Blue Web'n Search Results for: Vocational Education 115 Sites Found

Advanced Buildings: Technologies and Practices
http://www.advancedbuildings.org/
How can we make our towns and cities more eco-friendly? This website describes the best new construction and design practices for improving energy and resource efficiency. Environmental Studies, Drafting and Design, and Construction ideas blend in this easy to navigate website sponsored in part by the Canadian government. (added 10/20/00 , reviewed 12/8/03 )

Adventures of the Agronauts
http://www.ncsu.edu/project/agronauts
Adventures of the Agronauts is an online science curriculum for elementary-aged students with an overarching theme: how can we grow plants on the Moon? Children become "Agronauts in Training" and complete six different standards-based lessons towards the final goal of growing plants on the Moon. Teacher resources are included. Glossary contains some movies that demonstrate concepts. Some career information too. (added 8/12/03 , reviewed 8/12/03 )

Autoshop101 - Automotive Training Resource Site
http://www.autoshop101.com
Automotive training support for Automotive technicians, students, and teachers.E Online ASEE style electrical practice tests, technical articles, online tutorials, etc. All items can beE used for education purposes; students and teachers can reprint materials for classE use. Toyota supports education, their only requirement is that their copyright remain on the document and that their work not be modified. (added 9/15/01 , reviewed 2/27/04 )

Biodiversity and Conservation: The Web of Life
http://www.fieldmuseum.org/biodiversity/
Thousands of species may be vanishing each year as a result of pollution, over-harvesting, habitat degradation, and other human actions. We depend upon biodiversity in our everyday lives to supply us with a healthy environment and many natural materials that are sources for food, medicine, and other economically important products. On this site you can investigate biodiversity; find out about events and workshops; meet scientists; explore global diversity; learn how to Take Action! as well as take a look at The Field Museums many educational programs, workshops, and downloadable teachers guides. Contains an interactive map of researchers studying biodiversity around the world. Requires Flash Player. (added 11/10/03 , reviewed 11/10/03 )

Conservator's Studio (Seattle Art Museum)
http://www.seattleartmuseum.org/exhibit/interactives/mexicanModernism/enter.asp#
Interactively explore four paintings from the Mexican Modernism exhibition through the eyes of a conservator (What's a conservator? You'll find that out too!). You'll have a new perspective on the paintings as well as how they are handled and prepared for display. Includes information about conservator's tools and a glossary. This site makes extensive use of Macromedia Flash software. (added 5/10/03 , reviewed 5/10/03 )

FBI Kids Page
http://www.fbi.gov/kids/k5th/kidsk5th.htm
Two different sites for kids; the other is http://www.fbi.gov/kids/6th12th/6th12th.htm. The first site is for grades K-5 and is set up in a Field trip format. Pretty extensive overview of fingerprinting, DNA, jobs at the FBI considering the audience. Ends with a cross word puzzle review. The second site, for 6-12 students, follows various cases from through a variety of scenarios. Special Agent Challenge requires answering factual questions about the FBI. Working dogs describes jobs dogs play in bomb sniffing, etc. Games too. (added 6/30/03 , reviewed 7/28/03 )

Fed101
http://www.federalreserveeducation.org/fed101/index.htm
Tutorial and activities covering the Federal Reserve history, structure, financial services, FAQ, glossary, quizzes, video, games, classroom guides, Virtual Bank activity, a short textbook on banking, and a searchable Teacher Resource tool for locating National Council on Economic Education standards-based curriculum. (added 6/17/08 , reviewed 6/17/08 )

Fermilabyrinth
http://www-ed.fnal.gov/projects/labyrinth/games/index1.html
Part of a much larger site, the games are outstanding. Fermilabyrinth was developed at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, operated by Universities Research Association, Inc. under contract with the United States Department of Energy. Students from the Illinois Math and Science Academy worked under the mentorship of Liz Quigg to develop some of the games. Also available in Dutch , Slovac , and German; as it Physics in English aren't challenging enough! These games will require extensive use of the brain and Shockwave. (added 4/19/03 , reviewed 4/19/03 )

Food and Agricultures of the World
http://museum.agropolis.fr/english/default.htm
Agropolis-Museum is a Science Center with three online exhibitions: The History of Food and Agriculture, Farmers and Farming over the World, and the Banquet de l'Humanit?. Visitors will find a global perspective of agriculture and the foods consumed by people in different nations. This site is available in both English and French. (added 12/18/01 , reviewed 12/18/01 )

JobSmart
http://jobsmart.org/
Designed by the Bay Area Public libraries to serve Northern California, this site is also useful to those located in other parts of the world. Covers resumes, salaries, career guides, job ads, counseling, and more. JobSmart has expanded to cover Los Angeles & Sacramento in addition to the San Francisco Bay Area. (added 5/15/96 , reviewed 4/22/99 )

KinderGarden
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/kindergarden/kinder.htm
Gardens "teach children not only about plants, nature, and the outdoors, but other subjects as well." This site includes school garden themes, things to consider before you create a garden, a step-by-step guide, curriculum ideas, and more. Part of the Aggie Horticulture site developed by the Texas Agricultural Extension Agency. (added 9/11/97 , reviewed 4/24/99 )

LifeWorks (NIH)
http://science.education.nih.gov/LifeWorks.nsf/feature/index.htm
LifeWorks is an interactive career exploration web site for middle and high school students. Users can browse for information on more than 100 medical science and health careers by title, education required, interest area, or median salary. Alternatively, the "Career Finder" can be used to generate a customized list of careers especially suited for users' skills and interests. LifeWorks promotes awareness of the wide variety of occupations in health and medical sciences and the range of opportunities at different education levels. The site complements its factual career data by highlighting true stories of successful people. They illustrate the variety of real-life career pathways, from the carefully planned to the unpredictable. From the Office of Science Education, NIH, and Department of Health and Human Services. (added 11/1/04 , reviewed 1/7/05 )

