Need help with your
homework? Check out these links...
A+ Math - http://www.aplusmath.com/
- Flashcards, games based on Java, and a homework helper section are available
to teach basic mathematical functions at this useful, kid-friendly site.
All About Nature: Biomes and Habitats - http://www.enchantedlearning.com/biomes/
- Learn about the various biomes of the earth from the arctic to a coral reef at
this site. Basic information about the climate, plant, and animal life is
available along with printable sheets on the various animals.
Atlapedia Online - http://www.atlapedia.com/
- This A-Z listing offers profiles of each nation of the world, as well as
political and physical maps in color. The profiles are standard fare: geography,
population, history, economy, languages, and the like.
Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids- http://bensguide.gpo.gov - This site provides learning tools for K-12 students, parents, and teachers. These resources will teach how our government works, the use of the primary source materials of GPO Access, and how one can use GPO Access to carry out their civic responsibilities.
BigChalk: The Education Network - www.bigchalk.com
- Extensive resource for students, teachers, and parents, including homework
help, games, learning contests, and more.
BioChemHub: http://BioChemHub.com
- The Online Biology and Chemistry Education Center. Education Online Search: http://www.education-online-search.com
- free college and career education portal, to help you learn about careers and
the schools offering education and degrees for the fields you choose. You'll
find a collection of more than 400 career articles and education articles to
guide you through many aspects of your search, including career descriptions,
financial aid tips, advice for adult learners, info on standardized college
tests, and more. You'll also find a Fact Monster - http://www.factmonster.com/
- The creators of the wonderful Information Please Almanac have introduced a
version of this resource just for kids. It has an easy interface, and includes
an on-line dictionary, encyclopedia, a homework center, "today in
history," and a word of the day.
Learning Page (Library of Congress) - http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/ndlpedu/
- Excellent history of the United States material here! The Learning Page
is part of the Library's effort to reach a new constituency, the K-12 community,
which is not served in its reading rooms.
KidsClick! - http://www.kidsclick.org/ -
A searchable directory of more than 6,300 Web resources of use to
kids and those who work with them. Entries are grouped into fifteen major
categories with dozens of sub-categories. The Mint - http://www.themint.org/ - An
economics and money management primer that addresses how to earn, budget, save,
and invest money in today's society. Designed for middle school and high school
students.
Science Fair Project Index - http://www.ascpl.lib.oh.us/scifair/
- An index of experiments and projects in all areas of science and many areas of
technology from books published in 1990 and later. The primary users are grades
K-8 although there are some books intended for older users.
Social Issues - http://www.multcolib.org/homework/sochc.html
- A part of the Multnomah County Library Homework Center, topics include:
abortion; affirmative action; AIDS; animal rights; capital punishment;
censorship; child labor;
children's rights; civil rights; creation science vs. evolution; drugs and drug
abuse; drunk driving; euthanasia &
assisted suicide; famine; flag burning; gangs; gender issues; genetic
engineering; global warming; homelessness;
homosexuality; immigration; national debate topic; organ & body donation;
prayer in schools; sweatshops;
violence in schools; welfare; and world population. Spanish Professor - http://www.spanishprofessor.org/
- A guide to Spanish learning programs, online Spanish lessons, Spanish
dictionaries, and the cultures of Spanish speaking countries. StoryPlace: The Children's Digital Library - http://www.storyplace.org/
- A bilingual Spanish or English virtual library for kids, with a preschool
library and an elementary library. Each of several themes (shapes, animals,
etc.) includes an online story to read or listen to, a print-out activity, and a
brief list of related age-appropriate books. Studyguidezone: http://www.studyguidezone.com/
Vocabulary - http://www.vocabulary.com/
- A fun, interactive site that allows you to test your knowledge of words at
three levels. The games are submitted, scored, and e-mailed to the player.
Completion of twelve puzzles earns a diploma. Suggest a link by clicking on the
"Contact Us" link below!
directory of colleges which let you fill out a simple online form to request
detailed school and financial aid information.
High School Hub - http://www.highschoolace.com
- This is "a noncommercial gateway to excellent free online academic
resources for high school students."
Free study guides on a variety of standardized tests commonly utilized for
admissions, licensing, and educational assessment plus numerous study tips.
Includes over 30 study guides such as ACT, ASVAB, SAT, GED, GRE, GMAT, HOBET,
CDL, Nursing, etc.
World Almanac for Kids Online - http://www.worldalmanacforkids.com/
- This site provides information for children about animals, who was born on a
specific day, space, sports, inventions, presidents, and much more.
