Online Resources
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Once you click on any one of the following links, you will leave the Calvary Chapel High School website and go to the selected site. We should warn you that Calvary Chapel High School is not responsible for any content or advertising posted on these websites.
GENERAL RESOURCES:
Fact Finder Web Sites
Atlapedia - Provides background information on countries.
Ask Jeeves for Kids – Ask questions and find answers. Study tools too!
Ask Dr. Math – Search for information on math concepts (k-12)
Biographies - Search for Biographies
Discovery Channel School – Lots of information on various themes & features
History Channel - Search history events, people, and Today in History
Internet Public Library – Excellent Internet searches from this site
MSN Encarta – Dictionary, thesaurus, and translations
NRDC - National Resources Defense Council - This group works to protect the wildlife and the environment
Online Encyclopedia – Encyclopedia, dictionary, thesaurus, and much more
PBS - History, Science, and news
Government Sites
Ask a Librarian! – Can’t find the answer? Ask a librarian at the Library of Congress.
CIA World Leaders - Research site for information on world leaders
CIA Library - A collection of CIA documents and reports
CIA World Factbook - Lots of great information on countries
EPA Marine Debris Abatement - Publications and other resources on marine debris
First Gov - Provides links to variety of Federal Sites
First Ladies - Complete biographies of all the First Ladies of the US
Library of Congress – One of the most comprehensive libraries of the world
NASA – National Aeronautics and Space Administration news, links, mission schedules
NOAA – National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration news, weather, research
NOAA Marine Debris Program - Articles and fact sheets about marine debris
Presidents of the U.S. – Find pictures and useful information on each president
Selective Service System - It is a requirement for all 18 year old males to register with the selective service within 30 days of their 18th birthday. This is also a good place to find out about military careers.
States and Capitals – All the information you could want for the 50 states
THOMAS—from the Library of Congress and in the “spirit of Thomas Jefferson” this website is a valuable gateway to Congress; including Bills & Legislation, Activity in Congress, Congressional Records, Presidential Nominations, Government Resources and more.
US Department of State - Includes facts about countries of the world
USGS – United States Geological Survey source for science about the Earth, its natural and living resources, natural hazards, and the environment
CCHS CLASSES:
AP Government
AP Economics
AP Literature
APUSH
AP Spanish
AP Studio Art
AP Art/Euro/World History
Online Research Databases:
These are not available at this time at CCHS, but you can access through a public library site: (use a pink Works Cited Coupon for the websites below)
- World Book Online (through Orange County Public Library) You must enter your OCPL Library Card Number to gain access.(enter topic in search box or do Advance Search – Back in Time “By Year”)
- Greenwood Media Databases Online (through Orange County Public Library) You must enter your OCPL Library Card Number to gain access. (browse by “time period” and “region”)
- Student Resource Center Gold (through Orange County Public Library) You must enter your OCPL Library Card Number to gain access.
- Ancient and Medieval History Online (through Newport Beach Public Library) You must enter your NBPL Library Card Number to gain access.
Online General "Approved" Websites: (use a yellow Works Cited coupon for the websites below)
- Eyewitness to History Provides lots of information from the ancient world to the 20th Century. Search by time period, event or eye witness accounts index.
- Internet Public Library (Art & Humanities) - Links to excellent art resources
- Art History Resources on the Web: An excellent guide to sites covering art from a variety of time periods and locales. It links to major museums and galleries around the world
- Artchive - Interesting site – includes links to museums, analysis on some pieces (Theory & Criticisms), artist information (click on the Mona Lisa), etc.
- Artcyclopedia – can browse by artist, movement, title of artwork
- Olga’s Gallery – artist’s biography and pictures of their works. If a work states “more” next to it, click on that and it leads you to detailed information about that piece.
- CGFA - Provides artist's biography and pictures of their works.
- Khan Academy - Great analysis of artist's specific pieces.
- Art Encyclopedia 2013 - Great website. Too much information to tell you. One of my favorites.
EURO HISTORY / WORLD HISTORY:
Online General "Approved" Websites: (use a yellow Works Cited coupon for the websites below)
Online General "Approved" Websites: (use a yellow Works Cited coupon for the websites below)
- APEH From the Wizard’s wand – links to sources from specific time periods
- Mr. Derryberry's History Class Website – many links on many subjects
- Fordham University - The West: Enlightenment to Present. Links to lecture notes and primary source documents.
- Historyteacher.net – links to many history websites
- World Civilizations: An Internet Classroom and Anthology - Offered by Washington State University. This website provides primary and secondary texts, exercises and links.
- Washington State University - Additional World Civilizations resources.
- Bridging World History - Includes classroom materials to support the study of world history Bridging World History is organized into 26 thematic units along a chronological thread. Materials include videos, an audio glossary and a thematically-organized interactive.
- Mrs. Ruland's World History Internet Resources - Resources - Intense!o
- Federal Resources for Educational Excellence - Art & History sections. Art section has good analysis on some individual works, i.e., Jasper Johns (under paintings)
- Columbia University Asia for Educators - Resources on Asia including videos, art, geography and history.
- World History Association - A very in-depth website.
- Illustrated History of the Roman Empire
Art Department
Digital Photography
Bible Department
English Department
Freshmen English
World Literature
Honors World Literature
American Literature
American Literary Criticism Paper
- PAL - Perspectives in American Literature - A research and reference guide on American authors.
- Literary Criticism from Internet Public Library - This site contains over 1,000 critical and biographical Websites about authors and their works that can be browsed by author, by title, or by literary period..
- Online Literary Criticism Guide: A guide to finding criticism on the web.
British Literature
Medieval Resources
- Dante Worlds
- Dante Internet Resources
- Feudal, Medieval and Castle Terms (Hemyock Castle)
- Georgetown Univ. Labyrinth Project
- Everything Medieval Links (teacheroz)
- Life in Medieval England (Medieval Life and Times)
- Medieval Life
- Middle Ages
- Medieval Castle Terminology
- Face Reading (Physiognomy Info)
Language Department
French
Spanish
Math Department
Algebra I
Algebra II
Geometry
Social Science Department
Geography
Government/Economics
World History Resources
Athens/Sparta Debate:
Persuasive Historical Address:
Science Department
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Quotes
Respectfully Quoted - Quotes from the Congressional Research Service
Fasttrack to America's Past - Famous Quotes of Americans
Libraries* Requires Library Card for Database Access
California State Library – Everything California
Internet Public Library – The first public library on the Internet
Library of Congress – Our national library hosting many treasures online
Maps
Library of Congress Map Collection – Provides maps of discovery, exploration, American Revolution, Civil War, railroads, cities, towns, and more
Newspapers
Newspapers.com
Daily Pilot Huntington Beach Independent