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Art The American Museum of Photography See all from historic to contemporary photos and how to do it at this virtual museum. Art Cyclopedia: The Fine Art Search Engine Find images, websites, articles about artists, movements, mediums or search by artwork title.

Art History Resources on the Web Art by historical period and geographic location, including art movements like Impressionism and Symbolism. Mother of All Art History Links Page Research an art topic, find out where you can study art, look at art images, or check on museum shows.

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Music Music History 102 A guide to Western composers and their music from the Middle Ages to the present. A quick and easy survey of music history with sound.

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Science - Earth and Space Ask the Astronomer This is where Ask the Space Scientist started, and it has archives of the questions that were asked then. The Constellations and their Stars Stars, stars, and more stars! Tour The Galaxy - Students for the Exploration and Development of Space. This Dynamic Earth: the Story of Plate Tectonics The earth's surface is continually shifting, leading to earthquakes, volcanoes and a huge mountain range in the middle of the ocean. Hunt for Alien Worlds NOVA Online searches for life beyond Earth. The Eight Planets You want great pictures and information about our solar system? This is the place! NASA: Lessons of a Widowmaker (and Other Aircraft) NASA's hangers have been the home to the Black Widow, the Widowmaker, and the Betty Joe. Learn more about these aircraft and others by exploring this interactive site.

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Science - Life Science Animal Diversity Web Browse through the different classes of the animal kingdom for pictures, sounds and information on the species you're researching. Text by and for college students. The Biology Project An online interactive resource for learning biology, sets of problems and tutorials that will lead you through learning topics in biology. Colorado State University - Insect Fact Sheets All about Colorado insects around the house and garden, on crops and in field and forest. eNature.com: America's Wildlife Resource Wildlife field guides on more than 5,500 species, plus lists of animals near you. Endangered Species on EE-Link Lists, links, laws, facts, data and pictures for endangered species. Genetic Science Learning Center Hot topics and the basics in genetics.

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Social Studies & History The American West History and development of the American West through modern times, including different peoples, events, and western expansion. Ben's Guide to Government for Kids An easy version of government facts, including a description of branches of government and how they work. Also has good sources for national high school debate topics. Biography.com Search over 25,000 biographies, past and present. Black History Month Black history, contemporary isues, biography and many other resources CIA: The World Factbook General information and extensive statistical data on countries of the world. Country Studies Historical, social, economic and political background of countries throughout the world. Distinguished Women of Past and Present Biographies of women writers, educators, scientists, heads of state, and many others throughout history. Elections...The American Way An explanation of American elections from The Learning Page. Encyclopedia Britannica's Guide to Black History Timeline, biographies, source documents and articles on many aspects of Black history and culture. Encyclopedia Mythica - mythology, folklore and legend Folklore and myth from countries around the world, including biographies of all the goddesses, gods, and heroes. Famous Trials Defendants, prosecutors, developments and outcomes of famous trials through history. FedStats The gateway to statistics from over 100 U.S. federal agencies. High School Debate Topics A wealth of material on the national debate topics from 1995 through the current date.

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