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- Albert Einstein – Biography
- Biblioteca Virtual de Simon Bolivar
- The British Monarchy
- Christopher Columbus
- Churchill: the Evidence
- Congressional Biographical Directory
- Dale Chihuly - Artist
- The Edgar Allan Poe Society of Baltimore
- Elizabeth I
- Evita Peron Historical Research Foundation
- Famous People: Selected Portraits From the Collections of the Library of Congress
- Find a Grave
- The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation
- From Revolution to Reconstruction (and what happened afterwards)
- Henry Hudson
- Houdini -- MagicTricks.com
- The Internet Public Library: POTUS: Presidents of the United States--Thomas Jefferson
- JustDisney.com
- Louis Jolliet and Jacques Marquette
- Marie Curie and the Science of Radioactivity
- The Napoleonic Guide
- Oprah.com - Live Your Best Life
- Prince Henry the Navigator
- Prince Henry, the Navigator
- The Ruby Bridges Foundation
- Sally Kristen Ride / First American Woman in Space
- San Martin
- Simon Bolivar
Albert Einstein – Biography
http://www.nobel.se/physics/laureates/1921/einstein-bio.html
Did you know that Einstein is a synonym for genius? It's no wonder why since he was one the greatest physicists of all time. This biographical site thoroughly gives information about Albert Einstein. I t has a good picture of him and the site is made from the Nobel Museum (Einstein won the Nobel Prize in 1921). This site also has information about Nobel Prizes (and biographies) in physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, peace, and economics. This site is a truly great site to visit!
- Student Author: Albert L.
- Teacher: Hall Hardy
- This site helped Hall Hardy's class answer the question(s) "Why did Albert Einstein win the Nobel Prize?"
- Librarian: Renee Hoxie
- School: Thomas Jefferson Middle School
- Year: 2002-2003
Biblioteca Virtual de Simon Bolivar
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Acropolis/7609/eng/toc/html
If you are in school and you're researching Simon Bolivar, come to this site. It includes a whole biography. It lays out his life very well and even has information on the Bolivarian Republic, which is a group of people that still believe in his political ways. It isn't very "fun and exciting" in fact it almost has too much information, but it gets the job done.
- Student Author: Cody R. and Asif K.
- Teacher: Roger Nicolai
- Librarian: Pam Nibbe
- School: Akira Toki Middle School
- Year: 2000-2001
The British Monarchy
http://www.royal.gov.uk/
Do you want up-to-date information about the royal family of England? The site I visited had information about past and present. The monarchy, Princess Diana, and the royal collection can also be found on this site. This site's also good if you're looking for extra information about the royal family.
- Student Author: Arwen F.
- Teacher: Dave Haagensen
- Librarian: Renee Hoxie
- School: Thomas Jefferson Middle School
- Year: 2000-2001
Christopher Columbus
http://www1.minn.net/~keithp/
Did you ever wonder what Columbus really discovered? In kindergarten you probably learned that he discovered America. Well, that isn't exactly correct. He actually discovered Cuba, the Bahamas, the Canary Islands, Trinidad, Santo Domingo and the Mosquito Coast. This website by Keith A. Pickering, a historian, has a complete timeline and biography of Christopher Columbus or Cristoforo Colombo, including all of his voyages and what happened to him. On a scale of one to ten we give this web site aten because it provided all the information we were looking for and more.
- Student Author: E.B., V.H. and Alison R.
- Teacher: Jim Rouse
- This site helped Jim Rouse's class answer the question(s) "Who were some of the first European explorers to arrive in North America? What technological advances did they use? What did they discover? And, what was the significance of their journeys?"
- Librarian: Julie Weis
- School: Velma Hamilton Middle School
- Year: 2001-2002
Churchill: the Evidence
http://www.churchill.nls.ac.uk/
This is the best Churchill site I have ever seen. There is TONS ofinformation on his early life, his political career, WWII, and the end of his days. Each one of those titles has links going from it; each of them has about 8 articles. The graphics are really good. They are big and they load quickly. This has the best sources possible on Churchill and the country that Churchill lived in, the United Kingdom. The National Library of Scotland gives good facts about Churchill. I would give this site 4.5 stars out of 5.
