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Business Education
Better Business Bureau
recognized worldwide by leaders from government and business for its unwavering
commitment to strengthening the bond of trust between business and consumers
Big Chalk: Business
resources from Big Chalk
BizEd
a unique business and economics service for students, teachers and lecturers
Business Glossary
contains more than 1,250 business terms, organized and cross-referenced - search
the glossary for a particular word or search the full text of the glossary to
find every reference to a word or phrase
Business Letter Writing
web site takes users through the actual steps of writing a business letter
including pre-writing, writing, organizing, editing, rewriting, and publishing
Careers-in-Business
brings you the latest scoop on various business career areas including jobs,
salaries, what people are saying and entry requirements
CelCee: Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership
Clearinghouse on Entrepreneurship Education
identifies sources of information on aspects of entrepreneurship education at
every level -- K-12, post secondary, nonprofit organizations and societies,
commercial organizations, and small business development centers
Computer Science and Business Education Web
Site
great teacher resources like handouts, notes, and links to over 200 student
created web projects
Desktop Publishing Projects
instructions on how to make professional business cards, brochures, and resumes
DECA
a national association of marketing education students -- provides teachers and
members with educational and leadership development activities to merge with the
education classroom instructional program
EcEd Web
Provides support for learning economics in all forms and at all levels. For
lesson suggestions, check out the Curricular Materials section or head for the
idea page on how to teach economics using the Internet.
Etiquette International
correct protocol for business situations are revealed in
articles and
tips
FBLA
mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working
relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs
JobWeb
an electronic magazine just for job seekers that presents authoritative, timely
information on careers and the job search for college students and graduates
Lemonade Stand
get a taste of running your own business in this online version of the popular
game
Marketing Teacher
created for students to learn the absolute essentials of marketing - free lesson
plans
MCS Guides/Tutorial Page
links to online tutorials for numerous computer applications
OIT Technology Workshop Handouts
variety of "how to" instructions for both PC and Mac programs, including
WordPerfect, FileMaker Pro, Lotus 1-2-3, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Windows,
etc.
Professional Writing
collection of handouts will provide you with information about various aspects
of business, technical, and professional writing - also some PowerPoint
presentations about aspects of resume writing and a resume workshop
RAW: Rutgers Accounting Web
resources and information from Rutgers
State University
Researching Companies Online
business research tutorial presents a step-by-step process for finding free
company and industry information on the World Wide Web
Sample Business Plans
Need to write a business plan? The list of sample plans is growing all the time.
Pick a plan that resembles your interest.
School To Work Gateway
official government home page containing links and information about the program
Small Business Administration
tips on starting, expanding and financing your business from the U.S. Government
Spreadsheets
page tries to collect some information about spreadsheets with an emphasis on
mathematics and statistics education
STAWRS Kids
developed as part of a Presidential Initiative to make government more
understandable to children - presents information in a fun and easy to follow
format and explains why you pay taxes
Switchboard
search for over 10 million businesses in the US for free
TeamWorks: Skills for Collaborative Work
consists of nine informational modules, each of which contains background
information, instruments for self-assessment, lessons to develop team work
skills, and links to helpful resources
US Business Advisor
provides business with one-stop access to federal government information,
services, and transactions
Virtual Communication Assistants
series of tutorials designed to assist individuals in various interpersonal
tasks (interviewing, chairing a meeting, conducting research, etc.)
WORD info
gateway to the Web's vast array of information on Microsoft Word
WorkIndex
the world's most comprehensive index of workplace-related sites as well as human
resource tools and information - offers business book abstracts, book reviews, a
salary calculator, HR news and a place to test HR software
Yahoo Business and Economy
resources from Yahoo
YoungBiz
online teen magazine about marketing and management, product development and
pricing, and niche markets and networking
Family and Consumer Science
All Food: Best Food Sites
Allfood.com's culinary staff has reviewed all of the best food sites on the
internet. Arranged by category.
All Recipes
Your home for great recipes, meal ideas and cooking advice.
