales for the Web.
Wales/
CYRMU
Britannia.com provides these resources on the history, traditions,
language, literature, and culture of Wales.
Wales
History
A Lonely Planet guide to the history of the ancient and modern
Wales.
Wales:
History and Culture
Explore castles, ancient and historic monuments, discover
a century of social and political campaigning as well as other historical
references involving the Celts and Wales.
Wandering Italy
Using Real Space virtual reality technology, this site is
a multimedia unit on Italy.
Wonderland
Bulgaria
A collection of links to information and resources, including
the land, history, people, ethnography and folklore, and and Bulgarian
cuisine.
United Kingdom
Find out about the UK from A to Z.
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4Directions Challenge
A Native American community of learners who communicate through
the use of technology and ensure that Native peoples' voices are heard in
the information age.
50 States and Capitals
Quick facts and links to general information about geography,
economics, politics and people of each state.
The
African-American Mosaic
Information on black history and culture, covering 500 years
of black experience in the Western Hemisphere.
American
Indians and the Natural World
The Carnegie Museum of Natural History presents this online
exhibit.
The
Aztecs
This site is full of pictures of artifacts and factual information
about the Aztecs from Mexico and Central America.
Black Quest -
Power Resource Links
A comprehensive source and gateway to African and African American
history, culture and society.
Canadiana:
The Canadian Resources Page
Information about Canada, including provinces and geographic
regions.
Canada's National History Society
Selected articles from the historical society's magazine and
related links to other history sites.
Culture
Quest World Tour to North America
Join Parsifal Penguin and Ophelia Owl as they journey through
Canada, Mexico, and the United States to investigate the customs, beliefs,
and art of various cultures.
Desert
Peoples
From ancient peoples to Native
Americans.
Desert USA
An online magazine that provides information on minerals,
geology, animals, wildlife, plants, wildflowers, people, and cultures of
the desert regions in the United States.
Destination
Chile and Easter Island
Find information ranging from the environment, economy, culture,
and history, to a slide show.
Grand Canyon National Park
Home Page
Visit the Grand Canyon and take a virtual tour.
Mexico
Provides information about the Aztec culture, Cortes, the
French Intervention, Diaz, the Revolution, and related links that support
additional research.
Mexico for Kids
This site offers information about the history (Mesoamerica
to contemporary Mexico) government, geography, literature, games and music
of Mexico.
Mexico Online
News
Information and resources on many topics.
Native
Americans
Contains many links to information about the Nations, the
life and culture of the People, and other sites related to Native American
Indians.
Native American
Resources
Links to tribal home pages, calendar of events, Native American
art and culture, and government and educational resources.
Native American
Sites
Many American Indian sites covering language, environment,
genealogy, anthropology, archaeology, art, museums, etc.
NativeWeb
This site provides information on Native American geography,
culture, literature, language, journals, and much more.
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Brazil:
Bem-Vindo Ao Brazil
A guide to South America's largest country, Brazil,
in English.
Culture
Quest World Tour to Central and South America
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cultures.
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Andes
Music, photos, poems and stories from the Andes mountain region
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