- Student Author: Simon D.
- Teacher: Bob Morris
- This site helped Bob Morris's class answer the question(s) "What role did Winston Churchill play in World War II?"
- Librarian: Renee Hoxie
- School: Thomas Jefferson Middle School
- Year: 2002-2003
Congressional Biographical Directory
http://bioguide.congress.gov/biosearch/biosearch.asp
I stumbled on this one. Short and sweet, this site gives the basic biographical details of the signer. It would be helpful to know if your person was in Congress as this only has members of that. Pictures are included. It doesn't have any exciting facts, you'll have to look someplace else for those.
- Student Author: Katie S.
- Teacher: Stephanie Phillips
- This site helped Stephanie Phillips's class answer the question(s) "Where can I find information about the signers of the U.S. Constitution?"
- Technology Teacher: Dennis Tande
- School: Georgia O'Keeffe Middle School
- Year: 2001-2002
Dale Chihuly - Artist
http://www.chihuly.com/
Have you ever seen a garden of glass? How about a bridge of glass? There are amazing pictures and stories about these things on this site. Dale Chihuly is a glass artist who has exhibits in over 200 museums across the United States and throughout the world. He has created everything from plain glass bulbs to flowers in a Venetian Art Deco style. Currently, his exhibit, Garden of Glass, is at the Garfield Park Conservatory in Chicago. This exhibit has gotten glowing reviews. Later in 2002, another work, A Bridge of Glass, will be on display in Tacoma,Washington. This site will show you glass elevated to a fine art. If you can't travel to these cities, visit this site to see the amazing work of a truly gifted artist. (This site was submitted as part of the "Talking Walls" unit.)
- Student Author: Markeisha J., Laura V.
- Teacher: Judy Patrick
- This site helped Judy Patrick's class answer the question(s) "How were the pieces of glass transported to Madison and why did Chiluy donate much of the project to the UW?"
- Librarian: Renee Hoxie
- School: Thomas Jefferson Middle School
- Year: 2001-2002
The Edgar Allan Poe Society of Baltimore
http://eapoe.org/index.htm
I have (finally) found a site on Edgar Allan Poe that is worthy of the great author himself. In a world full to the brim with useless info,
- Student Author: Taylor G.
- Teacher: Bob Morris
- This site helped Bob Morris's class answer the question(s) "Why is Edgar Allan Poe a famous name in literature today?"
- Librarian: Renee Hoxie
- School: Thomas Jefferson Middle School
- Year: 2002-2003
Elizabeth I
http://www.luminarium.org/renlit/eliza.htm
Did you know that Elizabeth I's mother was executed when she was barely 2 years old? Well, if you are interested in more info like this on Elizabeth I, then this is the site for you. It has great links that work efficiently in a small amount of time. It doesn't have many pictures but the ones that are there load fast. It doesn't have many facts on Elizabeth I's family but it has many of things about her later life and quite a few pieces of her own work. I suggest you visit this site right away.
- Student Author: Angelina B.
- Teacher: Bob Morris
- This site helped Bob Morris's class answer the question(s) "What were some of the challenges facing Elizabeth I when she became Queen of England?"
- Librarian: Renee Hoxie
- School: Thomas Jefferson Middle School
- Year: 2002-2003
Evita Peron Historical Research Foundation
http://www.evitaperon.or/
This website has many different things to offer. It has great photographs and historical information on Evita Peron. It is easy to move from one part of the site to the other. The pictures of Evita range from her childhood to some of her last adult days. This site is maintained by member of the family of Evita Peron, and presents a very positive perspective. Consulting another site is suggested for a balanced picture.
- Student Author: Jason S. and Chris L.
- Teacher: Roger Nicolai
- Librarian: Pam Nibbe
- School: Akira Toki Middle School
- Year: 2000-2001
Famous People: Selected Portraits From the Collections of the Library of Congress
http://lcweb.loc.gov/rr/print/235_intr.html
Do you need to finish your project on famous people? Well this is the place to go. This site has valuable information about famous people. The pictures are nicely designed to fit the descriptions. This information is very useful for school and work. I really like this site, and I hope you do too!
