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Library of Economics and Liberty
Concise Encyclopedia of Economics: Biography of Alfred Marshall (1842 1924)
A brief biography of the economics philosopher Alfred Marshall outlining his major contributions to the field of economic thought.
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Pharisees
This resource presents a detailed history of the development of the Pharisees, a politico-religious sect of ancient Judaism.
Ohio State University
Ohio State University: Mla Citation Guide [Pdf]
This 10-page resource explains what a bibliography is and gives examples of MLA style in regards to citing, both in the bibliography and in-text, for works such as books, anthologies, encyclopedia articles, journals, magazines,...
US National Library of Medicine
Medline Plus: Vitamin A
This encyclopedia article is organized into the following sections: Illustrations, Alternative Names, Definition, Function, Food Sources, Side Effects, and Recommendations. Click the thumbnails in Illustrations to pull up two charts, one...
US National Library of Medicine
Medline Plus: Niacin
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...
US National Library of Medicine
Medline Plus: Riboflavin
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...
Library of Congress
Loc: Prosperity and Thrift: Mc Nary Haugen Farm Legislation
As part of the encyclopedia in the extensive site, Properity and Thrift, the definition of the McNary-Haugen bills explains why they were proposed as a way to assist the farmers and try to solve the surplus and declining prices.
Remedy Health Media
Health Central: Phobias
Health Central library offers information on what a phobia is and on specific phobias and their treatments.
Library of Congress
Loc: Teachers: Personal Stories and Primary Sources
Learners will explore the value of personal stories and first-hand accounts when exploring history, in this case, the events of the early twentieth century, which included World War I and the Great Depression. Through this five-unit...
University of California
Uc Irvine: Distinguishing Between Primary & Secondary Sources
This site has an online quiz to test your knowledge of primary and secondary sources.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Preparing to Write the Research Paper
This lesson introduces students to research materials in the library and electronic materials available through the Alabama Virtual Library(AVL). The instruction emphasizes "how-to-use" multi-volume encyclopedias, multi-volume reference...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Fishing for Facts!
This lesson will involve a visit to the Library Media Center to research different sea creatures. Using an encyclopedia, learners will find two facts about their sea creature. Using the Internet, students will work in small groups to...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Honey Bees
The students will do research to learn the various functions of bees within the hive and understand the process of making honey. Students will use numerous resources to find their information including the Internet, library books,...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: The Big Dropper the Life Cycle of a Raindrop
Students will research the Internet, Alabama Virtual Library, online and printed encyclopedias, and other reference material to gather information on the water cycle. Students will then use the gathered data to create a slideshow...
University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh:folk Links Folk:fairy Tale Site
This site offers links to folk tale and fairy tale sites. Students and teachers will benefit from this useful reference guide.
University of Georgia
University of Georgia: Chicago Manual of Style: Bibliographic References
Good site for referencing "Chicago Manual of Style". Includes example citations of non-electronic media.
Cyberbee
Cyber Bee: Ready Reference
This site is a tool to help students hone their reference skills.
Curated OER
Baroque Angel, Organ Case 1714
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.
Curated OER
Welcome to the Wonderful World of Baroque Music
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.
Curated OER
Welcome to the Wonderful World of Baroque Music
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.
Curated OER
Welcome to the Wonderful World of Baroque Music
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.
Curated OER
Welcome to the Wonderful World of Baroque Music
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.
Curated OER
Welcome to the Wonderful World of Baroque Music
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.
Curated OER
Welcome to the Wonderful World of Baroque Music
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.