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Water Levels, Tides & Currents
The Oceanographic Products and Services Division of the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration explains the science behind the
tides, gives...
Amazon
Interactive
This privately maintained site presents information about the
people, environment, and the development of ecotourism in the Amazon rain
forest.
American
Rivers
American Rivers is an organization dedicated to preserving
and restoring America's river systems; its home page has information on
endangered and...
Extreme
2000: Voyage to the Deep
The University of Delaware College of Marine Studies and Sea
Grant College Program offers information about its mission to explore
hydrothermal vents...
Maps
of Polar Regions and Oceans
The University of Texas at Austin offers several maps of each
of the world’s oceans, and of the North and South Poles.
Neptune's
Web
The Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command presents
information about oceans and oceanography; the site includes sections for
students and...
The
New York State Canal System
New York State publishes maps, statistics, frequently asked
questions, and other information about its canal system, including the Erie
Canal.
Oceanography:
An ONR Science and Technology Focus Site
The Office of Naval Research offers a site for students and
teachers about the ocean and its regions and habitats; it includes information
about...
Polynesian
Voyaging Society
This site explores how Polynesian seafarers discovered and
settled nearly every inhabitable island in the Pacific Ocean before European
explorers...
Secrets
of the Ocean Realm
PBS Online presents a feature on oceanography, with
information about creatures that live in the ocean, classroom activities, an
online quiz, and...
The
St. Lawrence: Maritime Seaway and Economic Centre of Canada
Hosted by Canada's Schoolnet, this site offers information
about the regional geography of the St. Lawrence River, including maps,
statistics,...
What's
It Like Where You Live? Freshwater Ecosystems
This site from the Missouri Botanical Garden provides images,
statistics, and comparisons of rivers, streams, ponds, lakes, and wetlands.
What's
It Like Where You Live? Marine Ecosystems
This site from the Missouri Botanical Garden provides images,
statistics, and comparisons of temperate oceans, tropical oceans, seas, coral
reefs,...
The
Alberta Advantage
The government of Alberta provides links to government
institutions and information on environment, travel, and educational
institutions.
B.C.
Wilderness
This commercially hosted site presents an illustrated
overview of the environment of British Columbia, including information about its
forests,...
Exploring
Nunavut
The Nunavut Handbook provides information about the
geography, culture, and wildlife of Nunavut, Canada.
Ghosts
of the North West Coast
Canada's Digital Collections presents an interactive site
about the history of British Columbia, including audio clips, images, and
resources for...
Government
of British Columbia
This site provides links to British Columbia's agencies and
departments and information on tourism and culture.
Government
of Manitoba
The government of Manitoba provides news, information on
tourism, and links to provincial departments and agencies; available in English,
French, and...
Government
of New Brunswick Home Page
The government of New Brunswick provides news, information on
its departments and on tourism, and other resources; available in English and
French.
The
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
The government of Newfoundland and Labrador provides news,
links to its agencies, and information on the legislature and tourism.
Government
of Nova Scotia Canada
The government of Nova Scotia provides links to its
legislature and agencies and information on the province's economy, environment,
and tourism.
Government
of Ontario, Canada
The government of Ontario provides news and information on
its departments, natural resources, and history.
Government
of Saskatchewan
The government of Saskatchewan provides news, information on
its departments, and links to other resources.
Government
of the Northwest Territories
The government of the Northwest Territories provides weather
forecasts and information on the legislature as well as other resources.
Government
of Yukon Home Page
The official home page of the government of the Yukon
Territory provides facts about the area, a guide to its government, travel
information, and...
National
Atlas of Canada Online/L'Atlas national du Canada en ligne
This searchable online atlas is organized by themes and
issues and includes a dynamic mapping tool, teaching materials, and other
resources; the site...
Nunavut
Tourism
Nunavut Tourism presents a guide to the history, environment,
and cultures of Nunavut, Canada.
Prince
Edward Island
This official site provides a visitor's guide to Prince
Edward Island, links to the provincial government, and other resources.
Québec
The government of Québec provides information on the
province's politics, history, culture, and news; available in French, English,
and Spanish.
Story
of the Missouri Coteau Region
Canada's Digital Collections offers illustrated information
on the geological, aboriginal, cultural, and industrial history of the Missouri
Coteau...
Austin
City Connection
The city of Austin, Texas, provides information on its
government, communities, news, and services.
Baltimore
City Home Page
The official page for Baltimore, Maryland, offers information
on the city's government and attractions.
Bangkok
Metropolitan Administration
This official site provides information about the history,
government, and attractions of Bangkok, Thailand; available in Thai and English.
