AB Tutor Control is a networked classroom, instruction, monitoring and teaching tool that lets you train students in a networked classroom or lab, simply, effectively, at a very affordable price. Teachers, trainers and administrators can use the software
First-year chemistry students learn the basics of chemical reactions, and then dig deeper to produce unique multimedia demonstrations that will be used in an educational instructional video for a cable channel. Microscaled investigations are presented, al
Recent research into the Mayan civilization of the classical period and a new look at earlier records have caused interpretations of Mayan civilization to change. The long-held belief that the Mayas were a society of peaceful stargazers, preoccupied with
This site provides timely updates on current literature related to the study of ethics. The site includes sections on both ethical theory and applied ethics, including categories such as Kant, relativism, abortion, euthanasia, biomedical technologies, sex
This excellent simulation activity on world hunger considers the viewpoint of both men and women. It also offers teacher suggestions, reflection questions, and follow-up activities for the story. Church World Service, affiliated with the National Council
Participants evaluate their school's human rights climate using criteria derived from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The subsequent discussion builds towards identifying areas of particular concern and developing an action plan to begin addres
The fiftieth anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was the cause for the creation of this site. It offers easy access to many materials relevant to human rights issues, including syllabi sharing, lesson plans and activities, bibliograph
American health care is arguably the best in the world but it is far from being equally available to everyone who lives here. With nearly 46 million people lacking insurance coverage, our wealthy nation is not living up to its potential, and is leaving mi
Honoring the memory of Mohandas Gandhi, this site is full of information about his way of life and his commitment to nonviolence. Headings such as "the man," "the concept," and "the opinions" make this web site easy to explore. An opportunity to subscribe
Faith Central is an online faith community and a Marist Internet Project, currently sponsored by the Society of Mary, New Zealand. The site, which is easy to navigate and contains excellent content, covers topics such as art, music, architecture, the Euch
In an effort to provide a good starting point for planning short-term mission trips, Youthworker journal published a list of mission agencies in their May-June 2001 issue. This can help those planning trips narrow their focus and find agencies that suppor
The web site provides companies with a free board for advertising, and they provide rice and canned goods for hunger-stricken countries. You can go to the web site one time a day, and click the button that says "Donate Food," and various corporations will
This site is filled with resources and support for persons "working to understand and alleviate poverty." Reports, studies, and access to current statistics can easily be found on this site. Available in Spanish, French, and Italian versions as well as En
Inequality.org is a nonprofit organization that aims to circulate information and ideas that are not widely covered in the media regarding the divide in income, wealth, and health. Based out of New York, this network of journalists, writers, and researche
SERVEnet enables people to enter their zip code, city, state, skills, interests, and availability and be matched with organizations needing help. SERVEnet is also a place to search for calendar events, job openings, service news, recommended books, and be
The Southern Poverty Law Center is dedicated to helping teachers foster equity, respect, and understanding in the classroom and beyond. This site outlines curriculum resources available to teachers and gives suggestions for classroom activities and recomm
This site examines the life, crimes, and execution of Clifford Boggess. PBS's Frontline made a documentary on capital punishment that looked at a "typical" killer. This site explores the story, biographical information on Boggess, and his artwork and writ
From the Catholic Campaign for Human Development, this site is dedicated to raising awareness and "closing the border" on the state of poverty in the United States. Rich with a multimedia gallery, the latest statistics, articles, and quizzes, this site is
In this article from America, Drew Christiansen, S.J., a former director of the United States Catholic Conference Office of International Justice and Peace, attempts to "sketch the Holy See's emerging position on the use of force" since 1991. His thorough