- Student Author: Apilasha Y.
- Teacher: Patrick Godar
- This site helped Patrick Godar's class answer the question(s) "Where are these people from and how did they become famous?"
- Librarian: Pam Nibbe
- School: Akira Toki Middle School
- Year: 2001-2002
Find a Grave
http://www.findagrave.com
This site is really cool! You can type in a person's name and find out burial information as well as some historical information. Some people's sites even include a picture of the tombstone. Categories include famous graves as well as the average--both are easy to search.
- Student Author: Tucker M.
- Teacher: Stephanie Phillips
- This site helped Stephanie Phillips's class answer the question(s) "Where can I find information about the signers of the U.S. Constitution?"
- Technology Teacher: Dennis Tande
- School: Georgia O'Keeffe Middle School
- Year: 2001-2002
The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation
www.franklloydwright.org/
Did you know that Frank Lloyd Wright completed 532 buildings in his 70 years of working, and 409 are still standing today? Wright even built a hotel in Tokyo that withstood an earthquake that destroyed many other buildings. This site has a lot of interesting info about not only all of Wright's projects, but also the man behind the job. To find out a lot more interesting stuff about Wright, visit
- Student Author: Ali B.
- Teacher: Hall Hardy
- This site helped Hall Hardy's class answer the question(s) "Why is Frank Lloyd Wright considered one of America's greatest architects?"
- Librarian: Renee Hoxie
- School: Thomas Jefferson Middle School
- Year: 2002-2003
From Revolution to Reconstruction (and what happened afterwards)
http://odur.let.rug.nl/~usa/B/index.htm
This site has American history biographies listed by alphabetical order. Click on the person's name and it takes you to a great site. Chock full of interesting facts and details, there are even links highlighted within the text to take you to explore the accomplishments of the person in detail. Most sites include a picture of your person. The text was copied from the National Archives-real authentic!
- Student Author: Carissa S.
- Teacher: Stephanie Phillips
- This site helped Stephanie Phillips's class answer the question(s) "Where can I find information about the signers of the U.S. Constitution?"
- Technology Teacher: Dennis Tande
- School: Georgia O'Keeffe Middle School
- Year: 2001-2002
Henry Hudson
http://www.ianchadwick.com/hudson/
Have you ever wondered how the Hudson River was named? Visit this site to find out about Henry Hudson and his four Voyages. Learn what happened to Hudson and his crew on each voyage. You can look at maps of his voyages and ships and a family tree. This informative website has many pictures and is a great resource for a report on Henry Hudson.
- Student Author: Peggy L.
- Teacher: Jim Rouse
- This site helped Jim Rouse's class answer the question(s) "Who were some of the first European explorers to arrive in North America? What technological advances did they use? What did they discover? And, what was the significance of their journeys?"
- Librarian: Julie Weis
- School: Velma Hamilton Middle School
- Year: 2001-2002
Houdini -- MagicTricks.com
http://www.magictricks.com/houdini/bio.htm
Did you know that Harry Houdini's name was not Harry Houdini? In fact, it was Erich Weiss. I found this information at
- Student Author: Turner P.
- Teacher: Hall Hardy
- This site helped Hall Hardy's class answer the question(s) "What were some of Harry Houdini's most famous magic tricks?"
- Librarian: Renee Hoxie
- School: Thomas Jefferson Middle School
- Year: 2002-2003
The Internet Public Library: POTUS: Presidents of the United States--Thomas Jefferson
http://www.ipl.org/ref/POTUS/tjefferson.html
This site includes informative information about the 3rd president of the United States and also has links to any one of the presidents. It also includes a list of links to other related sites that give you more information about Thomas Jefferson. There is a list of notable events and other points of interest relating to Jefferson. If you want an easy to use site with a lot of useful links, then this one is for you!
- Student Author: Jennifer J.
