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Elementary |
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| American Memory from The Library of CongressThe online resource compiled by the Library of Congress National Digital Library Program. The program provides a gateway to rich primary source materials relating to the history and cultural developments of the United States. |
| CNN Student NewsWhat is happening in the world? Find out here! |
| GeonetGeonet game is an interactive game based on world geography standards. Students can choose areas of the world, categories of questions, and difficulty levels as they earn points. |
| Georgetown Public LibraryThe Georgetown Public Library houses and administers a collection of more than 80,000 items, including popular fiction and non-fiction for adults, youth, and children; classics; large-print materials; reference; books on cassette; videos; DVDs; music CDs; books on CD; literacy materials; books in Spanish; newspapers and magazines, to meet the life-long learning and reading interests of library users. |
| Handbook of Texas OnlineThe online Handbook offers a full-text searchable version of the complete text of the six-volume print edition, all corrections incorporated in the second printing, and approximately 400 articles not included in the print edition due to space limitations. Subsequent developments will include additional corrections and updates, new articles, illustrations, and audio-video media. |
| MapStats for Kids from FedStatsGraphics and games to learn more about the U.S. |
| My America Field TripThis field trip is an exploration about "things American." It touches a little on history, whimsy, symbolism, and some of what it means to be American. |
| National Gallery of ArtLinks art to history and social studies. A place where teachers and students can connect art and curriculum. A fantastic source for primary source documents and historical artwork.
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| National Geographic KidsResources for parents and kids. Newsletters, activities, experiments and GeoBee Challenge. |
| National Park ServiceThis is the National Park Service’s site for kids of all ages. If you love our National Parks, Monuments and Historic Sites, this site is for you. If you are new to our National Parks, we hope this site helps you experience how wonderful they can be. |
| PBSA trusted community resource, PBS uses the power of noncommercial television, the Internet and other media to enrich the lives of all Americans through quality programs and education services that inform, inspire and delight. Available to 99 percent of American homes with televisions and to an increasing number of digital multimedia households, PBS serves nearly 90 million people each week. |
| Plimouth PlantationProvides information about Plimoth Plantation, the living history museum of the seventeenth century in Plymouth, Massachusetts. |
| Scholastic for KidsSupports the way today's students learn and provides a unique link between the home and the classroom to enable parents to supplement their child's education at home. |
| Texas Historical CommissionThe Texas Historical Commission (THC) is the state agency for historic preservation. THC staff consults with citizens and organizations to preserve Texas' architectural, archeological and cultural landmarks. The agency is recognized nationally for its preservation programs.
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| Texas House of Representatives for KidsDesigned specifically for Texas students in grades first through eighth. |
| The Fin, Fur and Feather Bureau of InvestigationThe Fin, Fur and Feather Bureau of Investigation uses humor and storytelling to help kids ages 8-13 learn about places and cultures around the world. This is an important first step toward building their global literacy. |
| The Learning ToolboxTools and resources to help learning disabled students become better, more efficient learners.
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| Time for KidsTIME For Kids is a weekly classroom news magazine packed with stories about world and national events, scientific discoveries, sports, entertainment, kids in the news and much more.
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| White House KidsWhite House news for kids, games, quizzes, math challenge, photos, videos, and primary sources. |
| Williamson County Historical MuseumThe Williamson County Historical Museum (WCHM) is a non-profit corporation established to collect, preserve, and exhibit documents and material objects relating to the history of Williamson County; to offer educational programs to students and the general public relating to Williamson County history; to guide the renovation and oversee the preservation of the Old Farmers State Bank Building, maintaining it as an historical museum open to the public; to generate through contributions, gifts, and special functions the funds necessary to support renovations, collections, exhibits, and programs.
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High School |
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| American Memory from the Library of CongressThe online resource compiled by the Library of Congress National Digital Library Program. The program provides a gateway to rich primary source materials relating to the history and cultural developments of the United States.
