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http://www.metmuseum.org | This is the site for the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The site provides information about the museum's exhibits, plus a lot of educational reference material for teachers and students. The children's area is especially well designed. |
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http://www.potterybarn.com | The Pottery Barn site is a wonderful place to shop for home furnishings that are simple but practical. It is also the perfect place to glean ideas for home decorating. |
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http://www.pamperedchef.com | Pampered Chef is a supplier of high quality kitchen tools and a source of helpful ideas for creating delicious meals. The site also provides helpful cooking tips and recipes. |
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http://www.discovery.com | This is the home site for the Discovery Channel. It has links for Animal Planet, Discovery Health, TLC and the Travel Channel. The Discovery Channel Store also has wonderful gift ideas and supplies for educators. |
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http://www.pbs.org | The Public Broadcasting System site provides information on the lastest programming and helpful hints for parents and teachers. It also has a wide array of educational online games for children which can help prepare them for school. |
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http://www.weather.com | The site for the Weather Channel provides up to date information on local, national and world weather. This site is especially helpful in the midwest, where the weather can change from hour to hour! |
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http://www.si.edu | Art and design, history and culture, science and technology; the site for the Smithsonian Institute has it all! The photography and graphic arts sections of the site are especially interesting to a student majoring in web or graphic design. |
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http://www.moma.org | This is the site for the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. The site provides an overview of the museum and its exhibits. Some of the most interesting parts of the site feature interactive art activites. It is also wonderful to view the works of famous artists without actually traveling to New York City. |
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http://www.bathandbodyworks.com | The Bath and Body Works site offers a large variety of personal care products such as lotions, body wash, shampoo and perfumes. They also offer products for the home such as candles and air fresheners. The site is helpful for people who do not have a Bath and Body Works store near their home, since all the products can be purchased online. |
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http://www.barnesandnoble.com | The Barnes and Noble website, aside from being a bookseller, has several book clubs and discussion groups. The online book clubs cover a variety of topics, such as health, mystery, finances, travel and gardening. |