Mysteries of Çatalhöyük (Science Museum of Minnesota)
http://www.smm.org/catal/
Archaeologists are excavating the remains of a Neolithic town located in central Turkey, southeast of the modern city of Konya. 9,000 years ago, this place was one of the world's largest settlements. At a time when most of the world's people were wandering hunter-gatherers, as many as 10,000 people lived at Çatalhöyük. You'll find information about the archaeological dig, artifacts, activities for kids that revolve around everyday life, and you can take a virtual tour. Other resources include a glossary, timeline, maps and links to additional resources. Quicktime required to view the movies. (added 2/9/04 , reviewed 2/17/04 )

Native Access to Engineering Programme (NAEP)
http://www.nativeaccess.com/index.html
Online interactive learning modules let you learn at your own pace learn about topics such as Computers, Construction, Communications Engineering, Environmental Engineering, and Simple Machines (http://www.nativeaccess.com/modules/index.html). Curriculum section includes downloadable worksheets and teacher's guides on energy, structures, simple machines, environment, construction, flight, and more. Created by the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science, Concordia University, Quebec, Canada to help Aboriginal students. (added 6/20/03 , reviewed 6/20/03 )

New York Philharmonic Kidzone
http://www.nyphilkids.org/main.phtml
A Flash-based site that incorporates various sections: Musician's Lounge, Composers' Gallery, Instrument Storage Room, Instrument Laboratory, Conductor/Soloist Dressing Rooms, Newsstand, Games, and  Composer's Workshop. You, oops, your students, get to experiment with interactive instruments, compose music, create instruments online or for-real offliine, as well as find out about composers and musicians. A lot of content here and not as noisy as one would expect. (added 2/18/03 , reviewed 2/18/03 )

Pest World for Kids
http://www.pestworldforkids.org/home.asp
Pest World for Kids explores pest ecology as the intersection between human-created habitats and animal needs for food and shelter. The site designed for elementary teachers and students and offers information resources, interactive learning games, and lesson plans that support National Science Standards. (added 10/31/05 , reviewed 10/31/05 )

Playing With Time
http://www.playingwithtime.org/index.html
Playing With Time takes visitors on a journey to the unseen world of natural change and shows events that happen too fast or too slow for humans to perceive. The project consists of two major parts: this web site and a traveling museum exhibit. See amazing movies, check out a "time activity," or come up with an interesting idea that shows change over time and they will lend you a digital camera to make your own movie. There's an entire section, the Toolkit, devoted to teaching students how to make their own movies using a camcorder or stills. Created by Red Hill Studios. (added 4/9/04 , reviewed 4/9/04 )

Shape of Life
http://www.pbs.org/kcet/shapeoflife/index.html
The Shape of Life is a compelling eight-hour series with accompanying educational materials that tell the story of the great diversity of animal life on Earth. Throughout the website are incredible video clips of sea life. Evolutionary modifications are featured prominently. (added 5/29/02 , reviewed 3/8/04 )

Sunken Ship's Tale
http://www.pacmuseum.qc.ca/quebec1690/jeu/english/index.htm
This interactive, flash-based game was produced by the Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History is based on research associated with the discovery of the wreck of the Elizabeth and Mary which sank in 1690. Your challenge is to excavate and restore artifacts from the ship. You do this by exploring the Excavation Site. When your cursor turns into a pointing hand, use various tools to uncover artifacts, load them into the Plastic Bin, and take them to the Laboratory. Once in the lab, click on the bin to begin restoring it. The site is not very intuitive so it might be best to explore it yourself before you turn your students loose. Working in groups might make it easier too. It takes time to figure this out. Luckily, you can return and continue where you left off. (added 3/17/03 , reviewed 3/17/03 )

The College Journal
http://www.collegejournal.com/
The Wall street Journal offers this section for college students looking to find a graduate school, get a job, or just begin the process of finding a career path in business. Find out Who's Hiring Now, take a practice GRE exam, or start building a resume (added 10/5/01 , reviewed 10/5/01 )

UBUYACAR
http://www.mcli.dist.maricopa.edu/pbl/ubuystudent/index.html
This problem-based learning manual for students starts with a problem statement: "You are interest in purchasing a new vehicle. What should your annual salary be to afford the car you want?" Students are coached through the problem-solving process and are provided resources to help them solve this real-world problem. A Tutor's Manual coaches the teacher in their role as facilitator. This online activity is part of Maricopa Community College's Problem Based Learning site. (added 3/14/98 , reviewed 5/13/99 )

Welcome to PestWorld for Kids
http://www.pestworldforkids.org/index.asp
Pestworld for Kids.org is part of the National Pest Management Association's efforts to educate future consumers about the benefits of professional pest control and encourage their interest in professional pest control as a career. In order to generate this interest, the association, along with FCF Schmidt Public Relations and Educational Web Adventures, developed an educational children’s website dedicated to pests. The web site explores pest ecology as the intersection between human-created habitats and animal needs for food and shelter. The site designed for elementary teachers and students and offers information resources, interactive learning games, and lesson plans that support National Science Standards. (added 4/30/08 , reviewed 4/30/08 )

3M Meeting Network - The Reading Room
http://www.3m.com/meetingnetwork/readingroom/index.html
Articles & Advice collected from the best of the best based on the experience and opinions of industry experts to guide you to a new level of effectiveness and success. There are presentation tips and PowerPoint downloads, "Meeting Guides"; guest columns, and a book store. Don't overlook another section of this site called the Community Forum (http://www.3m.com/meetingnetwork/interact/index.html). Here you will find the questions and answers about meetings, anecdotal stories (both success and nightmares), as well as a great assortment of cartoons. (added 12/13/04 , reviewed 12/13/04 )

