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Research Tools

Help with the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test

Support Materials: Preparing for the Test - EQAO

Ask On - Research Help from Knowledge Ontario


Audio Visual Resources:

C.B.C. Archives Audio and Video Clips On-line

C.B.C. News in Review - Annotated Index of DVD's with Resource Guides

National Film Board of Canada Educational Resources
The list of all the films available for free viewing online.

Office national du film du Canada Ressources éducatives
La liste de tous les films disponibles pour visionnement en ligne gratuit.

TV Ontario - Documentary Videos

Academic Earth - Academic Lectures on Video

Discovery Education Streaming (Registration Required for Use.)

Film Archives On-Line - Non-Fiction Film Archive Sponsored by the European Union

- Free Documentaries - Stream interesting and provocative documentary films for free!

- Free Stuff from BrainPOP - Short Animations on a Variety of Topics

SnagFilms - Independent Films

OU Open2.net - Open University Broadcasts (Radio)

MIT World - Over 600 on demand videos of public events at MIT

TED Ideas Worth Spreading - Riveting talks by remarkable people, free to the world

Naxos Music Library Student Access from within Schools

Naxos Music Library Teacher Access via the Internet


On-Line Electronic Databases:

Infotrac Databases
General and Specialized Databases from Thomson-Gale

EUREKA.CC / Cedrom SNi
En ce début de 21e siècle, alors que nous assistons à un véritable foisonnement des données, la maîtrise de l'information devient cruciale. Dans cette optique, Eureka.cc vous permet d'accéder à plus de 3 000 sources fiables et pertinentes couvrant l'actualité internationale, nationale, régionale et locale.

EBSCO Host
Interface for EBSCO Databases from Knowledge Ontario
Portal to access Auto Repair Reference Centre and Canadian Points of View Databases

Teen Health and Wellness Host
Rosen Publishing Database from Knowledge Ontario

- - Other Suggested Sources - -

Ottawa Citizen
(This resource is only accessible within the OCDSB network.)

Ottawa Public Library
(You must be a member of the Public Library and use your
card number to access their Electronic Info for home use only.)

Directory of Open-Access Journals - Academic Journals

International Network for the Availability of Scientific Publications - Free Scientific Journals

World Wide Science.org - Global Science Gateway to National Research Sites


Atlases and Map Libraries

The Atlas of Canada

Google Maps

Mapquest

Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection


Encyclopedia and other Reference Works:

Canada Year Book - from Statistics Canada

L'Encyclopédie de L'Agora

Grolier Online Encyclopedia

encyclopaediauniversalis

La Bibilio de Référence Virtuelle

The Canadian Encyclopedia

Columbia Encyclopedia (Sixth Edition)

Encarta Encyclopedia

Encyclopedie Encarta

Shahi Visual Dictionary

Encyclopedia Smithsonian

Club Internet: Encyclopedie

 

Dictionnaire TLF - Trésor de la langue française

The New York Times Learning Network


Literary Reference Works:

ENG 4C Exemplar Booklet from the OCDSB

ENG 4U Exemplar Booklet from the OCDSB

Glossary of Literary Terms from the Gale Group

Literary Terms from Cyber English
 


Periodicals:

Economist.com - On-line Edition of Economist Magazine

Financial Post - On-line Edition of the Financial Post

Globe and Mail - On-line Edition of the Globe and Mail

McKinsley Quarterly - Register to access the archives of this publication of a leading American consulting firm.

National Geographic - Archive

Ottawa Citizen - On-line Edition of the Ottawa Citizen

Popular Science - Popular Science Archive

Windspeaker - Canada's Aboriginal News Source

Newseum Archive - Washington's On-line Museum

Links to Newspapers from Canada and Around the World


Links for Help with Career Planning and Guidance


Career Cruising - Career Guidance Program (Password Required - See your Career Planning or Guidance Teacher)

Ontario Skills Passport - Skills and Work Habits for the Workplace from the Ontario Ministries of Education and of Training, Colleges and Universities

Ontario Universities Application Centre

Ontario Colleges

Post-Secondary Education - Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada

Careers.ca - A portal offering links to sites for improving employment skills and finding work

Verge Magazine - Opportunities in Education, Careers, Volunteering, Activism and Travel



Links for Research on Banned Books

Challenged Books and Magazines in Canada - from Freedom to Read

Frequently Challenged Books - from the ALA (American Library Association)

Most Commonly Challenged Book in the United States - from Wikipedia

Banned Books from Around the World - from the International Freedom to Publish Committee

List of Books Banned by Governments - from Wikipedia


Links for Research on the 1920's (The Roaring Twenties)

Canada in the 1920's - Photographs from the Wikimedia Commons

Toronto in the 1920's - a page by author Janet McNaughton

Flapper Fashions - Christy's Fashion Pages

The Great Gatsby and the 1920's - Links Collected by the Don Mills Collegiate Institute Library

