With so much data gathered on the computer, someone needs to be able to organize it. That falls to the database administrator. This Science Buddies site lays out the requirements needed to become a database administrator , as well as the...

This page takes you to a database of over 8000 photographs of the Arctic from the late 1800s through the 20th century. The photos are from scientific expeditions, military and police patrols, explorers, etc. The largest set is from the...

This brief tutorial gives a clear view of the strengths of databases, as well as how to search them effectively. It includes a summary quiz and a page of printable notes for future reference.

A case study from the Trade Environment Database examines evidence that suggests that the Iceman found in the Tyrolean Alps in 1991 was a trader. It also examines the conflicting claims of Austria and Italy for the body.

In this simulation observe ionic bonds and how they affect the structure of the molecule.

In preparation for independent research projects, young scholars in small groups practice proper citation and familiarize themselves with Alabama Virtual Library databases using a graphic organizer.

The US College Search datatbase is a good resource for high school students, parents, and anyone looking to go back to college. We maintain a database of 9,734 4-year Universities, 2-year Colleges, Junior Colleges, Vocational Schools,...

This professional resource includes a database to find the answer relative to the best instructional practices related to alphabetic literacy. This site offers activities in English and Spanish to help teach literacy topics.

A good description of the Casablanca Conference, its participants, those who were absent, and the accomplishments of the meeting. Hyperlinks to political cartoons reflecting the dealings at the conference.

Providing "Over 400 free Lessons and Tabs," this resource includes learning ideas and information for everyone from the drum novice to the expert. In addition to including lessons on a wide range of instruments, this resource includes...

This lesson provides a lesson that highlights NBA's Utah Jazz team. Teachers will demonstrate how to use a database, and then students will engage in exploring the database of the Utah Jazz.

A searchable database of minerals and gems. Search by keyword or pre-defined characteristics. A Help section is available as well for aid in searching.

Flags.net is a database of current and historical flags for countries, political subdivisions, organizations, and the like. Flags can be searched with virtually any criteria, from the name of a country to their colors.

This site from Theatre Database presents a biography of Elizabethan dramatists and collaborators Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher. The information is somewhat in-depth and throughout links are provided for additional information. Also...

An online database full of paintings, photographs, manuscripts, decorative arts pieces, and lithographs pertaining to history topics. Topics include American Civil War, African American History, Women's History, and immigration and...

Discover more about these interesting creatures as you peruse this site. Site provides an introduction to cephalopods, photographs, articles, a scientific cephalopod database, and more!

A database that is very helpful when searching for info on different reactions to the poisons in the plants - mainly for animals though.

Access to the pottery database and an introduction to Greek pottery. Techniques and styles including shapes and inscriptions are explained in detailed accompanied by photos. Search by a painter and/or potter and view their work, or use...

Congressional committee transcripts are compiled into the Congressional Reports section of the Government Printing office website. Most of the information included within the Congressional Reports include the gathering of expert...

A searchable database of the collections of invertebrates at the National Museum of Natural History. You can search by keyword, or in a more scientific way, such as by phylum or expedition.

This 35-minute interactive tutorial models the research process via the story of Quentin, a UMUC student. It takes him through the various research process steps: understand how to locate background information on his topic by showing...

Finding primary sources can be difficult and confusing at times. This site provides a list of history databases, rare books and manuscripts, and research guides for those looking for primary resources such as diaries, letters,...

Students will learn about the life stories of victims of the Holocaust in order to see the victims as people and not numbers. Using pages of testimonies written by relatives or acquaintances, students will discuss the life of the...

Believe it or not, scientists were recently able to recover tissue and partial sequence information for protein molecules from a 68-million-year-old Tyrannosaurus rex fossil. In this genomics science fair project, you will use the T....