1. GrouperEye: This "survival of the fittest" project was started by and for college students looking for contract gigs. Businesses post a case on GrouperEye’s website and leave it open to students to solve. The company picks the best solution, and the student who came up with the idea is paid.
2. "This Is Your Brain on the Internet" Course: In the fall of 2009, Duke University professor Cathy Davidson started a new class called "This Is Your Brain on the Internet." It introduces students to crowdsourcing by letting them accept some of the responsibility of running the class, including grading and teaching.
3. Crowdsourcing Help Desks: IT help desks are a necessary service on college campuses, as so many students depend on their computers and Internet access to complete their school work or even attend class online. At Indiana University at Bloomington, new IT help desks began implementing crowdsourcing to alleviate the cost and pressure of having to answer so many calls. Students and professors post their IT problems on an online forum, where other students and amateur IT experts answer them.
4. SOS Classroom: This program has helped sustain the Los Angeles Unified School District’s summer school system. USC students — along with teachers and parents — designed and collected online educational materials to teach K-8 language arts and math to summer school kids. Much of the program includes volunteers.
5. National IT database in the future: Notre Dame’s Chief Technology Officer Dewitt A. Latimer hopes to engineer a national IT database — powered by crowdsourcing — in the next few years. It would be based on the success of user-generated sites like Amazon.com and Wikipedia, and if the economy can get off the ground, the Hosted Integrated Knowledge Environment Project, or Hike, could become reality.
6. Recruitment: Champlain College started a Champlain For Reel program last year, inviting students to share their experiences at the school and how they benefited from their time there via YouTube videos. The YouTube channel serves to recruit prospective students and even updates alumni on the campus and community.
7. Scitable social networking: Scitable combines social networking and academic collaboration. Through crowdsourcing, students, professors and scientists discuss problems, find solutions, and swap resources and journals. It’s a free site that lets each individual user turn to crowdsourcing for answers while helping others as well.
8. Predicting college sports: For this year’s NCAA basketball tournament, the New York Times’ Bits blog reported on a new Yahoo tool for predicting games, Predictalot. Through open public bets, new odds are created. They’re not strategic predictors, but they do pick the most likely winners.
9. Open, unaccredited colleges: What if people signed up to take classes just for learning’s sake? If teacher’s basic credentials were checked, Alex Reid wonders, would open, unaccredited courses still attract those who wanted to learn a new skill? These courses would be offered for free or at a low cost, and the teachers could be any type of expert who would be allowed to design the course however they wanted.
10. The Great Sunflower Project: Associate biology professor at San Francisco State Univeristy Gretchen LeBuhn needed help studying honeybees, but she had limited grant money. After contacting gardening groups around the country, she found enough interested parties to send seeds to. In return, those participants recorded honeybee visits and activity for her on her website. All together, LeBuhn created a network of over 25,000 gardeners and schools to help with her research.

General

Here you can learn how to get started with a genealogy project and read about the extraordinary stories that more seasoned researchers have to share.

1. DearMYRTLE’s Genealogy Blog: Myrtle helps those looking to piece together their family histories learn about the genealogy process.
2. Ancestor Search Blog: Recent posts on this blog will help you organize your research, save it online, conduct effective Google searches, and more.
3. FamHist: This blog shares "thoughts and links" about family history, including online research and visiting cemeteries.
4. Genea-Musings: Randy Seaver from Chula Vista, CA, is a retired aerospace engineer who now blogs to help others learn about genealogy research and the industry.
5. The ProGenealogists Genealogy Blog: Find detailed blog posts full of tips for using different kinds of databases and organizing research.
6. Genealogy Gems: This podcast and blog celebrates all things genealogy and can teach you a lot about your own projects.
7. Tombstone Territory: This is a neat site from a blogger who photographs tombstones, teaching visitors about American history as they read each post.
8. Genealogy Lines: This genealogy expert shares research tips and specific news about Nebraska genealogy and research.
9. The "You Go" Genealogy Girls: These "grannies on the go" love blogging about all their experiences digging up great stories — and tips –from their research and travels.
10. Renee’s Genealogy Blog: Renee’s blog is a great stop if you want to learn about all the best tools for genealogical research.
11. Olive Tree Genealogy Blog: Get tips on using technology and other tools to find records and pursue your family history project.
12. Those Old Memories: Get scrapbooking ideas and even recipes from this genealogy blog.
13. Paula’s Genealogical Eclectica: Paula is a professional genealogist who shares eclectic resources and news from her rich career traveling around and researching U.S. history.
14. Family Tree Tips: Get all sorts of tips for making a family tree here.

Specific Research Projects

From African American genealogy to Cape Cod family ancestry, learn about specialized research here.

15. AnceStories: The Stories of My Ancestors: Follow this blogger’s journey to learn how to go about your own research project. The blog was recently awarded by Discovering Family History and Family Tree Magazine.
16. Anglo-Celtic Connections: This Ottawa-based blog focuses on British-Canadian genealogy and family history.
17. Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society New: Both academic and personal researchers can turn to this blog for news about African American genealogy.
18. Family Research: Learn about English, Scottish and Irish genealogy here.
19. Eastern Washington Genealogical Society Blog: Even if you’re not from the Spokane, WA, area, you might have fun peeking at posts about genealogy societies, local culture, and the Pacific Northwest.
20. Nebraska Roots and Ramblings: Let Ruby Coleman, a professional genealogist and writer, guide you through Nebraska genealogy and history.
21. Cape Cod Genealogical Society: Learn about Cape Cod-area family history and find tips about memoir writing, local history, and genealogy research.
22. Steve’s Genealogy Blog: Steve Danko blogs about Polish history and his family ancestry. His blog is also helpful inspiration for those trying to organize their own family tree.
23. The Accidental Genealogist: Read about "fearless females" in genealogy and American immigration history here.
24. Tracing the Tribe: The Jewish Genealogy Blog: Learn about Jewish genealogy here.
25. Rowan’s Family Tree: This unique blog shares the story of a couple’s adoption of twin girls frim Ethiopia.
26. Upstate New York Genealogy Blog: Those researching upstate New York history and their family ancestry from the area should read this blog for news and more.
27. Genealogy in New South Wales: This blog features images of original shipping records and other papers.
28. Runaway Slave Blog: This is a fascinating blog that includes jailor’s notices of runaway slaves before 1865.

Libraries and Resources

These blogs are from larger genealogical societies, libraries and other family history resources that can help you learn about the process or find specific information.

29. Ancestry.com Blog: Ancestry.com keeps readers and site users updated on genealogy and online research.
30. CaliforniaAncestors.org: The California Genealogical Society and Library blogs about state and local events, collections, and records.
31. Florida Genealogical Society: If you’re looking for help researching family ancestry anywhere in Florida, visit this educational blog.
32. Indiana Genealogical Society Blog: Those wanting to learn more about Indiana’s history or their family history from Indiana should check this society’s blog.
33. Creative Gene: This blog carnival features posts from genealogy writers who review books, share scrapbooking tips, share personal stories, and more.
34. KCGS: The Kansas Council of Genealogical Societies posts about midwest family history.
35. Genealogy Roots Blog: The Genealogy Roots Blog is a fantastic resource for finding databases, vital records, ship passenger lists, and other helpful information.
36. MoSGA Messenger: The Missouri State Genealogical Association blogs about local news, state research, and more.
37. Southern California Genealogical Society Jamboree: Look for news, updates and helpful tidbits for the SoCal Genealogical Society Jamboree each year.
38. The Ancestry Insider: This is the unofficial blog for genealogy resources Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
39. Southern California Genealogical Society and Family Research Blog: This Burbank-headquartered society is one of the largest such groups in California.

News

Keep up with news, conferences, databases, data releases and more when you read these genealogy news blogs.

40. GenealogyBlog: This is a daily news blog for genealogy enthusiasts, which outlines special events, collections, research tips, and more.
41. Family Curator: So-called "family curators" and genealogists can read this blog for inspiration, news and contests.
42. Arlene Eakle’s Genealogy Blog: This smart blog combines Arlene’s personal research with trivia, current events, and helpful genealogy advice.
43. 2010 NGS Family History Conference: If you want updates regarding the 2010 National Genealogical Society conference, visit this blog.
44. Birmingham Genealogical Society Blog: Check back with this blog for posts that share national genealogy news as well as local tidbits.
45. Family History Expos: Family History Expos is all about the collaboration between genealogical societies and family history enthusiasts.
46. Legacy News: Use this blog to learn all about genealogy and using technology in your research.
47. Eastman’s Online Genealogy Newsletter: Learn about condemned cemeteries, online research tools and more from this helpful newsletter/blog.
48. GeneaBloggers: Genealogy bloggers connect on this site to find blogs, learn about upcoming events, and more.
49. Genealogy Insider: This newsy blog is full of tips, featured tools, and stories about genealogy.
50. Genealogy Blog – GeneaNet: This research network also features a blog with interesting news stories from research projects and more.

General

These documentaries take a look at multiple presidents.

1. US Presidents: US Presidents offers a 17-DVD collection of speeches, inaugurations, historical newsreels, and more.
2. Mr. President: Mr. President takes a look at the fictionalized lives of real presidents and imaginary ones.
3. The American President: The American President takes a look at all of the Presidents through George W. Bush.
4. All the Presidents Wives: Watch this documentary about America’s First Ladies.
5. The White House: Behind Closed Doors: See what it’s like to live in the White House with this documentary.
6. Thank You, Mr. President: This documentary covers the political reporting of Helen Thomas.
7. America’s First Families: America’s First Families shares an inside view of 200 years of private White House life.
8. The Presidents: The Presidents offers an eight-part survey from George Washington to George W. Bush.
9. History of US Presidents: Learn about America’s greatest leaders from this Presidential documentary.
10. Dear Mr. President: Dear Mr. President follows the road trip of Israeli and Palestinian teenage girls on a road trip across America in search of hope and democracy.
11. The President Calling: Listen to White House tapings from Kennedy, LBJ, and Nixon through The President Calling.
12. Monuments to Freedom: Monuments to Freedom examines the Presidential memorials.
13. Letter to the President: Letter to the President takes a look at the close-knit ties between the hip hop community and the President.

Campaign & Election

Study campaigns and elections in these documentaries.

14. Votergate: Take a look at the problems in voting through Votergate.
15. Road to the Presidency: Road to the Presidency examines the 1992 Presidential election.
16. The Presidential Contenders: The Presidential Contenders discusses then-Senators John McCain and Barack Obama in their race for the White House.

Air Force One

Watch these documentaries to go inside Air Force One.

17. Secret Access: Air Force One: Check out this documentary for secret access to Air Force One.
18. On Board Air Force One: This documentary offers an ultimate tour of Air Force One.

Washington

You can learn about George Washington from this documentary.

19. Washington the Warrior: See George Washington as a soldier before he became President through this documentary.

Adams

Study President Adams and his wife with these documentaries.

20. John Adams: John Adams depicts the life of America’s second President.
21. American Experience: John and Abigail Adams: See correspondence between John and Abigail Adams in this documentary.
22. The Adams Chronicles: The Adams Chronicles will take you on a tour of America’s formative years.
23. Biography: John & Abigail Adams: This documentary takes a joint portrait of John and Abigail Adams’ role in the American Revolution.

Jefferson

Watch this documentary to study Thomas Jefferson.

24. Sally Hemmings: An American Scandal: Watch this documentary about Thomas Jefferson’s scandal with Sally Hemmings.

Andrew Jackson

Through this documentary, you’ll get a look into the presidency of Andrew Jackson.

25. Andrew Jackson: Good, Evil, and the Presidency: Study the life and Presidency of Andrew Jackson in this documentary.

Lincoln

With these documentaries, you’ll learn about Abraham Lincoln.

