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To research some of the ancient mysteries of the world, start at Repertorium.net OR Mysteriousplaces.com

http://www.ology.amnh.org/ American Museum of National History has fun activities -ie:palentologist) Students can click on areas such as http://www.ology.amnh.org/paleontology/whatdoyouknow/index.html to get their knowledge of fossils and dinosaurs, etc.

http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/exploring/harlem is a vibrant new online

resource for educators and students. Drop Me Off in Harlem offers a rich

multimedia exploration of the individuals, places, and creative works that

comprised the Harlem Renaissance.

Through a wide range of primary sources, the site allows users to tap into

the essence of Harlem in the 1920s and 1930s.

US National Archives & Records Administration

http://www.Archives.Gov-- Link to a wealth of resources and primary documents of the United States.

CongressLink -

http://www.congresslink.org - CongressLink is directed to teachers of

history, American government, and civics. It provides information about

the U.S. Congress - how it works, its members and leaders, and the

public policies it produces. CongressLink is divided into three major

sections. The "Congressional Information Center" is a comprehensive,

daily-updated guide to Congress. "Features" provides information about

Congress, explains basic congressional processes, and offers commentary by scholars and subject matter experts. "Classroom Resources" includes lesson plans, online historical materials, and information to assist teachers in using CongressLink in their classrooms.

Egyptian Mummy Maker Game

An interactive game where the student must properly create a mummy to prepare it for the hereafter. http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/egyptians/mummy_maker_game.shtml

Longman Atlas Online Companion Website

http://www.longman.com.au/atlas/compweb/

The Longman Atlas features a range of information including maps, tables

of statistics, diagrams, graphs, pictures and satellite images. Includes

use of state-of-the-art satellite imagery. From Pearson Education Australia, with an Australian slant but still something for all.

WebQuest of the U. S. Presidents http://www.thinkquest.org/library/lib/site_sum_outside.html?tname=11492&url=11492/index2.html

American Rhetoric: Top 100 American Speeches of the 20th Century

http://www.americanrhetoric.com/top100speeches.htm

Contains links to full text transcriptions of 100 of the most significant American political speeches of the 20th century. Scroll down to get to the links. Includes an online quiz. Material in audio formats requires a digital-audio player. Browse by rank or decade (special section for women orators).