"The Canon refers to the set of 60 original stories (56 short stories, 4 novels) by Conan Doyle. Any book written by another author, while still being a Holmes story, is considered outisde the canon. In the United Kingdom and Canada, the stories are now out of copyright. In the United States, the last dozen of them, those published after 1919, are still protected by copyright. Therefore, 48 of the 60 stories are available below in text format."

database of forensic science, timeline about forensic science, and an interactive game

"Pupils learn about the discoveries and developments in the Tudor era, such as the first atlas and the first cup of coffee drunk in England."

"learn about the science, technology, and design of a working mars habitat"

"Myths are stories that explain why the world is the way it is. All cultures have them. Throughout history, artists have been inspired by myths and legends and have given them visual form. Sometimes these works of art are the only surviving record of what particular cultures believed and valued. But even where written records or oral traditions exist, art adds to our understanding of myths and legends."

"Trees Are Terrific…Travels with Pierre, is designed to help young children (5–8 years of age) gain an appreciation of trees, observe trees in their every day lives and develop an interest in learning more about trees. It is intended for adults to work with children to explore the wonders of trees."

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interactive spelling game

"Explore the tools that artists use- like line, color, and balance- to build works of art."

"Tools, Strategies, and Structured Explorations for Interesting Learners
Click on folder tabs for: Lessons, ideas, articles and links for multisensory learning for people of all ages. Resources for people who learn differently, or have learning difficulties or learning disabilities such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, or dyscalculia. Teachers, home educators, curriculum developers, tutors, students, parents, Orton-Gillingham trained specialists, and other curious souls welcome!"

"Curriculum Bytes is a compilation of cyberplaces that will support you as well as challenge you to redesign your curriculum for 21st century active learners."

"Sustainable Table was created in 2003 by the nonprofit organization GRACE to help consumers understand the problems with our food supply and offer viable solutions and alternatives."

"This site takes you inside the game: you'll hear from NHL players and coaches from the San Jose Sharks, as well as leading physicists and chemists. This site is divided into seven main sections which can be accessed individually, although we recommend you start with "The Ice." The control bar below appears on the top of each page. In addition, there is a bottom control panel which allows you to navigate through the site and return to this page. We hope you enjoy the Science of Hockey."

examples of ways to use the flip video recorder in the classroom

"Introduction to Computer Science I is a first course in computer science at Harvard College for concentrators and non-concentrators alike. More than just teach you how to program, this course teaches you how to think more methodically and how to solve problems more effectively. As such, its lessons are applicable well beyond the boundaries of computer science itself. That the course does teach you how to program, though, is perhaps its most empowering return. With this skill comes the ability to solve real-world problems in ways and at speeds beyond the abilities of most humans."

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"The economy is expected to remain feeble this year, with unemployment rising, even with the $787 billion stimulus package of tax cuts and increased federal government spending signed into law by President Barack Obama on Tuesday. In a sign that laid-off employees are having difficulty finding new work, the number of people claiming benefits for more than one week rose to 4.81 million from 4.78 million, the highest total since records began in 1967. Throughout the country, workers are standing in lines at job fairs and career days in hopes of landing one of the few jobs available in the struggling economy."

info, videos, and more about various animals. From BBC site.

"Paste a chunk of text and the URL of the page containing the text and in return get a link that opens directly to your selection and highlights it."

resources and lesson plans from the Los Angeles Times for Black History month

"This site delivers information about current U.S. foreign policy and about American life and culture. It is produced by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Information Programs."

"Scientists believe modern humans arose from an ancestral line that split off more than 6 million years ago from other branches that led to apes and other primates. Fossil evidence indicates that other species of hominids, or precursors to modern humans, also split off along the way." (from MSNBC)

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"TeachableMoment.Org, a project of Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility, fosters critical thinking on issues of the day and a positive classroom environment."

"helping classrooms and communities worldwide link the past to moral choices today"

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