26. Young Mr. Lincoln: You will learn about a young Abraham Lincoln in this documentary.
27. Gore Vidal’s Lincoln: You’ll get a look into the life of Lincoln through this documentary.
28. Abraham Lincoln: Abraham Lincoln shares vignettes about Lincoln’s life from birth to assassination.
29. DW Griffith Presents Abraham Lincoln: Check out this documentary about Lincoln’s early life and presidency.
30. Abraham and Mary Lincoln: A House Divided: This miniseries weaves together the lives of Abraham and Mary Lincoln.
31. Abe Lincoln in Illinois: Watch this documentary about Abe Lincoln’s life in Illinois.
32. Abraham Lincoln: His Life and Legacy: This set of documentaries discusses the Lincoln legacy.
33. The Hunt for John Wilkes Booth: This documentary tells the story of the hunt for John Wilkes Booth.
34. Stealing Lincoln’s Body: Stealing Lincoln’s Body takes a look at a plot to steal the body of Abraham Lincoln.
35. The Hunt for Lincoln’s Assassin: You will learn about the elusion of John Wilkes Booth in this documentary.
36. The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln: This documentary addresses a variety of issues surrounding Lincoln.
37. Looking for Lincoln: Looking for Lincoln shares a view on the shaping of Lincoln’s life and career.
38. Abraham Lincoln: His Life & Legacy: This documentary includes history, conspiracies, and more from Lincoln.
39. Abe Lincoln in Illinois: Abe Lincoln in Illinois offers a human look at the early years of Lincoln.
40. Abraham Lincoln: Preserving the Union: Check out this documentary about Abraham Lincoln’s life details, dark side, and sense of humor.

Teddy Roosevelt

These documentaries discuss President Teddy Roosevelt.

41. Teddy Roosevelt-An American Lion: Teddy Roosevelt’s documentary discusses the life of a powerhouse politician.
42. Rough Riders: Check out this video about Theodore Roosevelt and the Rough Riders.

Hoover

Here you’ll learn more about President Hoover.

43. Landslide: Landslide is a portrait of President Herbert Hoover.

FDR

Watch these documentaries about President Franklin Roosevelt.

44. FDR-A Presidency Revealed: This documentary examines FDR’s life of overcoming polio and pulling America out of the Great Depression.
45. FDR-Years of Crisis: Watch this documentary to follow the life and career of FDR.
46. Eleanor Roosevelt: A Restless Spirit: Check out this documentary about Eleanor Roosevelt’s restless spirit.
47. American Experience: FDR: Watch this documentary about FDR from PBS.
48. Eleanor and Franklin: Eleanor and Franklin takes a look at the early years and White House years of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt.

Truman

Watch these documentaries about President Harry Truman.

49. American Experience: Truman: This documentary explores the life of President Harry Truman.
50. Truman: Truman follows the biographical drama of President Harry S. Truman.

Eisenhower

Check out these documentaries about Dwight Eisenhower.

51. Ike-From Warrior to President: In this TV documentary, you’ll learn about Eisenhower’s life from warrior to President.
52. Ike-Countdown to D-Day: Follow Dwight D. Eisenhower’s experience in the D-Day invasion of Normandy with this documentary.
53. Biography: Dwight D. Eisenhower: This biography follows Eisenhower’s life from his boyhood to his tenure at the White House.

Kennedy

With these documentaries, you’ll look into Kennedy’s life, assassination, and beyond.

54. Four Days in November: Four Days in November discusses the Kennedy assassination.
55. The Kennedy Mystique: The Kennedy Mystique discusses the image of glamour in the Kennedy family.
56. Frame 313: Frame 313 discusses 5 of the most credible theories about the murder of JFK.
57. The Kennedys: The Kennedys will teach you about the presidency and family of President Kennedy.
58. Thirteen Days: Learn about JFK’s role in the Cuban Missile Crisis from Thirteen Days.
59. John F. Kennedy: A Personal Story: See the personal story of John F. Kennedy through this documentary.
60. Kennedy: The Complete Series: Kennedy discusses momentous events in JFK’s life and presidency.
61. The Assassination of President Kennedy: Listen to this timeless documentary about President Kennedy’s assassination.
62. The Kennedy Assassination: 24 Hours After: This documentary takes you into the 24 hours after the Kennedy assassination.
63. Biography: John F. Kennedy: You’ll find the personal story of John Kennedy in this documentary.
64. JFK: 3 Shots That Changed America: This special covers rarely seen and heard footage about JFK and his assassination.
65. The Men Who Killed Kennedy: This History Channel documentary offers the definitive account of the Kennedy assassination.
66. The American Experience: The Kennedys: Learn about President Kennedy and his family from this documentary.
67. John F. Kennedy-The Presidential Years: In this documentary, you’ll learn about the Kennedy Presidential years of 1960-1963.
68. The Murder of JFK: The Murder of JFK takes a revisionist history of JFK’s murder.
69. Rendezvouz with Death: Watch this German documentary that claims the Cuban G2 organized the assassination of President Kennedy.

LBJ

You’ll learn about Lyndon Byrd Johnson from this documentary.

70. American Experience: LBJ: See LBJ’s rise to the presidency and beyond in this documentary.
71. LBJ: Study Lyndon B. Johnson in this documentary.

Nixon

Check out these documentaries about Nixon’s life and presidency.

72. Richard Nixon: A Life in Full: You will get a look into Nixon’s personal makeup and political history.
73. Nixon: Watch this documentary about Nixon’s life with the world on his shoulders.
74. Richard Nixon: Man and President: See interviews with friends, staffers, and political observers in this documentary about Richard Nixon.
75. Frost/Nixon: Complete Interviews: Frost/Nixon shares interview footage from Sir David Frost and President Richard Nixon.
76. Nixon and Kissinger: Partners in Power: This documentary examines how Richard Nixon and Secretary of State Henry Kissinger worked together.
77. American Experience: Nixon: This biography discusses Richard Nixon, the 37th president.
78. Nixon: A Presidency Revealed: Watch this biography to see unreleased tapes that shed light on Richard Nixon.

Ford

Through these documentaries, you’ll look into Ford’s presidency.

79. Gerald R. Ford: The Accidental President: This documentary takes a look at Gerald Ford, the "accidental President."
80. Gerald R. Ford: Healing the Presidency: In this biography, you’ll learn about healing the presidency.

Carter

Learn about Jimmy Carter through these documentaries.

81. Road Not Taken: Road Not Taken travels back in time to examine Jimmy Carter’s installation of solar panels on the roof of the White House.
82. Jimmy Carter, Man from Plains: Check out this documentary about the life of President Jimmy Carter.
83. American Experience: Jimmy Carter: Watch PBS’ documentary about the 39th American President, Jimmy Carter.

Reagan

These documentaries discuss President Ronald Reagan.

84. Ronald Reagan: An American President: Watch this documentary about the Reagan presidency.
85. The Reagans: The Reagans examines the Reagans’ rise as a couple to First Family.
86. Ronald Reagan-A Legacy Remembered: Through this documentary, you’ll remember the legacy of Ronald Reagan.
87. American Experience: Reagan: This video offers a look into Ronald Reagan.
88. In the Face of Evil: In the Face of Evil discusses Reagan’s legacy.

George H.W. Bush

You’ll learn about George Bush the elder from this documentary.

89. American Experience: George HW Bush: Follow this biography of George HW Bush.

Clinton

Clinton’s life, presidency, and scandal are examined through these documentaries.

90. The Clinton Years: Watch this documentary to learn about the Clinton presidency years.
91. The Hunting of the President: The Hunting of the President follows the ten-year campaign to destroy Bill Clinton.
92. Biography: Bill Clinton: Study the presidency and personal scandal of Bill Clinton through this documentary.

George W. Bush

Check out these documentaries to learn about George W. Bush.

93. Journeys with George: This documentary takes you along the presidential campaign of George W. Bush.
94. Fahrenheit 9/11: Michael Moore’s documentary examines the Bush Administration after 9/11.
95. The Bush Years: The Bush Years examines George W. Bush’s life before the Presidency.
96. Bush Family Fortunes: Watch this documentary to learn about hidden secrets about the Bush family.
97. Unprecedented-The 2000 Presidential Election: In this documentary, you’ll learn how Bush stole the White House.
98. The Legacy of George W. Bush: This documentary examines the controversial legacy of George W. Bush.
99. Bush’s Brain: Bush’s Brain is a documentary that pulls back the curtain to reveal Karl Rove.
100. Dick Cheney-An Unofficial Biography: In this biography, you’ll learn about Vice President Dick Cheney’s journey to become one of the most powerful men in American politics.

While the big names like Google and Yahoo will likely always rule the search engine market, sometimes you want something a little more focused when it comes to finding what you need on the web. That’s where these niche search engines come in handy. Using these tools you’ll be able to search through everything from academic research articles to deals on video games, making your life at college easier in a myriad of ways.

Research

Use these great search engines to aid in your research for papers, projects and more.

1. Google Scholar: With Google Scholar you can search through thousands of guaranteed scholarly (and appropriate for use in a paper) articles and research reports.
2. WorldCat: If you need a book and they don’t have it at your local library, use this tool to find out where the closest location you can find the book is.
3. Scirus: Using this search tool you can browse or search through loads of great scientific articles–great for last-minute research.
4. HighBeam Research: This tool searches through numerous sites to find the articles that you’re looking for.
5. iSeek: Students and teachers alike can find great information using this site that searches through only trusted resources.
6. Librarian’s Internet Index: Make sure you’re finding reliable, truthful information by using this search tool.
7. Vadlo: This search engine allows users to search through thousands of resources in the life sciences and biomedical fields.
8. Virtual Learning Resource Center: You’ll find a great collection of resources on this site to help you complete your projects in everything from economics to art history.
9. Open Library: If you don’t have time to run out to the library, you can find online resources to use for free using this search engine.
10. Online Journals Search Engine: Use this search engine to find great scientific journal articles.

Getting Answers

Check out these search engines for help finding answers to your important questions and organizing information.

11. Answers.com: Ask a question and other users will post their answers on this helpful site.
12. AskMeNow: Use this search site to find answers from experts on a wide range of topics.
13. Powerset: This tool uses Wikipedia to answer your question, bringing up the most relevant information.
14. Lexxe: Simply type a question into this site to get search results that best answer it.
15. Online Conversion: You can convert just about any unit to another using this great tool. Simply search to find the conversion you need.
16. Tablefy: This site will allow you to compare just about anything from products to websites and give you the information in an easy to use table.
17. MetaGlossary: Using this tool, you can find the meaning of millions of phrases, terms and acronyms.
18. BrainBoost: Try out this question-answering engine to see if you can’t find just what you’re looking for.

Med Students

Whether you’re already in med school or planning to head there when you graduate, these tools offer great search capabilities for all kinds of health-related information.

19. PubMed: This site lets you search through the holdings at the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.
20. MedScape: Find all kinds of useful health-related articles through this site.
21. OmniMedicalSearch: This medical site lets you search for articles, news, photos and more.
22. Healthline: Check out this basic site to find information on a variety of medical conditions.
23. Healthfinder: Here you’ll find a collection of government health resources that you can search through in both English and Spanish.
24. Antibiotic Guide: If you need to know anything about an antibiotic, you’ll find it using this search site from Johns Hopkins.
25. Medical Student.com: Designed with students in mind, this site is full of searchable information that can help you in your studies.
26. PDR.net: Use this search site as a starting point to learning more about prescription drugs of all kinds.

Law Students

Search through all kinds of legal history and information using these tools.

27. Everybody’s Legal Glossary: This searchable resources puts legal terms into plain English so that you can understand them.
28. Catalaw: Catalaw is a site that brings together the world’s law catalogs and lets you search through them.
29. FedLaw: This site will help you find everything from the meaning of acronyms to forms and legal restrictions for businesses.
30. Supreme Court Decisions: If you need to look up a Supreme Court case, this site makes it simple.
31. LawGuru: Using this site, you can ask any kind of legal question and get answers or find out what kind of law offices are open in your area.
32. Hieros Gamos: Find law firms, jobs, legal information and just about anything else related to the law by searching this site.
33. Meta-Index for U.S. Legal Research: This site makes it easy to search for Supreme Court decisions, legislation, regulations and more.
34. World Legal Information Institute: Search through this database to find information related to legal cases from around the world.

Business Students

Keep up with the markets and the big names in business with these search engines.

35. Business.com: You’ll find a wide range of business information through the search engine on this site.
36. DailyStocks: Keep up with the ups and downs of the market by searching for specific stocks on this site.
37. Inomics: Sign up for this site to search through a wealth of economics-related information.
38. Zapdata: By becoming a member of this site, you can search through businesses from across the nation and get great leads and connections.
39. Bloomberg: Use this site to learn more about economic and financial news and to follow the markets.
40. BPubs: Search through a variety of business publications for articles that interest you using this site.
41. ThomasNet: Look up companies, product names, brands and more and find all the information you need on this site.