Berlin
info
This site provides a guide to the government, community, and
economy of Berlin, Germany, as well as other resources; available in German and
English.
Cairo
This privately maintained site presents photographs, a guide
for visitors, and links to other sites.
Chicago:
City of the Century
PBS Online features this online companion to its film on the
development of Chicago, Illinois, during the 19th century; includes maps, a
timeline,...
Chicago
Mosaic
The city of Chicago, Illinois, provides an electronic tour
guide and a directory of city services.
Cities
of Today, Cities of Tomorrow
This site, from the United Nations Cyber School Bus,
challenges students to explore what makes a great city; profiles of more than 20
major world...
Cities.com
This commercial site contains a database of more than 4,000
guides for cities around the world; not all of the guides are available in
English.
City
of Amsterdam
The city of Amsterdam, The Netherlands, offers information on
its government, economy, and culture.
City
of Atlanta Web Site
Atlanta, Georgia, provides information on its government,
news, and community events.
City
of Buenos Aires
This commercial site offers a guide to the city of Buenos
Aires, Argentina; available in English and Spanish.
City
of Cape Town
The official page for Cape Town, South Africa, has
information about the city's population, government, and economy, as well as
other resources.
City
of Dallas
The official site of Dallas, Texas, presents a guide to the
city's economy, government, and community.
City
of Detroit Official Web Site
The City of Detroit, Michigan, offers information about its
government, culture, and economy.
The
City of Melbourne Web Page
The City of Melbourne, Australia, presents information on its
government, community events, and economy.
City
of Miami
The official home page for Miami, Florida, has information on
the city's government and economy, a collection of photographs, and other
resources.
City
of Minneapolis
The city of Minneapolis, Minnesota, provides information on
its events, government, and publications.
City
of Orlando
This official site offers information on the government,
educational institutions, and economy of Orlando, Florida.
City
of Ottawa
Ottawa, Canada, presents information about its economy,
attractions, government, and community; available in French and English.
City
of Sacramento
Sacramento, California, provides information on its history,
government, and events.
City
of Saint Paul
Saint Paul, Minnesota, provides information on its events,
economy, government, and educational institutions, as well as links to related
resources.
City
of San Diego Home Page
The city of San Diego, California, presents information on
its government and services and links to other Internet resources.
City
of Seattle Public Access Network
The Public Access Network presents information on the
culture, government, and environment of Seattle, Washington.
50states.com
This site provides information on all 50 American states and
their capitals, including a list of famous people from each state, geographic...
City
of Sydney
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, offers information about
its history, government, attractions, and economy.
City
of Vancouver
The official Vancouver home page has information about the
city's government, geography, history, and many other resources.
CLEVELAND:
The New American City
This official site provides information on events, news, and
government in Cleveland, Ohio, as well as links to other online resources.
Geographic
& Historic Perspective of Downtown Los Angeles
This site provides maps and images of downtown Los Angeles
with descriptions of each neighborhood's character, history, and architecture.
Greater
Johannesburg
The Greater Johannesburg Metropolitan Council offers
information about the government, economy, and culture of Johannesburg, South
Africa.
Hellenic
Ministry of Culture: Athens
The Hellenic Ministry of Culture offers information about
museums, monuments, and archaeological sites in Athens, Greece.
Industrial
Hamilton: A Trail to the Future
Canada's Digital Collections offers extensive hypertext
essays on numerous topics relating to the industrial development of Hamilton,
Ontario, over...
The
Jerusalem Website
This official page offers information about Jerusalem's
government, culture, and history; available in Hebrew and English.
The
London Net
This commercial, multimedia guide to London, England,
contains information about the city's attractions, culture, and economy, as well
as other...
Madrid
This official site provides information about Madrid's
economy, culture, government, and events; available in Spanish and English.
Mexico
City Virtual Guide
This commercial site offers a guide to the history, culture,
and tourism hot spots of Mexico City, Mexico.
Moscow
Guide
This site provides a guide to Moscow including a calendar of
events, a history of the city, and information about the culture and economy;...
New
York: A Documentary Film Online
PBS Online presents a companion piece to its television
program of the same name; the site includes 3-D views of the city, a multimedia
quiz game, a...
New
York Underground [National Geographic]
National Geographic presents an interactive feature
exploring the various systems that lie under the streets of New York City.
The
Official City of Boston Web Site
The city of Boston provides a calendar of events, information
on city services, and photographs of local landmarks.
Official
City Sites
This page offers a directory of links to official Web sites
of cities and towns in Canada, the United States, and seven other countries.
Paris
The Paris Pages provide a calendar of events, a directory,
and information on the city's attractions, as well as links to news sources;
available in...
phila.gov
The city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, presents information
on the city's services, economy, and history, as well as links to related
resources.
