As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, this site provides in-depth biographical information on Robert S. Duncanson in addition to an extensive listing of his works as displayed at the museum.

This resource explains the origin of GATT and some of the events that took place in the earlier stages of GATT.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission have created an online quiz to test your money $marts. See how well you score on concepts such as money management, finance, and investing.

A very long and detailed account of St. Augustine's philosophy and religious beliefs. Paragraphs three through five contain historical information on Augustine's life.

Here, read the full text of Samuel Butler's "Erewhon." The 29 chapters of this novel are preceded by the prefaces for the first, second, and revised editions of the book.

This resource presents detailed information about the leopard, including several photos and a video clip. [1 min, 59 sec] Requires Adobe Flash.

This resource provides extensive information about the lion, including several photos and audio clips.

This article explains the importance of the sash in Metis culture and its history. There are weaving activities and a bibliography included.

The site provides a detailed overview of currently endangered species. Content includes a focus on various conservation organizations, endangered species profiles, and more.

Bibliomania provides links to the full texts of Sir Walter Scott's novels Ivanhoe, Rob Roy, The Bridal of Janet Dalrymple, and the Tapestried Chamber.

Primary sources related to American art and artists, such as letters, diaries, manuscripts, photographs, oral histories, and sketches, can be found in this impressive archive. An array of tools make it easy to search the collections, and special features let you explore the archive by area of interest. Many "Curator's choice," pages direct you to the best the archives have to offer.

Listen to each Spanish sentence and type in the time that you hear. Great practice with telling time. At the end of the exercise the student can compare his or her responses with the correct answers.

This reosurce allows you to view a movie and then fill in the blanks with the appropriate adverb. The adverbs relate to what took place in the movie. If your computer doesn't have the right requirements for viewing you can click on the option that says, "click here" and you can read the story. Requires Quicktime.

Here you will find some Spanish grammar practice with past participles in the context of the environment. Learners can check for accuracy of their responses. Included are links artwork and a Spanish song on the environment.

Practice writing out in Spanish the numeric times indicated in the exercise. Great spelling review of Spanish numbers. Answers may be corrected at the end of the exercise.

Great exercise for practicing the use of "saber" and "conocer." Type in the appropriate form of either verb for each sentence. Clicking on the question mark will provide the correct answers.

Great exercise for practicing the verbs "ser" and "estar" in the present tense. Choose the correct verb conjugations to complete the sentences, and immediately receive the answer and the reason for its use.

Great practice for reviewing the subjunctive and indicative tenses. Determine which verb tense to use in a sentence based on the tense that is used in the main clause. Choose the present or past subjunctive form, or the present, preterite, or imperfect tense in the indicative mood. Students choose the appropriate verb conjugation, and receive immediate feedback on the response. New vocabulary is linked to pictures that explain the meaning.

Fantastic review of subjunctive and indicative tenses. Examine the verb in the main clause. Then provide the correct conjugation of the verb given in the subordinate clause, or keep it unchanged in its infinitive form. Type in the present or past subjunctive form of the verb,or the present indicative, preterite, imperfect, future, or conditional tense. Students choose the appropriate verb conjugation, and receive immediate feedback on the response. New vocabulary is linked to pictures that explain the meaning.