As increasing numbers of people with disabilities pursue educational opportunities that require computer use, accessibility of computing facilities becomes even more critical. The key is simply equal access. Everyone who needs to use a computer lab should be able to do so comfortably. Accessible labs employ principles of universal design. Universal design means that rather than designing a facility for the average user, the design is appropriate for people with a broad range of abilities so that the facility is usable by people with learning disabilities or visual, speech, hearing, and mobility impairments.

This writing center tutorial explains why the opening paragraph is so important. It also addresses six common problems to avoid.

A detailed description of tectonic plate collisions. There are illustrations of Indian and Eurasian plate collision.

Created for all students and teachers who would like to learn more about the nervous system, this extensive University of Washington site offers information, resources, games, and activities galore. Offers dozens of links to related sites.

This site provides a great deal of information about the nervous system. In particular, the tools used to teach about the brain are helpful and effective.

This resource goes into great detail describing the sense of taste through pictures, links, and solid information.

University of Washington site with article about Michael J. Fox's battle with Parkinson's disease and how his treatment relates to the thalamus.

An article about the development of the Internet by Vinton G. Cerf. Includes a short biography of his career.

This site provides an extensive bibliography of works by and about "Rip Van Winkle" and the author Washington Irving. Good site for finding resources.

Why do we get jealous? What causes the feelings? A psychology professor at WSU helps explain the feeling of jealousy.

In this "Ask Dr. Universe," an eight-year old's question about how snow is formed is answered. Find out what meteorologist, Nic Loyd, has to say about this science.

Website addresses curious questions about science in a letter format. Here, Dr. Universe is asked about magnets and how they are made and he attempts to explain in an easy to understand answer.

Website addressing earth science questions from students in a letter column format. Here, a student asks about the first drop of water and Dr. Universe attempts to answer.

Website from Washington State University answers questions kids have about science, mechanics and engineering in an easy to understand format. In this letter, Dr. Universe answers questions about how the family car works.

Great question! Dr. Universe refers to her friend Jim Harsh, a scientist, from Washington State University to answer.

A collection of primary documents dealing with the ethnic groups found in the Columbia River Basin.

Providing a list of common errors in English, this site contains many confused and misused. One can look under first letter of your word in question.

Among the other grammar myths that Paul Brians, an English instructor, attempts to dispel is the notion that you cannot begin a sentence with a conjunction. The site discusses other common usages and misusages.

This site gives a definition of the word "epigram." It also includes a few examples of epigrams.