Roma
2000
This commercial site provides maps and information on Rome's
monuments and museums and links to related resources.
San
Francisco Chinatown
The Chinatown Economic Development Group produces this site
about San Francisco's Chinatown neighborhood, including an interactive timeline,
a...
San
Francisco City Span
The official site of the city and county of San Francisco
presents information about the area's government and community, as well as other
resources.
San
Juan, Puerto Rico
This privately mainted site offers historical, cultural, and
tourist information for the city of San Juan, Puerto Rico.
City
of São Paulo
The official tourist guide for São Paulo presents
information about the city's culture, environment, and attractions, as well as
links to related...
St.
Louis Community Information Network
This official site has a wide variety of information on St.
Louis, Missouri.
Toronto
[official]
The official home page of Toronto, Canada, has news,
information about the city's government and economy, and other resources.
AfriCam
AfriCam offers users the chance to spot animals live in the
African bush, with several Web cams across southern Africa; the site also
includes a...
AskAsia
The Asia Society offers a wide variety of resources for K-12
students, including lesson plans, maps, annotated bibliographies, links to
recommended...
Canadians
in the World: A SchoolNet Learning Site
Canada’s SchoolNet offers information about Canada’s
international achievements and its involvement in international sports, culture,
science, and...
China
Today
This commercial site provides a guide to the news and events
in the People's Republic of China, including information about its cultures,
government,...
Country
at a Glance
The United Nations (UN) provides basic information about each
of its member nations, including geography, economy, population, languages,
major...
France
The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs offers information on
France's geography, history, culture, and government, as well as links to a
variety of...
Germany
Online
The German Embassy and the German Information Center present
an overview of the country's culture and economy, as well as links to related
resources.
The
Gulf/2000 Project
This site, from the School of International and Public
Affairs at Columbia University, offers an introduction to the Persian Gulf
region, as well as...
Information
USA
The U.S. Information Agency provides basic facts about the
United States and its history, online versions of historical documents, and
overviews of...
Mexico
for Kids
The official site of the presidency of Mexico offers a guide
to Mexico for children, including an introduction to the country's geography,
a...
On
the Line
The On the Line project aims to raise worldwide awareness by
linking the countries that reside along the prime meridian (United Kingdom,
France,...
The
Rivers of Guianas
The World Wildlife Fund explores the rivers of the Guiana
region in northeastern South America to learn more about the region's animals
and plants.
Sí,
Spain
Spain's Canadian Embassy maintains this site featuring a
Spanish language course and information on demographics, geography, and culture;
available...
Social
Studies [China: Dim Sum]
This site offers maps and geographical information about
China; it also includes classroom art projects and activities suitable for
elementary...
United
States Climate Page
The U.S. Climate Diagnostics Center provides information on
climate in U.S. cities through clickable maps with daily minimum and maximum...
The
World Factbook
The United States Central Intelligence Agency offers maps,
statistics, and other information for countries around the world.
Explore
the Sacred Sites
This site, created by a photographer-anthropologist, presents
images and information about more than 50 pilgrimage sites worldwide.
Grand
Canyon National Park - Quick Look
The Grand Canyon National Park provides official information
about the Grand Canyon, including the story of how the Grand Canyon became a
national...
The
Great Wall [China Vista]
This commercial site offers a virtual tour of the Great Wall
of China, with images, a map, historical information, and points of interest
for...
Jefferson
National Expansion Memorial
The U.S. National Park Service provides an overview of the
Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, including a virtual tour of the museum,
audio clips...
The
Maya Ruins Site
This site offers background information and images of Maya
ruins in Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize.
NOVA
Online: Fall of the Leaning Tower
NOVA Online presents a feature on the Leaning Tower of Pisa
and investigates the many efforts to preserve it; the site includes a teacher's
guide, a...
NOVA
Online: Lost on Everest
NOVA Online presents a variety of information about Mount
Everest, including virtual tours of the summit and other points, route maps, and
a history...
NOVA
Online: Secrets of Easter Island
NOVA Online presents a feature on Easter Island; the site
includes reports from archaeologists as they explore the island and attempt to
move a...
The
Official Mount Rushmore Home Page
The South Dakota Department of Tourism provides information
about and photographs of Mount Rushmore.
The
Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
This privately maintained site has information on and images
of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World as well as information on modern and
natural...
The
Space Needle
The official site for the Space Needle provides historical,
statistical, and visitor information about this Seattle landmark, along with
images and a...
Statue
of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island [National Park Service]
The National Park Service provides images and statistics, as
well as historical and sightseeing information, about the Statue of Liberty and
Ellis...
