On the Web

Enrich your science curriculum with The Elegant Universe, a companion Web site to the Nova TV series that brings to life physicist Brian Greene's book on string theory. The site includes an overview of the topic-a theory that may hold the key to unifying our understanding of the forces of nature, an interview with the book's author, viewpoints from leading physicists (not all of whom agree), slideshows and interactives exploring the mathematics and science behind Greene's work, and a teaching guide. Best of all, you can watch all three hours of the W show online. Go to www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/elegant/.

HEY, IT'S YOUR DEMOCRACY, TOO!

Want to know more about issues in government, but tired of political hype? Citizen Joe is a nonprofit Web site that offers information regarding current controversies and debates via thoughtful, non-partisan guides, created by people with political views ranging from liberal to conservative. The site addresses a wide spectrum of topics, from education to environmental concerns and national security. Each issue includes background and current dialogue-particularly useful for young people (and your average Citizen Joe) who are curious about governmental affairs and how national policy is formed. The site is easy to navigate and provides plenty of links for those who want to learn more. Visit www.citizenjoe.org.

THE ACCIDENTAL (ART) TOURIST

What better way to observe Youth Art Month than by introducing students to modern art at the pre-eminent museum in the world? That would be MOMA-the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. Since its founding as an educational institution in 1929, it has become home to the world's largest collection of modern painting and sculpture, housing some 3,200 works dating from the late 19th century to the present, including all the greats-Cézanne, van Gogh, Matisse, Picasso, de Chirico, Brancusi, Mondrian, Dalí, Miró, and more. Can't organize a field trip just now? Visit MOMA online! Get an overview of its collections, tour current exhibits, preview coming attractions, access online art guides, send extremely cool e-cards, and take advantage of outstanding interactive online features for teens and children. Go to www.moma.org.