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“Knowledge which is acquired under compulsion has no hold on the mind. Therefore do not use compulsion, but let early education be a sort of amusement; you will then be better able to discover the child's natural bent.”
by Plato

Virtual White House Tour

Take a virtual tour of the White House, with photos, videos, interactive maps, and facts about the history and current day workings of this American icon.

Also links to more information about the Presidents and First Ladies, Camp David, Air Force One. Since this is the official website of the United States Government, you’ll also find links at the home page to the Administration and branches of government, speeches and press briefings, photo galleries, and a long list of issues of importance to the Nation.

Free Rice! learning game + charity

For each answer that you get right, the World Hunger Programme donates 10 grains of rice. The subjects include math, English vocabulary, world languages, geography, and chemistry symbols. No penalty for mistakes, and a great incentive for testing yourself!

Free Rice

Khan Academy

“The Khan Academy is a not-for-profit organization with the mission of providing a high quality education to anyone, anywhere.”

Free.

“We have 1000+ videos on YouTube covering everything from basic arithmetic and algebra to differential equations, physics, chemistry, biology and finance which have been recorded by Salman Khan.”

Astronaut Richard Garriott

Richard Garriott is the first 2nd generation astronaut. His website is a great multimedia resource for learning about space travel, the International Space Station, astronaut training, and space science and technology.

NJ History

The official State site for NJ history has a multimedia kid’s section as well as a teachers’ section that includes additional materials. Unfortunately covers only a few items so far.

Free Homeschooling 101

Free Homeschooling 101 lists websites offering free materials, subject proficiency tests, videos, etc.

Be aware that not all materials are of equal value. One American history curriculum, for instance, manages to teach about the succession of southern states to form the Confederate States of America without ever mentioning slavery.

Also on Facebook.

“Home School Math” website

Home School Math, Website offers reviews of curricula, links to free downloadable worksheets, online games, helpful articles on teaching math, and message boards for questions, tutorials, and for math junkies. All ages.