Third
from the Sun: Geographical features as seen from space.
The Exploratorium presents images of geographical features as
seen from space.
Wonders
of the African World
PBS Online presents an exploration of African history and
culture with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.; the site, which complements the television
program of...
General Resources Geography Top Index
Age
of Exploration Curriculum Guide
The Mariners' Museum presents a curriculum guide focusing on
maritime exploration and discovery from ancient times through the late 18th
century; the...
The
Antarctica Project
The Secretariat of the Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition
(ASOC) offers information about the marine life and ecosystem of Antarctica and
its...
GeoBee
Challenge [National Geographic]
This site, from National Geographic, challenges
students with five new geography questions every day; prizes are available.
Geographic
Learning Site
The United States Department of State offers this site, which
is designed to assist the teaching of geography and foreign affairs to students
in...
GeoNet
Game
GeoNet Game is an interactive quiz for students in grades 4
and above, based on national geography standards; commercially hosted.
Global
Online Adventure Learning
This commercially hosted site provides online interactive
information about real world adventures and field trips; the site emphasizes
science,...
Image
Collections of the UC Berkeley Digital Library Project
The Digital Library Project at the University of California,
Berkeley, offers a database of thousands of photographs of plants, animals,
and...
Interactive
Ancient Mediterranean
Interactive Ancient Mediterranean is an atlas of the ancient
Mediterranean world designed to serve the needs and interests of students and
teachers...
IPL
Culture-Quest World Tour Page
The Internet Public Library offers cultural information about
many countries around the world; topics include holidays, folktales, museums,
games,...
Let's
Go Around the World
This commercial site offers interactive features about
worldwide geography, animals, and culture.
Microsoft
TerraServer
This commercial site offers an extensive database of aerial
photographs and satellite images of earth.
nationalgeographic.com
The National Geographic Society presents offers a wide
variety of interactive sites on scientific and geographic themes, information
about its...
Our
Modern Commonwealth
Maintained by the Royal Commonwealth Society, this site
contains resources about the Commonwealth of Nations for both teachers and
students.
Outpost:
Congo Trek @ nationalgeographic.com
National Geographic follows an expedition through
1,200 miles of Central Africa, including photographs, interactive maps, video
clips, and classroom...
Secrets
of the Ice
The Museum of Science, Boston, chronicles a four-year
expedition to Antarctica and offers background information on the continent's
geography and...
What's
It Like Where You Live? Biomes Around the World
This site from the Missouri Botanical Garden, designed for
children in the fourth grade and above, provides information, images,
activities, and...
WHERE?
Geography Place Games & Tutorials
The Geography Place offers interactive maps, games, and
quizzes.
ZipFind:
Find the Distance between any two Zip Codes
This commercial site allows you to find the distance between
any two ZIP codes in the United States and to find the population and density
around a...
Educational
Resources for Cartography, Geography, and Related Disciplines
The United States Geological Survey offers a variety of
resources for K-12 map-related education.
Historical
Map Web Sites
The University of Texas at Austin offers internal and
external links to historical maps from around the world.
Lewis
and Clark: The Archive-Maps [PBS Online]
PBS Online offers five maps showing the route and the areas
explored by the Lewis and Clark expedition.
Map
Collections: 1544-1999 [Library of Congress]
The Library of Congress presents an online collection of
antique and modern maps; the collection is searchable by place and subject
matter.
Map
Machine
The National Geographic Society provides an online collection
of its maps.
Maps
of Polar Regions and Oceans
The University of Texas at Austin offers several maps of each
of the world’s oceans, and of the North and South Poles.
Mathematics
of Cartography
This privately maintained site provides a guide to the
history and science of cartography.
National
Atlas of Canada Online/L'Atlas national du Canada en ligne
This searchable online atlas is organized by themes and
issues and includes a dynamic mapping tool, teaching materials, and other
resources; the site...
TopoZone
This commercial site will display topographic maps for any
spot in the continental United States; searchable by place name.
What
Do Maps Show
The United States Geological Survey offers a lesson designed
to teach fifth through eight graders what maps show; teacher resources are
included.
Where
is That?
This commercial site offers a geography knowledge game with
five levels of difficulty; the game is also available in a two-player version.
Access
Indiana Information Network
Access Indiana furnishes information on state agencies, the
governor, and current programs.
Access
Washington Home Page
The State of Washington presents state government links and
information about travel, the environment, and the economy.
Alaska:
The Great Land
The National Geographic Society presents information about
the land, wildlife, history, and people of Alaska; the site includes many
images, ideas...
AlaWeb!