The ABC's of Safe and Healthy Child Care
an on-line handbook for child care providers from the US Department of Health
and Human Services
Aunt Edna's Kitchen
Aunt Edna's Kitchen is a non-profit, personal web site that is maintained purely
for the enjoyment and love of cooking. Our main objective is to have a cooking
and food web site that is both informative and fun.
The BabyCenter
packed with reference information, links to other online destinations, helpful
hints and checklists, ways to connect with your peers, and a convenient store
with thousands of baby products at discount prices
Bank Rate Monitor
business news and consumer rates on savings, mortgages, auto loans, home equity
loans, credit cards, checking account, ATM, and online fees
Consumer Information Center
full text versions of hundreds of the best federal consumer publications
available
Consumer Reports
unbiased evaluations of thousands of products
Consumer Reports for Kids
dedicated to providing information on products and services
CopyKat.com
Home of the web's most exciting recipes. You have tried it in the restaurant,
now make it at home and we will show you how.
The Creole and Cajun Recipe Page
all about cooking, Cajun style
Designer's Sketchbook
decorating search engine that allows you to viualize, calculate, estimate, build
a project, design it online....
Digital Archive of American Architecture
consisting of nearly 1,500 digitized images of American architecture (280
buildings) plus explanatory material
Dream Home Source
collection of over 11,000 quality house plans from 77 of America's premier home
designers and architects
Epicurious
recipe database plus etiquette information and a dictionary
Facts for Families
seeks to educate parents and families about psychological issues affecting
children and adolescents including adopted children, autism, bed-wetting, child
abuse, children and divorce, children and grief, television violence, sleep
problems, depression, discipline, learning disorders, step-family problems, and
more
Gardening.com
search by plant name or attributes for fully illustrated information on growth,
diagnosis, care and more
Home and Garden Television (HGTV)
You'll get top tips from some of America's best home builders, remodelers,
decorators, interior designers, gardeners, craft experts and lifestyle hosts.
Home Fair
articles on buying and financing a home, along with interactive calculators - a
salary calculator for comparing the cost of living in different locales,
calculators for moving costs and qualifying for a mortgage and a quizzer to help
you understand some of the issues in buying your home and auto insurance
The Home
the place to find out about furniture, furniture market, window treatments,
floor coverings, rugs, accessories, fabric, and home design
The Home Design Directory
Now find all websites on home design in one place! House Plans, Construction,
Building Materials, Landscape Design, Home Decor, Real Estate Agents,etc.
Home Plan Finder
House Plans and Duplex Home Plans -
Thousands of Floor Plans. Search for house plans. Blueprints are available for
all home designs.
Home Sewing Association
tip of the month, free projects, book spotlight, and a good list of related
links
House Plans
over 200 plans online divided into categories by square footage
Insurance News Network
provides factual and unbiased consumer information about auto, home and life
insurance, including insurance company ratings from Standard & Poor's
KidsHealth
accurate, up-to-date information about growth, food & fitness, childhood
infections, immunizations, lab tests, medical and surgical conditions, and the
latest treatments
Kids Turn: Cooking and Food
Out of neccessity most kids need to know a few things about cooking and food.
These resources will not only get you started in the kitchen, you can pick up
some kid-friendly recipes, share your tips, and have fun with food too!
Know Play Recipe Search
Searches several food databases for general as well as low fat and vegetarian
recipes
National Network for Child Care
over 1000 useful publications and resources as well as an e-mail listserv -
KIDCARE - a way to communicate nationally and internationally with others who
care about children and child care
Nutrition on the Web
a nutritional site developed for teens by teens
Parenting on the Web
online resources for Early Childhood, Parental Involvement, and the Ouachita
Parish Public Library Parenting Series
Recipe Finder - Recipes from Across the Web
Thousands of recipes in a searchable data base. Search by type of dish, main
ingredient, calories per serving, or preparation time
Sewing Connection
fashion sewing instruction with Shirley Adams - internationally celebrated First
Lady of Sewing
Taunton Press
publisher of your favorite home magazines with links to them: Fine Woodworking,
Fine Homebuilding, Threads, Fine Gardening, Fine Cooking, and Kitchen Gardener
USDA Center for Nutrition
the focal point within USDA where scientific research is linked with the
nutritional needs of the American public
USDA Food and Inspection Service
public health agency in the U.S. Department of Agriculture, protects consumers
by ensuring that meat and poultry products are safe, wholesome, and accurately
labeled
Webstitcher's Sourcebook
designed for artists who sew, embroider, weave or create in any of the fiber
arts
Whole Family Center
Features an on-line magazine and separate marriage, parenting and teen centers,
sensitive topics like infertility, anorexia, infidelity and teen suicide. Uses
Real Audio plug-in.