The Roaring Twenties - A Historical Snapshot of Life in the 1920's by Robert Scott in Australia

The Roaring Twenties - A Tutorial Game from Musée McCord Museum

The Roaring Twenties - A Thinkquest Entry for 2000

Roaring Twenties - History in the Key of Jazz from PBS


Links for Research on the 1930's (The Great Depression)

Canada in the 1920's - Photographs from the Wikimedia Commons

The Dark Years - The Great Depression - On-line Exhibition from the Canadian Museum of Civilization

The Great Depression - from the WritingDEN at Library and Archives Canada

1929-1939 The Great Depression - Key Economic Events from the Government of Canada

The Dirty Thirties - A Virtual Exhibit from the McCord Museum

Great Depression in Canada Pictures - Pictures from About.com


Links for Research on 17th Century France

Au 17éme sciecle - site de Karine Merdrignac

Neoclassical Nirvana - a portal for resources on the 17th century


Links for Research on Acadian and Francophone Communities in North America


L'Acadie Nouvelle le Quotidien des Francophones de N.-B.

Acadian-Cajun Genealogy Links Tim Hebert's Links Relating to Acadian-Cajun Culture

Cyberacadie- un site dédié au Acadiens de part le monde

Encyclopedia of Cajun Culture

Introduction to Le Village historique acadien de la Nouvelle-Ecosse - Historical Acadian Village of Nova Scotia at Pubnico

francophonie connection - Franco-Manitoban Association

francophonie connection - Saskatchewan's Francophones

le site de la communaute francophone au Manitoba

le site de la Musée virtuel de la Nouvelle France au Civilisations.ca
Comparez à Social Conditions in 17th Century France dans The Modern History Sourcebook

L'histoire de Sainte Marie Among the Hurons - Historical Information

le site de la Le site de la Nouvelle France Site de tournage "Robe Noire"

Village Acadien - Historic Acadian Village in Van Buren, Maine


Links for Research on Aggression


ANGER AND AGGRESSION -Information from Mental Help Net

Aggression: Theories of its Nature and Causes -Powerpoint Presentation by Kevin M. Williams, U.B.C.


Links for Research on Alcohol and Drug Abuse


Canadian Centre on Sustance Abuse - A non-profit organization working to minimize the harmful impact of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs

Alcohol and Drug Abuse - Health Canada

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health



Links for Research on Anatomy


Index for CyberAnatomy Northeast Parallel Architectures Center (NPAC), Syracuse University

HYPERMUSCLE: MUSCLES IN ACTION Michigan University Learning Resource Centre

Gray's Anatomy of the Human Body - The Bartleby.com edition

VOXEL-MAN 3D-Navigator: Inner Organs - UniversitŠt Hamburg

Musculoskeletal System -Medybiz (A Medical Information Site from India)

Anatomy Modules - University of Washington Diagnostic Radiology Residency Programs

Radiographic Anatomy of the Skeleton - Albert Szent-Gyorgyi Medical University

Glossary of Skeletal Anatomy - The Biological Anthropology Web

Human Anatomy On-Line - InnerBody.com

Anatomy BodyTeen.com


Skeletal System - Outline and Links - Lake Michigan College


Links for Research on Ancient Civilizations


Ancient Mesopotamia - About.com: Archaeology - Ancient Civiliations

Ancient Mesopotamia - an on-line collection from the British Museum

Art of the Ancient Near East - Art History Resources On-Line

Ancient History Sourcebook - Primary Sources from Fordham University

International World History Project - collection of history related essays, maps, historical documents, educational videos, speeches and music directed by Dr. Robert A. Guisepi


Links for Research on Ancient Greek Theatre


Theatre History from Arts Alive - a Comprehensive History of Theatre from the NAC

Ancient Theatre - Greek - Links from TheatreHistory.com

Ancient Greek Theatre - Walter Englert's Resource page from Reed College (Portland, Oregon)

THE ANCIENT GREEK THEATRE PAGE - A Collection of Information and Links for Students of Clasical Greek Theatre

Ancient Greece - Theatre - A Brief Introduction from University Press Inc.