All-In-One

These search engines will allow you to conduct big, personalized searches.

42. WikiSlice: This site will let you search through wikipedia for a given term, giving you all the articles that reference it.
43. Dogpile: Use this search engine to search through Google, Yahoo, Bing and Ask all at once.
44. MetaCrawlerWeb: Save yourself some time and search through all the big search engines at once on this site.
45. mamma: Whether you’re looking for web results, video or images, this site brings you the best results from the biggest search engines out there.
46. Myriad Search: Search through several major search engines on this site, with the option to customize your results.
47. HotBot: Choose from several search engines to use on this meta site.
48. SurfWax: This site will help you make the most of your searches, offering custom tools for searching Wikipedia, RSS feeds, news, shopping and more.
49. Clusty: With the option to limit searches to topics like blogs, images, Wikipedia and more, this site makes finding what you need a whole lot easier.
50. Copernic Agent: Find what you’re looking for in a snap using this customizable search tool.

Images and Visual Displays

If you need images for a project or just for fun, these sites make it easy to find what you’re looking for.

51. Image Toss: Use this search tool to find great images.
52. Picsearch: This site will let you search through billions of images to find what you need.
53. Fagan Finder: An indispensable tool for searching for images, this site lets you search through stock photos, search engines, photo sharing sites and more.
54. TinEye Reverse Image Search: Have an image but don’t know where it came from? This search site can help.
55. Pixsy: Use this site to search through tons of pictures and images to find what you’re looking for.
56. Netvue: With this site you’ll see images and animations displayed beautifully so you’ll find just what you’re looking for.
57. Creative Commons Search: Find images you can use for free on this site.
58. Middlespot: Search through the images on this site and collect them using the site’s tools so you can use them later.

Media

Find videos and music galore using these search engines.

59. Last.fm: List your favorite bands on this site, and the search feature will direct you towards other artists you might like.
60. Dailymotion: On this site you’ll find thousands of videos you can look through each day.
61. YouTube: As the best-known video-hosting site on the web, this search tool is a best bet for finding the videos you need.
62. FindSounds: Whether you need a new ring tone or just want to entertain yourself with funny sounds, you can find just about everything you need here.
63. Blinkx: Search through tons of videos on this site.
64. SeeqPod: Use this tool to search through millions of songs, and you can even listen to samples of your results.
65. RadioLocator: Search through this site to find the best radio stations in your area.
66. SkreemR: Find a wide range of MP3 files through this search engine.

Entertainment

Find fun things to do in your college town using these helpful entertainment search sites.

67. Gnod: Find music, books and movies that meet your interests using this search engine.
68. ConcertFinders: Try out this site to find out what concerts will be happening in your area.
69. FestivalFinder: If you want to attend a music or any other kind of festival this summer, consider using this tool to find out more information.
70. Fandango: Look up information about movies and find show times and tickets on this site.
71. Restaurant Row: Enter in your city, a type of food or a restaurant name and find all the information you need for a dinner out.
72. TV Guide: Find out what’s playing on your TV by searching through the listings on this site.
73. Zvents: Discover fun things to do in your neck of the woods by searching through this site.
74. Goby: Simply type in what you’d like to do, where you’d like to do it or when you’re free, and you can find all kinds of fun activities.
75. IMDB: Settle your movie trivia debates using this excellent movie and television information database.

Shopping

If you’re a college student on a budget, take advantage of these shopping sites to find great bargains on just about anything you could need.

76. Like.com: This site is home to some of the best deals and selections on the web from sites made for women, men, home and more.
77. Slifter: Find out where to buy products in your neighborhood using this online tool.
78. Pronto: This site searches top stores for great deals and trendy fashions to save you the trouble of doing it on your own.
79. The Find: Search for a product using this site and it will tell you where to get the best deal and if there are coupons available.
80. retrevo: Those in the market for new electronics should try out this site for finding great deals.
81. BizRate: Here, you’re able to search for items, price compare and buy them from the site with the best deal.
82. Shopzilla: This site is the ultimate comparison shopping search engine. Simply type in what you’re looking for and it does the rest.
83. AuctionMapper: Use this site to totally hack the listings on eBay, get the best deals and find what you’re looking for.

Life

These search sites will help you find a place to live or a job to pay for that place.

84. HotPads: If you’re in the market for a new apartment, then this site can help you find some great new digs.
85. Rent.Com: Find a place to rent that’s within your budget using this search site.
86. Apartments.com: Use this site to make sure you’re getting the most bang for your buck in your college apartment.
87. MyNewPlace: This site lets you search through millions of apartment and rental listings.
88. Internship Programs: Try out this site to secure yourself an internship for the summer or after college.
89. indeed: If your graduation is looming, start looking for work now using this job search engine.
90. JuJu: Search by field, location, or company on this site for a job that will make use of your college degree.
91. Careerjet: This site scours numerous other websites for the best job listings, letting you search through them from one place.

Miscellaneous

If you’re still looking for a different kind of niche search engine, give one of these a try.

92. Snopes.com: Before you get freaked out about that forward your grandma sent you, take a look at this search site to see the real deal behind the often sensational stories presented in urban legends and around the web.
93. NewsLookup: Use this search site to find news from anywhere around the world and on any subject.
94. AlltheWeb: Find the news you need using this search engine.
95. Rollyo: This search engine is what you make of it, meaning you can customize it to fit any niche you’re trying to search through.
96. Wink: If you’re looking for a person, use this search engine to find out their phone number, address or email.
97. Spock: This site will help you connect with old friends from high school you may have lost touch with.
98. Technorati: Use Technorati to scour the blogging world for posts and sites that match your interests.
99. SearchBug: Find people, companies, services and more using this helpful online tool.
100. Soople: This site is the ultimate search tool, allowing you to do basic things like search Google or more advanced things like find a library book.

Those taking college courses in the sciences likely already have a great number of resources at their disposal courtesy of their school library. But what about those late night study sessions when you need information — and need it fast — and don’t have time for a trip to the library? Or when you just want to learn new information without having to leave the house? That’s when these 100 reference sites will come in handy, letting you look up everything from the basics of the periodic table to the intricacies of human DNA.

General

These general reference tools will answer some of your more basic science questions and often cover a range of fields and specialties.

1. refdesk.com Science References: This site provides hundreds of references you can use if you have a science query.
2. Science Reference Services: Here you’ll find a great collection of bibliographies and research guides.
3. ScienceWorld: This reference on math and science offers information on chemistry, astronomy, physics, math and more.
4. Science.gov Index: Search through government resources on just about every science subject out there through this site.
5. Science Magazine: Journals, blogs and multimedia that are science related are found on this magazine’s website.
6. Beta-Theta: This site offers references on chemistry, physics, and biology.
7. Science and Engineering Encyclopedia: Look up terms and phenomena in a wide range of fields using this encyclopedia.
8. RefScout: Sign up through this site and you’ll get weekly emails about the latest science reference materials sent right to your inbox.
9. Knovel: Browse through information in engineering, chemistry, biology and much more using this research-focused tool.
10. EFormulae.com: If you need a formula, chances are good you’ll find it in this repository for scientists and engineers.

Chemistry

If you’re taking a tough chemistry course, get some support from these helpful resources.

11. PTable: You might have a periodic table in your textbook, but this dynamic and fully interactive version is a step up.
12. Chemfinder: Using this directory, you can look up any chemical or molecule structure out there.
13. Chemdex: Those looking to go to grad school or trying to find a researcher working on a particular chemistry topic should take advantage of this global database.
14. Molecular Weight Calculator: Type in a molecular formula and get the information you need here.
15. Wolfram Research Chemistry Reference: From basic chemical reactions to inorganic chemistry, you’ll find loads of tools and information to help you out here.
16. On-Line Encyclopedia of Chemical Terms: Look up any chemistry-related term in this great online encyclopedia.
17. ChemnetBase: Here you will find an absolute wealth of information on chemicals, formulae and structures.
18. NIST Chemistry Web Book: This indexed book allows you to search by molecular weight, reaction, properties and more to find the information you need.
19. Chemistry Virtual Textbook: Forgot your chem textbook? Use this handy online text for reference.
20. Chemtutor: If you’re not doing so hot in your chemistry course, consider taking some lessons on this free tutoring site.

Biology

Here you’ll find a great collection of resources to help you find answers and do better in bio.

21. Biology Online: On this site you can post questions in a forum, look things up in a bio dictionary, and read all kinds of informative articles and tutorials.
22. Everything Bio: Check out this resource to find a glossary, textbooks, images and a range of other online biology tools.
23. Life Science Dictionary: Try out this dictionary to look up life science terms and identify their meanings.
24. Molecular Biology Glossary: Students of molecular biology will appreciate this valuable research tool.
25. National Biological Information Infrastructure: Want to know and read about the research being done in the life sciences? Check out this site.
26. Biology Reference: You can look up loads of helpful biology terms in this online encyclopedia.
27. Biology Nation: From finding the best biology grad programs to looking up biology terminology, this site is a one-stop resource.
28. Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology: Search through this online dictionary to refresh your memory on the parts of the cell.
29. BioScience: With a dictionary, encyclopedia, links, software, and custom search tools, you’ll find more reference material than you could ever need on this site.
30. All Experts: Biology: Have a biology question you just can’t seem to find the answer to? This site may be able to help.

Genetics

These reference tools will lay out the human genome for you, piece by piece.

31. Amino Acids Repository: Use this site as a reference on amino acid properties alone and in proteins.
32. Table of Standard Genetic Code: This site is a great reference when trying to remember which part of DNA goes where.
33. Talking Glossary of Genetic Terms: Don’t know how to say a particular term? No worries, this glossary will tell you and more.
34. Human Genome Acronym List: Don’t have a clue what the ASHG is? This site can help you look it up.
35. Genetics Resources on the Web: Search through this site for the best genetics resources the web has to offer.
36. National Human Genome Research Institute: This site offers a number of helpful educational resources for students young and old.
37. Genetics Virtual Library: Search by organism or topic to find the genetic information you need to do your homework.
38. Genetics Home Reference: Those studying genetic disorders will appreciate this quick online reference for conditions.
39. GeneTests: Even if you’re not in medicine, you’ll be able to find interesting and compelling information on this site.
40. Gene Cards: You’ll find a collection of concise information on just about every gene out there on this site.

Botany

Look up terms, find pictures and get all kinds of information on plants from these resources.

41. Botany Glossary Online: Enter a common or Latin name into this database to find more information.
42. Bryological Glossary: Study mosses from around the world with this helpful glossary.
43. Index Herbariorum: A Global Directory of Public Herbaria and Associated Staff: Use this site to search by institution, city, state, acronym, staff member, correspondent, research specialty, and important collections.
44. Dictionary of Common Names: Find out a plant’s Latin name using its common name or vice versa using this tool.
45. Index Nominum Genericorum: Use this tool to search for a wide range of plants by their common names.
46. Plants Database: The Natural Resources Conservation Service maintains this impressive database of North American plant species.
47. Virtual Library of Botany: Find a wide range of resources related to botany and other plant sciences on this gateway site.
48. Economic Botany Bibliographic Database: Through this portal you can search for research and bibliographies.
49. International Plant Names Index: Use the scientific name to search for plants on this site and find out what research has referenced them.
50. Index of Botanical Publications: You can find just about any botanical publication you could need through this site.

Zoology

Delve into the animal world using these zoological resources.

51. American Museum of Natural History Scientific Publications: This reference tool will let you search through a wide variety of scientific publications to find the information you need.
52. Mammal Species of the World: Download this list to get the names and information of every known mammal in the world.
53. The Tree of Life Web Project: From evolutionary history to modern characteristics, this site attempts to organize the history of life.
54. Nomenclatural Glossary for Zoology: This site will let you more easily browse through and find what you need when it comes to doing zoology research.
55. Nature Serve Explorer: This site provides an amazing online encyclopedia of life forms.
56. Species 2000: Explore this database to find research and information on every animal and plant species out there.
57. Amphibian Species of the World: An Online Reference: If your research involves amphibians, you can find some great basic information on this site.
58. Zoonomen: Zoological Nomenclature Resource: Find photos and research information on all kinds of bird species through this site.
59. Audubon Society Bird Resources: Visit one of the most well-know ornithological organizations to get a great amount of information on species around the world.
60. Dictionary of Ichthyology-Related Terms: Improve your fish-related research with a little help from this online dictionary.