AdmissionTests.org
http://www.admissiontests.org/
Need to review for an upcoming entrance exam? Download the practice test of your choice. They've got everything from the SAT to the GRE, plus professional exams for medical school, nursing, law school, and more. Looking for textbooks or a computer? You can buy them here. There's information about Financial Aid, term paper and thesis editing, resume assistance, and career resources -- even special deals for student travelers. (added 1/30/98 , reviewed 2/29/04 )

Agriculture in the Classroom
http://www.agclassroom.org/
This USDA site is a combined effort of teacher volunteers in every state and provides lessons and information for the teaching of agriculture. Agriculture in the Classroom web site is sponsored by the USDA Cooperative State Research, Education, Extension Service Agriculture in the Classroom Program, and Higher Education Programs and is managed through a cooperative agreement with Utah State University. This web site is endorsed by the American Association for the Advancement Science. (added 5/7/05 , reviewed 5/7/05 )

Arctic Alive
http://www.arcus.org/arcticalive/index.html
Arctic Alive is a distance-learning environment for learners. Although the actual interaction with researchers has already taken place, teachers can use the background materials on the arctic, earth systems, and climate with students. Lessons, or investigations, often link to activities on other sites. (added 7/8/02 , reviewed 7/8/02 )

Ask Dr. Math
http://mathforum.org/dr.math/
This is another great area on Math Forum that some teachers may not know about. Let your students that have many questions to ask or those that may be too shy to ask in class skim the archives(Ask Dr. Math has been around since 1994). The FAQ has answers to classic questions, those that you have probably answered many times. That a great resource for the ever curious, or those that just want to check up on the teacher. (added 1/25/02 , reviewed 1/25/02 )

Changing the Face of Medicine (National Library of Medicine)
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/changingthefaceofmedicine/
Discover the many ways that women have influenced and enhanced the practice of medicine starting with the history and work up to present-day women who are considered the top in their medical fields. Find out about careers in medicine, print classroom lesson plans, and view an extensive bibliography including books and videos. Online interactive activities use games and learning modules to bring issues of science and medicine to life. Read or post a story about woman physicians who have made a difference. (added 11/25/03 , reviewed 11/25/03 )

CollegeXpress
http://www.collegexpress.com/
Here's a source for the latest information on America's best private colleges and universities, including admissions, financial aid, and college life. (added 4/5/96 , reviewed 5/1/99 )

Consumer Jungle
http://www.consumerjungle.org
Consumer Jungle features consumer education curriculum including printable classroom materials and interactive student activities (Credit Cave Activities include Find the Fees and the Credit Card Safari). Units include the Credit Cave, Surviving Solo (tips for living on your own), Esmarts (safe surfing on the web), Car-fari, and Jingle in the Jungle (the mysteries of phone, cell phones, and internet service). (added 1/21/02 , reviewed 1/21/02 )

Driving Ethanol: Training
http://www.drivingethanol.org/promotions/training.aspx
It's often hard to find automotive tutorials; but here's one that we hope you'll enjoy. Ethanol Fuel Performance Training is an interactive, online training course that includes images, illustrations, animations, and audio to help you learn about ethanol-enriched fuels. The course provides an understanding of ethanol-enriched fuel and how it affects both engine performance and the environment and consists of two major lessons with sub-topics within each and a short assessment, after which the learner is able to print a certificate of completion. Register for free to begin the online ethanol fuel training course designed by The Ethanol Promotion and Information Council (EPIC). (added 2/19/07 , reviewed 2/19/07 )

Epicurious
http://food.epicurious.com/
The heart of this site is its huge recipe database, but home ec teachers will also appreciate the dictionary and "Playing With Your Food" etiquette section. Note: this site includes an alcoholic drinks section. (added 10/3/97 , reviewed 5/3/99 )

Fear of Physics
http://www.fearofphysics.com
As the creators of this website say "We created this site to be a friendly, non-technical place for you to come and "play" with the laws of physics for a while." For Elementary School teachers, this gives you ways to better explain the physics of the world around us. Middle School and High school students can try the different simulations, including Sound, Making your Jump Shot, and Zero G. Illustrations will appeal to students as something they could accomplish, and the explanations let everyone gain a better understanding of physics (added 9/7/01 , reviewed 9/7/01 )

FireWars
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/fire/
This Nova program looks at wildfires and how they work. There is a fire-growth computer model, used to simulate conditions such as wind speed and direction. A virtual laboratory lets you explore the basics of combustion, including how a fire ignites, what a flame is made of, and how burning molecules rearrange themselves. A teacher's guide is available. (added 7/8/02 , reviewed 7/8/02 )

From Domesticity to Modernity: What was Home Economics?
http://rmc.library.cornell.edu/homeEc/
Over the past hundred years, the field of Home Economics has been a bridge between the sciences and the home. Hear the stories of some of the pioneers of this field and follow the development of this field of study. From Bacteriology to Child Development to Housing Design, learn how of home economists role in national emergencies and impact on consumer culture. (added 7/30/01 , reviewed 7/30/01 )

Fuel Cells and Energy (GM)
http://www.gm.com/company/gmability/edu_k-12/5-8/fc_energy/autonomy_hywire_011303.html
The secret to harnessing hydrogen's power is the fuel cell.The fuel cell's only emissions are water vapor and heat. The power produced can be used to run electric motors. From General Motors, this site is part of their larger K-12 educational offerings. Take an interactive tour, use links to related articles from other web sites, read an interview with a fuel cell engineer, play games afterward to test what was learned. Although located in the grades 5-8 section, it can be enjoyed and used by a wider audience. Lesson plan ideas involving energy can be found at http://www.gm.com/company/gmability/edu_k-12/teachers/plans/index.html (added 5/2/03 , reviewed 9/25/03 )