Didaskalia - an electronic journal and resource dedicated to the study of ancient Greek and Roman drama in performance

Ancient Greek Theatre - Information on the Ancient Greek Stage by K. Phillips at Rich East High School, Park Forest, Illinois

Masks in Ancient Greek Theater

  • The use of masks in ancient Greek theater


  • Links for Research on Anthropology, Psychology and Sociology

    Anthropology.net - an on-line community dedicated to the discussion of Anthropology

    An Introduction to Anthropology - Educational Resources from the Smithsonian Institution

    Psychology Encyclopedia links Collected by Jackson State University

    A Sociological Tour through Cyberspace links Collected by Michael C. Kearl at Trinity University


    Links for Research on Architecture

    Research Guide - Resource List for Lisgar Library

    Great Buildings Collection - from Architecture Week

    Great Buildings and Structures - About.com Search Results

    Architecture - CBC Archives Search

    Great Buildings - Google Image Search

    Wonders of the World - Wikipedia Article


    Links for Research on Art History


    smarthistory - a dynamic enhancement (or even substitute) for the static traditional Western art history textbook by Beth Harris and Steven Zucker


    Links for Research on the Brain


    The Brain from Top to Bottom - McGill University

    Brain Research Centre - University of British Columbia

    Brain Study Module - Department of Psychology, the University of Alberta

    Brain Facts - Primer (74 pp.) on the Brain and Nervous System from the Society for Neuroscience

    The Brain Web and Brain Information - The DANA Foundation

    Healthy Brain - Alzheimer Society of Canada

    brain rules - Video introduction to the book by John Medina



    Links for Research on Canadian Civics and Law


    Access to Justice Net - Legal Information

    Canadian Courts and Tribunals
    Supreme Court of Canada
    Federal Court of Canada
    Alberta Courts
    British Columbia Superior Courts
    Ontario Courts
    Supreme Court of Prince Edward Island
    Quebec Courts
    Canadian Human Rights Tribunal
    Ontario Human Rights Tribunal
    Council of Canadian Administrative Tribunals

    Canadian Criminal Justice Association - Criminal Law Resources

    Canadian Legal Information Institute - non-profit organization dedicated to making Canadian law accessible for free on the Internet

    Canadian Legal Research - Catherine P. Best's Guide to Canadian Legal Research

    Human Rights - Links from McGill University Library

    Canadian Legislatures - Information about Legislatures by Province or Territory from Carnegie Mellon University

    Department of Justice - Government of Canada

    Research Guide for an Oral Presentation on Equality Rights
    Resources for Researching Equality Rights in the Lisgar Library

    Justice Denied

    Canada's Wrongful Convictions
    - stories from CBC News
    Joining the Ranks of the Wrongfully Committed
    - CBC Archives
    Association in Defence of the Wrongfully Convicted
    - a Canadian volunteer organization dedicated to preventing and rectifying wrongful convictions.
    Wrongful Convictions in the Criminal Justice System
    - Library of Parliament
    Wrongful Convictions in Canada
    - a 2007 report from the International Society for Reform of Criminal Law

    Mooting

    "Mooting Skills"
    - An Introductory Chapter on Mooting from Oxford University Press

    Mooting Net Homepage
    - Resources for Mooting and the study of Law


    Links for Research on Careers in Art


    Careers by Major: Art and Art History - Information from the University of Toronto Career Centre Resource Library

    The Art of Managing Your Career - Information from Canada's Cultural Human Resources Council

    Art Careers Links - Web Links from Princeton On-line

    Art Careers, Jobs & Salaries - Information from a Monster.com Affiliate


    Links for Research on Canadian First Nations Culture and History


    Aboriginal Canada Portal - Portal to First Nations, Métis and Inuit online resources and government programs and services

    Canada's First Nations - A multimedia tutorial from the University of Calgary and Red Deer College

    Expressions - A Canada Council publication featuring the work of First Nations, Métis and Inuit artists in each region of the country giving an overview of Canada's Aboriginal art.

    Turtle Island Network - Culture - A Web Portal by Oneida citizen and Coast Salish Territory resident Tehaliwaskenhas Bob Kennedy.

    Where are the Children? - Resources on Residential School from the Legacy of Hope Foundation.


    Links for Research on Canadian History


    About Canada - Government of Canada Web Site

    Daily Life in New France - History of Canada On-Line

    Daily Life in New France - Eastern Townships School Board

    Canadian Anglo-Boer War Museum - Recommended by Beaver Magazine

    Canadian Broadcasting Corporation - Current Programs, Archives and other Information

    Canadian Symbols - Canadian Heritage Web Site

    D-Net - Canadian Department of National Defence Site

    Early Canadiana On-Line
    Canada in the Making
    - Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions

    Histor!ca Foundation - Heritage Minutes and other Resources

    The Memory Project - Canadian Oral History

    The National Archives of Canada - "Living Memory" and other Resources
    The Memory Project - Personal Reflections by Canadians on Immigration, Heroism, War and Peace

    Well Known People Who Happen to be Canadian - by John Terning (a Canadian Theoretical Particle Physicist)


    Contes et récits du Canada Francais

    Collection Littérature québécoise - from La Bibliothèque électronique du Québec

    La Chasse Galerie by Honoré Beaugrand - from Biblio-Virtuèlle at the University of Alberta


    Links for Research on Cooking, Recipes and International Cuisine

    cooksrecipes.com - Commercial Cooking Site with a Variety of Recipes

    Epicurious.com - A site for people who love to eat!