Geology

These selections can help you identify minerals, study volcanoes and even track the world’s earthquakes.

61. Mineral Gallery: Search through all the minerals out there and find out more about their physical properties on this site.
62. Geology.com: Find answers to basic geology questions, look at maps, and see satellite images as well as a whole lot more through this site.
63. Geologic Ages: This site acts as a great reference tool for looking up and remembering the geologic ages.
64. GeologyLink Glossary: Look up geologic terms in this online dictionary using this site.
65. Mineralogy Database: On this site you’ll find the reference information for over 4,714 minerals.
66. Geologic Guidebooks of North America: Use this site to look through just about every geologic guidebook of North America.
67. Earthquake News: Follow where in the world earthquakes are taking place using this tool, great for aspiring seismologists.
68. MTU Volcanoes: Learn more about how volcanoes work and where active eruptions are taking place on this site.
69. Geology Link Page: You’ll find an amazing number of useful geologic links for societies, government institutions, and individual fields of study on this site.
70. GISnet: Check out this site for more information on Geographic Information Systems.

Physics

These reference tools offer help in everything from remembering the basic formulas of physics to reading the latest literature in the field.

71. PhysLink.com: From a great physics glossary to the Greek alphabet, this site offers many references making it well worth bookmarking.
72. American Institute of Physics: Use the Niels Bohr Library and Archives to search for physics-related research and information.
73. The Laws List: You’ll want to bookmark this site as it’s full of all the laws of physics and astronomy you’ll need to know.
74. Physics for Free: This site is home to some introductory physics texts you can use for free.
75. Physics Reference Desk: With everything from the Planck constant to a unit conversion calculator, this site is a great tool for studying physics.
76. Physics Glossary: If you’re unsure exactly what a particular term means, just look it up here.
77. World of Physics: This site offers references and basic information on just about every specialization in physics.
78. HyperPhysics: Use this reference to learn more about nuclear physics, astrophysics, light and vision and much more.
79. Physics-Help: Those seeking help with physics homework can ask questions and find answers on this site.
80. PACS Scheme Guide: Not sure what your area of interest would be called? This classification system can help.

Astronomy

Use these reference guides to identify the stars, learn the correct terminology and find out more about the universe as we know it.

81. Astronomical Constants: Bookmark this site for a quick reference when it comes to astronomical constants like the Earth’s orbital velocity.
82. Astronomy Thesaurus: This reference tool will help you standardize your terminology when it comes to astronomy.
83. The Nine Planets: While it’s been technically renamed Eight Planets after the loss of Pluto, this site will help you find all the information you need about our planetary neighbors.
84. NASA Space Flight Glossary: Look up any space flight vocabulary using this site.
85. Aladin Interactive Sky Atlas: This site allows users to "visualize digitized astronomical images, superimpose entries from astronomical catalogues or databases, and interactively access related data and information from the Simbad database, the VizieR service and other archives for all known sources in the field."
86. Astronomical Data Center: This site is home to images, mission information, heliophysics, and universe-wide exploration.
87. Astronomy Digital Image Library: Need an astronomy image? Check out the information and resources on this site.
88. HyperLeda: This site serves as a database on the physics of galaxies from the basics to more specific spectrophotometry.
89. 100 Hours of Astronomy: Find photos, blogs, and many more astronomical resources on this site.
90. AstroWeb: On this site you’ll find links to astronomy departments, organizations, data resources, observatories and much more.

Environmental Science

Study ecology and environmental policy through these reference sites.

91. Ecology Dictionary: Look up ecological terms using this helpful reference.
92. Solar-Terrestrial Physics Glossary: Bookmark this tool to explore the terminology associated with solar-terrestrial physics.
93. RadWaste: Take advantage of this site to learn more about radioactive waste and harmful waste products.
94. EnviroLink: From climate to water quality, this site offers great resources on everything environmental.
95. Virtual Library of Ecology and Biodiversity: Search through all kinds of information on ecology and the environment on this site, as well as a range of other science related topics.
96. Worldwide Weather and Climate: Check up on the weather and current temp anywhere in the world using this tool.
97. Ecology Online: Use this site to search through courses, textbooks, research and even test yourself when you’re done.
98. Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network: Learn what government initiatives are working on cleaner energy through this site.
99. American Meteorology Society: Take your weather knowledge to the next level with research and information from the American Meteorology Society.
100. NOAA: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will help you understand the relationship between weather, the environment and commerce.

Health and Medicine

These documentaries cover topics like health care, diseases, nutrition and more so you can get great insights into health and medicine.

1. Super Size Me: In this movie, filmmaker Morgan Spurlock attempts to subsist on only a diet of McDonald’s for a full month. His discoveries will make you question your own food choices.
2. The Age of AIDS: Here you’ll find a program done by Frontline that examines some of the worst pandemics the world has ever known, focusing on AIDS.
3. How Does Your Memory Work?: Do you know how your brain really works? While there are still many mysteries to be unraveled about the brain, this film attempts to foster a better understanding of how we learn and remember.
4. Sicko: Filmmaker Michael Moore exposes the ramifications of a lack of universal health care in America in this controversial documentary.
5. The Origins of AIDS: Check out this film to learn how the AIDS virus moved into humans and the factors that led it to spread so rapidly.
6. The Slow Poisoning of India: In the spirit of Silent Spring, this film exposes the serious health ramifications the use of pesticides has had on many Indian people.
7. Body of War: What is life like after returning from war? What if you come back disabled? This heartbreaking film shows one man’s journey back home.
8. Cryonics: Death in the Deep Freeze: This film shows the first woman to have her body cryogenically frozen after her death.
9. The Half-Ton Man: Learn more about Patrick Deuel, weighing in at about 1100 pounds, and doctors’ battle to save him.
10. Darkest Hour: This movie examines the lack of health care assistance for parents of children with mental health problems.
11. Swine Flu: The Science of Pandemics: Check out this show to see how pandemics like the swine flu spread and the impact they can have on populations.

Drugs

Learn how drugs impact the brain and the variety of legal restrictions imposed upon them from these documentaries.

12. Ecstasy Rising: Watch this video from Primetime to learn more about ecstasy, its effects and more.
13. Big Bucks, Big Pharma: This documentary attempts to expose the business behind medicine–often done at the expense of the health of consumers.
14. Prescription for Disaster: Learn why the billions poured into medical treatments may not be helping people to live longer, healthier lives through this documentary.
15. The World’s Most Dangerous Drug: This show will expose the true danger behind methamphetamines.
16. In Pot We Trust: Here you’ll find a film that wants to show the medical benefits of marijuana.
17. The Drugging of Our Children: More and more children these days take drugs for behavioral issues like ADD and ADHD, but this documentary points out that those drugs can have pretty serious side effects as well.

Genetics

From cloning to genetic disorders, these documentaries will shed some light on your DNA.

18. Mapping Stem Cell Research: Terra Incognita: Learn more about the research being done with stem cells as this neurologist seeks a cure for his paralyzed teenage daughter.
19. The Science of Dwarfism: Here you’ll find an informative program that will teach you about the genetic causes of dwarfism.
20. Panacea or Poison?: Check out this film to learn more about the battle between those who support and those who oppose genetically modified foods.
21. The World According to Monsanto: Watch this film to learn more about Monsanto, the leader in genetically modified organisms as well as one of the most controversial and hated corporations of all time.
22. Boy with the Incredible Brain: This documentary tells the story of David Tammet, one of the world’s true savants.
23. Clone: This film will show you the amazing potential as well as some of the more negative aspects associated with human cloning.
24. Designer Babies and Gene Robbery: If you could design your child, would you? As technology evolves, this documentary shows how this may soon be a reality.
25. Strange Culture: Learn how one man’s work with genetically modified organisms nearly got him branded as a bio terrorist.
26. Ghost in Your Genes: This film will show you how a mysterious second genome could also play a roll in determining our biology.
27. Gorillas: 98.6% Human: Remind yourself of just how close we are to the natural world with this stunning movie about the endangered mountain gorilla.

Evolution and Biological History

Learn more about life on earth, from the earliest cells to the evolution of humans, from these documentaries.

28. The Four-Winged Dinosaur: Watch this film to learn how one of the earliest ancestors of birds may have been able to fly.
29. Neanderthal: Learn more about this close human relative, what it was like, and some of the factors that caused it to go extinct while we flourished in this film.
30. The Ape That Took Over the World: This film will help you to better understand the steps and even leaps in evolution that brought human beings to where they are today.
31. Why are We Here?: In this film, you’ll get a scientific examination of the origins of life from author Richard Dawkins.
32. A War on Science: This documentary shows the longstanding battle between proponents of evolution and those of intelligent design.
33. From Butterflies to Humans: Try out this documentary to learn what forces cause animals to evolve and how the process works over time.
34. Ape to Man: Here you’ll find the story of the quest for human origins, one that has already spanned 150 years.
35. Dinosaur Hunters: Secrets of the Gobi Desert: This film brings some of the latest dinosaur finds to life in stunningly realistic animations.
36. The Truth About Killer Dinosaurs: This BBC documentary explores how some of the fiercest dinosaurs lived, ate, got around and more.
37. Dinosaur Planet: Follow along with this documentary as it shows you the story of a young velociraptor named White Tip.
38. Dinosaurs: Giants of Patagonia: This movie will allow you to see some of the biggest dinosaurs brought to life as well as learn what the most important dinosaur discoveries have been.
39. Origins of Life: Check out this movie to learn more about how scientists think life arose from single-celled organisms.

Physics

Even if you don’t know a ton about physics, these great movies will show you how the universe works from the smallest particles to the biggest galaxies.

40. The Quantum Revolution: Dr. Michio Kaku explores the cutting edge of quantum science in this short documentary.
41. Pythagoras: While not really a physicist, Pythagoras did come up with some of the most important mathematical and philosophical issues, or so we think, as this documentary will show.
42. Cold Fusion: Fire from Water: This documentary offers a chance to learn more about a potentially cleaner and better source of energy.
43. Uncertainty Principle: This short film will explain the history and fundamentals of quantum mechanics.
44. Illusion of Reality: Professor Jim Al-Khalili explores how studying the atom forced us to rethink the nature of reality itself in this engaging documentary.
45. Albert Einstein: Check out this documentary to learn more about this renowned physicist and thinker.
46. The Atom Smashers: This documentary follows researchers at Fermilab as they attempt to find the Higgs-Boson particle.
47. Stephen Hawking and the Theory of Everything: Learn more about the work of cosmologist Stephen Hawking in this film.
48. The Universe: Beyond the Big Bang: This movie shows how different cultures think the universe began and how it will end, including information from leading scientists.
49. Absolute Zero: Here you’ll follow a team of scientists as they attempt to reach absolute zero.

Environment

These documentaries focus on technologies and conservation efforts meant to preserve the environment.

50. Car of the Future: From hydrogen fuel cells to cars you can plug in, this film takes a look at where the automobile is headed in the next decades.
51. The 11th Hour: This documentary narrated by Leonardo Di Caprio shows the truly perilous state our planet is in.
52. Who Killed the Electric Car?: Plans for electric cars have been around for awhile, and this film examines the reasons why they’ve never come to fruition.
53. Here Comes the Sun: Learn about what a big role solar energy may play in the future of our planet.
54. An Inconvenient Truth: This famous documentary shows the true impact of global warming through a talk given by former Vice President Gore.
55. The Great Global Warming Swindle: This film takes the opposite stance, claiming that global warming is just propaganda, not reality.
56. Global Dimming: Find out more about the phenomenon known as global dimming in this film, as well as the impact it may have on our climate, our planet and, ultimately, us.
57. Darwin’s Nightmare: Take a look at this film to see some of the unexpectedly negative effects of introducing a foreign species into an environment.
58. It Runs on Water: Think things can’t run on water? This 1995 film shows otherwise, with a technology that never came to be.
59. Robinson Crusader: Keith Robinson is fighting to keep his Hawaiian island home free from corporate development in this film.

