Subjects
Browse by subject
Eight subject areas, each backed by the entries this site published on it in May–December 1999.
Science
Astronomy, biology, chemistry, earth and environmental science, physics — with the science stories this site c…
Mathematics
Arithmetic through calculus, statistics, geometry and the applied mathematics that shows up in science, money …
Geography
Physical and human geography, maps, countries, cultures and expeditions — including the virtual expeditions th…
History
World and American history, archaeology, biography and primary sources, with the historical features published…
Arts & Literature
Visual art, music, theatre, drawing, poetry and literature, plus the creative features this site ran for stude…
Health & Medicine
Human biology, nutrition, fitness, medicine and public health, written for students and the people teaching th…
Computers & the Internet
How computers and networks actually work, digital literacy, and a first-hand record of what the education web …
Law, Government & Politics
Civics, constitutional law, elections, government structure and international relations for students and teach…
Sections
Current Events
The Hot News channel put a short, plainly written news item in front of students every weekday, on the theory …
Learning Center
The Learning Center was the hands-on channel — activities a class could actually do, as opposed to material to…
Discovery Adventures
Discovery Adventures were multi-week virtual expeditions: a real journey, followed in something close to real …
Online Exchange
Online Exchange was the collaboration channel: pen pals, sister schools, and joint projects between classes th…
After the Bell
After the Bell covered everything that happened outside lesson time — clubs, sport, hobbies, holidays and the …