    International Recipes - World Hearth Circle of International Cooking

    WorldCooking.com - Appetizers, Desserts, Main Courses, Soups and Salads


    Links for Research on Countries of the World

    The United Nations Cyber-School Bus - Statistics, Maps, General Information and Links

    The Cultural Profiles Project - Canadian Perspectives on Countries Around the World (Bilingual)

    Travel Reports - from The Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade of Canada

    CIA World Factbook - General Information on Countries around the World

    Population Reference Bureau - Information about population, health, and the environment to empower people to improve life

    Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection - World and National Maps from the University of Texas

    Country Insights - Information from the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade

    Visual Geography Series - Supplementary Resources for Student Research on Countries


    Links for Research on Civil Disobedience

    Get and overview and gather keywords (ideas, people, places and things)for searching:

    Wikipedia - Use it but verify the information.

    Quote Garden on Civil Disobedience - Gather names and ideas.

    Look for more detail:

    "On Civil Disobedience"- Thoreau's essay from Project Gutenberg

    Maps of India Site on Civil Disobedience - Information on Ghandi and Non-violence

    A History of Civil Disobedience - Non-Violent Social Activists' Perspectives


    Links for Research on Digital Imagery


    Photographic Truth in the Digital Era The Media Awareness Network

    Team Photoshop

    On-Line Tutorials- Photoshop Instruction

    Photoshop Elements Tips

    Photo Foolery

    Adobe.com - The Software Company's Website


    Links for Research on Earth and Space Science - The Study of the Universe


    Welcome -The Canadian Space Agency

    LookSmart Directory for Astronomy and Space Science - Directory of Relevant Information Sources

    MD Robotics - Manufacturers of the Canadarm

    NASA Home Page - Latest Developments and Links to a Variety of Information

    The Nine Planets - A Multi-Media Tour of the Solar System by Bill Arnett

    Russian Space Agency - History, Programs and Technical Data

    SETI - Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence

    Star Lore of North American First Nations - Western Washington University Planetarium

    Telesat - Introduction - Canada's "little brothers"...in Space

    Views of the Solar System -by Calvin J. Hamilton


    Chemistry Links

    General Reference Sites:

    Periodic Table of the Elements from the National Research Council of Canada.

    Periodic Table of Comic Books

    Periodic Table of Videos - University of Nottingham

    Web Elements by Mark Winter at the University of Sheffield.

    Chemical Elements.com - An Interactive Periodic Table of the Elements created by Yinon Bentor

    A Visual Interpretation of the Table of the Elements from The Royal Society of Chemistry's Chemical Science Network (ChemSoc)

    Periodic Table and Links from Phoenix College

    Chem4kids.com - Simplified explanations of matter, elements, reactions and biochemistry

    Nobel Prize Winners in Chemistry from the Nobel e-Museum

    "The Elements" a flash Version of the song by Tom Leher

    What do chemical engineers do? Career Choices for Chemical Engineers from the American Association of Chemical Engineers

    Links from the Chemical Institute of Canada

    Information on Products:

    Chemistry World - from The Royal Society of Chemistry

    What’s That Stuff - from Chemical and Engineering News



    Links for Research on Drama and Theatre


    Resources for Research - Suggested Links and Assignment Sheets


    Links for Research on Emerging Technologies and Beyond


    The Business Network - Business Show from C.B.C. radio with Technofile Column

    Corporate Knights - "The Magazine for Canadian Corporate Responsibility"

    Research, Technology, Innovation - Industry Canada

    National Research Council

    Report on Business Magazine - Monthly Business Magazine published by The Globe and Mail

    Technology Tools - Stories Posted by Fast Company Magazine

    Venture - Archival Record of "CBC-TV's weekly eye on the world of business-both big business and small"



    Links for Research on Energy, Work and Power


    Energy, Work and Power - Links for Research on Alternate Energy Sources and Related Topics


    Links for Research on Environmental Issues and Concerns

    David Suzuki Foundation - A Scientific Organization Dedicated to Environmental Research

    Environment Canada - Departmental Home Page with Links to Information on Current Initiatives

    Environmental Chemistry - Relevant Links from About.com

    EnvironmentalChemistry.com - Environmental, Chemistry and Hazardous Materials News, Careers and Resources

    Environmental Protection Agency - A U.S. Government Agency

    The Green Lane - Environment Canada

    Greenpeace International - A non-profit global organisation focusing on the the most crucial worldwide threats to our planet's biodiversity and environment.