Geology

In these movies, you’ll be able to learn about the regions of the world, how Earth’s processes work, and much more.

60. Africa: The Serengeti: Check out this film to see the world of the Serengeti in detail.
61. Lost Worlds: Life in the Balance: This film will show you just how interconnected the world truly is.
62. Ocean Oasis: In this film you’ll get to take a look at Mexico’s Sea of Cortez and Baja California.
63. Australia: Land Beyond Time: The wilds of Australia seem at first like a pretty inhospitable place, but this film will show you the amazing ways life has found to survive.
64. The Bermuda Triangle: What is it about the Bermuda Triangle that makes it so dangerous to travel through? This film takes a scientific look at the phenomenon.
65. White Sands: White Wilderness: This film gives a detailed account of the plants, animals and geologic formations of New Mexico’s White Sands National Monument.
66. Volcano: Nature’s Inferno: This documentary will let you take a closer look at the volcanoes and the volcanic processes that shape our planet.
67. Hunt for the Supertwister: Follow along with this team of storm chasers as they attempt to find the biggest and baddest tornadoes out there.
68. Crude: The Incredible Journey of Oil: Here you’ll be able to learn where oil comes from and how it gets from there into your car.

Space

Explore the solar system and beyond with these great space-focused documentaries.

69. Hubble: 15 Years of Discovery: Take a look back at some of the awe-inspiring images captured by the Hubble telescope in this film.
70. Supermassive Black Holes: While black holes are still largely mysterious bodies, you can increase your knowledge of them by watching this great documentary.
71. Asteroids: Deadly Impact: Learn what (literal) impact asteroids may have on Earth and what we may be able to do to protect ourselves.
72. Carl Sagan’s Cosmos Series: Though made several years ago, this series has stood the test of time and still offers one of the best and most accurate looks at the universe.
73. 3D Sun: This documentary uses stunning 3D images of the sun to explain its history and phenomena.
74. Revealing Mars: Take a look at the Mars orbiter in this film and some of the images of Mars that have been captured.
75. Colonizing Space: This documentary will present some of the plans already in motion to take the first steps into the final frontier.
76. Secrets of the Sun: Learn more about the star central to our own solar system in this film.
77. International Space Station: This film will explain how the space station was built and is maintained and operated.
78. Alien Galaxies: Give this documentary a try to better understand the galaxies that lie elsewhere in the universe.
79. Saturn: Lord of the Rings: This documentary will allow you to learn more about this beautiful and mysterious ringed planet.
80. The Life and Death of a Star: Take a look at how stars form, live, and ultimately die in this great documentary.

Technology

These documentaries will help you learn about computers, robots and even the beginnings of electricity.

81. Nikola Tesla: The Genius Who Lit the World: Check out this film to learn more about the inventions of this man and how they shaped the modern world.
82. Big Brother, Big Business: Learn about the myriad of technologies that watch your every move from this Orwellian documentary.
83. New York City Hackers: This documentary film will introduce you to the first hackers, a group of students from MIT, and what the name originally meant.
84. Building Gods: Watch this film to learn more about the development of AI technology.
85. Welcome to Macintosh: Here you can delve into the history and development of one of the largest technology companies in the world.

Nature

Study the natural world and the fauna that calls it home through these free documentaries.

86. The Ultimate Predators: Here you can watch the life and death battle between predators and their prey first-hand with cameras strapped to the animals themselves.
87. Life After People: Learn what would happen to Earth should the human race somehow become extinct in this interesting hypothetical documentary.
88. The Private Life of Plants: Take a look at the inner world of a variety of plant species in this film.
89. Ants: Nature’s Secret Power: Ants may be tiny, but they are strong and play a valuable role in ecosystems around the world, as this film shows.
90. Cassowaries: Learn more about these giant and little known birds in this informative film.
91. Life in the Freezer: Want to find out more about Antarctica? This film will introduce you to the land and the animals who call it home.
92. Microcosmos: Get tiny and explore the creatures that live all around us, but very often, out of our sight.
93. Africa: Wilds of Madagascar: This film lets you see some of the truly unique and beautiful creatures that call this island nation home.
94. Search for the Great Sharks: Travel the world to learn about the whale shark, the blue shark and the white shark.
95. Whales in Crisis: Whales may be the largest creatures on Earth, but this film shows how they are struggling to survive.
96. The Great Barrier Reef: The Great Barrier Reef is large enough to be seen from space, comprising miles upon miles of complex, beautiful ecosystems, as this film shows.
97. Amazing Journeys: If you thought your last flight was bad, consider the long journeys these migratory animals make each year.

Miscellaneous

Watch these films to fill in the gaps in your scientific knowledge.

98. Dangerous Knowledge: Here you’ll find a great biographical film that addresses some of the eccentric, depressed, and often volatile men who helped foster modern science and mathematics.
99. Earthlings: Gain a greater respect for the creatures and the world around you through this documentary.
100. This Is Coffee: Learn more about the history, biology and social role of coffee through this film.

Writing Basics

These books address things like structure, plot, descriptions and other basic elements of any story.

1. The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers: You can improve the quality of your writing by adding a mythical quality to them with advice and insight from this book.
2. Writer’s Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers by Christopher Vogler: Whether you agree with the ideas in this book or not, you’ll find it a useful and informative read for writing.
3. Word Painting: A Guide to Write More Descriptively by Rebecca McClanahan: Get some pointers that will help you make your settings and characters come alive from this book.
4. Simple & Direct by Jacques Barzun: Barzun says that his purpose in writing this book was to "resensitize the mind to words" and he does this through a variety of helpful lessons on grammar, word usage and writing that are sure to make your writing better, or at least more thoughtful.
5. Plot & Structure by James Scott Bell: This book will help you create plots that will draw readers in and make your work more powerful.
6. Elements of Writing Fiction: Characters & Viewpoint by Orson Scott Card: Check out this engaging book for a little guidance on creating more believable and fully developed characters.
7. Between the Lines by Jessica Morrell: In this book you’ll learn how to craft a cohesive and layered story through the use of suspense, transitions and more.

Advice from Authors

Who better to give advice on writing than those who have made a name for themselves doing it? These books offer some insights on the craft from those who know it best.

8. On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King: This is widely regarded as one of the best books for any aspiring author to read. Why? King’s book divides it’s time between being an instructional manual for writers and a richly engaging memoir that serves as a great example of how to write and write well.
9. Letters to a Young Novelist by Mario Vargas Llosa: Readers will not find a true instructional manual on writing in this book, but instead a thoughtful exploration on the the way writing itself works and how it can change or enrich a life.
10. Zen in the Art of Writing: Releasing the Creative Genius Within You by Ray Bradbury: Many are familiar with sci-fi author Ray Bradbury. In this book of essays he gives his thoughts on the literary and commercial aspects of writing as well as providing motivation for the aspiring writer out there.
11. Ron Carlson Writes a Story by Ron Carlson: Ron Carlson is often called the "master of the short story," and in this book he shares his process for creating one of these short masterpieces.
12. The Faith of a Writer: Life, Craft, Art by Joyce Carol Oates: Containing twelve essays and an interview, this book delves into the deeper issues of writing, like inspiration, faith, and failure.
13. On Being a Writer by Bill Strickland: This book is a collection of thirty-one interviews from Writer’s Digest exploring the work and process of literary greats like Hemingway and Faulkner.
14. The Best Writing on Writing by Jack Heffron: Check out this multi-volume series to hear advice, recollections and stories from authors both famous and more obscure.
15. On Writers and Writing by John Gardner: In his time, Gardner was considered one of the best teachers of writing. In this book you’ll be able to read some of his best essays and reviews.
16. Art Objects: Essays on Ecstasy and Effrontery by Jeanette Winterson: This collection of essays touches on everything from how to look at a painting to how to keep personal and professional lives separate.
17. Everything I Know About Writing by John Marsden: Writer John Marsden shares his experience and expertise on writing in this book.
18. Lessons from a Lifetime of Writing: A Novelist Looks at His Craft by David Morrell: Morrell wrote the book that inspired the film Rambo, but he is just as well-versed in classic lit as popular fiction. In this book he’ll explain how to navigate some of the basic elements of writing a great book.
19. The Believer Book of Writers Talking to Writers by Vendela Vida: This book is a collection of conversations between writers and their mentors, offering insights into their processes and a whole lot more.
20. How I Write: Secrets of a Bestselling Author by Janet Evanovitch: Get a behind-the-scenes look at how this author constructs her novels about the intrepid bounty hunter Stephanie Plum in this book.

Improving Your Writing

Use the information in these books to hone your writing skills.

21. Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within by Natalie Goldberg: This easy-to-read book will offer you some tips on writing as well as often entertaining comparisons and insights on the craft.
22. Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott: Check out this instructional book to get help creating your work from the first drafts to the final publication.
23. The 10% Solution by Ken Rand: This book helps guide writers through many of the areas of writing that cause them trouble and keep them frustrated.
24. Writing Fiction: A Guide to Narrative Craft by Janet Burroway, Elizabeth Stuckey-French and Ned Stuckey-French: Burroway’s book is one of the most widely read and respected books on writing fiction, and in it writers will find tips on everything from creativity to tone.
25. The Artful Edit: On the Practice of Editing Yourself by Susan Bell: There are few things more helpful to improving writing than good editing, and this book is full of tips to help you tackle scaling back and refining your own work.
26. Writing Magic: Creating Stories That Fly by Gail Carson Levine: Are your stories lacking that certain something? Get some tips on finding the missing ingredient from this book.
27. Edit Yourself : A Manual for Everyone Who Works With Words by Bruce Clifford Ross-Larson: No matter what kind of writing you do, you’ll find tips on trimming the fat in this book.
28. Keys to Great Writing by Stephen Wilbers: This basic guide will help you improve all aspects of your writing with lessons writers at any level can use.
29. The Classic Guide to Better Writing: Step-by-Step Techniques and Exercises to Write Simply, Clearly and Correctly by Rudolf Franz Flesch: This guidebook will help you work on organization, grammar, spelling, voice and more.

Grammar

Whether you struggle with grammar or just want to learn to master it better, these books are great reads and reference tools.

30. Woe Is I: The Grammarphobe’s Guide to Better English in Plain English by Patricia T. O’ Conner: O’ Conner is an editor at the New York Times Book Review and gives a witty and fun take on the often boring subject of grammar in this book.
31. A Dash of Style: The Art and Mastery of Punctuation by Noah Lukeman: If you struggle to know when to use a semicolon or a colon, this book can help you conquer any form of punctuation.
32. Punctuation for Writers: A Thorough Primer For Writers Of Fiction And Essays by Harvey Stanbrough: Make sure your work is free from any major punctuation errors by referencing and reading this text.
33. Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation by Lynn Truss: Where you choose to place a comma can make a big difference in the meaning of a phrase, as this fun grammar and punctuation manual will show.
34. Grammatically Correct by Anne Stilman: This book will help you resolve some of the most common issues with grammar, spelling and punctuation.
35. The Grouchy Grammarian: A How-Not-To Guide to the 47 Most Common Mistakes in English Made by Journalists, Broadcasters, and Others Who Should Know Better by Thomas Parrish: If you stink at using grammar correctly, then you’re not alone. This book shows you how to avoid making these common mistakes so you can sound smarter and write better.
36. The Pen Commandments by Steven Frank: This book will make learning the rules of the English language fun, interesting and maybe even funny.

Reference Books

Keep these books on hand to ensure your writing is mastering the basics like spelling, formatting, word use and more.

37. The Elements of Style by William Strunk, Jr., and E.B.White: This book is a must-have for anyone who writes, as it has been the standard model for proper English style for decades.
38. Writing With Style: Conversations on the Art of Writing by John Trimble: Here you’ll find many of the same writing tips contained in The Elements of Style but in a more accessible and lively format.
39. Writing Fiction: A Practical Guide from New York’s Acclaimed Creative Writing School by Brett Norris: This guide will help you go from idea to finished product with lessons that writers at any stage can employ.
40. How Not To Say What You Mean: A Dictionary of Euphemisms by R. W. Holder: Whether you’re trying to dodge using less attractive terms or just want to get creative with the English language, this book can help.
41. 1000 Most Important Words by Norman W. Schur: Improve your vocabulary with this collection of great words and intriguing dictionary definitions.
42. Dewdroppers, Waldos, and Slackers: A Decade-by-Decade Guide to the Vanishing Vocabulary of the 20th Century by Rosemarie Ostler: Those who like to set their stories in times past can get a quick reference for older slang and now defunct English words in this book.
43. The Writer’s Art by James J. Kilpatrick: Check out this book for some pretty essential tips on using the English language wisely.

