Newseum - The Newseum displays these daily newspaper front pages in their original, unedited form from all over the world. Click on the continent tab to see front pages of newspapers from other countries!  Some front pages may contain material that is objectionable to some visitors. Viewer discretion is advised.

Time for Kids News - Read the latest news stories in kid friendly language.

News IQ Quiz - Test your knowledge of important people and events in the news.

Who's Who and What's What News Quiz - See what you know about important current events.

Virtual Exhibits:

African Voices - Videos and sound stations provide selections from contemporary interviews, literature, proverbs, prayers, folk tales, songs, and oral epics.

The Geography of Slavery - Did you know people put out classified ads for lost and found slaves? Also take a look at what slaveholder records look like at this "Geography of Slavery" site. 

Maps & Graphs: 

World Cartograms - Cartograms for hundreds of categories - FASCINATING!

Environmental Issues in China - 6 really cool interactive graphs and an interactive environmental issues map of China

Music:

Dance Drummer - Learn to play African Drum beats and watch video clips of African drum performances.

Listen to the Poo Song to learn the importance of sanitation and clean drinking water.

Games:

Glitter Graphics

Geography Games:

Geography Games - Studying for a map quiz?  Then this is the PERFECT game for you!  Practice identifying countries and landforms.  Need some help learning the countries?  Then try the tutorial program.  Think you already know all of the countries?  Test yourself on the expert level.  Most importantly, have fun!

Ask Asia - Practice your Chinese and Japanese with games at this website.  Also, click on Explore Asia to see maps, history, people, and culture.

Philippines Corner - Learn about the Philippines at this fun website! Learn the national symbols, hear music, tour landmarks, and more. There are even Filipino folktales.  Adobe Flash Player is required for this website.

Early Imperial China  - This site takes you to an interactive room inside a museum, where you can learn all about Imperial China, from famous tombs to methods of warfare. Just click on each item and artifact within the room to learn about a different aspect of this Ancient culture. You'll encounter fun games and activities to help stimulate your mind. Get started on this historic adventure!

Countdown to the Chinese New Year - Get ready to celebrate the Chinese New Year by playing these interactive games.

Another Action Hero: Learn the Economics of Entertainment through the eyes of the film industry. After each question, click on the “Bonus Feature” to see a short movie about each economic concept. An EXCELLENT economics game! 

Fed Chairman Game: Think you have what it takes to be in charge of our country’s central bank? Want to be in charge of monetary policy? Be the Fed Chairman and learn how interest rates, inflation, and unemployment interact and influence one another when you take charge of this simulated economy. Be ready for a few surprises along the way!

The Food Court - Learn about mergers, competition, the history of business practices, and pricing by visiting the various areas of the Food Court.  Headphones or speakers are needed for this website.

Fling the Teacher - How much do you know about economics?  Test your knowledge in this Millionaire style Economics Game!  Answer the questions correctly and Fling the Teacher through the air.  Good Luck! 

What in the World is Money? - Travel around the world and back in time. When you are in another country, trade your things for local money. You will need money to travel through time.

Trading Around the World - Play this game to experience the challenges and excitement of international trade. See if you can get the best price for the goods you sell and the biggest bargains for the goods you buy. Watch how the global economy is doing: the prices you'll be able to get and the deals you can make depend on how healthy the global economy is.

Monetary Mania! - This is a Quiz Show about Money!  Test your brain with 20 questions here.

Trillion Dollar Bet - When implemented after its discovery in 1973, the Black-Scholes Formula went on to dramatically change the face of finance and create a multi-trillion dollar industry. Explore the theories behind this miraculous formula. Then navigate the mysteries of trader talk with this easy to use guide, and see the impact online trading is having on today's financial world. Think you understand the stock market? Try your hand at this virtual trading game; the only risk is your pride!

The Trade Ruler - Read up on the positive effects of international trade on this site before playing the Trade Ruler game. Nobel Prize winner Bertil Ohlin developed an interesting theory about international business and its effects on economies. Apply this theory in the game to make your virtual island flourish! There is a link to the game at the bottom of the webpage.