University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh:folk Links Folk:fairy Tale Site
This site offers links to folk tale and fairy tale sites. Students and teachers will benefit from this useful reference guide.
US National Library of Medicine
Medline Plus: Kidney Transplant
A description of kidney transplants are provided in this encyclopedia article. Risk factors and expectations after surgery are discussed. Diagrams of the kidney are also provided.
US National Library of Medicine
Medline Plus: Dehydration
This encyclopedia article on dehydration is organized into several sections, including: "Definition," "Causes, incidence, and risk factors," "Symptoms," and "Treatment."
Ohio State University
Ohio State University: Mla Citation Guide [Pdf]
This 10-page resource explains what a bibliography is and gives examples of MLA style in regards to citing, both in the bibliography and in-text, for works such as books, anthologies, encyclopedia articles, journals, magazines,...
US National Library of Medicine
Medline Plus: Vitamin A
This encyclopedia article is organized into the following sections: Illustrations, Alternative Names, Definition, Function, Food Sources, Side Effects, and Recommendations. Click the thumbnails in Illustrations to pull up two charts, one...
US National Library of Medicine
Medline Plus: Niacin
This encyclopedia article on niacin, or vitamin B3, is organized into the following sections: "Illustrations," "Alternative Names," "Definition," "Function," "Food Sources," "Side Effects," and "Recommendations." Click on the thumbnail...
US National Library of Medicine
Medline Plus: Riboflavin
Organized into several sections, including "Illustrations," "Functions," and "Food Sources," this encyclopedia article is a simple overview of B2, or riboflavin. Click on the thumbnails in the "Illustration," section to pull up...
Other
Mount Vernon Ladies' Association: The Journal of Major George Washington
Article discussing the historical importance of George Washington's account of his travels in the Ohio region with the Virginia militia between October 1753 and January 1754. This was just prior to the French and Indian War.
Remedy Health Media
Health Central: Phobias
Health Central library offers information on what a phobia is and on specific phobias and their treatments.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Honey Bees
The students will do research to learn the various functions of bees within the hive and understand the process of making honey. Students will use numerous resources to find their information including the Internet, library books,...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: The Big Dropper the Life Cycle of a Raindrop
Students will research the Internet, Alabama Virtual Library, online and printed encyclopedias, and other reference material to gather information on the water cycle. Students will then use the gathered data to create a slideshow...