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The New Learning Web – Explore the World of Natural Science at USGS

Click on the new U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Learning Web at www.usgs.gov/education to try your hand at exploring the world of natural science. The site has a new look with an enhanced search capability and special areas designed specifically for students in grades K-12, teachers, and “explorers” (everyone else).

Satellite Images Shrink the Planet

With its Ikonos satellite, Space Imaging can produce images of any area of the Earth every three days at top-grade resolution, and daily at lower resolutions.

Public Library Locator and the Public Library Outlet Locator

NCES’ Public Library Locator and the Public Library Outlet Locator will help you find information about a public library or a library service outlet, when you know some information about it. The information in this locator comes from the NCES Public Libraries Survey. You might also want to try “Find a Library” by using the […]

Library of Congress, Internet Archive, webarchivist.org and the Pew Internet & American Life Project Announce Sept. 11 Web Archive

The Library of Congress, in collaboration with the Internet Archive, webArchivist.org and the Pew Internet & American Life Project, announces the release today of a collection of digital materials called the September 11 Web Archive, available at September11.archive.org.

The IMAX Space Collection

The IMAX Space Collection features five of IMAX’s most thrilling space adventures and special DVD features. Click on the links below to view amazing clips only on Space.com.

PBS Online News Hours: Afghanistan

Full Coverage, and News Background

New Children’s Museum To Harness Videoconferencing For Interactive Learning Environment; PictureTel Systems to Support Mission to Deliver Hands-On Learning Adventures

The Children’s Museum Lowell and PictureTel® Corporation (NASDAQ:PCTL), the world leader in integrated collaboration, today announced that the Children’s Museum Lowell will utilize the PictureTel 600 Series™ as an interactive learning tool. The PictureTel 600 Series combines videoconferencing, the PC, and the Internet, re-creating natural in-person interaction. The museum, geared toward children ages one to […]

Afghanistan, on 50 Websites a Day

Since the Sept. 11 attacks, the international spotlight has been trained on Afghanistan, the Central Asian country notorious for housing one of the most repressive regimes on the planet as well as suspected terrorist Osama bin Laden.

CPAC in The Classroom

Teachers, you can help your students better understand the workings of Canada’s political system and public institutions by using CPAC right in your classroom! Our programs are an ideal educational resource that can easily be adapted to your curriculum needs.

Video: Congressional Black Caucus Foundation: Town Hall Meeting

Watch – Congressional Black Caucus Foundation: Town Hall Meeting: Securing Our Families and the Nation In Wake of Terrorist Attacks