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January 7, 2009 |
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Careers: Central Intelligence Agency
describes career opportunities with the CIA that include analytical positions, clandestine service, language positions, scientists, engineers and technology, and support services ... (Central Intelligence Agency)
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January 7, 2009 |
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Kids' Page: Central Intelligence Agency
provides lesson plans on problem solving, gathering and analyzing information, myths about the CIA, the role of intelligence in war, codes and code-breaking, and the importance of accurate communications. Interactive games challenge ... (Central Intelligence Agency)
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January 3, 2009 |
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Climate Change Kids Site
looks at climate change -- what it is, why it matters, and what kids can do about it. Games, animations and quizzes, and a climate change calculator are provided ... (Environmental Protection Agency)
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January 2, 2009 |
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Energy Star Kids
helps students see where energy comes from, how it is used, and what they can do in their own room to conserve it ... (Environmental Protection Agency)
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December 24, 2008 |
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EPA's SunWise Program
provides activities to teach children (K-8th grade) about the ozone layer, UV radiation, and how to be safe in the sun. Sign up to receive a free activity kit and access to other educational resources ... (Environmental Protection Agency)
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December 16, 2008 |
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Genetics: Tour the Basics
uses animations to answer six questions: What is DNA? What are genes? What are chromosomes? What is a protein? What is heredity? What is a trait ... (National Institutes of Health)
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December 15, 2008 |
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Why Files Interactives
feature the latest news in science, math and technology. Make rainbows, control a tornado, play with lightning, make a snowflake, and hit a home run ... (National Science Foundation)
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December 11, 2008 |
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Dare to Compare
invites you to test your knowledge against students nationally and around the world. Pick a grade and subject: civics, economics, geography, history, math, or science ... (Department of Education)
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December 2, 2008 |
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Science of Spectroscopy
features a wiki-based effort to tell the story of spectroscopy -- the use of light to study matter. Find answers to questions about the basic theory of light, energy, and the electromagnetic spectrum. What is light? How is it created ... (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)
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December 1, 2008 |
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John and Abigail Adams
offers insights into the birth of American democracy, the American Revolution, life in the colonies, the Founding Fathers, the branches of government, lawmaking, and politics. Learn about key people and events: John and Abigail, John ... (National Endowment for the Humanities)
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November 25, 2008 |
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Ocean Service Education
provides online tutorials on corals, currents, estuaries, geodesy (global positioning), pollution, and tides; case studies on an oil spill and an invasive species (Lionfish); two mysteries for young students (grades 3-5) to solve; and ... (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)
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November 20, 2008 |
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How Our Laws Are Made
outlines the steps by which an idea can become federal law. Topics include Congress, sources of legislation, forms of congressional action, the role of committees, reported bills, calendars, consideration and debate, congressional budget ... (Library of Congress)
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November 20, 2008 |
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Primary Documents in American History: The American Revolution and The New Nation, 1763-1815
provides images and descriptions of George Washington's Commission as Commander in Chief (1775), Virginia Declaration of Rights (1776), Articles of Confederation (1777), Treaty of Alliance with France (1778), Northwest Ordinance (1787) ... (Library of Congress)
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November 13, 2008 |
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Great Conversations in Music
presents video interviews with distinguished musicians and composers. Hosted by Eugene Istomin (1925-2003), one of the world's most admired classical musicians, the series includes conversations with Mstislav Rostropovich, Yo-Yo Ma ... (Library of Congress)
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November 13, 2008 |
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One Life: The Mask of Lincoln
celebrates the bicentennial of the birth of one of our greatest presidents, Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865), with an online exhibit of 30 portraits aimed "to show the changing face that Abraham Lincoln presented to the world as he led the ... (Smithsonian Institution)
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November 10, 2008 |
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Veterans Day
provides resources for observing and learning about Veterans Day and National Veterans Awareness Week. Find the official Veterans Day website, a history of Veterans Day, the Veterans History Project, Census facts about veterans, U.S ... (General Services Administration)
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November 4, 2008 |
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Science Bulletins
provides visualizations and stories of recent
developments in earth science, climate change, biodiversity, human
biology, evolution, and astrophysics. See visualizations for learning
about sea ice changes, coral reefs, desertification ... (Multiple Agencies)
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October 21, 2008 |
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Enduring Resources for Earth Sciences Education
is a database of materials for teaching earth science concepts. Created by teachers and earth scientists, the database includes maps, documents, and other resources for teaching about earthquakes, volcanoes, rocks, oceans, plate ... (National Science Foundation)
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October 21, 2008 |
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U.S. Election and Voting Resources
provides frequently asked questions, maps, and other information for learning about the presidential election process, the electoral college, registering to vote, campaign finance, opinion polls, historical election results, state ... (National Archives and Records Administration)
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October 16, 2008 |
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Paleontology Portal
invites students to discover prehistoric life in the U.S. by state and time period, see famous fossil localities and assemblages, and search fossil images and paleontology collections from participating museums. Find field guides, maps ... (National Science Foundation)
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