Current Events & News
Multiple Perspectives
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ProCon.org - "is your antidote to fake news, bias, and polarization." Pros and Cons of controversial issues
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AllSides - "Balanced news and civil discourse on controversial topics"
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Snopes - The definitive Internet reference source for researching urban legends, folklore, myths, rumors, and misinformation.
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Online Resources by Subject
Health
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Kids Health - a safe, private place for teens who need honest, accurate information and advice about health, emotions, and life.
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Teen Health and Wellness - articles, real life stories, 24/7 Q & A by a Doctor
Health Websites - A collection of vetted and reliable websites for commonly sought health information. |
Science
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Science Daily - ScienceDaily features breaking news about the latest discoveries in science, health, the environment, technology, and more -- from leading universities, scientific journals, and research organizations.
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Periodic Table of Elements - A table of the chemical elements in which the elements are arranged by order of atomic number in such a way that the periodic properties (chemical periodicity) of the elements are made clear.
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Science.gov - a gateway to government science information and research. Search over 55 scientific databases and 200 million pages of science information with just one query.
The Tesla Collection - the most comprehensive compilation of newspaper and periodical material ever assembled by or about Nikola Tesla. This collection not only sheds new light on the early days of electricity, and the development and widespread acceptance by the public and scientific community of Alternating Current, but also provides a one-of-a-kind look into the early days of X-Ray, Wireless, Remote Control, Robotics and the efforts and experiments made by Tesla into the development and delivery of wireless Electricity.
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Humanities
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CIA World Fact Book - The World Fact-book provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities
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National Archives - Use these links on a National Archives facility computer to access these subscription-only websites for free.
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Our Story - A project of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, designed to help children and adults enjoy exploring history together through children’s literature, everyday objects, and hands-on activities.
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