Useful Resources
Best History - Covers history from ancient to modern history including oral and written information.
History Channel - The History Channel site gives you information on programs, history of the day and much more
HistoryNet - It has daily features, photo galleries and over 5,000 articles originally published in our various magazines. If you are interested in a specific history subject, try searching the archives
PBS - Information on civil liberties among people
Smithsonian Institution - The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum complex and research organization composed of 19 museums, 9 research centers, and the National Zoo
The Fifty States - Shows information on all 50 states and has timelines and additional historical facts such as women's history
U.S. History - A wealth of information for anyone who is looking at different periods of history
House of Representatives - Official site of House of Representatives
Library of Congress - The Library of Congress is the nation's oldest federal cultural institution and serves as the research arm of Congress
Presidents of the United States - A very comprehensive site on the Presidents of the United States and the US Presidency. The alphabetized subject headings below are linked to a wide variety of sites containing information and resources about each president
Timeline: Guide to U.S. Presidents - Information on every president's birthplace, political party, term of office, and more
Senate - Official site of the Senate
The Charters of Freedom - The USA Constitution, Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights and other important documents on this official government site
The United States Government - The United States Government's official web site
US Census Bureau - Public resources from the US Census Bureau including population, economic, industry, and geography studies
White House - Official site for the White House
College, Career and Scholarship:
ACT- The ACT is America's most widely accepted college entrance exam
College Board - Representing hundreds of colleges for many entrance college exams
Community Colleges - A list of community colleges in the United States
FAFSA - Grants and Loans for college
FastWeb - Helps students make the decisions to shape their lives, plus it's all free
Kaplan - Provides study guides and helpful hints on SAT and ACT
Occupational Outlook Handbook - A list of thousands of career descriptions
Scholarship Search - Financial aid, free college scholarship search
THEA - All students must take this test in order to attend Texas Colleges
University Colleges - A list of universities colleges in the United States
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics - Contains labor related statistics compiled by the BLS