Online research & information

Federal Agency Educational Resources (US Dept of Education)  
http://www.ed.gov/about/contacts/gen/othersites/fedagency.html
This page from the U.S. Department of Education provides links to educational resources sponsored by other federal agencies across the government.
Visits: 11050

Vocational Education Resources (US Dept of Education)  
http://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/cfapps/free/displaysubject.cfm?sid=10
Links to vocational education resources across various government agencies, sponsored by the Federal Resources for Educational Excellence initiative from the U.S. Department of Education.
Visits: 5882

The World Factbook (Central Intelligence Agency)  
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/index.html
The World Factbook contains factual reference material on 266 countries, including country, regional, and world information listings and summaries, regional maps, and appendices.
Visits: 5181

Federal Resources for Educational Excellence (FREE)  
http://www.ed.gov/free/index.html
More than 30 Federal agencies formed a working group in 1997 to make hundreds of federally supported teaching and learning resources easier to find. The FREE web site brings those resources to your fingertips.
Visits: 4375

The Research Room (National Archives and Records Admin)  
http://www.archives.gov/research_room/index.html
Information about how to access the federal records in the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) for research purposes.
Visits: 4096

Foreign Entry Requirements (US Dept of State)  
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1765.html
A helpful listing of foreign entry requirements for U.S. citizens traveling abroad on business or pleasure, by country. Also includes embassy contact information and links to travel information for frequently visited countries.
Visits: 3527

FedWorld Information Network (US Dept of Commerce)  
http://www.fedworld.gov
The FedWorld Information Network is an integrated network offering you broad access to information including over 20 government data bases. An excellent resource and great place to start your search for government information.
Visits: 3401

Federal Government Information (US Government Printing Office)  
http://www.gpoaccess.gov/index.html
Official federal government information at your fingertips! GPO Access provides electronic access to a wide variety of useful information produced by the federal government, both online and in print at the GPO Bookstore.
Visits: 3399

Publications and Products (US Dept of Education)  
http://www.ed.gov/about/pubs/intro/index.html
The U.S. Department of Education publishes a wealth of information for teachers, administrators, policymakers, researchers, parents, students, and others with a stake in education. You will find many of these publications on this WWW Server.
Visits: 3340

Fedstats  
http://www.fedstats.gov
The one-stop gateway to statistics from more than 100 federal agencies! Maintained by the Federal Interagency Council on Statistical Policy.
Visits: 3214

THOMAS - Legislative Information on the Internet (US Library of Congress)  
http://thomas.loc.gov
Searching for bills or legislation currently in session or already passed? THOMAS, from the Library of Congress, brings you the most current and historic legislative information online. The site is an excellent resource for legal research.
Visits: 2843

The Digital Classroom (Nat'l Archives and Records Admin)  
http://www.archives.gov/education/index.html
To encourage teachers of students at all levels to use archival documents in the classroom, the Digital Classroom provides materials from the National Archives and methods for teaching with primary sources.
Visits: 2618

Research and Statistics (US Dept of Education)  
http://www.ed.gov/rschstat/landing.jhtml
Continuing a tradition that began in 1867, the Dept of Education shares the latest research findings, statistics, and information on education with citizens to improve education in America.
Visits: 2480

We the People (National Endowment for the Humanities)  
http://www.wethepeople.gov
We The People's mission is to strengthen the teaching, study, and understanding of American history and culture by providing grants and other opportunities to scholars, teachers, filmmakers, museums, libraries, and other institutions.
Visits: 2473

Student Center (Environmental Protection Agency)  
http://www.epa.gov/students
Need an idea for a science project? This Environmental Protection Agency site gives students the ability to explore a wide range of environmental issues.
Visits: 2451

Our Documents (US Natl Archives & Records Admin)  
http://www.ourdocuments.gov
The Our Documents initiative revolves around 100 milestone documents that have shaped the course of American history. Its goal is to encourage all Americans to read them and engage in a national dialogue about their meaning and importance.
Visits: 2350

Kids.gov  
http://kids.gov
The official kids' portal for the U.S. government. Kids.gov links to more than 1,200 kid-friendly Web sites that covers information for kids in Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, and Educators.
Visits: 2335

Gobierno USA.gov  
http://www.usa.gov/gobiernousa/index.shtml
Gobierno USA.gov es la nueva puerta entrada a miles de recursos gubernamentales - todo en espanol desarrollado por y para las personas que hablan espanol.
Visits: 2332

Students Abroad  
http://studentsabroad.state.gov
The first stop on a student's trip overseas! The website offers country specific information, tips for safe travel, and other important information for living and traveling abroad.
Visits: 2308

Global health.gov (US Dept of Health and Human Services)  
http://www.globalhealth.gov/
A healthy America depends on a healthy world. Global health.gov is a government web directory for finding information about global health and the link between domestic and international health issues. (Sponsored by HHS)
Visits: 2280