~ Early Web Links ~

Michael Fowler, a University of Virginia physics professor, offers extensive lecture notes covering the history of science from Babylonian mathematics through Galileo, Newton, and Einstein's Special Relativity. The site links to multiple physics courses including a historically-framed 'Galileo and Einstein' course, Modern Physics, and introductory physics slide sets with interactive applets.

The official course page for Dartmouth College's 'Math and Science Fiction' class from Winter 1999, taught by Professors Davies and Trout, exploring the intersection of mathematics and science fiction literature. Featuring a syllabus, assignments, course readings from authors like Isaac Asimov, Greg Egan, and Ursula Le Guin, plus student group project pages covering topics like chaos theory, the Mandelbrot set, and game theory.

Encyclopedia Mythica is one of the oldest and most comprehensive online references for mythology, folklore, and religion, boasting over 11,420 articles spanning Greek, Norse, Roman, Maori, Arthurian, and dozens of other traditions. Running since 1995, it offers a searchable database with daily deity and feast day features, making it an invaluable scholarly and casual resource for anyone exploring world mythologies.

Paul Nowka, an underground safety and mine rescue trainer based in Las Vegas, Nevada, shares resources and photo albums related to mine rescue training, firefighting drills, and Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) information. The site also features a yearly safety recognition award honoring accident-free miners, alongside personal extras like music links and a free poker game download.

The Punctuation Guide is a comprehensive reference covering every major punctuation mark, from periods and commas to em dashes and angle brackets, with guidance on British versus American style differences. Precise and well-organized, it serves as a go-to resource for writers, editors, and students who need clear rules on punctuation usage.

href.cool is a curated link directory that organizes the web into evocative categories like Bodies, Crimes, Supernatural, and Tapes, billing itself as a collector of 'the final heartbeats of our beloved www.' Its poetic framing and eclectic taxonomy make it a genuinely distinctive way to discover unusual, forgotten, or fascinating corners of the internet.

Marty's homeschool resource page compiles links, videos, lab reports, and module-by-module guides for Apologia's Physical Science curriculum, aimed at parents teaching their kids at home. Each module is broken out individually with supporting materials covering topics like the scientific method, lab notebooks, and hands-on experiments.

Kyle Dekle, an agricultural education student at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Georgia, built this portfolio site to showcase his resume, philosophy of education, and diversity statement for prospective employers and academic purposes. Visitors will find a window into the professional development of an aspiring agricultural education teacher, complete with personal background and an issues debate section.

101science.com is a free, mobile-friendly science directory and learning center covering a wide range of subjects including astronomy, biology, chemistry, electronics, ham radio, physics, and more. It serves as a curated hub pointing learners toward resources on topics from black holes and NASA-TV to paramecia and transistors.

EdTechTalk is a collaborative webcasting community founded in 2005, bringing together educators to discuss technology, teaching practices, and 21st-century learning through a variety of hosted shows and community forums. With programs like Teachers Teaching Teachers, EdTechWeekly, and Instructional Design Live, it serves as a rich hub for educator-driven conversations about integrating technology in the classroom.