Wikipedia - free online encyclopedia that anyone can edit. This of course creates problems when irresponsible or ill informed persons edit articles in the encyclopedia. Normally encyclopedia articles are written by recognized "experts" in the area. This helps to give a level of authority and reliability to the information. Wikipedia hopes to reach this level of objectivity by "consensus" in which all viewpoints are taken into account. Before attempting to make changes to the text make sure you understand the rules and research the information you are adding. Do not commit electronic vandalism by deliberately adding improper information to the encyclopedia. Have respect for something that represents a worthwhile project. Many persons have invested considerable time to provide high quality articles.
Encyclopedia Brittanica - online encyclopedia
U.S. 2010 Census The U.S. Census counts every resident in the United States. It is mandated by Article I, Section 2 of the Constitution and takes place every 10 years. The data collected by the decennial census determine the number of seats each state has in the U.S. House of Representatives and is also used to distribute billions in federal funds to local communities.
How Stuff Works - Illustrated guide to how things work.
eHow - How To do Just About Everything. This site has step by step instructions on how to do a wide range of activities. After reaching the main site select one of the main category which include Arts and Entertainmen, Career and Work, Computers, Education, Electronics, Food and Drink, Health, Home and Garden, Internet, Parenting, Sports, and many others.
Infoplease - All the Knowledge You Need
WebMD - Better Information, Better Health. Provides medical and health information.
Medscape - Medical information provided by Medscape for patient use.
National Geographic - Homepage of the National Geographic Society.
Smithsonian Institution - Homepage of the Smithsonian.
High School Hub - This is a great resource site for your secondary or GED level students to explore and use - no registration, no ads. Find a collection of links to almanacs, newspapers, subject guides, search engines, featured sections and stimulating monthly topics, authors, ongoing poetry contests, college prep quizzes, periodic tables, drills, SAT vocabulary--a mega-site for any secondary school resource.
