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Captain Cook Birthplace Museum: Captain James Cook
Who was Captain Cook? Find out the answer by listening to the account of his life, view the map of his life in the North East of England, and tour the Art Gallery with its multitude of themes related to his life. Links to other Cook...
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In Pursuit of Freedom & Equality: Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka
Teachers and students can find a comprehensive summary of the Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka case. Learn about the myths and find out the truth. The activities offered are especially meaningful. Students can perform a...
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Niagara Parks: Old Fort Erie: History
The history of Fort Erie is explained, with reference to the battle of Fort Erie in the War of 1812. Links on the page will take you to an Old Fort Erie site, and a tour of the Park Commission's historic site.
Smithsonian Institution
Freer | Sackler Galleries: The Peacock Room
An exhibition site on a room in the home of Frederick R. Leyland in Liverpool, England that was painted by James McNeill Whistler. The site has a detailed biography and a virtual tour (Quicktime.) There is also information on the most...
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Cmt
Country Music Television's site contains the latest news from the country music world, biographies of major country music stars, music and video clips, tour dates, and other special site features.
The Texas Senate
The Texas Senate: Texas Senate Kids
Targeted for grades 4 and up, this site from the state of Texas provides a capitol tour, Texas trivia and a glossary of terms. A link provides the site in Spanish
Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Web Japan: Japan Atlas
Learn about Japan's historic sites, natural beauty, culture and contemporary society. Search by topic or by region in Japan. You can watch slide shows about major Japanese cities or take virtual tours of historic sites like the Shurijo...
Curated OER
National Park Service: Travel the Shaker Historic Trail
This site provides a detailed history of the Shaker community through a tour of its historical sites. Learn about its history, its stories, and the people who were prominent in establishing this religion in America.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Berkeley Lab: The Particle Adventure
Visit this site for an interactive tour of the atom and all aspects of particle physics. View the animations available with almost every description on this site. A great place for the fundamentals of particles and forces including a...
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Mount Vernon Ladies' Association: George Washington: Biography
Everything you need to know about this life of George Washington is included on this site. This comprehensive site allows you to read short summaries of different events in Washington's life. Click the links following the descriptions...
INTERNET Red 2000
All About Spain: Gran Canaria
This site is a guide to the island of Gran Canaria, Spain. It includes a city tour, information on hotels, restaurants, and more.
INTERNET Red 2000
All About Spain: La Gomera
This site is a guide to the island of Gomera, Spain. It includes a city tour, information on hotels, restaurants, and more.
INTERNET Red 2000
All About Spain: La Gomera
This site is a guide to the island of Gomera, Spain. It includes a city tour, information on hotels, restaurants, and more.
Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech Horticulture Garden
This site provides information on the Virginia Tech Horticulture Garden located in Blacksburg. If you click on the link "Photographs" you will see how two different gardens were constructed. Click on "What's Blooming" and get a beautiful...
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign: Experimental Music Studios
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's electronic music facility. This site includes a pictorial tour and information on admissions.
Tramline
Tramline: The American Presidency Field Trip
Use this site to learn all about the history behind the office of the President of the United States and some interesting facts about past administrations. There is a complete list of teacher resources and a virtual tour of the American...
PBS
Pbs: Transistorized!
This site provides a tour of the discovery and development of the transistor form PBS, including video and lesson plans.
PBS
Pbs: Yellowstone
Beautiful site on Yellowstone provides a virtual tour, natural features, native peoples, and reflections on "America's Sacred Wilderness."
NOAA
Noaa: New Millennium Observatory (Ne Mo)
NeMO is a seafloor observatory at an active underwater volcano! NeMO "background" is a great place to begin your scientific journey under the sea. Site includes virtual tours, daily updates from the sea, teacher resources and more.
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L'institution Visite
This site offers a virtual tour of the Palais du Luxembourg which is the seat of the French senate.A historical overview of the Palais du Luxembourg is included.
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Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
This site contains information on The Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden located on the Big Island. The web page offers a visual tour of the garden, as well as in depth information on the gardens history.
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Pentagon Memorial Fund: National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial
This resource accompanies the Pentagon Memorial of the September 11, 2001 attacks. Includes an audio tour of the actual site. Photos and biographies of the victims can be found on the website, as well as personal video accounts of...
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Explore London
Interactive photographic tour of the city of London. You will find panoramic views of many of the major sites in the city.
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Illinois State Museum: At Home in the Heartland
Wonderful site that takes you on a tour of the history of Illinois! You are treated to pictures of such things as early prairie household objects and stories of early settlers - and much, much, more!