- Teacher: Doug Mahaffey
- This site helped Doug Mahaffey's class answer the question(s) "What is the Declaration of Independence? When was it signed? Who were the people that signed it? What does the Declaration of Independence mean to us now? What did it mean to the people back then?"
- Librarian: Jolen Neumann
- School: Black Hawk Middle School
- Year: 2000-2001
JustDisney.com
http://www.justdisney.com/
Biography, picture,sounds,and even animation! All about one famous man named Walt Disney.
- Student Author: Yi D.
- Teacher: Hall Hardy
- This site helped Hall Hardy's class answer the question(s) "What can we find out about Walt Disney and the creation of Disney World?"
- Librarian: Renee Hoxie
- School: Thomas Jefferson Middle School
- Year: 2002-2003
Louis Jolliet and Jacques Marquette
http://www.win.tue.nl/~engels/discovery/jolmar.html
I bet you don't know who Jolliet and Marquette are, do you? Well, they are two explorers who led the French to discover Louisiana. But, I'm supposed to be talking about the page. There aren't any graphics, but there are a lot of links that are good for research on any explorer. Unfortunately, it is a personal page, but we compared the information given to other sites and they were basically the same words. I trust the site because they seemed like facts instead of opinion, the spelling and grammar was perfect, and it was very easy to read. I would definitely recommend this site.
- Student Author: Gianna K.
- Teacher: Jan Tuccinardi
- This site helped Jan Tuccinardi's class answer the question(s) "Who were some of the first European explorers to arrive in North America? What technological advances did they use? What did they discover? And, what was the significance of their journeys?"
- Librarian: Julie Weis
- School: Velma Hamilton Middle School
- Year: 2001-2002
Marie Curie and the Science of Radioactivity
http://www.aip.org/history/curie/contents.htm
Do you know that Madame Curie was the one who extracted pure radium from pitchblende? I bet you didn't. Well, you can find out at
- Student Author: Mahir I.
- Teacher: Hall Hardy
- This site helped Hall Hardy's class answer the question(s) "What were Marie Curie's contributions to science?"
- Librarian: Renee Hoxie
- School: Thomas Jefferson Middle School
- Year: 2002-2003
The Napoleonic Guide
http://www.napoleonguide.com/
- Student Author: Emily L.
- Teacher: Bob Morris
- This site helped Bob Morris's class answer the question(s) "Why is Napoleon Bonaparte remembered as a famous statesman and military leader?"
- Librarian: Renee Hoxie
- School: Thomas Jefferson Middle School
- Year: 2002-2003
Oprah.com - Live Your Best Life
http://www.Oprah.com/index.jhtml
Who is the person that you most look up to? Probably some movie star or some cute singer? I bet you don't think Oprah Winfrey is cool at all. I'm guessing that the only thing you know about her is that she hosts a boring talk show. I don't blame you for thinking that. I used to until I found out more about her mixed up life as a star. I now look up to Oprah Winfrey because she dedicates herself to others. Oprah donates a lot of her paycheck to others. Her last priority is to think about herself. If you are interested in learning more about Oprah Winfrey, visit Oprah.com!
- Student Author: Laura V.
- Teacher: Hall Hardy
- This site helped Hall Hardy's class answer the question(s) "What are some of the highlights of Oprah Winfrey's career in television?"
- Librarian: Renee Hoxie
- School: Thomas Jefferson Middle School
- Year: 2002-2003
Prince Henry the Navigator
http://www.mrdowling.com/610-henry.html
Did you know that Prince Henry the Navigator was very important in the world of exploration, yet seldom left his home in Portugal? If you have ever visited this site, you know that. This is a good place to visit for information on countries and continents and their histories. There is a lot of information in a relatively small space, and it is organized well with good graphics. The links are easy to navigate, and the format is very easy to understand. It was recently updated, and looks very professional. This site is not really related to explorers, but focuses on world history. However, it is very useful when looking for facts on wars, countries, or continents. It is a good place to go to get accurate information. There are colorful maps and the writing is very informative. I would recommend this site to people that are looking for history on geographic locations, and for information on Prince Henry.