AlaWeb! presents information on Alabama's government and
travel, as well as a city directory and other resources.
Badger:
State of Wisconsin Information Server
This site provides information on Wisconsin's government and
tourism, as well as other resources.
California
Home Page
The official California home page provides information on the
state's government, history, and economy.
Colorado's
Homepage
Colorado provides a visitor's guide, information on state
government, a report on current weather conditions, a section aimed at
elementary school...
Commonwealth
of Kentucky World Wide Web Services
Kentucky provides government information, a virtual tour of
the state, and other resources.
Commonwealth
of Massachusetts
Massachusetts provides access to the state government and
links to other resources.
Commonwealth
of Virginia
This official site provides links to Virginia state
government, information on the state's economy, a visitor's guide, and other
resources.
eHawaiiGov
This official page offers information about the structure of
Hawaii's government, the full text of the constitution, and other resources.
Florida
Government Services Direct
This official site provides information on Florida's
government, economy, and communities.
Florida’s
Springs: Protecting Nature’s Gems
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection provides
information about Florida's water springs.
Friends
of the River
This California conservation organization offers information
on how to protect and preserve California's rivers.
Government
of the U.S. Virgin Islands
This official site provides information about the
organization and functions of the government of the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Info
Louisiana
The state of Louisiana supplies data on the state government,
geography, tourism, and education.
Iowa
This page provides information on tourism and the economy as
well as links to the state's government and other resources.
Maine
State Government
The Maine government page has information on politics,
tourism, and the environment; the site also has a section just for kids.
Maryland
Electronic Capital
This site has links to Maryland agencies and information on
tourism and the state's economy.
Michigan
State Government
The state of Michigan presents information on its government
and economy.
Mississippi
HistoryNow
The Mississippi Historical Society offers a variety of
information on the state's history, including images, lesson plans, and lists of
recommended...
Mississippi
Inter@ctive
The official page for the state of Mississippi has links to
numerous government departments and an interactive map of the state.
Missouri
State Government Home Page
This official page provides information on Missouri's
government, economy, and cities.
Montana
Online
This official home page presents information on Montana's
government, geography, history, and other subjects.
50states.com
This site provides information on all 50 American states and
their capitals, including a list of famous people from each state, geographic...
Nebraska
State Government
This site provides information on Nebraska state agencies,
public educational institutions, and other resources.
New
York State
This site provides access to New York state government as
well as information on tourism and the economy.
North
Dakota State Government
This site presents information on North Dakota's government
and education system, as well as other resources.
North
Star: Minnesota State Government Online
This site provides a variety of information on travel,
Minnesota's government, and the state's environment.
The
Official Web Site of North Carolina
North Carolina offers information on its government, economy,
and education services, as well as a section just for kids and other resources.
Official
Website of the State of Utah
Utah offers information on its government, history, and
economy, as well as other resources.
Ohio
Government Info and Services
Ohio provides information on its government and on job
opportunities within the state as well as other resources.
Oklahoma
State Government Information Server
This site provides general information on Oklahoma as well as
detailed information on the state's government and economy.
Oregon
OnLine
Oregon OnLine offers information on the state government and
on local communities as well as links to other resources.
PA
PowerPort
This official site offers a visitors guide and information on
Pennsylvania's government and services.
South
Dakota World Wide Web Site
The South Dakota site provides a calendar of events and
information on tourism, government, and culture.
State
of Alaska
Alaska's official home page provides information on Alaska's
government and news; the site includes a special section for kids, as well as
other...
State
of Arizona World Wide Web
The State of Arizona provides information on its government
and links to other resources; the site also includes a page for children.
State
of Arkansas
This official site provides general information on Arkansas,
government agencies, and the economy.
State
of Connecticut
The State of Connecticut presents information on its economy,
attractions, and government as well as links to related resources.
State
of Delaware
The state of Delaware presents information about government,
the economy, and other subjects; the site also includes a special section for
kids.
State
of Georgia
The state of Georgia presents maps, information on its
government and history, and other resources.
The
State of Idaho
The state of Idaho presents a calendar of events, information
on the government, and links to other resources.
State
of Illinois
The State of Illinois provides information on its agencies,
educational institutions, tourism, and other subjects; the site also includes a
section...
The
State of Kansas
The official home page for Kansas has information on the
state's government and economy, as well as other resources.
The
State of Nevada
This site provides information on Nevada's government and
links to other resources.
State
of New Jersey Home Page
New Jersey provides information on its government and economy
and other resources.
State
of New Mexico Government Information
This site provides information on New Mexico's government as
well as other resources.
State
of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
Rhode Island's official home page provides information about
the state's government and communities as well as links to other resources.
