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English Resources
Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL)
A large website filled with writing tips and instruction, citation help, subject-specific writing support and teacher and tutor guides
An online dictionary. Provides a synonym guide and audio capability for pronunciation
An internet publication of literature and reference books. Look here for writing style guides and classic publications.
The Complete Works of Shakespeare
The complete works of William Shakespeare, online, contributed by MIT
The Oxford Dictionary's guide to commonly confused words.
Math
Math Resources
Free educational videos for math instruction
An interactive site featuring math games, puzzles and practice across all subjects from prek-10+
An enormous storehouse of math calculators
Free graph paper to download and print
Explore mathematics with virtual manipulatives, problem solvers and visual solutions at Wolfram Alpha. Highly recommended if you like to explore!
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Ready for some advanced mathematics? Check out these free online resources put together by top mathematicians and scientists!
Science
Science Resources
Science.gov is a gateway to government science information and research results. Currently in its fifth generation, Science.gov provides a search of over 60 scientific databases and 200 million pages of science information with just one query, and is a gateway to over 2200 scientific Websites
A list of high school science projects
Science Fair project ideas, answers and tools
History
History Resources
- Research Paper Tool Kit
- Words and Phrases for Writing
- History - General
- The French and Indian War 1764-1763
- The Second Great Awakening 1800-1840
- The Industrial Revolution 1800-1860
- The Transportation Revolution 1807-1860
- Missouri Compromise 1820
- The Monroe Doctrine 1823
- Andrew Jackson 1828
- Women's Suffrage 1900s
- Genocide
Research Paper Tool Kit
Words and Phrases for Writing
History - General
The Metropolitan Museum of Art: The Metropolitan Museum of Art collects, studies, conserves, and presents significant works of art across all times and cultures in order to connect people to creativity, knowledge, and ideas.
The British Museum: A link to their collection online. There are currently 2,267,394 records available, which represent more than 3,500,000 objects. 946,840 records have one or more images.
The Library of Congress : The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world, with millions of books, recordings, photographs, newspapers, maps and manuscripts in its collections. The Library is the main research arm of the U.S. Congress and the home of the U.S. Copyright Office.
History Matters: A U.S. Survey Course on the web. Designed for high school and college students and teachers, History Matters serves as a gateway to web resources and offers other useful materials for teaching U.S. History.
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History: Founded in 1994 by Richard Gilder and Lewis E. Lehrman, visionaries and lifelong supporters of American history education, the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History is the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to K–12 history education while also serving the general public. The Institute’s mission is to promote the knowledge and understanding of American history through educational programs and resources.
The French and Indian War 1764-1763
West Virginia Archives and History: From the West Virginia Division of Culture and History. A link to the West Virginia Archives and History French and Indian War resources. Primary sources include maps, newspapers and letters.
The Second Great Awakening 1800-1840
Literature and Its Times : Profiles of 300 Notable Literary Works and the Historical Events that Influenced Them: Provides in-depth commentary on characters, themes, and the historical and social context of 300 most-studied literary works, including novels, plays, poems, speeches, and short stories, both international and American.
American Eras: Includes essays on events, publications, lifestyles and individuals important to the Reform Era and eastern United States development in U.S. history.
Dictionary of American History: The first comprehensive revision of this classic reference source, originally published in 1940, features updated and revised entries from previous editions, as well as more than 800 new entries covering recent events and topics not covered previously. This authoritative work serves students, scholars, and general readers interested in a wide range of topics in American history, from the well studied and familiar to the obscure.
Encyclopedia of Religion: The second edition of a resource that is considered a standard reference in the field. Presents a cross-cultural approach that emphasizes religion's role within everyday life and as a unique experience from culture to culture. The original 2,750 entries have been retained, many heavily updated, and approximately 600 entirely new articles have been added by an international team of scholars and contributors.
The Industrial Revolution 1800-1860
The University of Massachusetts Center for Lowell History: The University of Massachusetts Lowell, Center for Lowell History was established in 1971 to assure the safekeeping, preservation, and availability for study and research of materials in unique subject areas, particularly those related to the Greater Lowell Area and the University of Massachusetts Lowell.
Encyclopedia of Food and Culture: A three-volume survey of food and its place in human culture and society, presented through 600 alphabetically sorted entries. Features multidisciplinary coverage of such topics as comfort food, ethnicity and food, medieval banquets, and nutrient composition, among many others. Includes photographs, illustrations, sidebars, recipes, menus, and timelines. For students and general readers.
Dictionary of American History: The first comprehensive revision of this classic reference source, originally published in 1940, features updated and revised entries from previous editions, as well as more than 800 new entries covering recent events and topics not covered previously. This authoritative work serves students, scholars, and general readers interested in a wide range of topics in American history, from the well studied and familiar to the obscure.
Gale Encyclopedia of U.S. Economic History: Designed to answer such key questions as: How has the U.S. Constitution shaped the economy of the United States? What were the consequences of Prohibition on consumers behavior? This title presents 1,000 entries, era overviews, event/movement profiles, biographies, business/industry profiled, geographic profiles, and more.