Home Improvement Toolbox
http://www.energystar.gov/homeimprovement
The Toolbox offers an array of interactive tools to helps consumers make energy-saving, cost-effective upgrades to their homes. The Home Energy Yardstick lends itself to a classroom exercise where students can bring in their home fuel use and costs for the year, then compare their average to other homes in their area. The Home Doctor addresses issues in homes (and schools) and provides possible solutions. Teachers of younger students might want to check out the links at http://www.epa.gov/nrgystar/kids.html. (added 10/24/01 , reviewed 4/1/03 )

How Stuff Works
http://www.howstuffworks.com
How Stuff Works is a great place for students to learn about how things work in the world around them. This site encourages students to explore how a car engine works, what gears do, or what makes the inside of a refrigerator cold with easy to understand explanations and great graphics. (added 1/15/99 , reviewed 7/28/99 )

Nortel Networks Kidz Online (NNKOL)
http://www.kidzonline.org/TechTraining/
Nortel Networks Kidz Online Tech Training provides streamed media on an array of topics (Animation, Net Basics, Digital Audio, Online Collaboration, Digital Imaging, Security and Ethics, and more). For each technology topic there are several videos and lessons which: a) help teachers learn new technology skills and b) can be used with students to help teach technology. Technology integrated lesson plans are also available for most topics listed. Once a teacher has learned new technology skills, they can search for standards-based core academic lesson plans (http://www.kidzonline.org/LessonPlans/) that integrate that technology. Lots more on this site! (added 8/13/04 , reviewed 8/13/04 )

O*NET Online
http://online.onetcenter.org/
Users may browse or search occupational information by job title, skills, or by interests, knowledge, or activities. Snapshots of professions go into a fair amount of detail as to skills required, worker characteristics, and experience needed. The more sophisticated features on this site make it appropriate for older high school, college students and adults already in the workforce. (added 4/27/01 )

Occupational Outlook Handbook
http://www.bls.gov/oco/home.htm
The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives. Revised every two years, the Handbook describes what workers do on the job, working conditions, the training and education needed, earnings, and expected job prospects in a wide range of occupations. From the US Dept of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. (added 4/17/00 , reviewed 9/8/03 )

Ology
http://www.ology.amnh.org/
What's your favorite OLogy? If you are fascinated with spiders, then you're into ARACHNOLOGY. If you erupt with joy for volcanoes, then VOLCANOLOGY is your thing. If you're completely wowed by planets and stars, then you love ASTRONOMY. Brought to you by the National Museum of National History. (added 7/8/02 , reviewed 7/8/02 )

Professional Portfolio Development
http://midsolutions.org/portfolios/portfolio_index.htm
Two sections of this interesting web site focus on portfolios. The first, Professional Portfolio Development, will help you plan, organize, and develop a digital/ multimedia portfolio. While geared for instructional design and/or education fields; can be used as a starting point for anyone creating a portfolio. Then the Industry Portfolio Project (http://midsolutions.org/courses/MC76/portfolio_project/introduction.htm) assignment requires learners to gather and organize a comprehensive collection of materials/information relevant to a specific topical area. The final product consists of a web-ready electronic portfolio and a 2-4 page reflective statement. Created and maintained by JoAnn Gonzalez-Major. (added 11/12/04 , reviewed 11/12/04 )

Seeds of Change Garden
http://www.nmnh.si.edu/garden/
The Seeds of Change Garden, created on the initiative of the Smithsonian Institution, teaches about diversity and history by looking at the evolution of agriculture and cuisine throughout the world. It is designed so that it can be browsed for enjoyment and exploration or to provide a basis for more in-depth classroom or home activities. (added 1/13/97 , reviewed 4/25/99 )

Television Production
http://www.cybercollege.com/tvp_ind.htm
Did you just find out you will be taking over the TV production for your school? Check out this site with overviews of TV production, scriptwriting guidelines, video-camera operation and audio. Hosted by CyberCollege, a free educational service. Caution: links are available to CyberCollege forums, which may feature more mature postings. The "Quick Quiz" button at the end of the chapters takes you to a very short interactive matching game that acts as a review of some of the major concepts in the chapter (and checks to see if you were really awake while you were reading it!). (added 7/8/02 , reviewed 7/19/04 )

TV411
http://www.tv411.org/index.shtml
Not just for adults! TV411: tune in to learning, is based on a television series for adults who want to strengthen their basic reading, writing, and math skills . The "Improve Your" menu consists of Flash-based tutorials produced by The Adult Literacy Media Alliance (ALMA). This section contains practical things such as Parts of a Newspaper, Reading Maps, Filling Out a Job Application, Writing a Complaint Letter, Finding New Ways to Say Something, What Makes a Compound Word?, Words with Multiple Meanings, How to Set Up a Budget, Using Percentages, Explore Nutrition with Your Child, Time Management, and lots more life skills!
(added 1/31/03 , reviewed 1/31/03 )

Within these Walls...
http://www.americanhistory.si.edu/house/
This website from the Smithsonian looks at a house in Massachusetts, and follows its inhabitants over two hundred years. Students can find out about the five families that lived there, artifacts from each time period, and how to uncover more information about your own house or neighborhood. (added 5/26/01 , reviewed 5/26/01 )

Working in the 21st Century
http://www.bls.gov/opub/working/home.htm
Working in the 21st Century is a portrait of the U.S. workforce at the beginning of the New Millennium: a set of charts and related information about subjects ranging from education levels to retirement plans. You can view either the slide show or the individual slides. This has great potential for data for math activities, or a great start to a unit on careers. (added 4/13/02 , reviewed 4/13/02 )

