~ Early Web Links ~

Created by educator Elaine M. Doolittle, M.Ed., this carefully curated link directory points elementary students, parents, and teachers to vetted educational websites covering dozens of topics from Ancient Civilizations to Earth Science. With hundreds of organized links spanning subjects like Math, Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science, it serves as a trusted gateway to quality online learning resources for young learners.

Hosted by the Linguistics Research Center at the University of Texas at Austin, this site offers a structured lesson series for learning Ancient Sanskrit, the oldest known form of the language predating Classical Sanskrit. It features Rigveda readings with glossaries, dictionaries, and linguistic annotations, making it an invaluable resource for students of ancient Indo-European languages.

Chapter 7 of Chris Pine's 'Learn to Program', a beginner-friendly Ruby programming tutorial covering arrays and iterators with clear explanations and hands-on code examples. The guide is available in over ten language translations and walks complete novices through core programming concepts step by step.

JJMK focuses on electricity saving tips and energy conservation, offering guidance on the best ways to reduce power consumption at home. The site covers energy saving devices and practical strategies for cutting electricity costs.

Grammar Bytes! is a lively grammar instruction site offering lessons and exercises with a no-nonsense, attitude-driven approach to teaching English grammar. It is a go-to reference for students and teachers looking for engaging, accessible grammar help beyond the typical dry textbook.

Chemistry in the City is a thoughtful personal blog covering science education, digital study skills, and the challenges of GCSE and A-level learning in the UK. The author reflects critically on pedagogy, teacher specialization, and independent study tools, making it a useful resource for students navigating post-secondary science education.

Learn X in Y Minutes offers quick, community-driven reference tours of dozens of programming languages, from mainstream picks like Python and C++ to esoteric ones like BF and GolfScript. Created by Adam Bard, the site provides annotated code samples that let developers rapidly survey syntax and idioms across an impressive multilingual catalog with translations in over 20 languages.

Created by Doug Simms, this free online math tutoring site offers video lessons covering elementary through high school mathematics, organized by grade level from 7th through secondary V. Students can follow along with printable example sheets, exercise worksheets, and answer keys covering topics like algebra, geometry, statistics, and optimization.

Maintained by retired school librarian Linda Bertland, this long-running directory compiles hundreds of curated links covering every aspect of school librarianship, from information skills lesson plans and collection development to technology, cataloging, and professional development. It serves as a comprehensive go-to reference for working school librarians seeking resources on everything from fake news instruction to makerspace planning.

Dr. Fred Bortz is a children's science writer and educator whose site showcases his books on topics ranging from subatomic particles to planetary astronomy, school visit programs, and a Q&A section where kids can ask science questions. With approved science education credentials and a catalog spanning the Higgs Boson to Mars exploration, this site serves as a friendly gateway connecting young readers, teachers, and librarians to accessible science literature.