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Encyberpedia: The Living Encyclopedia

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
An exhaustive list of links to dictionaries, encyclopedias, glossaries, languages and thesaurus on the web. L.9-10.4c References, L.9-10.4d Verify meaning, L.11-12.4c References
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State Library of North Carolina

For Students 9th - 10th
The library provides a wealth of resources online: e.g., access to local libraries and their card catalogs, the "North Carolina Encyclopedia," genealogical research, and newspapers.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Performing Arts Encyclopedia

For Students 9th - 10th
This performing arts encyclopedia guides readers through the collections and exhibitions maintained by the Library of Congress.
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Encyclopedia Mythica

Encyclopedia Mythica

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The home page of Encyclopedia Mythica from which you can access its full range of content on myths from throughout the world. Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Japanese, and Chinese mythology are the site's most popular areas, but many...
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State Library of North Carolina

N Cpedia: State Library of North Carolina

For Students 9th - 10th
Online encyclopedia includes information about the history, geography, communities, symbols, people, and government of North Carolina.
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University of Florida

Baldwin Library: The Boy's Own Book by William Clarke

For Students 3rd - 8th
This is an online photocopy of the original of the children's book The Boy's Own Book by William Clarke, (1880?) a complete encyclopedia of sports and pastimes: athletic, scientific, and recreative.
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Library of Books on Woodblock Printmaking

For Students 9th - 10th
A list of seventeen books and information about wood-block printing, color block printing, Japanese wood-block printing, relief printing and more. The books have been preserved on this Internet library site and updated information has...
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Library of Economics and Liberty

Concise Encyclopedia of Economics: Agricultural Price Supports

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a scholarly explanation of price supports. It explains why agricultural price supports are used differently by poor countries than by wealthy countries.
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Library of Economics and Liberty

Concise Encyclopedia of Economics: Public Goods

For Students 9th - 10th
This article explains what public goods are, as well as what they are not. It also gives examples of several problems in determining how to determine whether goods are public or private.
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Other

The Tibetan and Himalayan Library: Collected Tantras of the Ancients

For Students 9th - 10th
The Tibetan Buddhist Canon is one of the three most important canons of Buddhist and religious literature in the world. Here you will find a complete catalog of the controversial collection of esoteric texts, compiling several of the...
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Christian Classics Ethereal Library

Ethereal Library: Edwards, Jonathan (1703 1758)

For Students 9th - 10th
This page from Christian Classics features full text works by Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758 CE), as well as works about him, and audio files of some sermons, and a search feature for his work.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Beginner's Avl (Alabama Virtual Library)

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students will research the red fox using an online encyclopedia from the Alabama Virtual Library web site and answer questions provided by the teacher. This is a good lesson for students' first experience in using the AVL.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Performing Arts Encyclopedia: Stringed Instruments

For Students 9th - 10th
Access the collection of stringed musical instruments housed at the Library of Congress. Photographs, construction details, recordings, articles, and related resources.
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Wolfram Research

Wolfram Math World: World's Most Extensive Mathematics Resource

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
MathWorld provides a huge mathematics encyclopedia detailing the concepts of geometry, algebra, calculus, discrete math, number theory, and other math topics--complete with formulas, diagrams, examples, and references for thorough...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: The Most Blessed Trinity

For Students 9th - 10th
This site answers some questions about the trinity. In doing so, it explains the Trinity in whole. It is a Catholic web site, but can be used for most Christian religions also. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Pope John Paul Ii: Ordinatio Sacerdotalis

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the Pope's declaration that only men can be ordained in the Roman Catholic Church as priests. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material...
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Other

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Scientific Progress

For Students 11th - 12th
An article which attempts to explain how science has influenced society. Traces the history of scientific progress and how this has influenced societal behavior.
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US National Library of Medicine

Medline Plus: Niacin

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia article on niacin, or vitamin B3, is organized into the following sections: "Illustrations," "Alternative Names," "Definition," "Function," "Food Sources," "Side Effects," and "Recommendations." Click on the thumbnail...
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US National Library of Medicine

Medline Plus: Riboflavin

For Students 9th - 10th
Organized into several sections, including "Illustrations," "Functions," and "Food Sources," this encyclopedia article is a simple overview of B2, or riboflavin. Click on the thumbnails in the "Illustration," section to pull up...
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University of California

Uc Irvine: Distinguishing Between Primary & Secondary Sources

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site has an online quiz to test your knowledge of primary and secondary sources.
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University of Georgia

University of Georgia: Chicago Manual of Style: Bibliographic References

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Good site for referencing "Chicago Manual of Style". Includes example citations of non-electronic media.
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Cyberbee

Cyber Bee: Ready Reference

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
This site is a tool to help students hone their reference skills.
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Curated OER

Baroque Angel, Organ Case 1714

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a multi-media "encyclopedia" of Baroque music! Use the site as the basis of your curriculum unit on Baroque or as a "textbook" with kids accessing the site from home, library or computer lab.
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Curated OER

Welcome to the Wonderful World of Baroque Music

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a multi-media "encyclopedia" of Baroque music! Use the site as the basis of your curriculum unit on Baroque or as a "textbook" with kids accessing the site from home, library or computer lab.