Writing as a Career

If you’re looking to make a career out of writing, these books can be a big help in getting you there.

44. Telling Lies for Fun & Profit: A Manual for Fiction Writers by Lawrence Block: This book offers plenty of advice for those who want to write better and get their work published.
45. Making a Literary Life by Carolyn See: Read this book to learn how to look at writing not only as a job, but as a lifestyle.
46. Writing the Breakout Novel by Donald Maass: Get some advice from this literary agent on how to create a novel that will help you stand out from the crowd.
47. The Forest for the Trees: An Editor’s Advice to Writers by Betsy Lerner: Learn what editors are looking for when it comes to actually getting your work read and possibly even published from this book.
48. The First Five Pages: A Writer’s Guide to Staying Out of the Rejection Pile by Noah Lukeman: Thousands of novels are submitted to publishers each year, but the vast majority of these will not be published. Learn how you can tweak your writing to give it a fighting chance in this book from literary agent Noah Lukeman.
49. The Fire in Fiction: Passion, Purpose and Techniques to Make Your Novel Great by Donald Maass: Learn what makes published authors’ stories so "hot" and what you may be doing that’s making yours, well, not.
50. Dare to be a Great Writer: 329 Keys to Powerful Fiction by Leonard Bishop: This book will teach you to write fiction that’s not just good but also sellable.
51. Sometimes the Magic Works: Lessons from a Writing Life by Terry Brooks: Check out this book from author Terry Brooks to get insight into the publishing industry and the process of writing.
52. The Marshall Plan Workbook: Writing Your Novel from Start to Finish by Evan Marshall: If you need a little push to get yourself into the swing of writing your novel, then this workbook could be a great motivational tool.
53. How To Grow A Novel: The Most Common Mistakes Writers Make and How to Overcome Them by Sol Stein: This book will guide you through the process and the necessary elements of creating an engaging novel.
54. How To Be Your Own Literary Agent by Richard Curtis: If you’re not quite ready to make the commitment to a literary agent, you can still ensure you don’t get swindled by reading this book.
55. The Well-Fed Writer: Financial Self-Sufficiency as a Freelance Writer in Six Months or Less by Peter Bowerman: Those hoping to work as freelancers can get advice on finding work and making freelancing a steady paying gig in this book.

Genre or Format Specific

These books focus on particular genres like science fiction or mystery or specific types of writing like poetry and nonfiction.

56. How to Write Science Fiction and Fantasy by Orson Scott Card: This Hugo Award winning book will guide you through the ins and outs of creating compelling and believable sci-fi stories.
57. Writing Mysteries: A Handbook by the Mystery Writers of America by Jan Burke: If mysteries are more your thing, you can learn how to construct plots, characters and build suspense in this book.
58. On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction by William K. Zinsser: Those who prefer writing and reading non-fiction will find a wealth of helpful information in this guidebook.
59. The Poet and the Poem by Judson Jerome: This book will teach you the basics of poetry from diction to verse forms.
60. The Language of Life by Bill Moyers: This book offers a series of discussions with thirty-four American poets, offering inspiration and insight into what makes poetry great.
61. The Art of the Personal Essay: An Anthology from the Classical Era to the Present by Philip Lopate: This book contains seventy-five personal essays from an incredibly diverse spectrum of writers. It can be a great way to learn about the changes in the medium and how to develop your own essay style.

Classics

These classic books on writing, writers and creativity will get you inspired to write more.

62. A Moveable Feast by Ernest Hemingway: Published posthumously, this book details the time Hemingway spent in Paris along with other literary greats, like Fitzgerald, as well as insights into the psyche of the artist himself.
63. Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce: This fictional account of the life of Joyce is not only a good read but an interesting insight into the events that shaped the life of one of the world’s most acclaimed authors.
64. Poetics by Aristotle: This ancient Greek text is all about constructing the perfect tragic drama, but offers invaluable insights into the essentials of any genre of writing.
65. Walden by Henry David Thoreau: Check out this book to learn what it means to disconnect from society and focus on nature. Thoreau’s lessons on simplicity can be applied to the art of writing as well, where less can often say more.

Creativity and Motivation

Get some tips and advice on finding your creative spark and getting motivated to finally write your own book, essay, or short story.

66. The Writer’s Idea Book by Jack Heffron: If you’re struggling with writer’s block, give this inspirational and educational book a read to get some ideas on how to move forward.
67. Writing With Power: Techniques for Mastering the Writing Process by Peter Elbow: No matter how you like to write, this book contains a guide to help you get motivated and move through the process from beginning to end.
68. How To Think Like Leonardo Da Vinci: Seven Steps to Genius Every Day by Michael Gelb: The aim of this book is to help you reach into your brain and find untapped reserves of intelligence, creativity and ability so you can unlock your own inner genius.
69. The Write Time: 366 Exercises to Fulfill Your Writing Life by Robert Yehling: In this book you’ll find writing exercises, motivational quotes and loads of resources to help you get writing.
70. The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles by Steven Pressfield: Novelist Steven Pressfield offers his advice to help writers (or other creative types) break through their creative barriers and get inspired.
71. Keeping a Journal You Love by Sheila Bender: In this book you’ll find journal entries from 15 poets and writers as well as their own explanations of these entries. Aspiring writers can use the book as a guide to creating a useful and productive journal of their own.
72. The Right to Write: An Invitation and Initiation into the Writing Life by Julia Cameron: The essays contained in this book detail the drive to create and the many tasks of everyday life that often stand in the way as well as pointers on getting yourself to work in spite of them.
73. Room to Write by Bonni Goldberg: Each of the writing lessons in this manual are a page long, offering you numerous but succinct opportunities to kick your writing up a notch.
74. Writers Dreaming: 26 Writers Talk About Their Dreams and the Creative Process by Naomi Epel: Read this book to hear well-known authors talk about the role dreams play in their work and how they inspire their creativity.
75. Writing Begins with the Breath: Embodying Your Authentic Voice by Laraine Herring: Learn how to connect with your inner voice and become a more fully-realized creative person through the lessons in this book.

Special Education Teaching Tips and Strategies

Read these blogs for great tips and strategies you can use with your own students.

1. Reality 101. The Council for Exceptional Children sponsors this blog just for new special education teachers with information, tips, and more.
2. Jerry’s Special Education Blog. Jerry Webster writes this blog from About.com that focuses on advice and tips for teaching special ed.
3. Teachers at Risk. With 20 years of teaching experience, this teacher has plenty to share about teaching special education. Most of her work is with older students, so high school teachers will especially benefit from her tips.
4. SMD Teacher. Get tons of tips for working with special education students from this teacher who works with students with multiple disabilities.
5. Successful Teaching. Get tips and strategies appropriate for both regular and special ed classes from this educator with 30 years of experience as well as board certification as an Exceptional Needs Specialist.
6. Teach Effectively!. Find evidence-based teaching tips for those who work with at-risk or special needs students.
7. Special 2 me. This special ed teacher posts book reviews and more as she looks for her next teaching assignment.
8. Special Education Strategies and More…. Michelle teaches special ed and shares strategies that have worked for her.
9. Teacher Sol. Written by a special ed teacher, this blog features news, strategies, and more from her classroom and others. Be sure to check out the right sidebar for tons of resources.
10. Lisa’s Lingo. Lisa is a regular ed inclusion teacher who shares her vast experience working with her amazing students.

Technology and Assistive Technology

The use of technology and assistive technology has expanding the opportunities for students with special needs. Keep up with the latest technological advances and learn how others have incorporated technology in their teaching.

11. Assistive Technology. Written by a school psychologist with an interest in technology and assistive technology, this blog provides a wealth of information helpful to those working with assistive technology and students.
12. Teaching All Students. Patrick Black blogs about using assistive technology in the special education classroom here.
13. EdTech Solutions. Striving to make education accessible to all students, this teacher posts about technology and assistive technology as well as offering good recaps of relevant Twitter conversations on the topic.
14. Free Resources from the Net for EVERY Learner. Learn about free tools and applications that specifically support facilitating learning for special education students with the posts on this blog.
15. Teaching Students with Learning Difficulties. Special ed teachers can learn about technology that can help students with learning disabilities to succeed.
16. The Assistive Technology Blog. News, tips, and more on using assistive technology in schools are topics featured here.
17. Thinking UDL: Universal Design for Learning. Focusing on using technology to help facilitate differentiation in the classroom is the goal of this blog.
18. Apace of Change. Written by a school psychologist, this blog often focuses on technology, assistive technology, and special education issues.
19. Christine Southard’s Blogspot. Christine is an inclusion teacher trained in special ed and blogs about special ed topics and assistive technology.
20. AT Cubed. Learn how to best use assistive technology in the classroom from this specialist.
21. No Limits 2 Learning. This assistive technology specialist blogs about all sorts of great ideas for using AT in the classroom.

Specific Disabilities

Whether you are seeking information on dyslexia, non-verbal learning disability, autism spectrum disorders, attention deficit disorders, or speech and language disorders, these blogs will help you find what you want to know.

22. LD Blog. This blog provides news, commentary, and resources on learning disabilities, with recent topics including story comprehension in children with ADHD and a genetic connection to dyslexia.
23. Barto’s World. Find news and tips on teaching students with learning disabilities from this LD teacher.
24. Eide Neurolearning Blog. With a focus on brain-based learning, this blog touches on dyslexia, autism, and attention issues, and more.
25. Speech-Language Pathology Sharing. Find plenty of high-tech solutions to addressing speech and language disorders on this blog.
26. 2e: Twice-Exceptional Newsletter. This blog offers information and news for those who educate students with learning disabilities such as dyslexia, ADHD, and Asperger’s.
27. The Language Fix. Speech and language learning is at the heart of this blog that provides both news stories as well as analysis.
28. NLD in Ontario. Non-verbal learning disabilities, often confused with Asperger’s, significantly affect learning and social interactions in bright, engaging students. This father hopes to educate parents and teachers about NLD with his blog.
29. EBD Blog. Learn about treatments and news stories for emotional and behavioral disorders in this blog that frequently features autism, among other disorders.
30. The Organization and Management of an Austism Classroom. This blog is currently undergoing a move to a new site, but bookmark it for more great posts to come that will provide helpful tips and strategies for teaching students with autism.

Special Education News and Policy

Stay on top of the latest policy and news pertaining to special education with these blogs.

31. On Special Education. This blog keeps teachers and parents updated with all the latest news stories relevant to special education.
32. Special Education and Learning Differences. Find a wide range of special ed topics including helping teach reading in children with learning disabilities, the similarities and differences between Asperger’s and autism, and the importance of routine for special needs students in this blog.
33. SpeEdChange. This blog is dedicated to making learning accessible for everyone by highlighting policies and issues in special education.
34. Special Education Today. Get news and information from a variety of sources from the world of special education on this blog.
35. Special Needs Truth ’08. With a blend of politics and special education, this blog examines the politics and policies surrounding special ed.
36. Anna’s Blog. This blog features news stories on special education and disabilities.
37. Making Special Education Actually Work. Find news and policy notes on issues surrounding making public education work for all students.

Special Education Law

Understanding the law behind special education is important for teachers to understand. These blogs will help you know what you need to know.

38. Special Education Law Blog. Understand the complex world of special education law with the information you’ll find on this blog written by Jim Gerl.
39. Special Education Law Blog. Written by Charles P Fox, a lawyer and father of a child with special needs, this blog features case laws, news, and advice for anyone involved in special education.
40. The Wrightslaw Way. For both educators and parents, this blog features specific elements of special education legal issues.
41. Special Ed Justice. This special education lawyer writes about the law, education, and special needs.

Various Topics on Special Education

From working with students with multiple special needs to a unique math class, these blogs focus on a variety of specific topics related to special education.

