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ENERGY is an essential and, at times, a controversial subject. At EPCOT Center's Universe of Energy exhibit, the lyrics, 'Energy makes the world go round,' sum up the role it […]

TREK back in history to the reign of the pharaohs. Uncover the secrets of mummification. Lift the shroud of mystery surrounding the great pyramids. Translate hieroglyphic writing. Open the door […]

WHAT would John Adams and Thomas Jefferson think about the presidential election process today? Instead of appealing to a few colleagues for their votes, they would have to mount major […]

FIFTEEN years ago, CyberBee began scouting the internet for content that was informative, engaging, and aligned with national standards. From 1993 to 1996, the World Link newsletter was published for […]

HUNDREDS of vacation destinations beckon families to visit each year. From battlefields and hiking to hands-on fun such as panning for gold, there is an adventure for everyone. In the […]

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Agriculture is the most healthful, most useful and most noble employment of man. --George Washington HAVING grown up on a family farm, there is something endearing to me […]

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] FINDING just the right book that will grab a student's interest is like looking for Waldo. Tracking down books that correlate with specific curriculum areas and topics for […]

ENTER the wild world of physics, where appearances and logic are often turned upside down. Understanding the underlying concepts is essential for uncovering the magic of physics. It can be […]

FINDING safe, engaging collaborative projects for your classroom doesn't have to be a challenge. There are many mentored and data-entry activities that allow your students to participate with classrooms across […]

MANY organizations are distributing distributing free newsletters with timely articles and links to valuable resources. Joining a mailing list or RSS feed is easy and convenient, and it's a timesaver […]

'It appears as though the stars from heaven have fallen on the earth.' --Charles Dickens BEFORE the European settlers arrived, there were huge prairies stretching for miles across the North […]

THE most recent numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that 17 percent of children and adolescents are overweight. Statistics show that one in five kids […]

RECENTLY, I spoke with a technology coordinator who had just completed a monthlong Internet Safety unit for fifth graders. Here is what she had to say about her students and […]

MAP trails, find treasure caches, and solve problems by using a Global Positing System (GPS) with your students. GPS technology is made possible by 24 U.S. military satellites orbiting Earth […]

WHAT do tombstones, driver's licenses, and a sound recording have in common? They are primary sources. In an Information Age, students have more access to primary source material than any […]

LEAVE a legacy of cultural history for future generations through digital storytelling. Stories are important, providing us with a voice in time and place about our heritage. Rich digital stories […]

DON your boots. Grab a bucket, kick net, and water-testing kit. Then, head for the nearest creek for a great adventure. Discover all sorts of creatures and plants that live […]

ESCAPE from the winter blahs and cabin fever. Transform your schoolyard into a launchpad. Experiment with aerodynamics, Newton's laws, and Bernoulli's principle. Then, have your students create geometric kites and […]

From a very early age, children are fascinated with puzzles. Put a puzzle on the classroom table and students will gravitate to it. Why are puzzles so appealing? What value […]

SOME sites offer free access to their databases, while others such as encyclopedia publishers charge subscription fees. Many schools are forming consortiums to defray the costs for these pay-as-you-go services. […]

IN 2004, Congress passed a provision in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005 establishing a day to commemorate the Sept. 17, 1787, signing of the Constitution. Sen. Robert Byrd, D-W.V., who […]

WITH federal mandates such as No Child Left Behind stretching school budgets, it is essential to find additional funding sources, especially for technology initiatives. Grants are one option, but where […]

[Editor's note: URLs mentioned in this article appear in the chart that follows on page 38.] Three little words, achingly familiar on a Western farmer's tongue, rule life in the [...]

Capture the gas. Build a roller coaster. Experiment with gooey recipes. Inquiring minds can learn about science through a variety of hands-on and minds-on techniques. Structured inquiry relies on an [...]

[Editor's note: URLs mentioned in this article appear in the chart that follows on page 30.] April Morning by Howard Fast is on many core reading lists and addresses several [...]

[Editor's note: URLs mentioned in this article appear in the chart that follows on page 34.] Summer is rapidly approaching. It is time to rest, relax, and leisurely explore new [...]

[Editor's note: URLs mentioned in this article appear in the chart that follows on page 32 & 33.] Imagine being shipwrecked on a deserted, barren island with students. You find [...]

'I had reasoned out in my mind; there was one or two things I bad a right to; liberty or death; if I could not bare one, I would bare [...]

[Editor's note: URLs mentioned in this article appear in the chart that follows on page 34.] Advertisements flash on the television screen, each image no longer than 3 seconds. Students [...]

'Whoever wishes to get a true appreciation of the greatness of our age should study the history of electrical development.' --Nikola Tesla, 1915 [Editor's note: URLs mentioned in this article [...]

'Games are the most elevated form of investigation.' --Albert Einstein [Editor's note: URLs mentioned in this article appear in the chart that follows on page 33.] From the Ancient Egyptian [...]

[Editor's note: URLs mentioned in this article appear in the chart that follows on page 33.] On a brisk, overcast day a busload of budding scientists from Old Orchard Elementary [...]

[Editor's note: URLs mentioned in this article appear in the chart that follows on page 30.] Pests, workers, artists--the intrepid insects of the world fascinate, annoy, and benefit humankind. From [...]

[Editor's note: URLs mentioned in this article appear in the chart that follows on page 31.] Everything on the Net is public domain. Right? Read the 10 Big Myths About [...]

[Editor's note: URLs mentioned in this article appear in the chart that follows on p.37] Before the next commercial break, describe a food label. When was the last time you [...]

by Linda C. Joseph Columbus Public Schools Library of Congress [Editor's note: URLs mentioned in this article appear in the chart that follows on p.31] Are you ready to celebrate [...]

by Linda C. Joseph, Library Media Specialist Columbus Public Schools Columbus, Ohio [Editor's note: URLs mentioned in this article appear in the chart that follows on p. 26.] Children absorbed [...]

by Linda C. Joseph, Library Media Specialist Columbus Public Schools Columbus, Ohio [Editor's note: URLs mentioned in this article appear in the chart that follows on p. 38] In the [...]

BY LiNDA C. JOSEPH, LiBRARY MEDiA SPECiALiST COLUMBUS PUBLiC SCHOOLS COLUMBUS, OHiO [Editor's note: URLs for Web sites mentioned in this article appear in the sidebar on page 48.] When [...]

Columbus Public Schools Columbus, Ohio [Editor's note: URLs for the sites mentioned in this article appear in the table on page 40.] Opening the media center each morning is like [...]