Title:Mark Twain ProjectSubject:Literature, AmericanLevel:Primary, Middle (6-8)
Secondary, High (9-12)
Post-secondary, College, University
Description:

Mark Twain Project Online applies innovative technology to more than four decades' worth of archival research by expert editors at the Mark Twain Project. It offers unfettered, intuitive access to reliable texts, accurate and exhaustive notes, and the most recently discovered letters and documents.

Its ultimate purpose is to produce a digital critical edition, fully annotated, of everything Mark Twain wrote. MTPO is a collaboration between the Mark Twain Papers and Project of The Bancroft Library, the California Digital Library, and the University of California Press. Site:http://www.marktwainproject.org

Title:dabbleBoardSubject:ToolLevel:Primary, Elementary (PK-5)
Primary, Middle (6-8)
Secondary, High (9-12)
Post-secondary, College, University
Professional
Description: "Dabbleboard allows you to make whiteboard drawings and graphic organizers in an online space you can share with others. Since more than one computer can "work on" the whiteboard at a time, students in multiple locations can add to the board at the same time -- or come back to a saved board to add to it later. The whiteboard includes freehand drawing, basic shapes (some that even pop in when you come close to drawing that shape), text tools, and simple colors. You can also upload images, drag and resize anything you draw or type, etc. If used as a whole-class activity, such as on an interactive whiteboard, you can save it by clicking SHARE, copying the URL so you can put the link on a class wiki, teacher web page, or blog so students or the class can revisit and change it later. The tool requires Flash."—TeachersFirst


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Site:http://www.dabbleboard.com/

Title:Nature OnlineSubject:Science, Astronomy, Geology, Life, EarthLevel:Primary, Elementary (PK-5)
Primary, Middle (6-8)
Secondary, High (9-12)
Description:From the Natural History Museum in London, this site has many resources for the budding scientist and science teacher. Short videos (in Quicktime and WindowsMedia, both high and low bandwidth options) on many subjects, webcams, and a section just for younger kids (games and quizzes and information on how to become various types of scientist) make this site worth hours of perusal or a site for classroom supplementals. Also has a natural history related art collection. Site:http://www.nhm.ac.uk/nature-online/index.html

Title:SpeakaboosSubject:ReadingLevel:Primary, Elementary (PK-5)
Description:


"Speakaboos brings classic children's entertainment into a digital world. Beloved characters and treasured stories are given new life through amazing celebrity performances, beautiful illustrations, and original music. At Speakaboos, children develop literacy skills while learning about technology in a safe and fun environment." High bandwidth. (Stories can be downloaded for purchase, or watched online for free.)
Site:http://www.speakaboos.com

Title:In ParenthesesSubject:Literature, HumanitiesLevel:Secondary, High (9-12)
Post-secondary, College, University
Description: In Parentheses is a huge treasure trove of ancient world literature, all in downloadable PDF format. From academic papers in Medieval Studies, to a worldwide array of medieval literature. Includes Arthurian, Canadian, Chinese, Castilian, Catalan, Middle Dutch, Middle and Old English, Ethiopian, Middle and Old French, German, Gothic, Greek, Irish, Italian, Latin, Japanese, Malayan, Old Norse, Peruvian, Provençal, Russian, Sanskrit, and Peruvian. Also sections on Linguistics and Orientalism, and Restoration and Chinese Drama... and something labeled "Vaguely Decadent." Useful to anyone looking for translations and original language versions of the world's best literature.

Site:http://www.yorku.ca/inpar/

Title:Van Gogh and the Colors of the NightSubject:ArtLevel:Secondary, High (9-12)
Post-secondary, College, University
Description:A beautifully rendered Van Gogh exhibition featuring the artist's paintings and drawings, and contextualizing letters and explanations (including some audio), by the Museum of Modern Art. High bandwidth, and requires Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Reader. Site:http://www.moma.org/exhibitions/2008/vangoghnight/

Title:U.S. History: Pre-Columbian to the New MilleniumSubject:History, U.S.Level:Primary, Middle (6-8)
Secondary, High (9-12)
Description:








A free, online U.S. History textbook put out by the Independence Hall Association. No quizzes or questions at the end of the chapters, but does link to outside, in-depth sources, and highlights key words. (Does have GoogleAds, which could be considered distracting.) It's not got bells and whistles, but if you're looking for a basic U.S. History overview textbook, low-bandwidth intensive and complete--this works well.
Site:http://ushistory.org/us/

Title:Stanford Solar CenterSubject:Science, AstronomyLevel:Primary, Elementary (PK-5)
Primary, Middle (6-8)
Secondary, High (9-12)
Description:





The Stanford Solar Center provides a collection of multi-disciplinary, interactive exercises and activities based on the Sun and solar science, most geared to grades 4-12. Standards-based, and well-organized. Includes lesson plans for educators, quizzes, and some very cool audio--did you know that the Sun sings? Site:http://solar-center.stanford.edu/

Title:The Great War Archive/First World War Poetry Digital ArchiveSubject:History, EnglishLevel:Secondary, High (9-12)
Post-secondary, College, University
Description:The Great War Archive contains over 6,500 items contributed by the general public between March and June 2008. Every item originates from, or relates to, someone's experience of the First World War, either abroad or at home. An amazing collection of primary sources, such as audio, autograph books, diaries, art, interviews, letters, maps, memoirs, memorabilia, music, documents, photos, poems and postcards.

The First World War Poetry Digital Archive makes available to the general public a wide array of archival resources relating to literature of the First World War. This multimedia digital archive contains archival resources from other major British poets of the First World War plus images, text, audio and video of primary contextual materials.
Site:http://www.oucs.ox.ac.uk/ww1lit/gwa/

Title:Ancient EgyptSubject:History, AnthropologyLevel:Primary, Elementary (PK-5)
Description:

From the British Museum, the site is divided into ten ‘chapters' which address themes or topics relevant to ancient Egypt. The ten ‘chapters' are presented on a menu page where the user can choose a chapter by clicking on the word or icon relating to that chapter.

For each chapter there is a ‘Doormat' page, which is an atmospheric introductory page to the chapter. The Doormat page will automatically switch to the ‘Home Page' after a few seconds. However, clicking on the picture will switch it immediately. The ‘Home Page' is an introductory page for the chapter.

Within each ‘chapter' there are three sections: ‘Story', ‘Explore' and ‘Challenge'.

• The 'Story' is a presentation of information in a narrative form.
• The 'Explore' is a non-linear presentation of information. The pupil controls the order in which they access the information. It is then the responsibility of the pupil (and/or the teacher) to make larger connections among ideas and information and place the information in a context or framework.
• The 'Challenge' is an activity that allows pupils to practise certain skills (historical, analytical, mathematical, observational) within the context of a theme or topic relevant to ancient Egypt.

Site:http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk

Title:Molecular MoviesSubject:Science, BiologyLevel:Secondary, High (9-12)
Post-secondary, College, University
Professional
Description: Molecular Movies is a portal cell and molecular animation presenting an organized directory of cell and molecular animations, as well as a collection of original tutorials for life science professionals learning 3D visualization. The goal is to provide an efficient way for scientists and educators to browse and access existing animations for teaching and communication purposes. MolecularMovies.org seeks to build an open community among 3D users focusing their efforts on cell and molecular visualizations. Site:http://www.molecularmovies.com/showcase/index.html

Title:Molecular MoviesSubject:Science, BiologyLevel:Secondary, High (9-12)
Post-secondary, College, University
Professional
Description: This web resource presents an organized directory of cell and molecular animations, as well as a collection of original tutorials for life science professionals learning 3D visualization. The goal is to provide an efficient way for scientists and educators to browse and access existing animations for teaching and communication purposes. MolecularMovies.org seeks to build an open community among 3D users focusing their efforts on cell and molecular visualizations. Site:http://www.molecularmovies.com/showcase/index.html