Title: Start Here. Go Places.
http://www.startheregoplaces.com/
If you're a high school or college student interested in a successful career in business and accounting, The Start Here. Go Places. Web site is a free resource that can help you get there. You may be unsure of the path you want to take, and where to find consolidated resources to help you determine your career choices. Now's your chance to learn about all that the study of accounting and the pursuit of CPA certification has to offerâ€"it's a path to achieving a successful, rewarding and challenging career. The site includes study information, simulation games, scholarship and internship listings, profiles of successful CPAs and career opportunities. It is brought to students and educators by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. (added 1/15/07 , reviewed 1/15/07 )

Virtual Garden
http://www.vg.com/
Produced by Time-Warner, sections include What's New, Plant Search, Magazine Rack, Gardening Library, Botanical Gardens, Bulletin Board, and more. A "Kids in the Garden" section addresses how to involve kids. (added 8/30/96 , reviewed 5/15/99 )

A Sightseer's Guide to Engineering
http://www.engineeringsights.org/
The National Society of Professional Engineers created this site to help students understand how engineering affects their lives. Click on a state to find the sites listed (there are just a few for each state). Learn why a particular site was chosen, whether for architectural design, manufacturing processes, or geologic formations. Think of a site in your area that might qualify; you and your class can suggest new additions. This is a perfect introduction to engineering that ties in with 5th grade Social Studies. (added 3/30/01 , reviewed 12/8/03 )

Building Stone of the United States: The NIST Test Wall
http://stonewall.nist.gov/
What stones do we use to build?EWhich stones weather best? Some of these questions can be answered at this website, which examines a test wall of building materials constructed in 1948. A great feature allows students to look at stones from different states or countries (many of the stone samples were collected in 1880) and examine the differences between the materials stored inside and those built into the wall and exposed to the elements. (added 5/2/01 , reviewed 7/25/01 )

California Virtual University
http://www.cvc.edu/
The CVU connects you to hundreds of online and technology-mediated classes offered by California colleges and universities. Visitors to the CVU Web site can register to be notified by e-mail when new courses are added by accredited California campuses. (added 10/24/98 , reviewed 3/30/06 )

Campus Program
http://campusprogram.com/
This is a directory of major areas of study for US and Canadian colleges and universities. College bound students who know their field of interest can browse or search by program and state. (added 10/13/00 )

Campus Tours
http://www.CampusTours.com
Campus Tours is for students who are planning ahead for college, or for people who just want to see what other places look like. Colleges are listed by U.S. state; links can lead to VR tours (Virtual Reality), streamed video, or a website. (added 3/6/02 , reviewed 3/6/02 )

Career Magazine
http://www.careermag.com
This resource, designed to meet the needs of networked job seekers, might also help students exploring careers and job skills. Includes a Job Openings Database, Resume Bank, Employer Profiles, Articles and News, and more. (added 6/28/96 , reviewed 5/13/99 )

Career Voyages (Dept. of Labor)
http://www.careervoyages.gov
Current and updated lists of careers and "hot" occupations reported by states. The site lists the fastest growing occupations by state, the educational requirements for the occupations, and salary ranges. The site is maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Education and geared towards students, parents, counselors, and adults considering career change. (added 12/8/03 , reviewed 12/8/03 )

Circle of Life Webquest
http://www.herrickses.org/searingtown/circleoflife/index.htm
Students work in pairs to complete 1 of 4 different webquests. The roles (assigned or chosen) include Marine Biologists, Artist Naturalists, Stranding Specialists and Public Awareness Specialists. Students use inspiration or a similar type of software to complete the assignments as designed. (added 4/13/02 , reviewed 10/4/02 )

ConstructionWebLinks.Com
http://www.constructionweblinks.com/
Professionals in the construction industry and those in training will find this hotlist of web resources very useful. Information is available for licensing, financing, building codes, insurance and bonds, as well as specifications and technical data. (added 11/17/00 )

Crossroads: The ACM Student Magazine
http://www.acm.org/crossroads
A student-run publication of the Association for Computing Machinery, Crossroads is written by students, for students. Each issue focuses on a different topic about computers and includes book reviews. Available in Spanish. (added 5/1/98 , reviewed 5/13/99 )

CSU Dynamic Environmental Scan
http://www.des.calstate.edu/index.html
Intended to support CSU strategic analysis and planning, this site is a great resource for vocational educators, administrators, and curriculum planners. The site includes demographic information, economic and employment projections, and strategic planning resources. (added 6/4/99 , reviewed 6/11/99 )

Cyberspace Farm
http://www.cyberspaceag.com/
Want your students to know from where their next meal is coming? CyberSpace Farm, sponsored by Kansas Women Involved in Farm Economics (WIFE), features activities, articles, and fun facts about farms and ranches. Students can compare journal entries from a farm wife in 1900 with a farm wife in 2000. (added 6/5/00 )

Desktop Publishing Projects for the K-12 Classroom
http://desktoppub.miningco.com/library/weekly/aa082897.htm
This site offers lesson plans for business cards, brochures, and resumes. Adaptable to many grade levels and various subjects, the lesson plans include variations and resources. (added 1/23/98 , reviewed 5/15/99 )

Fun with Bacteriology
http://www.cbdn.ca/english/fun_with/fun_with.html
Canadian Bacterial Diseases Network produced this website where students can learn about Bacteriology and the importance of microscopy. Photos and text introduce the basics including microscopy and Gram staining, different cell types, and bacterial culture plates. After exploring these topics, students can work through a series of short case studies to test their knowledge. (added 7/8/02 , reviewed 7/8/02 )

FutureQuest
http://www.pvpusd.k12.ca.us/teachweb/twidwelll/FutureQuest.html
In this online activity created by teacher Leanne Twidwell, students take on the role of a high school counselor and suggest college and/or career guidelines for four fictitious students. (added 2/27/99 , reviewed 8/13/99 )

Girls Go Tech (Girl Scouts)
http://www.girlscouts.org/girlsgotech/
Divided into age groups (5-8, 9-11, and 12-17 year old), this site includes simple activities, links to resources, and career information. The Resources for Adults is meant to help you use the site better. Some reliance on Girl Scout materials; but for the most part can be used by anyone. (added 9/2/03 , reviewed 9/2/03 )