    The Green Lane - Environment Canada

    Know Your Environment - Online Publication on Environmental Issues by the Environmental Associates of the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia

    Ministry of the Environment - A Department of the Ontario Provincial Government


    Links for Research on Climate Change, Extreme Weather Events and Global Warming


    Climate, Nature, People: Indicators of Canada's Changing Climate - Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment

    Climate Change and Wild Life - Canadian Wildlife Federation

    ecoACTION - Government of Canada Initiatives to Protect the Environment


    Weather Information - Environment Canada

    Global Climate Change - Media Connections from the British Broadcasting Corporation

    Science of the Earth System - NASA's Earth Science Enterprise

    More About Global Warming - From National Geographic Science

    Ozone Depletion Resource Center - Environmental Protection Agency of the United States

    General Information - National Weather Service of the United States

    Research on El Nino and La Nina - Tropical Atmosphere Ocean Project

    Windows to the Universe - University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

    Meteorology Guide - University of Illinois

    Storm Encyclopedia - The Weather Channel


    Links for Research on the Family and Parenting


    Course Resources for the Study of Child Services - Links Provided by the Learning Centre of the North Coast Institute, New South Wales, Australia

    Parents - Popular Magazine Dealing with Issues Related to Parenting

    The Vanier Institute - Current Research on the Canadian Family

    Statistics Canada - Current and Historical Statistics and Analysis Relating to Canadian Familes


    Links for Endangered Species Research Project

    Animal Welfare Institute

    Canadian Wildlife Service Endangered Species Web Site

    The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species

    Environment Canada Species at Risk Web Site

    Endangered Species on EE Link

    Know Your Environment -The Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia

    International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources

    U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

    Space for Species Program of the Canadian Space Agency

    UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre

    World Wildlife Federation Endangered Species Information

    WildfinderWorld Wildlife Federation Map Locating Endangered Species

    Working the Web from Nelson Canada 


    Links for Research on Canadian Geography and Resources


    L'Ouest canadien

    Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers

    Canadian Forestry Association
    Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC)
    The State of Canada's Forests - Natural Resources Canada
    Tree School - A Commercial Perspective
    Canadian Forestry Association

    Canadian Mining Association
    Canadian Mineral and Metal Producers
    Canadian Mining Facts
    Canadian Mining Glossary
    Canadian Mining Start-Up Simulation
    Ekati Mine

    Canadian Rockhound Magazine

    U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization

    Multi-Map.Com

    National Farmer's Union

    Natural Resources Canada

    Statistics Canada

    E-Stat - Statistics Canada


    Liens - France et les pays de la Francophonie


    La France

    French National Tourist Office

    FWP - Internet Gateway to France

    Information on France from the United Nations CyberSchoolBus

    Les Pays de la Francophonie

    LES ÉTATS & GOUVERNEMENTS MEMBRES DE LA FRANCOPHONIE

    In the Countries of the Francophonie

    Organisation internationale de la Francophonie



    Links for Research on Genetic Disorders and Diseases


    Recommended Resources - Links from the Lisgar Library

    Links for Research on Human Disorders and Diseases


    Canadian Health Network - National Bilingual Web-based Health Information Service


    Future Health Perspectives Santé - Canadians for Health Research


    Doctor's Guide - Internet Medical Updates and Search Engine

    Internet Health and Medical Resources - Mayo Clinic

    Museum of Human Disease - University of New South Wales

    National Institute of Health - Directory of American National Health Institutes

    Articles Related to Disease Studies - National Research Council of Canada

    Information on Diseases - New York Eye and Ear Infirmary

    Diseases and Conditions - Yahoo! Health


    Links for Research on Canadian Resources

    Canadian Forestry Association
    Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC)
    The State of Canada's Forests - Natural Resources Canada
    Tree School - A Commercial Perspective
    Canadian Forestry Association

    Canadian Mining Association
    Canadian Mineral and Metal Producers
    Canadian Mining Facts
    Canadian Mining Glossary
    Canadian Mining Start-Up Simulation
    Ekati Mine

    Canadian Rockhound Magazine

    U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization

    Multi-Map.Com

    National Farmer's Union

    Natural Resources Canada

    Statistics Canada

    E-Stat - Statistics Canada


    Research on Fables, Fairy Tales, Folk Tales and Nursery Rhymes

    Folktales from Around the World by Theme - from Readers of Topics Magazine

    Folktales from Around the World - from Pitara's Children's Site

    Grimm’s Fairy Tales - from Project Gutenberg

    Fables, Fairy Tales, Stories and Nursery Rhymes - a Personal Website


    Liens - Les pays de la Francophonie


    Les pays de la Francophonie


    Links for Research on Fitness


    Aerobics and Fitness Association of America

    The Physician and Sports Medicine

    Runner's World

    Shape Up America

    Fitness Matters

    Health and Fitness Page

    The Internet's Fitness Resource

    Quality Fitness-Related Web Sites

    National Alliance for Youth Sports

    Coaching Science Abstracts

    Australian Sports Commission

    Sport Canada - Canada's Official Sport Policy

    Sports Coach

    SportsWork.com - Directory of On-Line Fitness Related Resources

    Workout Central - Exercise at About.com



    Links for Research on Genetic Science and Biotechnology


    Bioportal - Industry Canada's Window on Biotechnology in Canada

    Biotechnology Links -Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food

    Biotechnology Companies and Groups in Canada - A Listing from Carleton University