State
of Tennessee Home Page
The state of Tennessee provides information on the state
government, a guide to living in Tennessee, pages for kids, as well as other
resources.
ACNENET
Developed in conjunction with the American Academy of
Dermatology, this site offers comprehensive resources about acne, including an
overview of the...
Being
Girl
This commercial site provides young teens with basic
information about health, relationships, puberty, and the reproductive system,
including a...
Fit
Teen
This site offers nutrition information, exercise tips, and
related articles especially for teenagers.
GYN
101
This commercial site offers a patient's guide to visiting a
gynecologist, including a glossary and recommended reading list.
KidsHealth.Org
This nonprofit site provides pediatric health care
information geared toward children, their parents, and health professionals.
The
Kotex Guide
This commercial site provides a guide to menstruation and
women's health issues for teenage girls; the site includes information on
products, on...
The
Visible Embryo
The Visible Embryo is an online tutorial on the first 40
weeks of human development; the site also includes activities and a glossary of
terms.
American
Diabetes Association
This World Wide Web site, maintained by the American Diabetes
Association, has basic information on the disease, including a test to find out
if you...
American
Heart Association
The American Heart Association presents news, information on
preventing heart disease and strokes, links to research projects, health guides,
and...
The
American Social Health Association
The American Social Health Association (ASHA) provides
sexually transmitted disease (STD) education and patient advocacy; the site
offers news,...
amfAR
The American Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR) offers a
variety of information related to HIV and AIDS, including an extensive treatment
directory...
Asthma
Tutorial for Children and Parents
The University of Virginia Children's Medical Center presents
an online tutorial on asthma, including movies and sound clips of asthmatic
breathing.
The
Body: An AIDS and HIV Information Resource
The Body offers a wide variety of resources on acquired
immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV),
including...
CDC
The home page for the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) describes the agency's history and organization, offers
information on...
Cystic
Fibrosis Foundation
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation offers basic information about
the disease, a history of research, descriptions of treatment options, news,...
Dying
to Be Thin [NOVA Online]
PBS Online offers firsthand accounts from victims of eating
disorders, teacher resources, a bibliography, and links to relevant Web sites.
epidemic!
The World of Infectious Disease
The American Museum of Natural History presents an online
exhibit about the social and environmental factors that allow disease-causing
microbes to...
Infection
Detection Protection
The American Museum of Natural History offers kid-friendly
explanations of the various infectious microbes (bacteria, viruses, and
protozoa);...
Infections
[KidsHealth.org]
KidsHealth.org offers this collection of articles to provide
basic information, symptoms, and treatments for more than 70 common childhood
illnesses.
Microbe.org
The American Society for Microbiology presents information
about microbes and the role they play in our world; aimed at children, the site
includes...
MicrobeWorld
Presented by the American Society for Microbiology, this site
provides a guide to the world of microbes, and includes educational resources
and...
National
Cancer Institute
The National Cancer Institute offers a wide variety of
information on cancer for cancer patients, the public, and the mass media.
National
Multiple Sclerosis Society
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society offers a wide variety
of information on multiple sclerosis.
Outlook-Life
Beyond Childhood Cancer
This site provides resources for survivors of childhood
cancer and their families, including information about community resources,
health-care...
A
Paralyzing Fear: The Story of Polio in America
PBS Online presents a companion piece to its film of the same
name; the site includes a timeline of polio history, information about
immunization,...
Plague
[NCID]
The National Center for Infectious Diseases offers a variety
of information about plague.
UNAIDS:
Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS
The World Health Organization's site covers AIDS from an
international perspective and offers a wealth of links.
Unspeakable:
The Naked Truth about STDs
This commercial site offers information on the symptoms,
treatment, and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs); a tool that
estimates the...
What
About AIDS?
The New York Hall of Science presents an exhibit on AIDS for
children, explaining what it is, how to protect yourself, and what's being done
to stop...
Your
Genes, Your Health
From the DNA Learning Center at Cold Spring Harbor
Laboratory, this multimedia guide to human genetic disorders provides
animations, audio and video,...
Al-Anon/Alateen
Al-Anon/Alateen offers a variety of resources, including a
history of the organization, a directory of services and offices in the United
States and...
Alcohol
Dependence
Internet Mental Health provides information on alcoholism,
including an online diagnosis tool and links to related resources.
The
Anti-Drug
This site, from the Office of National Drug Control Policy,
offers information for parents about how to talk to children about drugs and
provides...
Children
Opposed to Smoking Tobacco (C.O.S.T.)
Created by and for students, this site includes an analysis
of cigarette advertising, information about how young people can get involved in
the...