High School Journalism
http://www.highschooljournalism.org/
Sponsored by The American Society of Newspaper Editors and The Radio and Television News Directors Foundation, to help scholastic journalism grow where it does not exist and flourish where it does. This site is geared toward teen journalists, their teachers and guidance counselors. Content includes skills-building exercises, sample lesson plans, a spotlight on high school newspapers across the country, interaction with professional journalists, updates on scholastic press freedom issues, a database of journalism scholarships and links to university journalism programs. (added 2/18/03 , reviewed 2/18/03 )

Home Economics Archive
http://hearth.library.cornell.edu/h/hearth/index.html
HEARTH is a core electronic collection of books and journals in Home Economics and related disciplines. Titles published between 1850 and 1950 were selected and ranked by teams of scholars for their great historical importance. The full text of these materials, as well as bibliographies and essays on the wide array of subjects relating to Home Economics, is available. You can browse by subject, alphabetic index, or dates. There is also a simple search at http://hearth.library.cornell.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?page=simple&c=hearth (added 1/8/07 , reviewed 1/8/07 )

InnerAuto
http://www.innerauto.com/main.html
This Java powered site (you must have a Java enabled browser) allows you to click on various components of an automobile to learn more information. Fine graphics and animations make this a good resource for Auto shop classes or independent studies. (added 8/13/97 , reviewed 6/30/03 )

Journal of Vocational and Technical Education
http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/ejournals/JVTE/jvte.html
This scholarly journal is a resource for vocational and technical education. (added 8/23/96 , reviewed 3/22/99 )

Life in Sports: Job Profiles
http://www.lifeinsports.com/profiles.htm
Students can use this site to learn about other careers in the sports industry. Teachers can use this to help students explore different career options, look for careers they can get started in now, and chart the difference in pay in this field. (added 6/30/01 , reviewed 6/30/01 )

Lifeguarding
http://www.chiave.com/clients/jbpub/lg/
Online tutorials teach the basics of lifeguarding, including professional CPR, First-Aid, and Lifeguarding (with simulations). This was developed for a professional training company, but is made available to the public through the work of the National Safety Council. This would be a great site to begin career exploration, showing there is more to some jobs than meets the eye. (added 1/25/02 , reviewed 1/25/02 )

Michigan 4-H Garden Tour
http://4hgarden.msu.edu/kidstour/tour.html
This very ambitious project by Michigan State University and Michigan 4-H Children's Garden tries to let users virtually tour their garden, learning about plants, gardening terms, and even ASL (American Sign Language). A user tip: when in a virtual reality scene, place your cursor in the middle of the window to slow or stop the motion. Teachers might just want to use the activities found at http://4hgarden.msu.edu/kidstour/credits.html for more structured class time (the activities by Dr. Norm are very science oriented). (added 12/18/01 , reviewed 12/18/01 )

NASA Quest
http://quest.nasa.gov/index.html
NASA Quest includes a full suite of online resources such as profiles of NASA experts; stories about their work days; live interactions with NASA experts; streamed programs; Lesson plans and student activities; collaborative activities; photo sections; a place where teachers can meet; searchable QNA area with over 3,000 previously asked questions; and an e-mail service in which individual questions get answered. Find lessons using the topical menu: Aerospace technology and design, Solar System, Deep Space Science (beyond the planets), or Human Space Exploration. (added 8/30/04 , reviewed 8/30/04 )

NASS Kids Agriculture and Math Fun
http://www.usda.gov/nass/nasskids/nasskids.htm
NASS provides the numbers to help understand agriculture. Ag for Teachers contains links to lessons using USDA information and statistics. Your students can meet Stanley Stat and Pie-Chart Pam to help integrate math with one of their basic interests, food. (added 8/10/01 , reviewed 8/13/01 )

National Agricultural Library Kids' Science Page
http://www.nal.usda.gov/kids/
Offers information about science, with subcategories including animals, environment, food and nutrition, and plants. This website, created by the National Agricultural Library, also links to sites with information about the scientific process and science fairs, with special links to information on the ethical treatment of animals in science. Teachers can use the links to find recommendations for book purchases for their school libraries. (added 1/5/01 )

Periodic Table Adventure
http://web.buddyproject.org/web017/web017
Middle school teachers will love this website with 5 lessons and activities that introduce the periodic table. The Element Adventure Webquest allows students to research an element and create an advertisement for that element. (added 3/30/01 )

Peterson Education Center
http://www.petersons.com/
Peterson's Education Center brings together consistently organized information about educational opportunities at all levels, and gives individuals the ability to search Peterson's databases as well as to request more information, apply, and interact staff at educational institutions. (added 11/25/95 , reviewed 3/12/00 )

PlaneMath
http://www.planemath.com/
Designed for students in grades 4-7 interested in aeronautics-related careers, this site includes nine online activities on plane capacity, time zones, flight planning, and more. Each activity includes a lesson and an interview with someone with a related career. Extensive background information is available for teachers and parents. (added 4/28/97 , reviewed 7/28/99 )

Project EASI
http://easi.ed.gov
Project EASI (Easy Access for Students and Institutions) is a collaborative effort among a diverse group of government, business and education leaders to reengineer the country's postsecondary financial aid delivery system. (added 7/16/96 , reviewed 3/22/99 )

Recipes 4 Learning
http://www.recipes4learning.com
This site is loaded with recipes for crafts, holidays, learning, and songs. There is some advertising on this site, but the clean design makes up for any distraction the advertising provides. If you are enjoying a little warm weather, try the Ice Cream in a Bag. (added 1/14/02 , reviewed 1/14/02 )

