• Research Resources

    General Information
     
    Fact Monster

    This site has facts on the world, the U.S., people, sports, science, and math, as well as fun a reference desk, games, and homework help.

    http://www.factmonster.com/
    Federal Resources for Educational Excellence (FREE)

    A group of sites created by the U.S. government in order to help students in school.  Covered topics include art, lhealth and physical education, language arts, math, world studies, and U.S. history.  The site also includes animations, photographs, primary documents, and videos. 

    http://www.free.ed.gov/
    Maps
     
    National Geographic Maps
    This site contains printed maps, photography maps, interactive maps, explorer's maps, and various map and atlas activities.
     
     
    Library of Congress Maps Collection
    The Library of Congress has digitized a small portion of its massive map collection and made it available online.  The maps are divided into seven categories: general, cities & towns, conservation & environment, discovery & exploration, cultural landscapes, military battles & campaigns, and transportation & communication.