 Ancient
China
A British Museum site on this most venerable civilization.
Grade Level: n/a
The Ancient China Website utilizes objects from the British Museum’s
collection to present this online resource for teachers and students.
It includes resources that can be used independently by students aged
9-11 as well as background information and support for teachers.
North
American Mammals
A Smithsonian site all about our furry friends.
Grade Level: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
This site from the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of
Natural History is a “searchable database of all living mammals
of North America”. The database features detailed descriptions,
images, diagrams and distribution range maps for more 400 mammals native
to the North American continent and particularly the United States.
 Journey
Through the Galaxy
A "mini-net" of pages that explore the galaxy.
Grade Level: 6-12
Journey Through the Galaxy, supported by Case Western University, features
information and resources for teaching and learning about “our solar
system, stars, extra-solar planets, the theories about the past and future
of the universe, and human exploration of space."
Bio-Link.org
Professional site of interest to high school biology teachers.
Grade Level: 9-12
CivilWar@Smithsonian, produced by the National Portrait Gallery, uses
the vast resources of the Smithsonian to explore the Civil War.
CivilWar@Smithsonian
Need we say more? The Smithsonian's presentation on the Civil War.
Grade Level: 6-12
CivilWar@Smithsonian, produced by the National Portrait Gallery, uses
the vast resources of the Smithsonian to explore the Civil War.
National
Constitution Center: Resources for Educators and Students
Includes the new Constitution Day site at http://www.constitutionday.us/
Grade Level: 6-12
This site provides lesson plans, discussion starters and other materials
for teaching and learning about the Constitution of the United States.
America
on the Move
Theme driven site by the Smithsonian on transportation and its ramifications.
Grade Level: 3-12
This site from the Smithsonian National Museum of American History explores
how transportation changed American “lives, landscapes, cultures
and communities”. It includes an activity guide and over 1,000 artifacts
and photos.
Algebra
Solutions
Algebra section of the very useful GoMath site.
Grade Level: 6-12
Algebra Solutions is a part of the larger GoMath site and offers students
the opportunity to practice pre-algebra and algebra problems online and
get step-by-step instructions for finding the solutions, worksheets, and
mini-lessons.
 First
School
Useful site for teachers of preschool kids.
Grade Level: K-2
First-School provides lesson plans, activities, crafts and a wealth of
other materials for preschool age children. These would be especially
helpful for home schooling and childcare providers as well as preschool
and kindergarten teachers.
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