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New York Times
Learning Network
Easy-to-navigate and easy to understand compilation of learning materials
from the New York Times. You'll get up to the minute current events and news
and learning activities and outlines to go with them. Aimed at grades 3
through 12. Find out what happened on
this day in history. |
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Colonial Williamsburg
What better way to learn about history than by living it. One of the largest
living history museums out there, Williamsburg has a lot to offer the whole
family. Learn more about
how history and
education come together through the museum, exhibits and events. |
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Internet
Public Library (IPL)
IPL is a great place to start research on any topic you could imagine. Find
out how IPL can be of help to students, teachers and
researchers.
Browse by subject, check out the favorite links of librarians or search for
specific topics. You can even locate a public library near you. |
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Gradware
Well-known educational products and academic software for college age and
beyond. You'll find everything from Microsoft Office Professional to Adobe
products. Find out what kind of discounts
students and
teachers can receive.
Offers live help. |
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ThinkQuest
An education foundation that offers a wide variety of topics. You can browse
the various
student projects for ideas,
enter a
competition for web info or check out the complete
library to get information on a huge collection of topics, projects and
research. |
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Toastmasters International
Ever wanted to learn to speak to a crowd? Toastmasters offers educational
manuals, CDs and books that will give you the hints and tips you need to
excel in this area of your life.
You'll also find out about different
contests for speakers and debates. |
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How Stuff Works
Ever wondered how to tell if someone's lying? Or maybe you just want to
understand how your home network ties together. Learn about the top five
ways to
make money on the Internet. This site focuses on explaining how things
work in layman's terms. |
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Farriers'
Educational Resources
Ever thought about becoming a farrier? This site offers step-by-step
instructions on how to get into the business. You'll find
hoof models, books and
many other resources to help you understand how to care for a horse and how
their hooves can impact health. |
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Human Anatomy Online
If you wish you knew more about the human body, this site brings it all to
life. Start a tour by choosing a system in the body, such as digestive or
skeletal. A great site for pre-medical students or nurses taking anatomy
classes, because it is easy to understand. |
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University of Phoenix
This university offers a huge variety of online degrees in a subject that is
certain to interest you. While they can be a bit pricey, the school has
gained a certain amount of recognition. They also have brick and mortar
campus locations for those who prefer school in a classroom. |
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Life Beyond
Earth
This leading educational television station, PBS, offers information on the
possibility of life beyond earth. Check out details on
Mars and why scientist believe life could exist there and then hop over
to
write to an alien and have your questions answered by experts. |
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E-Learners
A huge portal for online learning from a variety of sources. You'll find
classes from colleges as well as classes that are just for fun. Find out
what
online degrees are available.
There is also a huge selection of
online articles and resources to help you learn more about e-learning. |
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NinePlanets.org
An amazing site that not only gives an overview of our solar system, but the
historical data and significance. Find out where the
largest
observatories are located and how to set up your own amateur viewing
center at home. You can also learn more about the
space program. |
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Learning Things
A nice sampling of products for homeschoolers or those who just want to give
their kids an information boost at home. There is a wide variety of
preschool materials,
K-12 learning sets and titles sorted by subjects such as art, Bible,
English and history. |
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Study Spanish
Learn to speak Spanish in the convenience of your own home in your own time.
This site offers free Spanish tutorials. Their
beginning Spanish course is a great place to start. You'll also find a
pronunciation guide, verb drills, vocabulary lists and grammar info. |
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Learn2Type
Take a free typing test and find out where you need to strengthen your
typing skills. Once you've brushed up your skills, you can work on getting a
typing
certification or
ten
key certification. These can help you in the job marketplace to prove
your skills. |
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The
Franklin Institute
The focus of this museum isn't just on kids. Although kids will enjoy
exhibits such as
Space Command and
the
Train Factory, there are just as many things for parents to do at the
museum.
The Planetarium is a perennial favorite and everyone will love the IMAX
theater. |
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Barnes and Noble Book Clubs
Barnes and Noble regularly offers a
variety of classes in any given topic, usually hosted by the author of a
book. While purchasing the book is not a requirement to join in, you will
want to read the book before participating to get the most from the
experience. |
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Project
Gutenberg
Classic books are often the best. Project Gutenberg in a huge electronic
library of public domain works that are free for the taking. Download them,
give them away to friends and family or whatever you'd like. Nearly 30,000
free titles in the
online book catalog. |
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Learn to Dance
Want to learn to dance, but scared of learning in front of others. Now there
is an online dance class that will get you rocking your socks off and
stepping the quick moves of the Salsa. Learn more about the
classes. Dances include the Argentine Tango, Hip Hop and Irish Dancing. |
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