Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Old Salty: Does Age Affect the Ability to Detect Salt?
Sauerkraut, pickled fish, pickled vegetables, kimchi, corned beef, processed cheeses, smoked lunch meats. Do you like these high-salt foods? What about your grandparents, do they? Do your grandparents seem to like most foods to be a bit...
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Physics 2000: Polarization
An incredible series of illustrated pages that explain polarization, polarized light and its effects, and polarized filters and sunglasses. Features interactive Java applets.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How Do Germs Spread? Why Do They Make Us Sick?
Germs are found on almost every surface we come in contact with, which makes it incredibly common for our bodies to be exposed to them. But why are some of these germs relatively harmless, while others can be fatal? The creators of this...
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Education: Walk on the Moon
This online lesson helps students explore primary sources, including photographs and audio and video recordings, in order to learn about the Apollo crew and spacecraft, the history of the space race, and the incredible technological...
Charles I. Kelly and Lawrence E. Kelly
Many Things for Esl Japanese Version
This is the Japanese version of the well-known Interesting Things for ESL site (the authors are professors teaching in Japan). The Japanese site has many of the same features as the English Only version in fact, it usually goes to the...
Environmental Chemistry
Environmental chemistry.com: Periodic Table Nickel
An incredibly thorough source for information on nickel.
Environmental Chemistry
Environmental chemistry.com: Periodic Table Oxygen
An incredibly thorough site with a wealth of basic information on oxygen. Highly recommended.
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: A Teacher's Guide to "Great Expectations" [Pdf]
Incredibly detailed teacher guide includes vocabulary words, themes, specific student activities, critical thinking ideas, chapter-by-chapter questions and reading notes, and more. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
British Library
British Library: Virtual Books: Turning the Pages
Prepare for hours of fascination leafing through pages of 15 incredible original texts, from the Diamond Sutra, the oldest printed book, to an original copy of "Alice's Adventures Underground." Along the way, check out such varied texts...
PBS
Pbs: New Perspectives on the West: Journey of Alvar Nunez Cabeza De Vaca
Read the incredible story of Cabeza de Vaca in his own words. He tells of his many years-long journey across the South, and writes as an ethnologist about the Native Americans he encounters. A fascinating account!
San Jose State University
San Jose State University: Chartres Cathedral
A brilliant look at one of the most intriguing cathedrals in France, Chartres. The resource is designed to give you a virtual tour through this incredible structure. View in person photographs taken as if you were truly inside the...
Other
Dorchester County Library: Annie Oakley
A one-page, but extensive biography that examines Oakley's incredible life from her difficult childhood to her marriage to Butler and subsequent employment with the Wild West shows to her restless retirement. Excellent coverage.
Other
Bringing History Home: Immigration History
This 2nd grade unit invites children to learn their ancestors' native countries of origin. The take-home page for family ancestry offers several alternatives to citing a specific family immigration history. Studying immigration provides...
Other
Trans Pacific Project: Transpacific Migrations
What an incredible resource that looks at Transpacific migrations peopling the Western Hemisphere, the Pacific islands, and the Chinese diaspora. Included is information about genetic research that traces DNA patterns across the world....
Other
Gutenberg Digital: Gutenberg and the Gutenberg Bible
An incredible website offering the entire Gutenberg Bible, information about Gutenberg and the history of printing. Rich variety of images and a wealth of information. Loading times will be slow, so be patient. Interactive and complete -...
Other
Tresor De La Langue Francaise,
Incredible dictionary - very high level - suitable for teachers or highly advanced students - has in-depth definitions with usage examples of the French language.
Other
Polarization.net: Polarized Light in Nature and Technology
Incredible sight focusing on all varieties and instances of polarization as found in nature and in human-made technologies.
Other
Polarized Light in Nature and Technology
Incredible sight focusing on all varieties and instances of polarization as found in nature and in our surroundings.
Other
Pictures of the Year
For over 63 years POI has offered photographers to submit their images to be judged on an international level. It also provides an archive of incredible images for all to see.
Other
Kryss Tal: The English Language: Words Borrowed
An incredible comprehensive list of "borrowed words" in the English language, grouped by the languages from which the words are borrowed. Provides and describes dozens of languages and literally thousands of loan words. Highly recommended.
Other
De Muurgedichten Van Leiden: The Wall Poems of Leiden
Incredible site from the Netherlands which displays beautiful poems engraved on buildings and various wall sites in the town of Leiden, Holland. Lists over one hundred poems and provides both a picture of the wall poem and a translation.
Other
Studs Terkel: Conversations With America
Uncover much information here about the incredible life story of Studs Terkel, famous radio personality and prize winning author. Listen to his interviews for some fascinating insights into the diverse culture of American life.
Other
Tourism Partnership of Niagara: Niagara Canada
"The official destination website of Canada's incredible Niagara Region." Primarily a reference source for tourists.
Other
Amigos De La Egiptologia: Arte: Amigos en El Antiguo Egipto
An incredible site that embraces Egyptian forms of art. It is understood that all these Egyptian artworks had a clearly defined function.