Multimedia resource dedicated to the exploration of the period in the 1920s and 1930s known as the Harlem Renaissance. The story is told through illustrated articles, original film clips, audio recordings, photographs and links to additional resources.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History–Historical Documents And Sources; Social Sciences–Ethnicity, Culture, And Race–African/African-American
Earth
Links to reference resources related to the planet Earth and the oceans and continents. Includes links dealing with climates and meteorology, agriculture, the environment, and more. Also includes several kinds of maps.
Subject: Reference–Geography; Science & Technology–Earth Sciences; Science & Technology–Astronomy–Solar System (Planetary)
Natural Resources Canada
As Canada???s foremost geomatics and geoscience organization, NRCan provides public geoscientific and geospatial expertise, knowledge and technology…” Site includes information about Canada’s geology, mineral resources, forests, environment, and mapping. Available in both English and French.”
Subject: Reference–Geography–Maps & Atlases; Science & Technology–Environmental Sciences & Ecology; Science & Technology–Earth Sciences–Geosciences (Geology & Geophysics)
Karleen Bradford
This website provides information on the Canadian children and young adult author, Karleen Bradford. Here you can read about her personal story, books and series she has written or writing and awards she has received.
Subject: Reading Zone–Books & Authors
Harvard Gazette
The Harvard Gazette is an online magazine that features the news, faculty research and campus events for Harvard University in Cambridge, MA.
Subject: Education–Higher Education–Colleges And Universities
Cost-Of-Living Calculator by AIER
Cost-Of-Living Calculator by AIER
This calculator from the American Institute for Economic Research allows you to convert dollar values between any two years from 1913 to present, adjusting for inflation. Conversion data is based on the Consumers Price Index from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Subject: Business & Economics–Labor & Workplace; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Topic–History Of Business & Economics; Business & Economics–Economics; Reference–Calculation & Conversion Tools
Citizens Party Vote Citizens.org
Citizens Party Vote Citizens.org
The Citizens Party of the United States (Citizens Party) is a contemporary political party in the United States. Founded by Michael Thompson in Wayne, Pennsylvania in 2004 as the New American Independent Party (NAIP), the first meeting took place in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania on the day of the general election in 2004. The New American Independent …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics–Political Parties (United States)
Realms of the Sacred: Early Written Records of Mesoamerica
Realms of the Sacred: Early Written Records of Mesoamerica
This site contains pictures and descriptive explanations of codices from the major ancient Mesoamerican civilizations. Analysis focuses on texts from the Maya, Aztec, and Mixtec civilizations, with additional information on architecture, culture, landscape, and learning. There is also some treatment of codices from the colonial era. This is an o …
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–Mexican History; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–Central American History; Arts & Humanities–History–Historical Documents And Sources
Persian Mirror
An e-zine about Persian culture with stories on Iranian art and culture. It invites individual participation and purports to be non-political and non-religious. They also include information on events relating to Persian culture, arts or music.
Subject: Social Sciences–Ethnicity, Culture, And Race–Middle Eastern
ipl Digital Divide Collection
ipl2 Digital Divide Collection
Collection of resources on the digital divide.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Literacy–Computer Literacy; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Literacy–Information Literacy
Literacy Information and Communication System (LINCS)
Literacy Information and Communication System (LINCS)
“Welcome to LINCS, a professional learning community for adult educators that provides access to resources, professional development, and a connected network of practitioners.”
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Literacy–Functional Literacy
Literacy.org
“Literacy.org at the University of Pennsylvania, Graduate School of Education, is comprised of” National Center on Adult Literacy (NCAL) and the International Literacy Institute (ILI).
Subject: Education–Adult Education; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Literacy–Functional Literacy
Resources for Nonprofit Organizations
Resources for Nonprofit Organizations
Grants Information Collection website provides links to funding and other resources relevant to philanthropy and nonprofit organizations. Also includes a link to funding resources for individuals.
Subject: Education–Higher Education–Financial Aid, Scholarships & Fellowships; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Philanthropy & Social Service; Business & Economics–Non-Profit Organizations
Titanic in Nova Scotia
View artifacts and documents from the Titanic and learn about where those who lost their lives were buried.
Subject: Our World–History & People
Life in Ancient Egypt
Visit this Carnegie Museum of Natural History exhibition on ancient Egypt and pick from several categories including “Daily Life,” “Gods and Religion,” and “Funerary Customs” to tour the virtual gallery of artifacts, maps, and general information.
Subject: Social Sciences–Anthropology; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–African History–Antiquity; Social Sciences–Archaeology
The Whole Family Center
This site is aimed at understanding and improving all kinds of family relationships. Produced by experienced psychologists and includes articles on marriage, parenting, kids and teens, families, problems, coping with daily life. Deals with such topics as infertility, anorexia, divorce, suicide as well as everyday family problems.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Parenting & Family Life
Popular Hispanics
This resource provides stories on trends, entertainment, fashion, fitness, sports, food, and travel related to the Hispanic community. It explores Hispanic culture and it promotes Hispanic values by featuring high-profile Hispanics.
Subject: Social Sciences–Ethnicity, Culture, And Race–Latin American/Hispanic; Entertainment & Leisure–Entertainment & Leisure News
Women In Photography International
Women In Photography International
“Women In Photography International… promotes the visibility of women photographers and their work, through exhibitions, awards, scholarships, educational programs, juried competitions and lecture programs, non-profit website with Quarterly f2-eZine for women photographers around the world.”
Subject: Social Sciences–Gender & Sexuality–Women–Careers; Arts & Humanities–Fine Arts–Photography & Film
Archaeology Magazine
An official publication of the Archaeological Institute of America, this online version has selected articles from the print magazine as well as special online features, archives of recent issues (arranged by date), and links to other archaeology sites.
Subject: Social Sciences–Archaeology
Australasian Journal of Educational Technology
Australasian Journal of Educational Technology
“The Australasian Journal of Educational Technology (AJET) is a refereed academic journal publishing research and review articles in educational technology, information and communications technologies for education, online and e-learning, educational design, multimedia, computer assisted learning, and related areas.”
Subject: Computers & Internet; Education