See Learning in a Whole New Light
http://edspace.nasa.gov/home.html
Become an Educator Astronaut! For the first time, NASA is recruiting individuals with specific experience and expertise in K-12 education to help lead the Agency in the development of new ways to connect space exploration with the classroom, and to inspire the next generation of explorers. An Educator Astronaut is a fully qualified member of NASA's Astronaut Corps who has an expertise in K-12 education. Find out more at the Educator Astronaut website. Do you know why astronauts eat tortillas in space? Don't miss this and other interesting facts and videos in Living in Space. (added 2/18/03 , reviewed 2/18/03 )

Serious Lego
http://www.jpbrown.i8.com/
As the title implies, this is created by a serious lego builder and programmer. But students can learn a lot about the design process by reading the notes that go along with each creation. Imagine building a robotic device that can solve a rubric's cube. Then learn the tought steps involved in the process. This is a great website to get students thinking about problem solving. (added 2/18/02 , reviewed 2/18/02 )

Stain Guide
http://www.chemistry.co.nz/stain_frame.htm
Got a spot? Here's how to get spots and stains out of fabric. This site was assembled by a New Zealand chemist who knows his stuff. Ink stains, grass, or gum is a breeze with this advice. Teachers could use this for beginning scientific inquiry (and getting their laundry done at the same time.) (added 7/28/00 )

The Business of Babysitting
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/babysitting/index.html
This creation of the University of Illinois Extension starts students thinking of babysitting as a business, and maybe the first step in their career path. Parents will like this site because it has materials you can give to babysitters of all ages, especially younger babysitters who are just starting out. No business license is needed yet, but the site covers good business practices, child development, safety and general tips on caring for kids. (added 7/30/01 , reviewed 7/30/01 )

The College Admissions Game
http://www.seattletimes.com/education/admission/index.html
This Seattle Times online article shares information and tips for high school students to help them better prepare for getting into the college of their choice. (added 4/5/96 , reviewed 4/9/99 )

The WholeFamily Center
http://www.wholefamily.com
The WholeFamily Center is an award winning interactive site which addresses the concerns of modern families. Featuring an on-line magazine and separate marriage, parenting and teen centers, sensitive topics like infertility, anorexia, infidelity and teen suicide are discussed. WholeFamily uses RealAudio and Drama to portray problems and solutions. Psychologists comments add authenticity to the many subjects dealt with in an honest, straight-forward way. Caution: some sensitive marital & social problems discussed. (added 1/16/98 , reviewed 4/5/06 )

Webpedia
http://www.webpedia.com/cooltype/?
Want to create cool effects for your Web graphics? This site explains how to achieve a variety of effects (bevel, chrome, neon glow, etc.) with Photoshop, how to make your site more usable, and more. (added 10/30/97 , reviewed 5/3/99 )

WebWare for the SAT
http://www.testprep.com/wwmain.sat.html
After you sign in, this program helps diagnose your weak areas and work on them with SAT math and verbal skill review lessons. (added 9/16/96 , reviewed 7/28/99 )

Women and Geometry: An Archive of American Patchwork Quilt Designs
http://womensearlyart.net/quilts/
Photographs and illustrations bring these quilts to life. This is a great resource to use when teaching about color and pattern. Easy instructions are available for saving the illustrations of patterns to a computer disk. (added 6/3/01 , reviewed 6/3/01 )

World Wide Web Pages for Dam Design
http://www.dur.ac.uk/~des0www4/cal/dams/fron/contents.htm
Learn about hydrology, concrete dams, enbankment dams, and spillways. All ages of students can benefit from knowledge of the ways water is stored, and shared. This website could be a starting point for examining dams and water usage in your region. (added 7/8/02 , reviewed 7/8/02 )

Worst Jobs in History
http://www.channel4.com/history/microsites/W/worstjobs/index.html
2,000 years of British history and the worst jobs of each era including child labor. Take a quiz to see how suited you would be to certain jobs. Learn about modern off-beat careers. Covers Roman and Anglo-Saxon, Medieval, Tudor, Stuart, Georgian, and Victorian jobs. See also A-Z listing of jobs (http://www.channel4.com/history/microsites/W/worstjobs/a-z.html). From Channel 4 in the UK. (added 12/2/07 , reviewed 12/2/07 )

AT&T Career Tests
http://www.att.com/gen/careers?pid=9245
Study guides and a test matrix for employment testing. Each study guide is designed to give a job candidate a better idea of what the test is like and to inform a candidate about how he or she can better prepare for the test. The test matrix shows a list of job titles in alphabetical order with the corresponding test requirements. All documents are stored in the PDF format. The list is HUGE and will most likely be helpful for employment at many companies and industries. (added 6/17/08 , reviewed 6/17/08 )

Automotive Technology Lesson Planning Assistance
http://www.educationcoffeehouse.com/voc/automotive.htm
An autoshop teacher complained to us about the lack of resources on the web, thus we are adding this hotlist of automotive technology sites. Normally Blue Web'n avoids adding mere hotlists; however this list contains so many good links, we felt we had to add it. A related section that might be of interest is Collision Repair at http://www.educationcoffeehouse.com/voc/autobody.htm Forgive the lack of high quality graphics and dazzling Flash animations, instead enjoy surfing the extensive links! (added 8/15/03 , reviewed 8/15/03 )

Clearinghouse on Entrepreneurship Education (CELCEE)
http://www.celcee.edu/
CELCEE collects, indexes, abstracts, and disseminates information about entrepreneurship education. The intent is to make the rich array of materials related to entrepreneurship education more accessible. (added 5/15/96 , reviewed 5/1/99 )

Co-ops! and you
http://www.wisc.edu/coops
From the University of Wisconsin's Center for Cooperatives (UWCC), this Web site for high school students and young adults offers learning modules on a number of cooperative issues as well as resources on scholarships for young cooperators. Three learning modules explore issues of corporate governance, member relations, and the types of cooperatives that exist today. (added 2/21/03 , reviewed 2/21/03 )