DEAL
(Drug Education and Awareness for Life)
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police offer a program to promote
drug awareness and healthy life choices for youth around the world.
Drug-Free
Resource Net
The Partnership for a Drug-Free America provides information
about commonly abused drugs, including their effects and related physical and
mental...
Freevibe
This site aimed at teens provides medical and other
information about the hazards of common illegal drugs and includes
interactivities and games.
Just
One Night [PBS Online]
PBS Online presents this companion site to the program Just
One Night, which tells a tragic story of drunk driving, provides statistics,
debunks...
National
Drug Strategy Network
The National Drug Strategy Network provides news stories and
information on legislation, research, and regulations relating to drug use in
the United...
National
Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, part
of the National Institutes of Health, offers a variety of information and
resources on...
National
Institute on Drug Abuse
The National Institute on Drug Abuse offers a variety of
information on drugs of abuse, as well as other resources.
Prevline:
Prevention Online
The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
offers resources and referrals for those seeking help with substance abuse
problems,...
QuitNet
This site offers tools, interactive support, and other
information to help you quit smoking.
SADD
Online
The official site of SADD, Students Against Destructive
Decisions (and Driving Drunk), provides basic information about the group,
including how to...
SteroidLaw.com
This site, created by an attorney, covers the U.S. laws
regarding anabolic steroid production, use, and distribution, along with
scientific and...
General Resources Health Top Index
Adolescent
Health: Teen Talk
The American Medical Association provides information on a
variety of topics for teenagers and their families, including health care, peer
pressure,...
American
Heart Association
The American Heart Association presents news, information on
preventing heart disease and strokes, links to research projects, health guides,
and...
Ask
NOAH About: Complementary and Alternative Medicine
New York Online Access to Health (NOAH) offers information
about therapies outside the scope of generally accepted medical standards of
care.
BioRap
Connecticut United for Research Excellence, Inc., provides a
series of science and health topics for students and teachers; each topic
includes...
CERGOS:
Computer Ergonomics for Elementary School
This site offers solutions for common ergonomics problems
that elementary and middle school students encounter while using computers and
includes a...
Girl
Power!
Sponsored by the Department of Health and Human Services,
this site is designed to empower girls aged 9 to 14 and to encourage them to
make smart...
Health
Curriculum [United Nations]
This section of the United Nations Web site provides
information on global health topics, with quizzes, question-and-answer
opportunities, a...
HEALTHwindows
for Kids
This nonprofit site directs kids to Web resources on the
human body, nutrition, fitness, safety, disease, and other health information.
How
Becoming a Doctor Works
This site explains the basics of becoming a doctor; topics
covered include applying for medical school, curriculum, testing requirements,
tuition,...
KidsHealth.Org
This nonprofit site provides pediatric health care
information geared toward children, their parents, and health professionals.
Microbe.org
The American Society for Microbiology presents information
about microbes and the role they play in our world; aimed at children, the site
includes...
MicrobeWorld
Presented by the American Society for Microbiology, this site
provides a guide to the world of microbes, and includes educational resources
and...
TeenGrowth.com
This site, maintained by a team of pediatricians, educators,
Internet professionals, and teenagers, provides resources related to adolescent
advocacy...
The
Virtual Office of the Surgeon General
This official site provides information about the current
U.S. Surgeon General; a history of the Office of the Surgeon General;
information about the...
YourHealth.com
This commercial site provides information on a variety of
physical, emotional, and mental health topics, and hosts live
question-and-answer shows...
The
American Dietetic Association
The American Dietetic Association offers daily nutrition
tips, a searchable database of dietitians, nutrition fact sheets, press
releases, and links...
Ask
the Dietitian
Maintained by a registered dietitian, this site posts
questions and answers on a variety of subjects relating to nutrition, including
specific health...
Center
for Science in the Public Interest
The Center for Science in the Public Interest, a nonprofit
advocacy organization, provides information on the safety and nutritional
quality of food;...
Dole
5 A Day Homepage
This commercial site has information on nutritional content
of fruits and vegetables, along with games to teach children the value of good
nutrition.
Food
Finder
This commercial site offers an interactive guide to the
nutritional values of food at different fast food restaurants.
Kids
Food CyberClub
This site, maintained by the Connecticut Association for
Human Services, offers nutrition-related activities for children, along with
information for...
Nutrition
Explorations: Kids' Zone
The National Dairy Council offers nutrition-related games,
activities, and healthy snack ideas for kids.
10
Tips to Healthy Eating and Physical Activity For You
The International Food Information Council and the American
Dietetic Association offer ten tips, aimed at kids from 9 to 15 years-of-age, on
staying...
