The work of Ghanaian artyist El Anatsui is presented in this on-lone companion to the travelling ehibit of his work created by the Arts Council of Wales.
Read about Ahmose, first pharaoh of Egypt's New Kingdom, and find out why it was called the Golden Kingdom on this PBS site.
Read about the powerful Queen Tiy, wife of Amenhotep III and mother of Akenhaten. Her role as a strong leader was extraordinary in Egyptian times. Be sure to watch the video too. Requires RealPlayer.
Tutankhamen, boy-pharaoh, was famous not for his rule, which was short, but for the findings in his tomb in the Valley of the Kings. Click on the pictures for more information and be sure to watch the PBS video. Requires RealPlayer.
Learn about Islamic art of the middle east in this historical overview with accompanying image gallery of relevant object images from the British Museum collection.
A three-part exploration of the Book of Revelation from the producers of FRONTLINE, the series on PBS. Includes descriptions of the book by university historians and biblical scholars, video clips from the series, essays about the book, and more.
A history lesson that takes students through an exploration of the genocide of the Cambodian people led by Pol Pot's rebel forces in the late twentieth century. Consider what should be done to help Cambodians cope with this memory. Accompanying newsmagazine video can be watched in its entirety at the FRONTLINE/World Web site.
Identify health issues facing Americans today and evaluate one's own food consumption. Examine the USDA food pyramid and the impact it may have had on weight gain and explore the impact of body image on young people.
A large collection of historical photos of Metis families.
Search a database of over 500,000 private-sector scholarships, grants, and loans. There is no fee, but you will need to create a profile. There is a student resource center to assist in college planning.
Tips for avoiding the serious crime of identity theft. Learn how your identity can be stolen and how to protect yourself.
Identity theft is a serious crime and it's important to act fast if this happens to you. Learn how to tell if your identity is stolen and what to do about it.
The third paragraph pinpoints the importance of hyperons in particle research. Hyperons and neutrinos share characteristics of the weak force. Complex stuff, but the real deal. Parts of this report may be very useful. Many photos, slow to arrive.
This is a collection of video clips from a video called "Fiddle About". They teach about the Metis style of fiddling and some dances the tunes would accompany.
Advanced finger weaving of a Metis sash are demonstrated in these videos.
This site, provided by Bibliomania, gives a brief summary, and then the full and complete text for Mary Shelley's famous novel, Frankenstein. Each chapter is provided by link, and accessible individually.
This site from Tex's French Grammar provides a clear and concise presentation of French adjectives that precede the noun (bon, beau, vieux, etc.) Helpful acronym for remembering - Beauty, Age, Numbers, Goodness, and Size (BANGS). Site has short, easy to use written and listening comprehension exercises.
This concise overview of French nouns inncludes a general definition, examples of gender and number, count vs. mass and common vs. proper.
Concise introduction to French Adjectives. Defines adjectives in general and describes agreement and placement of adjectives in French. Has good examples, and contrasts with adverbs.
Very useful intro to adverbs in general - defines adverbs, contrasts with adjectives, explains how to form in French.