In this China worksheet, learners read 5 facts about China and look at a map, then write 2 "fun facts" about China on lines provided.

Students discover bodies of water in the United States by investigating the Eerie Canal.  For this U.S. Geography lesson, students discuss Lake Eerie and the canal that was built in order to transport goods.  Students research...

In this ESL spelling worksheet, students answer 10 multiple choice questions, choosing the correct spelling of words. A website reference is included for additional resources.

In this polar animals writing worksheet, students complete sentence starters that use polar animals, then write several sentences to continue their "story." A reference website for additional resources is given.

In this counting worksheet, students count polar animals, writing their count on lines beside each. Page uses numbers 1-3 only; a reference website is included for additional resources.

The Goethe-Institut provides a wonderful resource leading to many German music sites on the web. Sites include current national topics in German music, electronic music from Germany, music projects world-wide, and even brief descriptions...

A wonderful collection of sheet music from the Library of Congress. Search this site to find the primary source documents of music published in America from 1870 through 1885. The site is separated into many different topics with an...

Learning about the science of music is what this site is all about. With clever activities that lead to writing, mixing, and experimenting with music; with videos that explain tuning, stepping (or rhythmic movement), instrument building,...

A fascinating site of traditional American Indian music. Listen online to the 44 wax cylinder recordings from 1895-97! Listen also to interviews of the tribe giving background information.

Fine site created for Canadian schools devoted to basic elements of music, including pitch, acoustics, time signatures, keys, and rhythm.

This site is a part of the About Music site of the BBC, and this interactive site lets you explore various parts of Africa, their music, their instruments, their sounds. Requires Real Player.

An exhaustive resource with everything concerning music theory. From ear training to music history, this site covers it all.

A full-featured site for learning about the music of India, although not actively maintained since 2004. Easy-to-read spotlights on instruments and musicians communicate the essential qualities of Indian music. Accompanying audio files...

This site discusses the migration of African music throughout the world and its influence on other cultures. It also speaks of the types of instruments used and the way in which they express the moods and feelings of their players.

A fabulous resource for beginners in music theory! Gives examples and explanations of the sixteenth note, eighth note, quarter note, half note, and whole note. The last page on this site provides a chart showing the relationship of each...

This site gives a brief definition of an odd meter. Use the arrows at the bottom to navigate. Provides illustrations and a printable chart.

A wonderful resource for teachers and students! Gives examples and explanations of rests and how they affect the sound of a musical piece. Simple illustrations and explanations make this animated site easy to follow.

An explanation of key signature calculation for advanced music students. Discusses the use of sharps and flats in music composition, with illustrated examples. (You may need to download Flash player to view this site.)

A thorough description of chords, roots, and triads. Provides illustrated examples as well as audio clips to supplement this lesson.(You may need to download Flash Player to view this site.)

A terrific resource for beginners! Gives examples of dots and ties, and explains how they are used. Simple illustrations and explanations make this animated site easy to follow. By MusicTheory.net.

A thorough description of generic intervals with a printable chart at the end of the lesson. MusicTheory.net provides illustrated examples, and highlighted vocabulary terms. (You may need to download Flash Player to view this site.)

This site gives information on folk music education and preservation attempts.

A detailed site containing information in the following sections: photos, biography, and archived news articles about avant-garde pianist/composer Cecil Taylor.

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's electronic music facility. This site includes a pictorial tour and information on admissions.