Online Resources
Artsednet. Lesson plans and other materials supporting arts education. From the Getty Education Institute for the Arts. http://www.artsednet.getty.edu
Bloomberg Online World Currency Values. Provides international market news, an alphabetical listing of all world currencies, and rates of exchange. http://www.bloomberg.com
Careers for Students. Career choice and planning resources primarily useful for college-bound students. Provides a list of skills humanities students possess useful for resumes and applications. From the Humanities Faculty at the University of Calgary. http://www.ucalgary.ca/UofC/faculties/HUM/Students/Career/career_guide1.html
EcEdWeb. Provides teaching resources for economics teachers from the K-12 level to the college/ university level. Links to Web sites with economics information and data useful to teachers and students. http://ecedweb.unomaha.edu
Europa. The European Union’s server with information on the Parliament, the Council, the Commission, the Court of Justice, the Court of Auditors, and other bodies of the E.U. Accessible in all the E.U. languages. http://europa.eu.int/index-en.htm
Exchange Rate Information. Exchange rates of all national currencies are presented in terms of the U.S. dollar. http://www.oanda.com
Foundation for Teaching Economics. A nonprofit organization providing leadership in economic education to educators and to young people selected for their leadership potential. http://www.fte.org
FutureScan Magazine. Among other resources, features links to I Want to Be an Architect, I Want to Be an Attorney, I Want to Work in the Environment, and I Want to Be a Veterinarian, where students can learn about these fields and ask professionals about their jobs and education. http://www.futurescan.com
Global Risk Assessments, Inc. Links to other Web sites useful for research in the field of international business and economics, including political risk and international affairs. http://www.grai.com
Global Financial Data. Features long-term historical indices on stock markets, interest rates, exchange rates, and inflation rates around the world. Provides historical data on more than 50 countries and dating from the 1690s. http://www.globalfindata.com
i*EARN (International Education and Resource Network). Provides networks for teacher and student collaboration on projects that contribute to the well-being of all people. Sponsors international conferences and publishes a magazine of student writing and art. http://www.igc.apc.org/iearn
Interdisciplinary Projects and Topics. Access projects and topics that integrate literature, marketing, social studies, science, and a job shadow. From the Lake Washington (Kirkland, Washington) Senior High Interdisciplinary Team’s Topics and Projects page.
International Development Exchange. Builds partnerships to overcome economic and social injustice. Education and advocacy efforts to increase people’s control over their resources, political structures, and economic processes. Uses real-life, present day examples from partner communities in Latin America, Asia, and Africa. http://www.idex.org
International Education Webzine. Online magazine featuring a plethora of information for teachers interested in the international aspect of education, including professional development opportunities, bulletin boards, and a house-swap list. http://www.iteachnet.com
JobSmart. Career guides and links to resources useful for gathering information about specific occupations in many fields, including the humanities. http://www.jobsmart.org
National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc. Private, nonprofit, nonpartisan research organization dedicated to promoting a greater understanding of how the economy works. Promotes and disseminates unbiased economic research among public policymakers, business professionals, and the academic community. http://www.nber.org
National Educational Media Network. Recognizes and supports quality educational media including film, video, and interactive computer programs. Links to educational media resources and information. http://www.nemn.org National Institute of Standards and Technology. Provides information on national and international standards, calibration, and measurement. http://www.nist.gov
National School-to-Work Office. Contains resources, information on state school-to-work initiatives, grants, and information bulletins. From the National School-to-Work Learning and Information Center. http://www.stw.ed.gov
Smithsonian Education. Links to Smithsonian museums featuring online exhibits, curriculum materials, and more. A downloadable Smithsonian resource guide for teachers contains lessons and materials using primary materials and museum collections for arts, language arts, science, and social studies. http://educate.si.edu
U.S. Department of Education. Links to many general educational organizations, publications, and resources. Curricular Resources and Networking Projects links to sites such as American Memory, providing primary materials from the Library of Congress, Foreign Language Teaching Forum, and The Tech Museum of Innovation, featuring online art exhibits. http://www.ed.gov/EdRes
Washington State Work-Based Learning Resource Center. Provides information and resources information for implementing work-based learning programs. A thorough list of available readings and classroom materials. http://www.wa-wbl.com
World Bank Group. Searchable Web site provides an overview of the World Bank Group, its history, functions, governance, and financing. Describes development progress over the last 30 years and persistent global problems. http://www.worldbank.org
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