- Student Author: Stephanie S.
- Teacher: Jan Tuccinardi
- This site helped Jan Tuccinardi's class answer the question(s) "Who were some of the first European explorers to arrive in North America? What technological advances did they use? What did they discover? And, what was the significance of their journeys?"
- Librarian: Julie Weis
- School: Velma Hamilton Middle School
- Year: 2001-2002
Prince Henry, the Navigator
http://www.mariner.org/age/princehenry.html
If you're interested in an extraordinary explorer who actually never left his home in Portugal, then this site is for you! This site includes some very important information, and a lot of dates. It explains many of Prince Henry's achievements and for the most part makes sense. However, it has no pictures at all. It is a trustworthy site, sponsored by the Mariners Museum in Virginia.
- Student Author: Emily L.
- Teacher: Jan Tuccinardi
- This site helped Jan Tuccinardi's class answer the question(s) "Who were some of the first European explorers to arrive in North America? What technological advances did they use? What did they discover? And, what was the significance of their journeys?"
- Librarian: Julie Weis
- School: Velma Hamilton Middle School
- Year: 2001-2002
The Ruby Bridges Foundation
http://www.rubybridges.org/
Every day the angry mobs on the steps of William Frantz Public School insulted and yelled at 6-year old Ruby Bridges on her way to school. This is carefully described with every detail by Ruby herself on the Ruby Bridges Foundation Web Site. The information is very organized and has a lot of depth. The error-free information on dates and events is very accurate. The touching graphics depict Ruby's troubled school life. The backround isn't too bright, making the site look official. Every different topic has its own site, and they are all linked to and from the home page. Topic headings, like "articles," "images," and "story" provide great information for reports and papers. This site doesn't advertise annoyingly, but you can find working links to purchase Ruby Bridges books. You can also reach them by using the "contact us" link. (This site was submitted as part of the "Talking Walls" unit.)
- Student Author: Dayu L. and Alex T.
- Teacher: Judy Patrick
- This site helped Judy Patrick's class answer the question(s) "From Ruby's point of view, what was it like to be the only child in the class? How important was it that Ruby go to this all white school? What was the attitude of the white people?"
- Librarian: Renee Hoxie
- School: Thomas Jefferson Middle School
- Year: 2001-2002
Sally Kristen Ride / First American Woman in Space
http://www.lucidcafe.com/library/96may/ride.html
Did you know that Sally Ride was the first American woman in space? How about that before she decided she wanted to be an astronaut she was about to become a pro tennis player? I got this and other information from this site.It has a good picture of Sally Ride, and has clear, interesting information that is very useful. I found out many things from this site that were extremely useful and accurate. I f you want to learn a lot about Sally Ride, visit this site,
- Student Author: Emily G.
- Teacher: Hall Hardy
- This site helped Hall Hardy's class answer the question(s) "What are the highlights of Sally Ride's career?"
- Librarian: Renee Hoxie
- School: Thomas Jefferson Middle School
- Year: 2002-2003
San Martin
http://www.pachami.com/English/ressanmE.htm
Are you writing a report on San Martin? If so, this is a great website for you. It has a summary of San Martin's life, with lots of great pictures. The site offers you a choice between Spanish and English versions. This site also has easy to use links to many excellent sites about other South American leaders. Use this site to find out all you need to know!
- Student Author: Julia E., Margaret C. and Monique G.
- Teacher: Roger Nicolai
- Librarian: Pam Nibbe
- School: Akira Toki Middle School
- Year: 2000-2001
Simon Bolivar
http://victorian.fortunecity.com/dadd/453
This is a great site about Simon Bolivar. It is informative, manageable, and eye catching, with decisive photographs and links. There are few advertisements, and the information isn't too overwhelming. The facts on this site are reliable. The maps are interesting and add flavor to an already awesome site. We strongly recommend this site to anyone who wishes to learn more about Simon Bolivar.
- Student Author: Annie W. and Ashley M.
- Teacher: Roger Nicolai
- Librarian: Pam Nibbe
- School: Akira Toki Middle School
- Year: 2000-2001
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