    The Gee in Genome - Canadian Museum of Nature

    Health Canada's Biotechnology Resources - Regulatory Information


    Biology Animation Library - Dolan DNA Learning Centre

    Cloning -Recent News Articles from New Scientist.com

    Council for Biotechnology Information -Representing the Perspective of the Biotech Industry

    DNA Examinations -F.B.I. Handbook of Forensic Services


    The Gee in Genome Exhibit -Canadian Museum of Nature


    Genetics Education Centre -University of Kansas Medical Center


    Learn.genetics -Genetic Science Learning Centre of the University of Utah


    GEENOR -Genetic Engineering Organization


    Genetic Engineering - No Genetic Manipulation of Nature - Greenpeace International

    Harvard University Gazette -News on Science and Research

    AHR Assisted Human Reproduction - Health Canada

    Howard Hughes Medical Institute - Philanthropic Site Promoting Biomedical Research and Science Education

    Human Genome Project - Official Web Site

    Genes and Gene Therapy - Medlineplus

    Human Cloning and Human Dignity - National Bioethics Advisory Commission

    OMIMIM (On-line Mendelian Inheritance in Man) - Database of human genes and genetic disorderes

    International Forum for Genetic Engineering - Selected Sites for Information on Biotechnology and Bioethics

    Cell Size and Scale - Genetic Science Learning Centre of the U. of Utah on Biotechnology and Bioethics

    Stem Cell Research - National Institute of Health (U.S.)

    The Wellcome Sanger Institute - Genome Research Institute

    Wisconsin's Biotechnolgy and Food Handbook -Examples of practical applications of biotechnology and descriptions of issues



    Links for Research on Governments of the World


    List of Countries of the World by System of Government - A List from Wikipedia (warning - missing documentation)

    National Governments - Information Provided by the United Nations

    WorldWorld Planet Earth - Portal to Governmental Information from around the World

    World Leaders - List from the Central Intelligence Agency of the United States


    Links for Research on International Development


    Canadian International Development Agency - Supports foreign aid projects in more than 100 of the poorest countries of the world

    The Centre of Concern - Archived Articles on Social Justice Issues

    CIA World Factbook

    Cultural Profiles Project - from Citizenship and Immigration Canada

    Travel Reports - from The Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade of Canada

    Cyber School Bus - Statistics and other Information from the United Nations on Member Countries

    Health and Nutrition Links -International Development Network

    International Development Research Centre - Science for Humanity

    New Internationalist Magazine - A Cooperative Production Promoting Development Education

    Probe International -Exposes the devastating environmental, social, and economic effects of Canada's aid and trade abroad

    The Sustainable Times Webzine -Sponsored by CUSO

    United Nations - Home Page of the United Nations

    Economic and Social Development Page - An Index Page for U.N. Development Agencies

    FAO - Home Page of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

    FAOSTAT - Statistical Databases from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

    Statistics Division - Home Page of the Statistical Division of the United Nations

    The World Bank Group - A Capitalist Approach to Development

    World Map from Canadian Geographic - Interactive World Map Focusing on Development



    Links for Research on International Law


    Resources for International Law - American Society for International Law


    Avalon Project - Historical Documents from Yale Law School

    FindLaw - Commercial Site with Resources on American and International Law

    International Materials - Bora Laskin Law Library at the University of Toronto

    International Law - Social Law Library of Dalhousie University

    International Relations - University of British Columbia

    International Law - University of Ottawa Law Library

    Public International Law - University of Western Australia

    International Law - The United Nations


    Links for Research for International Business Media Portfolio

    The United Nations Cyber-School Bus - Country Information includes links to on-line newspaper when available.

    Economist.com - On-line Edition of Economist Magazine

    Financial Post - On-line Edition of the Financial Post

    Globe and Mail - On-line Edition of the Globe and Mail

    McKinsley Quarterly - Register to access the archives of this publication of a leading American consulting firm.

    Ottawa Citizen - On-line Edition of the Ottawa Citizen

    World Bank - Documents and Reports


    Liens à la littérature de XVIIIe et XIXe siècles


    culture - livre et écrit - France-diplomatie

    Mouvements esthètiques et littéraires - Site Web du collège Édouard-Montpetit

    Littérature : France et francophonie -University of Calgary


    Links for Research on Masks

    Mask Galleries by Continent - Mask Museum of Germany, Diedorf

    Search Results for "Masks" - The British Museum, London

    Search Results for "Masks" - Museum of Civilization, Ottawa

    Search Results for "Masks" - Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.


    Links for Research on Mental Health


    About Mental Health - Links Provided my the Canadian Association for Mental Health, Ontario on Your Mental Health, Mental Illnesses, Populations, Justice and Mental Health, Recovery, Stigma and Discrimination and Suicide.

