K12Station Educational Site of the Day

Monday, November 20, 2006

Hawthorne Interactive - November 20, 2006

Today'sK12Station.com Site of the Day features an interactive celebration of a great author. As always, keep in mind that there are over 20,000 great educational website links in the K12Station.com Internet Resource Libraries!

Hawthorne Interactive

An interactive feature from the Peabody Essex Museum that explores Hawthorne's life and career through multimedia activities. Hawthorne is among the leading figures of nineteenth century American literature, famous for such works as THE SCARLET LETTER (1850) and THE HOUSE OF THE SEVEN GABLES (1851). You need to have the latest version of FLASH in order to fully enjoy the site!

Also visit the K12Station American Authors Library for High School Students


Thursday, November 16, 2006

Thanksgiving Timeline: November 16, 2006

Today'sK12Station.com Site of the Day focuses on Thanksgiving. As always, keep in mind that there are over 20,000 great educational website links in the K12Station.com Internet Resource Libraries!

Library of Congress Thanksgiving Timeline

Explore the history of the Thanksgiving holiday with this great site from the Library of Congress. This timeline looks as far back as 1541 and explores significant Thanksgiving events throughout history.

Also visit the K12Station Colonial History Library for Young Students


Monday, November 13, 2006

Far-Out Frenzy: November 13, 2006

Today'sK12Station.com Site of the Day looks at several different cultural traditions. As always, keep in mind that there are over 20,000 great educational website links in the K12Station.com Internet Resource Libraries!

Far-Out Frenzy

A great site developed by students who wanted to share their diverse cultural interests with others! Stretch your imagination, pack your mouse, and surf the site as you explore Guam, Japan, Cuba, Mexico, U.S.A., Pakistan, and the Philippines.

Also visit the K12Station Diversity and Culture Library for Young Students


Thursday, November 09, 2006

Chain Reaction: November 9, 2006

Today'sK12Station.com Site of the Day focuses on Food Chains and Ecosystems. As always, keep in mind that there are over 20,000 great educational website links in the K12Station.com Internet Resource Libraries!

Chain Reactions

A great online game where students can learn about food chains, and assemble a simple on-screen food chain. You will need FLASH to use this site!

Also visit the K12Station Food Chains Library for Elementary Students


Monday, November 06, 2006

Linear Equations: November 6, 2006

Today'sK12Station.com Site of the Day looks at linear equations. As always, keep in mind that there are over 20,000 great educational website links in the K12Station.com Internet Resource Libraries!

Linear Equations 101

A variety of lessons, demos and interactive online activities, Topics include: Understanding Linear Equations, Solving Linear Equations With Algebra, Algebraic Methods for Solving Linear Equations.

Also visit the K12Station Linear Equations Library


Thursday, November 02, 2006

Conduct a Cambodian Ensemble - November 2, 2006

Today'sK12Station.com Site of the Day gets musical! As always, keep in mind that there are over 20,000 great educational website links in the K12Station.com Internet Resource Libraries!

PBS - Conduct a Cambodian Ensemble

Turn up the volume, put on your headphones, and play with the sounds of a traditional Cambodian ensemble. The site requires the Flash plugin.

Also visit the K12Station Musical Instrument Experimentation Library