Yahooligans: Nutrition
resources for kids
Industrial Arts
Advanced Building Technologies
technologies and practices that improve the energy and resource efficiency of
commercial and multi-unit residential buildings
American Drafting Association
Exclusively for the professional designer drafter in all disciplines including
manufacturing, utilities, construction, engineering, government and education.
Includes information on schools, job openings, mean salaries, etc.
Architecture Links
resources list from the Rice Design Alliance
AutoCAD Resource Guide
links to applications, dealers, services, tutorials, hardware, etc.
Autodesk - AutoCAD
Product Information, Extensions, News and Reviews, Purchase Options, Learning
and Training, Consulting Services, etc.
Automotive Learning Online
The place for fun, interactive and educational view of the automobile. Contains
over one hundred illustrations of the automobile with animations and thousands
of descriptive links.
AutoShop Online
The United States' largest independent car and truck repair helpline. Provides
direct access to experts and information for solving your automotive problem.
BEAM Robotics
An international forum for robot enthusiasts both amateur and professional to
present their designs to each other, the press, and the public. Any and every
robot will be considered so long as it does not come exclusively from a kit or
store. Includes plans for building your own Solaroller.
Bob Villa's American Home
online version of the new magazine with lots of home improvement tips
Builder Online
hundreds of house plans available, plus other related information
Career Tech
career site for engineering and computer disciplines
CarTalk
official web site of Tom and Ray, the car talk guys
E. E. Project Sites
Points students and others doing electronic design projects to Internet
information and software resources. It also targets educational institutions,
individuals, corporations and on-line magazines who have good design and project
oriented resources.
Electronic Circuits
a collection of various electronic circuits and links to other resources
Energy Conservation Enhancement Project
lessons provide a working knowledge of energy conservation / efficiency
techniques to the individuals in the building trades or soon to enter the
building trades
Engineering Graphics and Design Tutorial
Graphics includes sketches, drawings, layouts, charts, diagrams, pictorials,
orthographics, auxiliary views, sectioned views, and so on. This tutorial covers
each of these types of graphics.
Engineering Resources
links to engineering sites
Free Schematics and Design Info
download PDF files showing schematic diagrams, parts lists, and theory of
operation - includes projects you won't find anywhere else
Happy Teachers Technical and Vocational
Education
If you are looking for information about Career Technology, Technical and
Vocational Education Programs, Products and Curriculum, this is your website!
Research Products, Download Brochures, Request Catalogs, Literature, and Quotes.
Home Owners Clinic - Popular Mechanics
Appliance Care Tips, Woodworking, Bookshelf Handy Home Advisor ...
How Stuff Works
an amazing, award-winning online destination for anyone who wants to know how
anything works
The PM Zone
More than 10,000 pages from Popular Mechanics and more being added every day. In
them, you'll find an archive of your favorite PM editorial content but also lots
of great stuff we created just for the PM Zone.
Robotics FAQ
frequently asked questions about robotics
Technology Student Association
only student organization devoted exclusively to the needs of technology
education students who are presently enrolled in, or have completed, technology
education courses
TeleRobot
online robot you can control, plus lots of information about robotics
The Virtual Study Tour
index to a number of (re)constructed historic (and not so historic)
architectural works available at the School of
Architecture Property
and Planning
WoodNet
tips and techniques, project plans, tool reviews, woodworking terms, links to
other sites....
Woodworking Links
resources on woodworking
Yahoo Ecad Page
resources from Yahoo
Yahoo Electronics Page
resources from Yahoo
Yahoo Woodworking Page
resources from Yahoo