    Canadian Mental Health Association - Select "Understanding Mental Illness" from Pull Down Menus

    National Mental Health Association(United States) - Informtation indexed by "audience", "issue" and "disorders and treatments"

    Mental Health Information - from the Royal College of Psychiatrists of Britain and Ireland



    Links for Research on Modern European History Using Primary Documents


    The Avalon Project - Yale Law School's Documents in Law, History and Diplomacy

    The British Museum - On-Line Gallery

    EURODCOCS - Selected Transcriptions, Facsimiles and Translations (These links connect to European primary historical documents that are transcribed, reproduced in facsimile, or translated. They shed light on key historical happenings within the respective countries and within the broadest sense of political, economic, social and cultural history. The order of documents is chronological wherever possible.)

    The European Library - A Portal to the National Libraries of Europe

    Hanover Historical Texts Project - Document Links Collected by the Hanover College History Deparment

    Internet Modern History Sourcebook - Document Links Collected by Fordham University

    Project Gutenberg - Full Text On-line Editions of Important Philosophical and Historical Writings



    Links for Research on Macbeth by William Shakespeare


    Shakespearean Tragedy by A. C. Bradley - from Project Gutenberg


    Elizabethan Demonology by Thomas Alfred Spalding - from Google Books


    Stratford Festival Productions of Macbeth - from Google Books



    Links for Research on Mourning and Funeral Rites around the World


    Coping with Grief - B.B.C. Health

    Death - the last taboo - An Exhibit from the Australian Museum On-Line

    IMAGES ACROSS CULTURES AND TIME - from a site on the Sociology of Deatha nd Dying

    "Saying Goodbye Around the World" - part of an article by Thomas Lynch of Knight Ridder/Tribune new service



    Links for Research on Myths, Legends and Folktales


    Links to World Tales - Open Directory Project


    Aboriginal Canada Portal - Links to Aboriginal Canadian Myths and Legends


    Theoi Greek Mythology - Encyclopaedic Reference on Greek Mythology

    American Folklore -Site for storytellers, teachers, folklore fans and students needing state folklore for school projects


    The History and Folklore of West Prince, Prince Edward Island - Canada's Digital Collections Project



    Links for Research on Nanotechnology

    National Institute for Nanotechnology - Resources from Canada's National Research Council

    NNIN Education Portal - National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network

    Institute of Nanotechnology - Organization ounded by Ottilia Saxl to focus on education in nanotechnology.


    Links for Research on Notorious Criminals

    Research Guide for Notorious Criminals - Resources from Lisgar Library

    Notorious Crimes and Criminals in History - Search Results from About.com: Crime/Punishment

    The World's Worst Criminals - An A-Z of Evil Men and Women - e-book from WOWIO


    Links for Research on Writers, Literary Prizes and Recommended Readings

    Authors - DMOZ Open Directory Project

    Booker Prize Winners - Winners of this Award for Commonwealth Novelists

    The Scotiabank Giller Award - An Annual Celebration of the Best in Canadian Fiction

    Canadian Literature - Website with Book Reviews

    Globe Books - Lists of Literary Award Winners from the Globe and Mail

    Governor General's Award Winners - Literary Award Winners

    National Library of Canada - Links to Information on Canadian Writers including Novelists

    Novel Database - Searchable List of Novels

    The Nobel Prize in Literature - List of Laureates with Links to Biography, Citations and Nobel Addresses

    Webliography of Authors - Lousiana State University Library

    Pulitzer Prize Winners - Lists of Winners in all Categories by Year

    Authors (English Language) - Westfield State College's Ely Library

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    Newsweek's Top One Hundred Books - A List of All-Time Favorites (Fiction and Non-Fiction)

    The 100 Favorite Novels of Librarians - A List from The-Bookman.com

    Newsweek's Top One Hundred Books - A List of All-Time Favorites (Fiction and Non-Fiction)


    Links for Research for Physical and Health Education


    About Addiction -from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

    American Foundation for Addiction Research -Recent Articles and Links to other Resources

    BreastDoctor.com -YourDoctor, Inc.

    Information for Students - Canadian Blood Services

    Canadian Health Network - Health Canada

    Common Problems - Virtual Hospital: University of Iowa Health Care

    Diseases and Conditions - Health Canada On-LIne

    Office of Nutrition Policy and Promotion - Health Canada

    A History of Aerobics - a critique by Ken Hutchins

    Internet Education Site - Male health Centre, Dallas

    Resources Centre - Women's Health Interactive

    The Testicular Cancer Resource Centre

    The Virtual Medical Centre - Martindale's Health Science Guide - 2002

    World Health Organization - Health Topics




    Links for Research for the Physical Regions of Canada


    Map of Physical Regions -Atlas of Canada


    The Physical Regions of Canada - The Canadian Encyclopedia


    Links for Research on Poetry


    Canadian Poetry Archive - The National Library of Canada

    The Poetry Archives - Emule.com

    Poets' Corner - Biographies from the Gale Group

    Representative Poetry Online - University of Toronto Library


    Links for Research on Dramatic Forms

    Ancient Greek - see links above for Ancient Greek Theatre

    Mask Theatre

    Italian Carnival
    Carnival from Italian Fix and
    Carnival Masks.