Science and Its Times: The histories of science, technology, and mathematics merge with the study of humanities and social science in this interdisciplinary reference work. Essays on people, theories, discoveries, and concepts are combined with overviews, bibliographies of primary documents, and chronological elements to offer students a fascinating way to understand the impact of science on the course of human history and how science affects everyday life. Approximately 2,000 entries.
The Transportation Revolution 1807-1860
American Eras: Includes essays on events, publications, lifestyles and individuals important to the Westward Expansion Era in U.S. history.
The Gale Encyclopedia of Science: Covers all major areas of science, engineering, technology, as well as mathematics and the medical and health sciences, while providing a comprehensive overview of current scientific knowledge and technology. Entries typically describe scientific concepts, provide overviews of scientific areas and, in some cases, define terms.
Science and Its Times: The histories of science, technology, and mathematics merge with the study of humanities and social science in this interdisciplinary reference work. Essays on people, theories, discoveries, and concepts are combined with overviews, bibliographies of primary documents, and chronological elements to offer students a fascinating way to understand the impact of science on the course of human history and how science affects everyday life. Approximately 2,000 entries.
Missouri Compromise 1820
Missouri Digital Heritage: More than 9 million records can be accessed through Missouri Digital Heritage, including the collections of the Missouri State Archives, the Missouri State Library and other institutions from across the state.
Dictionary of American History: The first comprehensive revision of this classic reference source, originally published in 1940, features updated and revised entries from previous editions, as well as more than 800 new entries covering recent events and topics not covered previously. This authoritative work serves students, scholars, and general readers interested in a wide range of topics in American history, from the well studied and familiar to the obscure.
American Eras; Includes essays on events, publications, lifestyles and individuals important to the Westward Expansion Era in U.S. history.
Gale Encyclopedia of U.S. Economic History: Designed to answer such key questions as: How has the U.S. Constitution shaped the economy of the United States? What were the consequences of Prohibition on consumers behavior? This title presents 1,000 entries, era overviews, event/movement profiles, biographies, business/industry profiled, geographic profiles, and more.
The Monroe Doctrine 1823
Dictionary of American History: The first comprehensive revision of this classic reference source, originally published in 1940, features updated and revised entries from previous editions, as well as more than 800 new entries covering recent events and topics not covered previously. This authoritative work serves students, scholars, and general readers interested in a wide range of topics in American history, from the well studied and familiar to the obscure.
International Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences: Covers scholarship and fields that have emerged and matured since the publication of the original international edition. Highlights the expanding influence of economics in social science research and features new articles and biographies contributed by scholars from around the world on a wide array of global topics in the social sciences.
West's Encyclopedia of American Law: Provides current information on more than 5,000 legal topics. Includes completely revised articles covering important issues, biographies, definitions of legal terms and more. Covers such high-profile topics as the Americans with Disabilities Act, capital punishment, domestic violence, gay and lesbian rights, and physician-assisted suicide.
Gale Encyclopedia of U.S. Economic History: Designed to answer such key questions as: How has the U.S. Constitution shaped the economy of the United States? What were the consequences of Prohibition on consumers behavior? This title presents 1,000 entries, era overviews, event/movement profiles, biographies, business/industry profiled, geographic profiles, and more.
Encyclopedia of Espionage, Intelligence and Security: Comprehensive guide to the history, uses, related scientific principles, and technology of espionage and intelligence, written by experts in the field. Topics range from the historical use of espionage to the emerging use of technology in modern espionage and counterintelligence.
Andrew Jackson 1828
Women's Suffrage 1900s
Women's History Month Timeline from Diversity Inc. A timeline chronicling the elevation of women from the 1880's through today. Includes clear explanations and photos.
National Women's History Museum "The Museum researches, collects and exhibits the contributions of women to the social, cultural, economic and political life of our nation in a context of world history. The museum will use innovative and engaging means including permanent and online exhibits, educational programs, and outreach efforts to communicate the breadth of women's experiences and accomplishments to the widest possible audience. From their website. Includes online exhibits and many rich resources dedicated to women's suffrage.
National Archives Women's Suffrage and the 19th Amendment. A rich resource filled with educational information, primary sources and timelines.
History Channel Vault The Fight for Women's Suffrage Articles, videos, primary sources dedicated tot he fight for women's suffrage.
PBS-General Article The Fight for Suffrage A scholarly article describing the chain of events that led up to the 19th amendment and how life continued after. Parallel events in Britain are mentioned.
Genocide
The United Nations Due to the powers vested in its Charter and its unique international character, the United Nations can take action on the issues confronting humanity in the 21st century, such as peace and security, climate change, sustainable development, human rights, disarmament, terrorism, humanitarian and health emergencies, gender equality, governance, food production, and more.
Amnesty International Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 7 million people who take injustice personally. We are campaigning for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all.
Human Rights Watch Human Rights Watch is a nonprofit, nongovernmental human rights organization made up of roughly 400 staff members around the globe. Its staff consists of human rights professionals including country experts, lawyers, journalists, and academics of diverse backgrounds and nationalities. Established in 1978, Human Rights Watch is known for its accurate fact-finding, impartial reporting, effective use of media, and targeted advocacy, often in partnership with local human rights groups.