ProCon
Olympics
Are the Olympic Games a benefit for their host countries and cities? Scholars decide for themselves in preparation for a class debate or discussion. After reading a brief background and overview of the topic, pupils read the top three...
ProCon
Voting Age
Should age matter when it comes to voting? Scholars read an article discussing the pros and cons of lowering the voting age to 16. They then consider both the advantages and disadvantages of having younger voters. After thinking about...
Other
American Chemistry Council: Plastics: Lifecycle of a Plastic Product
This site provides the background on the applications of the plastics industry. General in nature, but a good look at where plastic is in your life. Gives solid factual information.
OneWorld UK
One World: Hot Earth: Climate Change for Kids
Younger students will love this colorful yet educational site on global warming and climate change. Easy to read factual information is included. Available in many different languages.
Mariners' Museum and Park
Mariners' Museum: The Ages of Exploration: Age of Discovery
This Age of Discovery page presents naval artifacts and explorers of the 15th century to the early 17th century. It looks at European explorers who journeyed to North and South America, the search for the Northwest Passage, and...
Curated OER
Kids Health: Lo Que Necesitas Saber Sobre Las Drogas
Read this article to understand the addiction process and factual information concerning various classes of drugs. The article contains links to similar sites as well. In Spanish.
Adventure Learning Foundation
Adventure Learning Foundation: Argentina Expedition
Thorough, informative site about the country of Argentina. Besides factual information, this location also features a journal and photographs of the "World of Wonders" expedition.
Adventure Learning Foundation
Adventure Learning Foundation: Patagonia
Thorough, informative site about the region of Patagonia. Besides factual information, this location also features a journal and photographs of the "World of Wonders" expedition.
Adventure Learning Foundation
Adventure Learning Foundation: Chile Expedition
Thorough, informative site about the country of Chile. Besides factual information, this location also features a journal and photographs of the "World of Wonders" expedition.
Rice University
Galileo Project: John Locke
At this site from the Galileo Project of Rice University, you can view factual information about Locke's life. Written in lists; easy to read. Includes categories such as nationality, education, religion, scientific disciplines, and...
Purdue University
Purdue University: Cannabis Sativa L.
This article on Cannabis sativa is organized into fourteen brief sections, each presenting factual information about the Cannabis Sativa plant. Here, read about its uses, as well as its chemical makeup, physical description, and...
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: John Ciardi
Presents factual information on the life and literary career of poet John Ciardi. Also presents a selected bibliography.
Royal Botanic Gardens
Plant Cultures: Exploring Plants and People
Did you know that a cup of tea contains less caffeine than a cup of coffee or that several people are killed each year from falling coconuts? This resource provides factual and out of the ordinary information about 25 different kinds of...
Other
Sky Server: Quasars
This site from the SkyServer offers information as to what quasars are as well as provides links to strange objects, radio astronomy and research. This is a great sit to check out the brief but factual information on the subject.
University of Wisconsin
Constellations and Their Stars: Andromeda
This site has factual information about Andromeda. Also contains other links.
Other
Us Genealogy Network: Steamboating on the Mississippi
Use this site to learn factual information about the early days of steamboating on the Mississippi River and in St. Louis. You can also read an actual account from a steamboat Captain, view photos and listen to the song "Steamboat Bill."
Other
National Association for Colitis and Crohn's Disease
This is the homepage for the National Association for Colitis and Crohn's Disease (NACC). Site provides information about the organization, factual and statistical information about inflammatory bowel disease, numerous information...
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic: Cataracts
This site from MayoClinic.com provides the reader with great information on cataracts. The information is brief, but factual, and a good picture is given along with links to various sections in the article. The topic include: overview,...
Other
Go to Latin: Argentina Destinations
With its diverse geography, Argentina has more than 2.5 million sq. km. to explore and discover. Here is a selection of the most interesting and famous places in Argentina a tourist cannot miss. You can search for a destinations by...
Other
Go to Latin: Argentina Destinations
With its diverse geography, Argentina has more than 2.5 million sq. km. to explore and discover. Here is a selection of the most interesting and famous places in Argentina a tourist cannot miss. You can search for a destination by...
Other
Sloan Kettering Cancer Center: Lung Cancer Overview
This site from the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center provides an overview of lung cancer and the two types of lung cancer that exist: small cell lung cancer and non-small cell lung cancer. The information is not in-depth, but it is...
Other
Tascc:sexual Decision Making
This website gives statistics and stories with objective, factual and up to date information. This site gives the viewer the opportunity to develop values and practice skills.
Robin Chew
Lucid Cafe: Polish Cleric and Astronomer
This site from the Lucid Cafe contains a short bibliography of Nicholas Copernicus. The information, though it is brief, is very factual and worth checking out with great links throughout for additional information on related subjects.
Library of Congress
Loc: Manuel Rojas
This site, which is provided for by the Library of Congress, includes a brief synopsis of Rojas during his war years. The information, while short, is factual and worth checking out on the subject.