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Bureau of Engraving & Printing Nifty site that helps with the understanding of USA money
Department of Treasury Kid's Page Not only helps with understanding USA money, but there are games, fun tests, etc.
Federal Reserve System From this site you can either click on the map or scroll down to visit all the Federal Reserve Banks as well as learn about the Board of Governors, history, purpose/ function of Federal Reserve, press releases, testimonies/speeches, domestic/international research, regulation/supervision, congressional reports, and much more
Economic Education Federal Reserve System Education Pages (You can only click on those pages that are underlined). The following are examples of what you will be able to find. The Bank of Boston has grade specific to adult educational programs. The Bank of Chicago has classroom activities, videos, other resources, ask an economic specialist, etc. The Bank of Dallas has teacher/student/college/university resources, "Everything you ever wanted to know about the Federal Reserve" article, etc. The Bank of Minneapolis includes a student essay contest, an economics challenge (test), "our money" curriculum unit, teaching economics using the internet, what is a dollar worth, and more.
How Money Gets Into Circulation
Universal Currency Converter Convert over 60 currencies from around the world to whatever currency you choose. Can easily convert either direction. Includes gold, silver and platinum.
Greenwich Mean Time (Greenwich, England) Learn the time around the world, set your clocks to the US Navy in Washington, DC, discover the history behind watches & new time piece innovations, and more
Daylight Savings Time A bit about the history of Daylight Savings Time.
Saving Time, Saving Energy: Daylight Saving Time, Its History and Why We Use It Very well done information from the California Energy Commission. Includes the dates for the time changes for the next several years.
Webexhibit's site on Daylight Savings Time. Another clearly done site.
Games
Funbrain.com
Select any category for academic games by category (6 & under,
7-10, 11-14, 15 & up)
Knots
on the Web Learn about knot tying, knot theory, & knot
art
Achievement Testing
Bob Jones University Press Testing Service To request an informational brochure
and order form, please call (800) 845-5731. Offers Iowa Test of
Basic Skills and Cognitive Abilities Test, Stanford Achievement
Test, Otis Lennon School Ability Test, Metropolitan Achievement
Test. They also provide practice tests, personality profiles,
writing evaluations, and career guidance. Some tests require a
college degree to administer or other special requirements. Testing
& Evaluation Service, Bob Jones University Press, Greenville,
SC 29614-0065.
Nadeau
Educational Services Diagnostic Testing for ADD, Dyslexia
and Learning Problems. Free testing online (battery of 8 tests).
Just print out the test, administer it, and submit for results.
A written evaluation with detailed home therapy programis offered
for a fee. Dr. Ray Nadeau, Ph.D. is a Neuro-Developmentalist and
an Educational Therapist (not a medical doctor).
Seton Home Study School 1350 Progress Dr., Front Royal, VA 22630. (540)
636-9990
FAX 540 636 1602
National Right to Read Foundation's
Reading Competency Test
Homeschool Publications
Home School Digest is publised quarterly with a Christian perspective, helping to expose homeschoolers to the wide scope of issues surrounding the homeschool movement.
Freebies
& Miscellaneous Worksheets
Tipztime Free homeschool schedules, chore charts, educational charts, and more from Wendy "Snowy Owl."
School Express.com Thousands of free worksheets for a wide variety of subjects. Free software, on-line activities and e-phonics.
PolksRUs links page to a large number of worksheets sites.
On-line tutorials
Learn2.com This is a great Web site for thousands of step-by-step on-line tutorials on how to do just about anything, including re-wire a lamp, replace a broken tile, how to hang wallpaper, how to write a press release, and just about anything you can imagine. Spme free, some for a price.
Computer Related Links
McAfee Virus Information I prefer this site to Symantec. Mary's new policy...I open NO attachements! Click on Virus Center and then check Virus Hoaxes.
Symantec Virus Hoaxes This is a great spot to find out if a virus threat is a reality. From the makers of anti-virus software.
Mining Co Urban Legends E-mail hoaxes and urban legends exposed. This is the place to see if your e-mail warnings are fakes.
Urban Legends Reference Pages by Barbara and David P. Mikkelson, maintained by The San Fernando Valley Folklore Society. Slow to load, but my favorite e-mail hoax site.
Urban Legend Combat Kit The site says, "A free collection of canned responses [form letters] to help you combat Internet myths and urban legends. When someone sends you an urban legend, just cut and paste the appropriate response."
Hoax-kill Actively combat hoaxes.
Paula's Archives Great tips from Paula's computer page! Written for the very beginner to understand!