42. Teaching Learners with Multiple Special Needs. If your students have multiple, complex, severe, or profound special needs, then this blog is just for you and your students.
43. Education on the Plate. In an interesting combination of special education and cooking technology, this blog from a special education teacher and campaigner against disabilism includes posts at the intersection of both.
44. Mentor Matters/ Collegial Support in Desperate Times. Working in a special ed, self-contained classroom, this teacher shares the ups and downs of teaching students with emotional disabilities.
45. School Psychologist Blog Files. This blog is specifically written to parents of students in Special Ed, but teachers can also learn from this blog by opening up lines of communication with parents while gaining an understanding of the parents’ perspective.
46. Notes from the School Psychologist. Not only does this psychologist write about counseling and psychology, but she often includes posts dealing with specific special needs, such as a recent one on reading strategies for students with learning disabilities.
47. Mad Math Beyond Numberdome. This math teacher works specifically with students with learning disabilities and shares her experiences here.
48. SpedPro. Find "professional information" such as employment opportunities, stipends for conferences, and news stories of interest to those in special education.
49. The Life that Chose Me. This blog offers insight from a special ed teacher that ranges from assessing students with severe disabilities to the difficulties of working in the bureaucracy of education.
50. Behavior Modification. The posts here focus on using behavior modification in the classroom to positively manage and shape behavior.

Business

These business leaders will show you what it means to get to the top by hard work, great ideas and persistence.

1. Andrew Carnegie: Carnegie began working at a textile mill as a child for only $1.25, but by the time he was in his golden years had amassed one of the largest fortunes in the United States at the time. You can learn more about his success and his generosity here.
2. Chris Gardner: You may have seen the movie based on his life, The Pursuit of Happyness, but here you can hear from the real Chris Gardner about how he struggled until he found success.
3. Walt Disney: While today Mickey Mouse is a household name, many don’t know that Walt Disney wasn’t always so successful in his endeavors. This two-part biography will fill in some of the details on his rise to fame.
4. Warren Buffett: Warren Buffet is known as one of the most successful investors ever, but he had to start somewhere. You can learn more about his path to success in this video.
5. Henry Ford: This video will give you the history behind the man who invented the assembly line and brought the automobile to the American public.
6. Sam Walton: Watch this short biographical video to learn more about the man who turned a small store into a worldwide business.
7. Bill Gates: Gates may have been a college dropout, but this video about his life shows that sometimes determination and a great idea go further than a degree.
8. John D. Rockefeller: Rockefeller wasn’t just a self-made billionaire but one of the biggest philanthropists in history as well. Learn more about his life and work here.
9. Steve Jobs: In this video you can find out more about the man who has helped bring the computer into the home and sparked an interest not only in the functionality but also the design of personal gadgets.
10. Sheldon Adelson: Learn how this Las Vegas businessman made his billions and where he began in this video.

Leadership

These videos are about individuals who have stood out as leaders, often making great strides in advancing freedom, breaking barriers and standing up for what their beliefs.

11. Mahatma Gandhi: Through his leadership and nonviolence methods Gandhi helped India gain its independence and fought for human rights all over the world. Learn more about his life here.
12. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: Perhaps the best known civil rights leader, this video will show you one of King’s great speeches and let you learn what made him such a powerful force in changing the face of a nation.
13. Nelson Mandela: Despite spending years in prison, Nelson Mandela emerged as the leader of a renewed nation, winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 for his fight against apartheid. This video tells his story.
14. Desmond Tutu: Deterred by apartheid era laws from becoming a physician, Tutu went on to become a man of the cloth, later becoming a key figure in dismantling the system that shaped his early years.
15. Thomas Jefferson: Thomas Jefferson was a U.S. president, helped write the Declaration of Independence, architectural enthusiast and avid supporter of higher education which you can learn about in this short video.
16. Abraham Lincoln: You can learn more about the life and work of one of the most beloved presidents of the United States in this video.
17. Franklin D. Roosevelt: In light of the current economic downturn, many people will appreciate learning more about the president who helped bring the country out of one of the worst depressions it has ever seen.
18. Aung San Suu Kyi: In this video you’ll learn about the efforts of this Nobel Peace Prize winner to restore democracy to Burma.
19. Barack Obama: This video will show you the path that brought this man from humble beginnings to become the first non-white president of the United States.
20. John Kennedy: While Kennedy’s life was cut tragically short, he is a figure that through his family and his term as president has become a source of curiosity and even reverence for people in the United States.
21. Sitting Bull: In this video, Sitting Bull’s grandson recounts the many actions of the Native American leader as he attempted to defend the land of his people from the advancing U.S. Army.

Medicine

Whether they made important discoveries in medicine or just improved the quality of medical care for patients around the world, these videos will teach you about some of the people who helped to shape modern medicine.

22. Florence Nightingale: Nightingale formed the foundation for modern practices in nursing and is today remembered with National Nurses Day, celebrated on her birthday.
23. Clara Barton: Perhaps best known for organizing the Red Cross, this nurse and teacher made sure that those in need got the care they required, as well as fighting for women’s suffrage and the abolition of slavery.
24. Bill Wilson: Anyone who has struggled with addiction has this man to thank, as he developed the twelve step process used by Alcoholics Anonymous to fight his own problems with substance abuse. In this video you will hear his tale in his own words.
25. Jonas Salk: Salk may have come from a poor, immigrant family, but he made them proud with his discovery of the polio vaccine, keeping millions of youngsters safe from the crippling disease.
26. Louis Pasteur: Today we take pasteurization of food, a process named for this influential scientist, for granted as well as the existence of those microscopic disease-causing germs. Inspired by the death of two of his children, Pasteur was driven, as this video shows, to find cures and causes for many illnesses.
27. Alexander Fleming: A Scottish medic, pharmacologist and bacteriologist, this video details the path that brought Fleming to the discovery of the first antibiotics.
28. Sigmund Freud: While many of Freud’s theories are dismissed today as false, there is no doubt that he made big impact on the beginnings of the field of psychology which you can learn more about in this series of biographical videos.

Religion and Philosophy

Watch these videos to find out about individuals who helped others, inspired through their faith and asked people to question their view of the world.

29. Mother Teresa: Regarded by many as a saint in modern times, this Catholic nun gave away every penny to help those in need, and in this video you can find out more about her inspiring dedication to charity and kindness.
30. Dalai Lama: The Dalai Lama is rarely seen without a smile on his face though he has faced many challenges in his attempts to free Tibet and lead its people. Learn more about the man and his mission to spread peace and happiness to people around the world in this video.
31. Irmã Dulce: This Catholic nun has been nominated for sainthood because of her work with the poor of Salvador, Brazil. Check out this video to see more of her amazing and inspiring work creating one of the largest philanthropic organizations in Brazil.
32. Pope John Paul II: After surviving WWII despite the extermination of many of his fellow countrymen, Pope John Paul II went on to become one of the most influential and best-loved popes, improving relations with other religious groups and influencing the politics of much of communist Europe during his time as Pope.
33. Billy Graham: Whether you love him or hate him, it’s impossible to argue against the power and inspiration this spiritual leader has offered people around the world. Learn more about his story and his mission in this video.
34. Ludwig Wittgenstein: If philosophy is more your sphere of interest, watch this video about the philosopher who changed the game when it came to the philosophy of language, logic, and even mathematics.

Writing and Literature

Learn more about the lives of some truly inspiring authors from these biographies.

35. JK Rowling: This single mom was once on welfare to support her children, but as you’ll learn here, her Harry Potter series made her an overnight success.
36. Jane Austen: Austen’s work came out of an era where few women were published authors or were allowed much independence at all, a fact she often comments on in her novels.
37. Harriet Beecher Stowe: Watch this video to learn more about this woman who at 40 wrote a novel that brought to light many of the important issues related to slavery and the abolition movement.
38. Mark Twain: This writer and humorist is one of the best known American authors and you can learn more about the string of events that set up his writing success in this video.
39. Anne Frank: Frank never intended for her diaries to be published, but the intense story they tell offers an unprecedented look into the horrors of the Holocaust, and serves as a memorial to her life–the story of which is retold in this video.
40. Elie Wiesel: Elie Wiesel’s story is inspiring both for his survival of several concentration camps as well as his work with humanitarian causes that garnered him a Nobel Peace Prize.

Art and Entertainment

In these videos you’ll get to hear about the moments that led these actors, entertainers and artists to their fame and success.

41. Jim Henson: This creative puppeteer and writer created some of the best-known and loved characters from children’s and adult programming alike, including Sesame Street and the Muppets. While Henson died suddenly in 1990, he is highly regarded for his work that promoted tolerance and equality for all.
42. Pablo Picasso: While perhaps not the greatest role model in his personal life, Picasso’s professional one is still a source of inspiration, rocketing him from a relative unknown to a household name who redefined art throughout the 20th century.
43. Charlie Chaplin: Here you can see the story of Chaplin, a man who offered a nation comic relief during the tumultuous times of the Great Depression and the world wars.
44. Oprah Winfrey: Watch this video to learn how Oprah rose from poverty and abuse to be one of the wealthiest and most well-known women in the world.
45. Sidney Poitier: In this interview you’ll hear from this iconic actor who in 1963 became the first African-American to win an Oscar.
46. Bruce Lee: Bruce Lee was one of the first to bring martial arts into the mainstream. Watch this video to see his story and learn more about his dedication to fitness, education and his art.

Sports

Whether they faced great odds or possessed great natural talent, these videos will give you a glimpse into the lives of some of the greatest athletes and moments in athletic history.

47. Jesse Owens: Jesse Owens has many accomplishments to his name, as this video points out, though perhaps the most notable was his winning of four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics.
48. Michael Jordan: Widely regarded as the best basketball player of all time, this video will show you the path that led Jordan to the success he has today.
49. Lance Armstrong: A little thing like cancer didn’t hold this cyclist back, and this video shows how he returned to win the Tour de France even after battling the disease.
50. Tiger Woods: Woods was a golf phenom, being the youngest player to win the Grand Slam and to win 50 tournaments on tour. Here you can learn about his meteoric rise to success and the work it took to get there.
51. Jim Valvano: Watch this video to hear the inspiring speech given by this former basketball coach as he received an ESPY Award just weeks before he passed away from cancer.
52. Derek Redmond: Redmond had fought injuries for years in his pursuit of Olympic gold, but in this video you’ll see the inspiring moment he is best remembered for.
53. Dick and Rick Hoyt: Athletes come in all shapes and sizes and sometimes the most inspiring aren’t professionals or Olympians at all, as this father and son story shows.
54. Muhammad Ali: While today his body is shaken by Parkinson’s, Ali, as this video documents, was one of the best heavyweight fighters of all time.
55. Pele: Edison Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Pele, was named the Athlete of the Century by the International Olympic Committee. He is a force to be reckoned with both on the field and in his work to improve the social conditions of the poor in Brazil.

Heroes and Icons

There are some people who stand out in history for the things they accomplished and these videos document the stories of just a few of those events.

56. Amelia Earhart: Learn more about this famous female flyer, the first to fly solo across the Atlantic, in this biographical video.
57. Jackie Robinson: Watch this video to hear the inspiring story of the man who broke the color barrier in baseball.
58. Helen Keller: Blind and deaf from a young age, this inspiring woman went on to be an influential writer, activist and lecturer as you will learn from this video.
59. Princess Diana: Princess Diana was loved by many around the world, a fact due largely in part to her dedication to humanitarian projects around the globe.
60. Charles Lindbergh: In a time when flying was a relatively new technology, Lindbergh stretched it to it’s limits making the first solo flight across the Atlantic, later becoming an avid environmentalist, inventor and explorer.
61. Edmund Hillary and Tenzig Norgay: In this video you’ll hear about two men who took the spirit of exploration to its limits, being the first known climbers to reach the summit of Mount Everest–a feat that makes the obstacles you may be facing seem small in comparison.

Activism

Give these videos a try to learn more about the people who fought for causes from equal rights to the protection of animals.

