New — Tour: Vincent van Gogh
provides a brief overview van Gogh's life and looks at seven of his paintings. (National Gallery of Art)New — Women’s History Month
in the arts, politics, medicine, war, and more. Learn about Mary Cassatt, Clara Barton, Zora Neale Hurston, Hannah Arendt, Susan B. Anthony, and others. Find lessons and activities in the section "For Teachers." The theme for Women's History Month 2009 is "women taking the lead to save our planet." (Multiple Agencies)
New — Climate Change: EPA
provides comprehensive, indepth information about climate change. Learn about the science behind it, greenhouse gas emissions, health and environmental effects, regulatory initiatives, U.S. climate policy, economic analyses, and what you can do at home, at school, and elsewhere. (Environmental Protection Agency)
New — Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans
presents the first-ever physical activity guidelines issued by the federal government. The guidelines describe the types and amounts of physical activity that offer substantial health benefits to Americans. Four booklets are provided: for policy makers and health professionals, for organizations and communities, for adults aged 18-64, and for health professionals and researchers. (Department of Health and Human Services)
New — Tour: Vincent van Gogh
provides a brief overview van Gogh's life and looks at seven of his paintings. (National Gallery of Art)
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New — 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)New — 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 students to look at an aerial view of a city and determine what is happening, break the code of encrypted messages, and examine two photos to quickly identify subtle differences. (Central Intelligence Agency)New — 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)New — 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)New — 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)12.17.08
New — 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. (University of Wisconsin-Madison, National Science Foundation)12.16.08
New — 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? (University of Utah, National Institutes of Health)12.11.08
New — 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)12.02.08
New — 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? How does it affect matter? What is energy? Learn about everyday applications of spectroscopy, including CAT scans, Mars exploration, MRIs, microwaves, sunscreen chemistry, the chemistry of vision, uses of lasers, and more. (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)New — 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 Quincy Adams, Benjamin Franklin, King George III, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, the Boston Massacre, the Revolutionary War, the Continental Congresses, the Presidency and Vice Presidency, the Alien and Sedition Acts, and more. (WGBH, National Endowment for the Humanities)11.25.08
New — 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 dozens of lesson plans on climate change, coral reefs, currents, ecosystems, estuaries, global positioning, habitat management, marine sanctuaries, navigation, ocean exploration, pollution, tides, and more. (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)11.20.08
New — 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), Washington's First Inaugural Address (1789), Judiciary Act of 1789 (1789), Jay's Treaty (1794), Alien and Sedition Acts (1798), Louisiana Purchase (1803), and more. (Library of Congress)New — 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 process, engrossment and message to Senate, Senate action, final action on an amended bill, bills originating in Senate, enrollment, presidential action, and more. (Library of Congress)New — 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, Milton Babbitt, and others. Topics include piano performance technique, modern contemporary music, the essence of the string quartet, the influence of master teachers, and lessons from the great virtuosos of the past. (Library of Congress)New — 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 fight for the Union." Select "audio tour" to hear answers to questions, such as: How did Lincoln try to manage the explosiveness of the Emancipation Proclamation? How does a photo at his second inaugural (March 4, 1865) foreshadow his death? (National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution)11.10.08
New — 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. coins honoring veterans, and more. (General Services Administration)« Previous entries · Next entries »
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