Sites of Interest

How Stuff Works – http://www.howstuffworks.com/

Widely recognized as the leading source for clear, reliable explanations of how everything around us actually works. Through their flagship site, a popular series of books, an acclaimed kids’ magazine, as well as many other ventures, the award-winning company has helped demystify the world for millions of curious people.

NASA Education Enterprise – http://education.nasa.gov/home/index.html

Plays the leading role in NASA’s Mission to inspire the next generation of explorers. From the excitement of the countdown to awe-inspiring images of planets and galaxies, aeronautics and space exploration can ignite imaginations young and old.

University for Peace – http://www.upeace.org/

Established as a Treaty Organization with its own Charter in an International Agreement adopted by the General Assembly in resolution 35/55 of 5 December 1980, the University for Peace has the mission: “to provide humanity with an international institution of higher education for peace and with the aim of promoting among all human beings the spirit of understanding, tolerance and peaceful coexistence, to stimulate cooperation among peoples and to help lessen obstacles and threats to world peace and progress, in keeping with the noble aspirations proclaimed in the Charter of the United Nations.”

math.com – http://www.math.com/

Math.com is dedicated to providing revolutionary ways for students, parents, teachers, and everyone to learn math. Combining educationally sound principles with proprietary technology, Math.com offers a unique experience that quickly guides the user to the solutions they need and the products they want.

Best of History Sites – http://www.besthistorysites.net/

A portal created for history teachers, students, and general history enthusiasts, featuring links to K-12 history lesson plans, teacher guides, activities, games, quizzes, and more throughout its pages.

The Virtual Museum of Canada – http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/

This online hub offers access to information, stories, exhibits, links, games, and more, from museums all over Canada. At the core of these magnificent narratives are hundreds of museums. While a few are internationally admired giants, many are small gems that owe their existence to the passionate dedication of volunteers.

Visual Orgasm – http://www.visualorgasm.com/

The home of Canadian graffiti.