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  • 1. How to Get to College Guide


    Students can plan early and follow the steps in each grade level to prepare for college. Families can also see how they can help students succeed. Print an 8.5x11 copy or order your FREE “How to Get to College” poster now!


  • A+ Research & Writing


    Need to write a research paper? Want to do an A+ job without going totally NUTS? Here's help!


  • A-G Requirements


    To satisfy this requirement, you must complete the 15 yearlong high school courses known as the "a-g" subjects. At least seven of the 15 yearlong courses must be taken in your last two years of high school.


  • A-Z: Parents Rights in California


    This is the Web version of a document developed by the California Department of Education in response to California law that specifies the legal rights of parents to participate in their children's education (Chapter 864, Statutes of 1998).


  • Almanacs Online


    An A to Z keyword index of our general, entertainment, and sports almanacs. Or, search the almanacs, encyclopedia, or dictionary.


  • Americans at War: The Price of Freedom


    Americans have gone to war to win their independence, expand their natural boundaries, define their freedoms, and defend their interests around the globe. This exhibition examines how wars have shaped the nation’s history.


  • Ancient Mexico


    The art, culture and history of Ancient Mesoamerica.


  • Bible Gateway


    The Bible Gateway is a tool for reading and researching scripture online -- all in the language or translation of your choice! It allows readers to find and compare particular passages in scripture based on keywords, phrases, or scripture reference.


  • Biography Maker, The


    The Biography Maker is designed to help you convert facts into insights, dull and boring information into fascination and magic.


  • Blood Groups, Typing and Transfusions


    Though experiments with blood transfusions have been carried out for hundreds of years, it was not until 1901, when the Austrian Karl Landsteiner discovered human blood groups, that blood transfusions became safer.


  • BLS: What Do You Like?


    What do you like? Explore Career Information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.


  • Brain, The Secret Life of the


    The Secret Life of the Brain reveals the fascinating processes involved in brain development across a lifetime.


  • CA High School Exit Exam


    Beginning with the Class of 2006, all public school students will be required to pass the exam to earn a high school diploma.


  • CIA World Factbook


    Detailed CIA country information is used in the preparation of The World Factbook. Includes reference maps and appendixes


  • College Source


    An online library representing over 50,000 college catalogs and over 42,000,000 course descriptions.


  • Complete Works of William Shakespeare


    The Web's first edition of the Complete Works of William Shakespeare. We’ve offered Shakespeare's plays and poetry to the Internet community since 1993.


  • Compound Interest Simulator


    This applet will allow you to investigate savings account earnings, credit card debt, and a stock market simulation.


  • Don’t Buy It: Get Media Smart


    Don't Buy It: Get Media Smart is a media literacy web site for young people that encourages users to think critically about media and become smart consumers.


  • Ecological Footprint Quiz


    The Ecological Footprint Quiz estimates the area of land and ocean required to support your consumption of food, goods, services, housing, and energy and assimilate your wastes.


  • Encyclopedia Mythica


    The award-winning internet encyclopedia of mythology, folklore, and religion. Here you will find everything from A-gskw to Zveda Vechanyaya, with plenty in between.


  • Global Warming


    Is the climate warming? Are we the cause? Conflicting opinions are everywhere, but now is your chance to cut through the noise and discover the facts.


  • Greatschools.net


    GreatSchools.net provides parents with the information they need to choose schools, support their children's education and improve schools in their communities.


  • Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities


    HACU represents more than 390 colleges and universities committed to Hispanic higher education success in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Latin America and Spain.


  • Hispanic Reading Room


    The "Hispanic Society Reading Room," named after the New York Hispanic Society of America, was inaugurated to service the Library of Congress' growing Luso-Hispanic collections.


  • Historically Black Colleges & Universities


    The HBCU Network is a community that facilitates professional and social networking for the upwardly mobile Black College student.


  • History of the Holidays


    The history of all the holidays we celebrate in the United States.


  • International Space Station


    Welcome aboard NASA’s International Space Station. Learn how it works and how the crew lives.


  • Jazz in America


    The mission of the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz is to offer public school-based jazz education programs for young people around the world, helping students develop imaginative thinking, creativity, curiosity, and a respect for their cultural heritage.


  • Nature: Deep Jungle


    In DEEP JUNGLE: NEW FRONTIERS, see the jungle through the eyes of scientists who are using a new generation of high-tech tools to reveal long-hidden secrets.


  • Nuclear Energy Resources


    List of U.S. resources for students at or below high school level about nuclear energy topics. Some of the pages are written for specific age groups (e.g., 14-16 years), and these are clearly marked.


  • Ocean.com


    It is the mission of Ocean.com to provide 'ocean people' from around the world with a comprehensive and centralized source of ocean news, education, conservation, and entertainment.


  • Personal Statement: How to Write a


    The personal statement is your opportunity to sell yourself in the application process. Here are some questions to ask yourself.


  • Pestworld for Kids


    What are pests? Think of them as animals out of place. Out in nature, they're just doing their jobs. But when they move into our homes and yards, then we call them pests.


  • Physiclips


    Physclips: Mechanics with animations and video film clips. Kinematics and dynamics are presented here in multimedia, to teach at introductory and also at deeper levels. Individual video clips and animations are suitable for use by teachers, while students may use the whole package for self instruction or for reference.


  • Plagiarism: How to Avoid


    Plagiarism, strictly speaking, is the stealing of words, ideas, images, or creative works. Plagiarism, whether or not it is intentional, is looked upon as an academic crime. Learn more here.


  • Planets - Zoom Astronomy


    A comprehensive on-line site about space and astronomy. It is designed for people of all ages and levels of comprehension.


  • Purple Math - Your Algebra Resource


    Purple math’s lessons are written with the student in mind. These lessons emphasize the practicalities rather than the technicalities, demonstrating dependable techniques and pointing out common mistakes.


  • Read Print


    Read Print, your free online library, offers thousands of free books for students, teachers, and the classic enthusiast.


  • Stem Cell Research


    A stem cell has two key properties: it can renew itself, and it can give rise to another cell with a specific function. Scientists propagate and study stem cells in the laboratory with the goal of using these cells to treat disease.


  • Study Guides and Strategies


    Since 1996 the Study Guides and Strategies web site has been researched, authored, maintained and supported by Joe Landsberger as an international, learner-centric, educational public service.


  • Think Green: Recycling


    Putting the four R's - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Recover the resource into action is what Waste Management and this site are all about. Join us and let's Think Green.


  • ToxMystery


    ToxMystery was created by the United States National Library of Medicine to help children from 7-11 years old learn about household chemical hazards.


  • United States Population Clock


    According to the U.S. Bureau of the Census, the resident population of the United States is ... Find out here.


  • Virtual Body, The


    A webspace built for the latest health information that will educate and entertain kids and adults alike.


  • Visual Fractions


    A tutorial that models fractions with number lines or circles.


  • Visual MD


    The VisualMD site offers a rich, visual experience to learn, understand, and interact with health content on the Internet. Users can learn about the development and mechanics of the human heart, how it functions in the body, what can go wrong, treatment options, tips on how you can improve your cardiovascular health and expert audio commentary.


  • Web Elements Periodic Table


    WebElements aims to be a high quality source of information relating to the periodic table. Coverage is such that professional scientists and students at school will all find something useful.


  • White House, The


    An inside look at the President and his Cabinet.


  • Wind Energy


    AWEA promotes wind energy as a clean source of electricity for consumers around the world.


  • Writing: The Process of


    The most complete resource for students and parents to learn the process of writing for a variety of projects.