This Bibliomania website provides the full text of Rudyard Kipling's novel, "Stalky and Company." A link to Bibiomania's main Kipling page features other full text works by this nineteenth century British author.

Fantastic explanation of idioms which focuses on the use of idiomatic expressions with the verb tener. This comprehensive lesson does an outstanding job of presenting idioms which use the verb tener. A short quiz, oral exercise and test at the end of the lesson evaluates the student's mastery of this grammar principle. A printer-friendly page summarizes the grammary principles in a blackline master format.

Excellent explanation of the formation of the past perfect tense. Free, interactive activities include an online quiz and test for mastery. The printer friendly page makes a nice review master for students keeping a notebook.

Great introduction to the use of "saber" and "conocer", "pedir" and "preguntar". The lesson is easy to understand, with ample examples. A short quiz, oral exercise and test at the end of the lesson checks the student's mastery of this grammar principle. Teachers can set up free accounts to monitor student progress on quizzes and tests. Printer-friendly pages make great grammar summaries for student notebooks.

This first of four lessons on "ser" and "estar" explains the fundamental differences between the two verbs. Perfect for beginning students, the lesson is easy to understand with plenty of examples. A short quiz, oral exercise and test at the end of the lesson evaluates the student's mastery of this grammar principle. Have students click on the printer-friendly page to copy and save notes in their Spanish folder. Teacher can set up accounts and monitor progress on quizzes and tests.

Excellent explanation of the uses of "ser." The lesson is easy to understand, with ample examples. A short quiz, oral exercise, and test at the end of the lesson evaluates the student's mastery of this grammar principle. Teachers can set up accounts to monitor student progress on quizzes and tests for free. Includes printer-friendly grammar summary for student notebook.

Great explanation of the subjunctive mood used with expressions that indicate actions not yet completed. Examples of this use of the subjunctive are contrasted to contradictory applications in the indicative. An extremely useful list is provided of expressions that introduce adverbial clauses and invoke possible use of the subjunctive. A quiz at the end of the lesson tests the student's comprehension of the present subjunctive in adverbial clauses.

Fantastic explanation of the subjunctive mood contrasted to the indicative. Ample examples illustrate the difference between these two moods. A quiz at the end of the lesson tests the student's comprehension of the subjunctive mood.

Great explanation of the verb form "hay". Ample examples illustrate the use of "hay". A quiz, oral exercise and a test after the lesson evaluate the student's understanding of how to use "hay". A printer-friendly page summarizes the grammar in a reproducible format. Teachers can set up accounts on this site and monitor student progress on quizzes and tests!

Great explanation of the verb GUSTAR.Especially useful is a list of verbs and expressions that use the indirect object. The lesson is easy to understand, with ample examples. A quiz, oral activity, and test at the end of the lesson evaluate the student's mastery of this grammar principle. Click on printer-friendly page to access a grammar summary for copying. Teachers can also set up accounts for free and monitor student progress!

From the Luce Foundation Center at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, this is a short biography and photographic portrait of the 19th-century miniature portrait artist Thomas Sully.

Through this resource, the user can learn about the hand-crafted jewelry of Native North Americans of the Northwest and Southwest and how it embodies both the personal and collective identity of the maker and the wearer.

A large collection of historical photos showing the traditional lifestyles of the Metis. The photos are sorted into categories, e.g., food preparation, hunting, trapping, etc.

The many forms of housing and shelter that the Metis used are presented. Discussion questions and a bibliography can be found at the end of the article.

The Metis travelled by Red River cart, canoe, horse, snowshoe, sled dogs and in other ways, all of which are described in this paper. Discussion questions and a bibliography are included.

This site is an explanation of several factors that impact mass production. Primarily, the concept of economies of scope is explored.

This UNESCO handbook for teachers delves into information and communication technologies in schools. Scroll down through the pdf document to pages 5 through 8 for a list of specific topics included in this extensive resource.

This page from the IHA provides the history of and facts about the First Bank of the United States.

An interesting look at the elections of 1816 and 1820 in which James Monroe ran essentially unopposed by the Federalists.

An excellent tutorial that examines VSEPR and pairs of valence electrons. The valence shell electron pair repulsion concept is explored using animated models. Includes a VSEPR calculator. Use the toolbar on the left to navigate through the site.