Thank you for your interest in the curricula for the classes I teach. This page contains syllabi information (updated annually) as well as links to Internet activities for the students in my classes. (Many pages are in .pdf format.) As more activities become available, links will be provided here, so bookmark this page and check back regularly!

• Virtual Egypt - An educational, multimedia resource and community about ancient Egypt.
• Where Are We? An Internet Hunt about Maps - This page will give exercises in cartography, the science or art of making or drawing maps.
• About Homer and Ancient Greek Life - Enjoy a "time travel" back to the glory days of Greece and Homer, an ancient poet and philosopher.
• Illustrated History of the Roman Empire - The leading web resource online with over 70 MB loaded. This is is a virtual field trip that students will be interested in taking; please be aware that some chapters are large and may take time to load.
• Presidential Internet Hunt - About the Office and Powers of the President.
• This Day in History - Find out what happened on your birthday. Automotive, Entertainment, Cold War, Crime, General Interest, Literary, Old West, Vietnam War, Wall Street, and World War II searches are available on this page. Check it out!
• History Channel Weekly Quiz - Find out how much you know about history! Challenge yourself with the HistoryChannel.com Weekly Quiz.
• The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum - Organized by theme, this site uses text, historical photographs, maps, images of artifacts, and audio clips to provide an overview of the Holocaust. It is the first step in a growing resource for middle and secondary level students and teachers, with content that reflects the history as it is presented in the Museum's Permanent Exhibition, The Holocaust. Click on the link that says "Enter the Learning Site."
• Local Victory - Your guide to winning local elections. A free guide on election strategy and tactics, local politics, and winning local elections. Shows how candidates get elected. Great for history, politics, civis classes. Local Victory has the tools and information you need to succeed in local politics. Whether you are an elected official, party leader, campaign manager, volunteer, or local activist, Local Victory can help you grow, prosper, and win.

• Computer Scavenger Hunt - Searching this computer hunt could make you more knowledgeable about the computer than the teacher!
• Computer Scavenger Hunt 2 - More techie stuff for the computer user
• Word Processing Internet Scavenger Hunt - Skills in further developing important word processing skills outside classtime.
• Spreadsheet Internet Hunt - A review of some tips, tricks, and terms for spreadsheet use; students will learn the importance of spreadsheet use this year.
• Email Savvy Internet Hunt - Learn to be a good email user.
• Computer Insides-Out Hunt - To make an informed computer purchase you need some vocabulary and a basic understanding of what the major parts of a computer do. This hunt will get you started.
• Spreadsheet Internet Hunt - you'll excel after this hunt!
• Database Internet Hunt - This hunt broadens your understanding of one of computing's most powerful tools.
• MP3 Internet Hunt - Find out more about how MP3 technology is used in music, as well as information about music piracy.

• Candlelight Stories - Lots of e-books to read; visit the writing area and find out how you can get published too.


• The Write Site - An interactive language arts and journalism project for middle schools.


• NobleEd News - Features a Teacher, Student and Parent Center. The Teacher center features lesson plans, assessment tools, teaching strategies, a staff lounge and much more. The student center features tons of interactive activities. The parent center features articles on parenting, weekly recipes, lunch ideas, health articles, homework help ideas and much more.
• Reading Room - Simple reading selections to help with reading comprehension.

• Academic Chess: Online Chess Strategies (Flash Presentation on opening screen) - Free Online Chess. Academic Chess Creation, the best slow games on the Web, free features, multiple games interface, video chess lesson library, large kid user database, a great place to play and learn!
• Academic Chess: Online Chess Strategies (Non-Flash Presentation on opening screen) - Free Online Chess. Academic Chess Creation, the best slow games on the Web, free features, multiple games interface, video chess lesson library, large kid user database, a great place to play and learn!
• Academic Chess: Scholastic Top 100 List - The top 100 list is divided by age category, and lists the top 100 chess players in the nation by age category. Consider the following information very seriously.

  If you are an adult, getting on the top 100 list is a futile task. It would take dedicating your life to chess, studying 12 hours a day, having no job, and living at home with your parents.

  For kids under the age of 14, getting on this list is relatively easy. The younger a child is, the easier it is. A 7 year old, with a private chess coach one a week, and studying chess one hour a day with his parents, would find it easy to achieve a 1100 rating and make it onto the top 100 list. For a 16 year old, it would take significantly more work, and would require a 1700 rating.

  Getting on the top 100 list will benefit a child in many ways:

  • What an accomplishment!
  • An accomplishment the child can be proud of for an entire life!
  • An accomplishment that can be put on college applications!
  • An accomplishment that can be put on job resumes!
  • An accomplishment that can dazzle future spouses!

  Getting on the top 100 list can change the life of your child.

• chessKIDS.com - Interactive chess lessons, quizzes, games and puzzles for kids. Play chess against the computer. FREE online chess books for kids - download and print. Everything YOUR school needs to run a chess club. A unique chess site for kids, teachers and parents.
• BrainPOP - Savvy shopping and efficient planning are a breeze when you can compare amounts and proportions effectively. This quiz will build those skills.


• Cadbury Chocolates Learning Zone - Maths in the Factory - Find out how math is used in making chocolate and learn the history behind making chocolate through their fun activities.


• Coolmath.com - An amusement park of mathematics...and more! - An amusement park of mathematics! Have fun with interactive activities and games.


• Teach R Kids Math - number basics to fractions - Find everything for learning math from number basics to fractions for grades pre-K and beyond.


• What Good is Math? - Learn how math is useful in everyday life.
• Cool Math Sites - Really Cool Math Websites! Algebra Sites! Geometry Sites! Even Discrete Math, Trigonometry and Calculus Sites! Math Puzzles and Math Brain Teasers Sites! Math Web Quest Sites! Math Humor! Elementary, Middle School, and High School Math Teacher Resources!
• Think like a Computer! A Guide to Number Sequence Puzzles - Sequence puzzles are ideal for sharpening the brain for homework, essays, tests, entrance exams, and even just for personal fun to stay mentally sharp and fit. Both students and teachers can stay on top of their mental skills by practicing their sequence puzzles. Extra special thanks to Mrs. Carol Simmons and her students at Tutors in Delaware for sharing information about this site!

• How-to-study.com - A site designed for students of all ages: elementary, middle, high, community college, technical school, college/university, and adult learners.


• AOL@School - A free online learning service with tools such as encyclopedias, dictionaries and calculators, activities to enhance study skills, and prepare students for standardized testing.


• Howtostudy.org - When you hit the books - and they hit back. College information, but much appears to be appropriate for our students too.
• Homework Center - Study Skills. There is no secret to being a good student— it takes a lot of hard work! Good students follow these steps to achieve top grades.