Jump
Rope for Heart
The American Heart Association provides information about the
Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser, including jumping skill tutorials, health and
fitness...
Runner's
World Online
Runner's World Online provides complete information for
beginners, as well as racing news and results.
Shape
Up America!
Shape Up America! provides information about weight
management and physical fitness.
10
Tips to Healthy Eating and Physical Activity For You
The International Food Information Council and the American
Dietetic Association offer ten tips, aimed at kids from 9 to 15 years-of-age, on
staying...
AirSafe.com
AirSafe.com offers data and articles on many aspects of air
transportation safety, including crash statistics; advice on staying safe while
in the...
America
Links Up
This nonprofit organization aims to keep young people safe
when using the Internet; the site includes tips for parents and kids, links to
Web sites...
Bicycle
Helmet Safety Institute
The Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute provides a consumer's
guide to helmets, answers to frequently asked questions, information about
helmet laws, and...
Electrical
Safety World
The Sacramento Municipal Utility District offers information
for children about electricity and safety, including a teacher's guide, games,
and...
First
Aid and Safety [KidsHealth.Org]
KidsHealth.Org provides information about how to to be
prepared in case of a medical emergency, as well as instructions on what to do
in case of an...
High
School Lab Safety
This site offers accident-prevention tips and directions for
using the safety equipment provided in school science labs; several images
illustrate...
Kids'
Lightning Information and Safety
This privately maintained page has first-hand accounts from
children who have been struck by lightning, lightning safety information, and
links to...
Manual
of Traffic Signs
This privately maintained site provides images and
descriptions of the most common traffic signs in the United States; it also
includes information...
McGruff.org
McGruff the Crime Dog provides safety information for
children, parents, and teachers; the site includes safety tips, puzzles,
activities, and other...
National
Crime Prevention Council On-Line Resource Center
The National Crime Prevention Council offers advice on
staying safe and preventing crime for children and adults, as well as other
resources.
The
National Transportation Safety Board
The National Transportation Safety Board offers information
on its history, press releases, and access to accident investigations.
NHTSA
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a
division of the United States Department of Transportation, offers research
results, standards,...
SADD
Online
The official site of SADD, Students Against Destructive
Decisions (and Driving Drunk), provides basic information about the group,
including how to...
SafeKids.Com
This privately maintained site offers Internet safety
guidelines, including suggested rules for online behavior, articles about safety
issues, a list...
SafeTeens.Com
This site offers guidelines for safe Internet use, as well as
a directory of sites that teens can surf safely.
SafetyAlerts.com
This site provides up-to-date, searchable safety alerts and
product recalls, as well as safety tips for home, auto, sports, medicine, and
food...
Sexual
Harassment: It's Not Academic
The United States Department of Education Office for Civil
Rights offers information for school administrators, teachers, students, and
parents to...
Staying
Safe [TeensHealth.org]
TeensHealth.org offers several articles about safety
especially for teenagers, including topics such as camping safety and self
defense.
Warning
Signs
MTV and the American Psychological Association have teamed up
to present Warning Signs of Teen Violence, a Web site and TV special
about how to tell...
Al-Anon/Alateen
Al-Anon/Alateen offers a variety of resources, including a
history of the organization, a directory of services and offices in the United
States and...
Amigos
Amigos is a resource aimed at ethnically diverse students,
teachers, and parents, as well as those interested in Hispanic culture; the site
offers...
Family
Violence Prevention Fund
The Family Violence Prevention Fund, a nonprofit
organization, offers a variety of information about domestic violence.
A
Girl's World Online Clubhouse
This site for girls includes chat areas, daily quotations
from famous women, career ideas, advice columns, and other features.
Girl
Tech
This commercial site, designed for girls, offers profiles of
women at work and from history, chat areas, online activities, and links to
other...
KIDSAID
This page was created for young people who are grieving; the
site offers support from other grieving kids as well as from a certified grief
counselor.
National
Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities
The National Information Center for Children and Youth with
Disabilities (NICHCY) provides information and referral services to aid those
who are...
National
Runaway Switchboard
The National Runaway Switchboard (NRS) provides confidential
crisis intervention and referrals to youth and their families.
Outlook-Life
Beyond Childhood Cancer
This site provides resources for survivors of childhood
cancer and their families, including information about community resources,
health-care...
QuitNet
This site offers tools, interactive support, and other
information to help you quit smoking.
Rape,
Abuse & Incest National Network
The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network offers
resources for survivors of sexual assault, including a directory of counseling
centers.
Stepfamily
Association of America
The Stepfamily Association of America offers feature
articles, book reviews, facts and statistics about stepfamilies, and other
resources.