CollegeNET
http://www.collegenet.com
This is a good source for admissions information on colleges, universities, and graduate programs. (added 1/11/96 , reviewed 7/24/99 )

FutureScan
http://www.futurescan.com
This interactive guide for teenagers shares general career advice and focused information about becoming an architect, attorney, environmental consultant, or veterinarian. (added 9/16/96 , reviewed 5/15/99 )

Garlic Central
http://www.garlic-central.com/index.html
Everything you ever wanted to know about garlic, and more! Garlic Central is a free resource all about garlic - the stinking rose. Whatever your interest in garlic - be it garlic cooking, garlic for health or just general interest. Garlic 101 covers overview, FAQ, rose, varieties, elephant (?), societies, festivals, and more. The Health section covers so many areas: antibiotic, breath, acne, colds, toothache, hayfever, snoring, allergies, cholestorol, blood, and supplements. The sections on Cooking and Growing are also extensive. There's even a section on whether it actually repels mosquitoes or not. Constantly being updated and added to, copyright Trevor Mendham. (added 12/17/04 , reviewed 12/17/04 )

Integrating the Internet into the Home and Career Skills Classroom
http://csis.pace.edu/schools/nr/creagan/documentframe.html
Designed to support middle school curriculum, this site offers links and student-ready online learning activities aligned with the New York State Home & Career Skills standards. (added 5/22/99 , reviewed 5/23/99 )

Job Shadowing
http://www.jobshadow.org/
Job shadowing is a motivating activity designed to give kids a close look at the world of work and to answer the question, "Why do I have to learn this?" This website provides information and innovative on-line training. The training includes: getting started, how to plan and forge partnerships, liability, public awareness/media, evaluation, and other resources and tools. See also the How-To Guides (http://www.jobshadow.org/get_started/guide.html), a virtual jobshadow tour library, FAQ, newsletters, and you can even join a listserv to participate in the dialogue. JobShadowing kicks off in February of each year. (added 8/9/04 , reviewed 8/9/04 )

Life's Playbook Online
http://www.lifesplaybook.com
This site is designed to help students achieve their personal best. It offers chat rooms for teens, new interactive monthly themes, and resources for parents and teachers. (added 6/25/97 , reviewed 10/30/02 )

Pro2Net
http://www.pro2net.com
Pro2Net is an online magazine for students and professionals in accounting, financial services, human resources, insurance and law. Pro2Net is committed to delivering news, research materials, professional education and more - whatever it takes to help professionals save time and money, better serve their clients, and enhance their careers. (added 6/26/98 , reviewed 2/23/04 )

Researching Companies Online
http://home.sprintmail.com/~debflanagan/index.html
This site features a step-by-step, interactive tutorial on researching companies using a wide variety of free resources on the Internet. All of the sites described in the course offer free company and industry information. Also included is a tutorial on Web Search Strategies. (added 1/22/99 , reviewed 7/28/99 )

The Food Timeline
http://www.gti.net/mocolib1/kid/food.html
Here's an interesting way to spice up an interdisciplinary unit. As the site introduction states, "Food is the fun part of social studies! The tricky part is finding recipes you can make in a modern kitchen, with ingredients bought at your local supermarket and bring into school to share with your class. " Be sure to stock up on lesson ideas in the teacher resources section. From the Morris County Library in New Jersey. (added 8/8/99 , reviewed 8/12/99 )

The Hot Seat: College Interview
http://www.learn.kaplan.com/view/article/0,1898,2018,00.html
Click through a mock interview in this fun career game from Kaplan. If you choose wisely, you "move closer to a regular paycheck & benefits." Foolish interviewees get shown the door. This simple simulation could be a fun introduction to the job searching process. (added 3/18/99 , reviewed 3/22/99 )

Typography Basics
http://www.seekpeace.com/typo/
Gain some understanding about the ways you can manipulate text in graphic design. Explore the basics of typography (serif, tracking, baseline, etc.) in this presentation. See a seven minute movie on the Gestalt principles of visual perception (http://www.seekpeace.com/gestalt/index.html). Written and produced by Mike Cuenca. Can be used as a short introduction to these topics. (added 11/30/07 , reviewed 11/30/07 )

Welcome to Money Central Station (US Bureau of Engraving and Printing)
http://www.moneyfactory.com/kids/start.html
Bright, colorful, noisy games from the US Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Divided into two sections, 5-8 year olds and 9-13 year olds, each section contains 4 games that test players knowledge about money. The 9-13 section also has information on each denomition of paper money. Not informative enough to provide a full lesson; but useful as a culminating activity or special treat. (added 9/2/03 , reviewed 9/25/03 )

West Point Bridge Design Contest
http://bridgecontest.usma.edu
The West Point Bridge Design Contest is open to kids 13 through high school. Students download a free copy of the Bridge Designer software and construct structurally accurate bridge designs. Students upload their designs to our web site for judging. Top designs could win up to $15,000 in scholarships. The contest is sponsored by the United States Military Academy and the American Society of Civil Engineers. Judging criteria is located in "Rules." (added 1/19/03 , reviewed 1/19/03 )

Windows to the Future
http://www.mcn.org/ed/cur/ssp/men/
Designed and implemented by Mendocino teachers, this Integrated Language Arts and Technology course merges vocational education, college preparatory education, collaborative teaching, and learning. Unique features include intergenerational modeling of continuous learning, student empowerment, specialization, and technology to overcome rural isolation. (added 6/26/96 , reviewed 7/28/99 )

Zooary
http://www.bonus.com/bonus/card/zooary.html
This site offers basic animal information as well as career information, teacher tidbits, an online quiz, and more. The site has advertising banners. (added 6/13/96 , reviewed 1/21/02 )