    Hahoe Mask Dance from Korea
    Hahoe Mask Dance Visitor Information
    History of the Hahoe Mask Dance

    Japanese Noh Drama
    Noh Masks by S.D. Carter
    Background to Noh - Kyogen
    Introduction to and History of Noh
    Japanese Noh Theatre
    Noh Mask Effect: A Facial Expression Illusion
    Noh Mask Gallery
    Process of Making A Noh Mask

    Vaudeville Theatre
    - A History of Vaudeville from the University of Virginia

    Commedia dell Arte
    - excerpt from A Short History of Drama

    Improvisational Theatre
    Improvisational theatre- article from Wikipedia.org

    Puppet Theatre
    A History of Puppet Theatre
    A Brief Introduction to the History of Bunraku - by Matthew Johnson

    Cabaret Theatre
    A History of Cabaret by John Kenrick

    Mime Theatre
    "The Origins and Development of the Art of Mime" by Annette Lust


    Links for Research on World War I


    Official Histories - National Defence and the Canadian Forces

    Histoires officielles - Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes

    Counter-Attack - Poetry of the First World War

    First World War Digital Poetry Archive - from Oxford University

    First World War.Com - A Multimedia History of the First World War

    Great War Primary Document Archive - Extensive Links to International Sources

    The Great War - No. 2 Construction Battalion - Heritage Resources and New Brunswick Community College - Saint John

    Oral Histories of World War One - Library and Archives Canada

    World War I - Trenches on the Web - A History Channel Affiliate Site by Mike Iavarone

    Internment of Ukrainians in Canada 1914-1920 - InfoUkes

    Canada and the First World War - National Archives of Canada

    Oral Histories of the First World War - a Digital Archive

    Canvas of War - The First World War - National War Museum of Canada

    WW I Sites - Wiki version of World War I Document Archive from Brigham Young University

    The First World War - Veterans Affairs Canada


    Links for Research on World War II


    Official Histories - National Defence and the Canadian Forces

    Histoires officielles - Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes

    The Second World War - Information from Veterans Affairs Canada


    War Time Newspapers

    Democracy at War:
    Canadian Newspaper and
    the Second World War

    Canadian War Museum Exhibit

    Propaganda and World War II - C.B.C. Archives

    Juno Beach Centre - Canada's Contribution to D-Day

    World War II Photographs - from Library and Archives Canada

    Canadian Readers' Guide for the Second World War - from Library and Archives Canada

    Radio and Film Clips and other Primary and Secondary Resources - from the CBC Digital Archive


    World War II Sites - collected by the University of Washington Libraries


    Sites Relating to Scientific Inquiry


    Know Your Environment -The Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia

    Pistes -Projets d'Integration des Science et des Technologies en Enseignement au Secondaire (Laval)

    Teen Skeptics - Committee for the Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal


    Links for Research on World Political Systems


    Politics - Definiitons from Wikipedia

    League of Arab States Offical Web Site

    Arab League Page General Background Information and Links Provided by Arabji.Com

    EUROPA- The European Union Online

    Organization of American States Official Web Site

    International Committee of the Red Cross - Official Home Page

    International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - Official Web Site

    United Nations System of Organizations - Offical Home Page

    United Nations Security Council

    World Court - Official Web Site of the International Court of Justice

    W.H.O. - Official Web Site of the World Health Organization

    World Trade Organization - Official Web Site of the World Trade Organization


    Research Guide on Child Development

    Research Guide - Suggestions for Approaching Research with Links


    Resources for the Project Adventure Brochure

    Project Adventure Brochure - Suggestions for Your Brochure

    Project Adventure Brochure Template - Microsoft Word Template

    Camping and Wilderness - Suggestions for Wilderness Camping from the Government of the Yukon

    Canadian Orienteering Federation - Information about a Variety of Orienteering Activities

    Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources - Information on Nature and Recreation

    Paddle Canada - A Site Dedicated to Recreational Paddling


    Travail sur le livre Le Petit Prince (St. Exupéry)

    Antoine de Saint Exupéry - Société Civile pour l'Oeuvre et la Mémoire d'Antoine de Saint Exupéry

    TLFi - Le Trésor de la Langue Française Informatisé

    Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Ecrivain et aviateur français - evene.fr Toute la culture

    Histoire de l'Aéropostale - Club aéronautique du collège de Quéven

    Mémoires pour le futur Aéropostale - La saga Air France


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