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| Best History SitesRanked #1 by Google for history web sites. Contains links to over 1000 history web sites as well as hundreds of quality K- 12 lesson plans and guides. |
| Chicago's Field MuseumThe Field Museum was founded to house the biological and anthropological collections assembled for the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893. These objects form the core of the Museum's collections which have grown through world-wide expeditions, exchange, purchase, and gifts to more than twenty million specimens. |
| CNN Student NewsWhat's happening in the world? Find out here! |
| C-SPAN in the ClassroomResources for Civics and Government. |
| Georgetown Public LibraryThe Georgetown Public Library houses and administers a collection of more than 80,000 items, including popular fiction and non-fiction for adults, youth, and children; classics; large-print materials; reference; books on cassette; videos; DVDs; music CDs; books on CD; literacy materials; books in Spanish; newspapers and magazines, to meet the life-long learning and reading interests of library users. |
| Handbook of Texas OnlineThe online Handbook offers a full-text searchable version of the complete text of the six-volume print edition, all corrections incorporated in the second printing, and approximately 400 articles not included in the print edition due to space limitations. Subsequent developments will include additional corrections and updates, new articles, illustrations, and audio-video media. |
| Math and MapsRice University; Explains what maps are, how math is used to create them, and provides related math problems for students to solve. |
| Mega-ConverterAn excellent resource to calculate any conversion imaginable. |
| National Gallery of ArtLinks art to history and social studies. A place where teachers and students can connect art and curriculum. A fantastic source for primary source documents and historical artwork. |
| National Park ServiceHere you'll find curriculum, fun and games, a guide to park Junior Ranger programs and a host of other fun and educational media created by the National Park Service and our partners, including fantastic lesson plans. |
| PBSA trusted community resource, PBS uses the power of noncommercial television, the Internet and other media to enrich the lives of all Americans through quality programs and education services that inform, inspire and delight. Available to 99 percent of American homes with televisions and to an increasing number of digital multimedia households, PBS serves nearly 90 million people each week. |
| Political CartoonsUp-to-date political cartoons arranged by topic. |
| The History ChannelFind out what happened in history on this day and any other date of your choosing. At The History Channel you will find historical information ranging from Great Speeches (in audio) to facts about This Day in History. |
| The Learning ToolboxTools and resources to help learning disabled students become better, more efficient learners. |
| The National Archives and Records AdministrationThe NARA mission is to ensure ready access to essential evidence. This site includes an Online Exhibit Hall, the Digital Classroom, and Events. |
| The New York Times for StudentsThe New York Times for students with test prep question of the day, word of the day, and daily news quiz. |
| USA TodayImproving student performance through timely, relevant, and real-world resources. |
| Virtual TouristWorldwide travel guides, maps, vacations, hotels. |
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Middle School |
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| American Memory from the Library of Congressthe online resource compiled by the Library of Congress National Digital Library Program. The program provides a gateway to rich primary source materials relating to the history and cultural developments of the United States. |
| Chicago's Field MuseumThe Field Museum was founded to house the biological and anthropological collections assembled for the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893. These objects form the core of the Museum's collections which have grown through world-wide expeditions, exchange, purchase, and gifts to more than twenty million specimens. |
| CNN Student NewsWhat's happening in the world? Find out here! |
| Discovery ChannelThe Discovery Channel delivers informative articles, online games, a chat room, online science games, live web cams, showcase of video clips, and a station guide. |
| Georgetown Public LibraryThe Georgetown Public Library houses and administers a collection of more than 80,000 items, including popular fiction and non-fiction for adults, youth, and children; classics; large-print materials; reference; books on cassette; videos; DVDs; music CDs; books on CD; literacy materials; books in Spanish; newspapers and magazines, to meet the life-long learning and reading interests of library users. |
| Handbook of Texas OnlineThe online Handbook offers a full-text searchable version of the complete text of the six-volume print edition, all corrections incorporated in the second printing, and approximately 400 articles not included in the print edition due to space limitations. Subsequent developments will include additional corrections and updates, new articles, illustrations, and audio-video media. |
| History DetectivesHistory Detectives is devoted to exploring the complexities of historical mysteries, searching out the facts, myths and conundrums that connect local folklore, family legends and interesting objects.
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| National Gallery of ArtLinks art to history and social studies. A place where teachers and students can connect art and curriculum. A fantastic source for primary source documents and historical artwork.
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| National Park ServiceThis is the National Park Service’s site for kids of all ages. If you love our National Parks, Monuments and Historic Sites, this site is for you. If you are new to our National Parks, we hope this site helps you experience how wonderful they can be. |
| PBSA trusted community resource, PBS uses the power of noncommercial television, the Internet and other media to enrich the lives of all Americans through quality programs and education services that inform, inspire and delight. Available to 99 percent of American homes with televisions and to an increasing number of digital multimedia households, PBS serves nearly 90 million people each week. |
| State of Texas Home PageThis web site is intended to serve as the official compilation of Texas government electronic resources, both at the state and local levels, and as an index of Texas governmental or taxing authority web sites and services. The site is organized by subject to provide a collection of links and portals designed to allow citizens, visitors, businesses, state government, and others to quickly and efficiently locate appropriate resources. |
| Texas Historical CommissionThe Texas Historical Commission (THC) is the state agency for historic preservation. THC staff consults with citizens and organizations to preserve Texas' architectural, archeological and cultural landmarks. The agency is recognized nationally for its preservation programs. |
| Texas House of Representatives for KidsDesigned specifically for Texas students in grades first through eighth. |
| Texas Legislature OnlineLive broadcasts of the House and Senate Chambers, Texas statutes and the Texas Constitution, Administrative Code and more. |
| The Fin, Fur and Feather Bureau of InvestigationThe Fin, Fur and Feather Bureau of Investigation uses humor and storytelling to help kids ages 8-13 learn about places and cultures around the world. This is an important first step toward building their global literacy. |
| The Learning ToolboxTools and resources to help learning disabled students become better, more efficient learners. |
| The Road to Revolution GameTest your knowledge about the American Revolution, and see if you can navigate your way to independence. Every correct answer gets you closer to liberty! |
| Williamson County Historical MuseumThe Williamson County Historical Museum (WCHM) is a non-profit corporation established to collect, preserve, and exhibit documents and material objects relating to the history of Williamson County; to offer educational programs to students and the general public relating to Williamson County history; to guide the renovation and oversee the preservation of the Old Farmers State Bank Building, maintaining it as an historical museum open to the public; to generate through contributions, gifts, and special functions the funds necessary to support renovations, collections, exhibits, and programs. |
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