62. Sojourner Truth: This amazing woman fought a prejudiced court system to free her son from slavery, fighting throughout her life for abolition and women’s rights.
63. Susan B. Anthony: In this video you’ll learn how Anthony, spurred on by her exclusion from the temperance movement’s discussion because of her sex, became one of the biggest proponents for women’s suffrage.
64. Eleanor Roosevelt: Watch this video to learn about the famous first lady who worked tirelessly for civil rights, women’s rights, education, and helped form the United Nations.
65. Rosa Parks: Tired from a long day at work, the refusal of this woman to move to the back of the bus and he subsequent arrest helped shape the civil rights movement and inspired Parks to fight for equal rights for the rest of her life.
66. Oskar Schindler: While his motivations may not always have been pure, there is no doubt that the actions taken by Schindler, detailed in this video, saved hundreds of lives.
67. Betty Williams: This Nobel Peace Prize winner fought hard to end the conflicts in Northern Ireland, founding the Community of Peace People as well as working on a variety of other humanitarian and political issues around the globe.
68. Harriet Tubman: Escaping from slavery as a teenager, this brave woman would go on to be a powerful force in the Civil War, abolition, the Underground Railroad and later in life women’s suffrage.
69. W.E.B. DuBois: This intellectual man was the first African American to earn a PhD at Harvard, later using his knowledge to help fight against racism and social injustice.
70. Harvey Milk: Learn more about this San Francisco leader who worked tirelessly to gain rights for homosexuals in his community and was the first openly gay public official.
71. Dian Fossey: It was her fervent determination to help the gorillas with which she worked closely that led to this researcher’s untimely death. Learn more about her story from this video.
72. Emmeline Pankhurst: America wasn’t the only place where women were struggling to gain independence and recognition as voters, and in this video you can hear about one of the major figures for suffrage in England.
73. Rachel Carson: Today we take it for granted that many chemicals are toxic and harmful to the flora and fauna living in the wild, but this biographical video shows how Carson was one of the first to bring this crisis to light and continued to fight for environmental causes throughout her life.

Science

Learn about some of the biggest figures in the progress of scientific discovery in these videos.

74. Stephen Hawking: Though today almost completely paralyzed, Hawking has and continues to make contributions to the field of cosmology and theoretical physics.
75. Albert Einstein: Learn more about the man whose name has become synonymous with brilliance in this video.
76. James Watson and Francis Crick: Where would we be today with a model of DNA? In this video you’ll learn about the scientists who discovered its structure and layout.
77. Sir Isaac Newton: Most people know Newton from his gravitational theory, but this video will illuminate his many other contributions to science and math as well.
78. Marie Curie: Though poisoned by her work, Marie Curie was the first to win two Nobel Prizes for her work with radioactivity, discovering some of the first effective treatments for cancer.
79. Edwin Hubble: It wasn’t so long ago that the Milky Way was the only known galaxy out there, and this video will help you learn more about the man who expanded out understanding of the universe and how it works.
80. Linus Pauling: Anyone studying chemistry today can look to Pauling as a model for emulation, as he is often regarded as one of the most influential men in the history of the field, winning multiple Nobel Prizes for his work, even when it was in opposition to popular opinion.

Technology and Invention

The people included in this list invented many of the things we use on a daily basis today and helped shape the modern world.

81. Tim Berners-Lee: The Internet has become an omnipresent part of everyday life, and in this video you’ll hear from the man who helped create it.
82. Alexander Graham Bell: It’s hard to imagine a world without phones, and we have this innovative man to thank for their invention. Of course, as this video shows, he invented many other things as well.
83. George Eastman: Watch this video to learn about the man who helped make photography mainstream by introducing the first film rolls for his company, Kodak.
84. George Washington Carver: The discoveries of this man helped revolutionize southern farming and you’ll learn a lot about his life and work in this video.
85. Orville and Wilbur Wright: Travel by air makes global communication, trade and travel easier and more efficient. Watch this video to learn about the brothers who are credited with creating the first flying machines.
86. Thomas Edison: The inventions of this man are inspiring and include the phonograph, the motion picture camera, and a long-lasting, practical electric light bulb.
87. Benjamin Franklin: Few individuals in history have been so prolific and successful in their endeavors as Ben Franklin, becoming a prominent statesman, philosopher, writer and, as you’ll see in this video, inventor.
88. Philo Farnsworth: While TV may be blamed for many of the evils of society it’s hard to imagine life before it. In this video you’ll learn about Farnsworth’s invention of the first working television tubes.
89. Robert Goddard: The innovations of this man, as you’ll see in the video, helped get space exploration off the ground.

Everyday People

You don’t have to be a scholar, a performer or a leader to have a biography that is truly inspiring. These videos show that anyone can be a role model and source of inspiration, no matter who they are.

90. Nick Vujicic: If you’re feeling weighed down by the challenges in your life, watch this inspiring video about Nick, a man born with no limbs who has never let it hold him back.
91. Patrick Henry Hughes: Being born disabled and blind didn’t stop this young man from becoming an accomplished pianist, and as you’ll see here, even playing in a marching band.
92. Dr. Randy Pausch: Many people are familiar with the inspirational speech given by Dr. Pausch, showing him maintaining a great attitude and giving spirit even as he was dying of cancer.
93. Robert Pio Hajjar: In this video you’ll see how a young man born with Down Syndrome learned to embrace his disability, give motivational speeches and work with an organization that helps others with this same disability.
94. W Mitchell: Watch this biographical video to learn how one man overcame the challenges life put before him.
95. Paul Potts: Even a man working selling cell phones has something to share with the world, as this video of the unassuming singer demonstrates.
96. Jason McElwain: He may not always get to play, but in this game a young autistic man was the hero, as this video shows.
97. Dustin Carter: In this video you’ll see a bio that proves that no dream is too big if you’re as determined as wrestler Dustin Carter.
98. Carly Zalenski: She may be just one young girl, but this video shows how this student used her time to help others halfway around the world.
99. Jean Stallings: He may have been born with Down Syndrome, but this boy’s family never let it stand in his way. Learn more about him and his inspiring family from this video.
100. Charlie Plumb: What would you do if you were a prisoner of war? Here you’ll hear the story about one man who stood out and became a leader even in the hardest of times.

Legal News

Follow the latest legal cases by visiting these news blogs.

1. Law Blog: The WSJ law blog is updated multiple times a day and follows the big legal cases of the moment and business law.
2. Above the Law: Above the Law is part news, part legal tabloid, and is a great resource for keeping up with behind-the-scenes dirt from law schools, top firms, and major cases.
3. The Volokh Conspiracy: This group blog is mostly written by law professors and focuses on law theory and research, law professors and law school, and top (or just weird) cases.
4. Blawg Review: Get an aggregated list of the week’s best law blog posts here.
5. Robert Ambrogi’s LawSites: Robert Ambrogi is a great resource if you want to find new legal resource websites.
6. The Shark: California law school students keep up with news, salaries and more.
7. Paper Chase: JURIST’s legal news blog is all about "serious law" from "primary sources."
8. Legal Counsel Corner: This legal commentary blog covers the latest headlines in business law, bail bonds, bankruptcy, class action lawsuits, family law and more.
9. ABA Blogs: Find law blogs in every single niche, plus tickers of the featured and most popular blogs and posts.
10. Adjunct Law Prof Blog: Mitchell H. Rubinstein is an adjunct professor at New York Law School and blogs about interesting cases, from domestic violence to health care. He also posts about New York law and law school issues.
11. American Constitution Society: The ACS tracks top law cases and news.

Theory and Philosophy

Here you’ll find discussion and research devoted to legal theory and philosophy.

12. Dorf on Theory: Cornell law professor Michael Dorf, with his lawyer and professor friends, muses on various law topics here.
13. Kenneth Anderson’s Law of War and Just War Theory Blog: This law professor from American University blogs about international laws of war.
14. Ernie the Attorney: Ernie has been blogging since 2002 and examines how the legal system responds to change.
15. Leiter Reports: Law professors will appreciate this philosophy blog that comments on academia, intellectual property and legal philosophy.
16. Florida Student Philosophy Blog: Florida undergrads, grad students and faculty discuss logic, ethics, the philosophy of law and plenty of other topics here.
17. Engage: Conversations in Philosophy: Follow this blog for intriguing discussions and questions about social responsibility, public policy, civil disobedience and more.
18. Feminist Legal Theory: Learn all about feminist legal theory from this blog, published by the UC Davis School of Law.

Business Law

Business law professors will find plenty of resources and commentary on these blogs.

19. M&A Law Prof: Read about mergers and acquisitions and major cases within the industry from Brian JM Quinn and Michael A. Woronoff.
20. May It Please the Court: J. Craig Williams blogs about legal news and mostly business law subjects.
21. The Conglomerate: This blog follows and analyzes top business law cases and economic policy.
22. The Becker-Posner Blog: This prominent blog covers practically everything, but it’s a great resource for business and economics law.
23. The Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance and Financial Regulation: HLS faculty and fellows share commentary about business law, banking, and more.

Criminal Law

For criminal law analysis and news, head to these blogs written by professors from UCLA School of Law and elsewhere.

24. CrimProf Blog: Kevin Cole, Dean and Professor of Law at the University of San Diego School of Law, edits this criminal law blog that covers top cases, criminal law policy, the cost of crime, homeland security and more.
25. The Rap Sheet: Nolo’s Criminal Law Blog: UCLA School of Law professor Paul Bergman writes about the 4th amendment, sentencing, evidence, ethics, and more.
26. Crime and Consequences: This blog is sponsored by the Criminal Justice Legal Foundation and focuses on current cases but also posts about prisons, juvenile crimes, criminal procedure and other topics.
27. In Session: If you want to keep up with leading criminal cases with your students, follow CNN’s In Session.
28. White Collar Crime Prof Blog: You can read about white collar crime issues regarding tax law, mortgage fraud and more from this blog.
29. TalkLeft: The Politics of Crime: This is a great blog to supplement any criminal law class or discussion.

Justice and the Courtroom

Keep tabs on judges and courtroom gossip by following these blogs.

30. Sentencing Law and Policy: Douglas A. Berman from the Moritz College of Law at Ohio State writes about the death penalty and other sentencing topics.
31. SCOTUS blog: Keep up with Supreme Court news here.
32. Bench Memos: Bench Memos is written by professors and other contributors, sponsored by the National Review Online.
33. Underneath Their Robes: This gossip blog will tune you into the behind-the-scenes "news" of federal justices.

Ethics

Lead your class in a discussion about legal ethics in business, law firms, and more.

34. Neuroethics and Law Blog: Professor Adam Kolber of the University of San Diego School of Law writes about law, science and medicine.
35. Overlawyered: Overlawyered is keeping a close eye on "the high cost" of the legal system.
36. Wal-Mart Watch: B-law and law ethics professors can follow Wal-Mart’s scandals on this blog.
37. Legal Ethics Forum: Various legal ethics subjects are discussed here, from corporate law to public policy.

Niches

From Internet law to sports law, you can find niche legal topics discussed on the following sites.

38. Power Line: Power Line is a public policy blog written by lawyers.
39. beSpacific: This law and legal technology blog has won several awards and references primary and secondary sources.
40. Instapundit: This popular law and technology blog is written by Glenn Reynolds, a professor at the University of Tennessee, contributing editor at Popular Mechanics and author of several books.
41. Balkinization: Various law professors and academics weigh in on international law and policy here.
42. E-Commerce Law: If you teach e-commerce law, you’ll want to follow this lawyer whose work has been featured on CBS, FOX and more.
43. Internet Alia: Internet Alia is an Internet legal research blog, making it a great resource for nearly all law professors and students.
44. Scrivener’s Error: This blog is all about "law and reality in publishing" from the author’s side of things. You’ll also find posts about legal theory and the First Amendment, for good measure.
45. Sports Law Blog: Those interested in sports law will like this award-winning group blog.

Miscellaneous

These law blogs are great simply for their variety and love of discussion.

46. Al Nye the Lawyer Guy: From current affairs to lead cases to books, Al covers it all.
47. Concurring Opinions: Get in-depth posts about a range of legal topics, written by law professors at George Washington University Law School, Thomas Jefferson School of Law and others.
48. Law and More: The posts here are "deconstructing what happens in law," from employment lawsuits to criminal law.
49. Legal Blog Watch: Law.com features law blogs on its site, so it’s a great place to look for new commentary and the latest headlines.
50. The Legal Reader: Get commentary on legal news and politics.