National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Uses of Conics
Wondering who uses conics and where they occur in our lives? Dr. Math provides some answers to how math concepts involving conic sections, perabolas, hyperbolas, and ellipses are applied practically.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Stonehenge
Stonehenge, on Salisbury plain in England, is one of the most recognizable monuments of the Neolithic world and one of the most popular, with over one million visitors a year. Construction of Stonehenge was a result of at least three...
Sacred Text Archive
Indian Fairy Tales by Joseph Jacobs, Etext
Indian Fairy Tales is a well-illustrated collection that includes a wonderful notes section giving source information, parallels to other stories and remarks by the author. Very valuable for upper level students of fairy tales.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Music and Creativity in Ancient Greece
You think you love music? You have nothing on the Ancient Greek obsession. Every aspect of Greek life was punctuated by song: history, poetry, theater, sports and even astronomy. In fact, music was so important to Greek philosopher Plato...
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Musee D'orsay
A beautiful collection of primarily European art which includes a vast selection of impressionist pieces. Wonderful teacher resources that can be used as valuable background information in any art classroom.
Other
Poetics by Aristotle
Well here it is, the basis for Art Imitating Nature! This site is all text translated by S. H. Butcher. 26 chapters on the subject. If you wondered about the origins of the concept, here it is.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Figure This: Don't Fall In
Have you ever wondered why manhole covers are round? Believe it or not, there is a logical, mathematical reason. See if you can figure it out in this NCTM Math Challenge for Families activity. A one-page activity with suggested life...
BBC
Bbc: Nature Wildfacts: Eurasian River Otter
Use this site to learn more about this playful member of the weasel family through this detailed fact sheet and these wonderful photos.
Other
Mcdwn: Climate
Wonderful site! Learn about climates and gather helpful information. When you are done, take the climates quiz to show what you have learned.
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Beyond Food & Fiestas: Creating Authentic Cultural Experiences in the Classroom
As educators, we are eager to provide cultural experiences for our students. Songs, dances, traditional dress, food, and relevant objects are wonderful ways to interest students in a variety of cultures. But when you take it a step...
LM Digital Media
Kids World Fun: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz [Pdf]
This ebook shares the story of a little girl from Kansas who travels in a dream to the fictional land of Oz.
Other
Univ. Of Kansas: The Wonderful World of Editing
This is a graphically pleasing site with an absolute ton of information about words, how we use them and how we abuse them. Reading this is nearly as much fun as writing it seems to have been for the author, William Allen White, School...
Read Works
Read Works: Pre History Prehistoric People
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about prehistoric people and scientists who study them. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: World Wonders
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about six famous landmarks: Mount Rushmore, Machu Picchu, the Great Sphinx, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Great Wall of China, and the Sydney Opera House. A question sheet is...
Tour Egypt
Tour Egypt: Overview of Pyramid Construction
Provides a description of the design of step pyramids and true pyramids found in Egypt, as well as a discussion of construction techniques with excellent graphics.
National Geographic
National Geographic: My Wonderful World: Geography Is 10 Cool Things
Why is geography important? You will find 10 reasons that answer this question on this concise but informative site.
PBS
Nova Online Adventures: Pyramids, the Inside Story
Use this site to explore the pyramids of Egypt and to learn how they were built and why.
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Waiting for the Parade
This play is a wonderful study for students to tie in with Remembrance Day. Lots of information on the play here.
PBS
Pbs: Building Big Empire States Building
Quick facts about one of the world's tallest buildings.
Curated OER
Chaplin's World
A wonderful celebration of the life and work of film great Charlie Chaplin. Fantastic resources including a biography as well as current global projects to restore his films.
University of Oxford (UK)
Beazley Archive: Olympia
Illustrated dictionary entry for Olympia, the location of the statue of Zeus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Describes the significance of Olympia to the Greeks and the history of the area.
Other
Wonderopolis: How Does the Earth's Surface Affect Culture?
Cultural geography is the study of cultural components and how they relate to the geography of the places where people live and travel. This article explains how geography influences culture. Included are activities, and a quiz at the...
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Museum of Unnatural History: Hanging Gardens of Babylon
A detailed article on the construction of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon can be found here. Why they were built, how the garden received water, and the exact measurements of the garden are among the topics discussed in the article.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Temple of Jerusalem
This article deals with the Temple in Jerusalem, built in its splendor by King Solomon. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.
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