Title:United Nations CyberschoolbusSubject:Social Studies, GeographyLevel:Primary, Elementary (PK-5)
Primary, Middle (6-8)
Secondary, High (9-12)
Description:This is the UN's global teaching and learning project. Use it as a place to find information on countries, find out about the UN and its work, listen to webcasts, and play simulation video games that demonstrate what it would be like to be a refugee or dealing with world hunger. Very useful for a social studies teacher looking to bring a global understanding to the classroom. Site:http://cyberschoolbus.un.org/

Title:Big UniverseSubject:Reading, Language ArtsLevel:Primary, Elementary (PK-5)
Primary, Middle (6-8)
Description:

"Big Universe® is an online community where kids, parents, teachers, publishers, authors, illustrators, librarians, and others come together to explore the exciting world of online children's books. We offer hundreds of fiction and non-fiction children's books readable directly on our website, a self-publishing tool to create & publish children's books, blogs on relevant topics, and an online virtual shopping mall for children's books." Site:http://www.biguniverse.com/

Title:DimensionsSubject:MathematicsLevel:Primary, Middle (6-8)
Secondary, High (9-12)
Post-secondary, College, University
Description:"A walk through mathematics--

Nine chapters, two hours of maths, that take you gradually up to the fourth dimension. Mathematical vertigo guaranteed! Background information on every chapter: see "Details".

Free download and you can watch the films online!

Commentary in Arabic, English, French and Spanish.
Subtitles in Arabic, Dutch, Chinese, English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish and Russian."

This film is a very cool way to do math! Interesting, and carefully explained.

Site:http://www.dimensions-math.org/Dim_E.htm

Title:Stanford Encyclopedia of PhilosophySubject:PhilosophyLevel:Secondary, High (9-12)
Post-secondary, College, University
Description: The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (SEP) was designed so that each entry is maintained and kept up to date by an expert or group of experts in the field. All entries and substantive updates are refereed by the members of a distinguished Editorial Board before they are made public. The SEP's dynamic reference work maintains academic standards while evolving and adapting in response to new research. You can cite fixed editions that are created on a quarterly basis and stored in the Archives (every entry contains a link to its complete archival history, identifying the fixed edition the reader should cite). The Table of Contents lists entries that are published or assigned. The Projected Table of Contents also lists entries which are currently unassigned but nevertheless projected. Site:http://plato.stanford.edu

Title:Internet Encyclopedia of PhilosophySubject:PhilosophyLevel:Secondary, High (9-12)
Post-secondary, College, University
Description:

An exhaustive, authoritative collection of articles on all things Philosophical. Site:http://www.iep.utm.edu/

Title:Shakespeare's SonnetsSubject:Literature, BritishLevel:Secondary, High (9-12)
Post-secondary, College, University
Description: It's not the prettiest site, or the easiest to read, but it does have the full text of Shakespeare's sonnets with commentary (even line by line). Also has links to images of Shakespeare's London and other documents that illustrate Shakespeare's era. Site:http://www.shakespeares-sonnets.com/

Title:Introduction to Economic AnalysisSubject:Economics, MathematicsLevel:Post-secondary, College, University
Description:This is the "Open Source Introduction to Microeconomics", by R. Preston McAfee, of the California Institute of Technology--a free downloadable textbook.

Abstract: "This book presents introductory economics ("principles") material using standard mathematical tools, including calculus. It is designed for a relatively sophisticated undergraduate who has not taken a basic university course in economics. It also contains the standard intermediate microeconomics material and some material that ought to be standard but is not. The book can easily serve as an intermediate microeconomics text. The focus of this book is on the conceptual tools and not on fluff. Most microeconomics texts are mostly fluff and the fluff market is exceedingly over-served by $100+ texts. In contrast, this book reflects the approach actually adopted by the majority of economists for understanding economic activity. There are lots of models and equations and no pictures of economists." Site:http://www.introecon.com/

Title:Roller Coaster DesignerSubject:Science, PhysicsLevel:Primary, Middle (6-8)
Secondary, High (9-12)
Description: This is a game where you design your own roller coaster, and learn the principles of friction, weight, reaction, and acceleration. Deceptively simple, but the creator must take into account the safety and enjoyment of the passengers.


Site:http://puzzling.caret.cam.ac.uk/game.php?game=roller