Trinity University offers an overview of the problems of inequality in the education system in the United States. Has links to charts and articles about income and education.

This is a comprehensive article on the presidency of the United States. Learn about the history of this office, its responsibilities and its powers.

This article highlights the significance of responsible management of natural resources in an effort to curb the effects of our shifting climate.

Information about the orangutan: its scientific classification, physical features, reproduction, behavior, diet, habitat, threats to its survival, and efforts being taken to protect it. (Published: August 7, 2010)

Here is a speech given by Frances Perkins, Secretary of Labor in the administration of Franklin Roosevelt, praising the passage of the Social Security Act in 1935. See how this groundbreaking legislation would help the elderly, disabled,...

Extensive data, including an annual report that looks at the state of children's well-being in the United States. It examines such issues as family environment, health care, poverty, welfare and how the government is reacting overall to...

Digital Photography Preview is a website that includes news, reviews, a timeline, a buying guide, galleries, forums, a glossary, and much more dealing with digital cameras and photography.

PBS provides in-depth news coverage of Obama's presidential transition including analysis, interviews, background reports, a list of key positions (named as they are filled), and related links. Continuously updated.

AP Government and Politics learning module explores political patterns and how they are influenced by the interactions between state and society. Comprehensive, multi-media resources.

Information about festivals and about folk song background plus support for furthering education about folklore.

The 3rd Dynasty was the beginning of the Old Kingdom and the building of the great pyramids. This article focuses on Djoser and his Step Pyramid at Saqqar.

This comprehensive discussion of the 4th Dynasty tells about the military exploits of the pharaohs along with a detailed description of the the many pyramids built at this time, including the Great Pyramid at Giza. Links to many related...

The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides this informative page on the Hudson River School of American artists. With information and pictures this in a nice resource for study.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides this informative page on Pablo Picasso (1881-1973). With information and pictures this in a nice resource for study.

Examine the Vietnam War through this summary, the transcript of the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, questions for analysis, references for further reading, and a question/answer section from the community.

The 1960's was a time of upheaval in America mainly led by young adults disenchanted with the government. Examine the influences of this movement and read an excerpt from the Port Huron Statement written by the SDS at the University of...

Describes the recent movement known as "informal logic." Summarizes its brief history, provides several detailed examples, and explains its relationship to philosophy. Bibliography included.

The Library of Congress presents a database of books, correspondence, journals, military papers and much more from George Washington. The images are in GIF format.

Video presentation on combinatorics, or the "mathematics of counting complicated configurations." Offers several examples of combinatorics as used in real world situations and professions. [28:26]

What is topology? And how does this area of mathematics allow us to study the shape and interconnectedness of the universe we live in? Video presentation answers these questions via a lively presentation of discussion, examples, and...

See the challenges Ecuador faces and the way the World Bank is assisting the country. Many links are provided that talk about Ecuador's economic development and biodiversity. There are also specific examples of how the World Bank has...

Information on topics of interest to child welfare providers and researchers, and on trends in child abuse and neglect, Also includes a comprehensive assortment of resources for families and educators designed to inform and instruct....

This site offers a phenomenal plan for assembling a culturally diverse journalism team to work on a story (or series of stories) of social significance. This extensive guideline provides step by step instructions. (Note: some links may...

A resource site for examining religion from a sociological perspective. Includes links to articles, websites, and to academics working in the field.