Homework Helps

Homework Helps on the Web


Homework may seem like busy work, but it actually helps you : 

     1. understand what your teacher has taught during the day
     and helps you remember what you learned;
     2. get ready for the next day: if you know what you learned on
     Monday learning new stuff on Tuesday that depends on Monday’s
     work will be easier;
     3. learn about other resources, like the Library! 
     4. learn about things that aren’t covered in school (you’d rather go to 
     school during the summer to learn this stuff, right!) 

So.....what is the best way to do homework?

     Set a regular time to do it.  Shortly after school is usually the best time 
     because everything is still fresh in your mind. 

     Pick a place that is quiet, has lots of light, and enough space. 

     Gather supplies and keep them together where you do your work.
     That way, you won’t waste time looking for them every day.

     Keep food away from your homework—you don’t want to ruin it
     by spilling on it.

     Work in blocks of time and take short breaks.

     If you don’t understand the assignment call someone from your class.
     If you still don’t understand see the teacher right away the next day.

     Never let anyone else do your homework!  You are only cheating yourself
     out of learning something.  This is your education
     and you’re going to need it! 

Want more tips on school stuff?
     These books are available at Hackley Public Library:  come in and check them out!

     How to Survive Middle School
     by Rick Bundschuh   j 373.236 B882 h
     This book has tips on all aspects of middle school, including making
     friends and avoiding bullies.

     I Hate School:  How to hang in and when to drop out.
     by Claudine G. Wirths and Mary Bowman-Kruhm.  j 373.1 w747 i
     This is in a question and answer format and has tips
     and ideas for high school kids.


For your parents:
     How to Help Your Child With Homework
     by Marguerite C. Radencich and Jeanne Shay Schumm  j 371.3 R117h
     The Homework Solution by Linda Agler Sonna  j 371.3 So59h
     Homework Improvement by Roberta Schneiderman  j 371.3 Sch58h

Now that you're convinced that you should do your homework, here are some places to make it fun!

Homework Help Sites on the Web

General Resources

How to Evaluate Web Sites

Critically Analyzing Information Sources from Cornell University Libraries.
CyberBee developed by a Library Media Specialist in Ohio, this site helps students learn about using web based resources. (SR)
CyberGuides Ratings
Please Evaluate This Web Site
Evaluating Internet Resources
ClassZone: Web Research Guide how tos on using the web for research. (STN)

General Sites

ABCya! "ABCya! is a fun way for elementary students to learn using web-based games and activities created by teachers. Interactive activities are modeled from primary grade lessons and are sorted by grade level (K-5). The lessons incorporate content areas such as math and reading while introducing basic computer skills. Click the teachers link for information on how to use in the classroom." (BWN)
CBC for Kids News/Sports/Fun/Homework help
Eduhound everything for education for 1-12.
Fact Monster Homework help, reference materials.
Encyclopedia Smithsonian everything you need know about the Smithsonian
Encyclopedia.com short entries, with links to other encyclopedias
How to study Guide "study skills, study strategies, and study tips" (IRN)
Information Please almanac, dictionary, encyclopedia.
National high school debate topic for 2007/08: whether or not the United States should raise its level of medical assistance to Africa.
High School Hub "Academic Resources for High School Students"
HomeworkSpot.com
Homework Help Descriptive lists of homework sites.
Homework Spot Reference links and lists of homework help sites.
Kid Info links to homework sites, arranged by subject. (LII)
Kids Search Tools Links to common search tools for kids
Homework Sites Links to many sites, organized by subject, maintained by Canton Public Library
Homework help Links maintained by B. J. Pinchbeck and his father
Learner Online Exhibits Collection For middle school students
New York Times Learning Network
NoodleQuest answer a few questions on this form to help you get started with Internet searches.
Peter’s Online Typing Course 'it’s a place for “beginning typists and frustrated hunt-and-peckers who want to move from four-finger typing to full-blown touch typing.”' (SR)
Research 101 "an interactive online tutorial for students wanting an introduction to research skills. The tutorial covers the basics, including how to select a topic and develop research questions, as well as how to select, search for, find, and evaluate information sources." (LII)
Basic Steps to the Research Process "This research guide goes step by step through the process; but one of the best parts is the Tip section." (BWN)
Doing Research Tutorial (University of Illinois) "Click on the link and start the Flash tutorial. Covers basics of Boolean "AND" searching as well as identifying keywords, synonyms, citations and "putting it all together." Game-like approach illustrates the concepts with minimum of text. Simple and quick. (BWN)
Smithsonian Education "information about amazing collections, walking on the moon, and a bibliography ." (RB)
Scholastic Homework Hub everything homework.
How to Study written by a Florida teacher (STN)
StudyBuddy "A free search engine built for school homework." (IRN)
Study Guides and Strategies run by a Minnesota college administrator. Information on making the best use of your study time.
Study Habits and The Ten Traps from the University of North Carolina (STN)
Homework Helper: Study Skills Study skills from Info Please. (STN)
Study Stack "assists individuals to memorize information about various subjects, including geography, history, math, languages, and science."
Test Phobia Are you afraid of tests? Learn some strategies for taking tests at this site.
Tutorz "a beta search engine for professional tutors. What a fabulous tool for parents and students! You can search by subject and/or location, and sort by distance, "best match," or popularity. Listings include information about the person's qualifications, degrees, subject specialties, and rates." (LIB)

Math Related Sites

Basic Math

Analyze Math "provide(s) curious minds with access to in-depth tutorials on such topics as logarithmic functions, systems of linear equations, and calculus. The site also covers materials from the fields of trigonometry and the sometimes vexing field of statistics." (SR)
Success in Mathematics “…. how to study mathematics, how to approach problem-solving…. and when and how to get help.” (SR)
S.O.S. Math "offers 2,500 different pages with clear, concise explanations of Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus, Differential Equations, Complex Variables, Matrix Algebra, and Mathematical Tables." (LIB)
A+ Math Flashcards Many flashcards covering 15 subject areas. Non Java flashcards will work even on WebTV.
Biographies of Women Mathematicians
Count us in "Fifteen online games designed to help children understand basic concepts in mathematics." (BWN)
Eric Weisstein's World of Mathematics "a comprehensive and interactive mathematics encyclopedia intended for students, educators, math enthusiasts, and researchers." (BWN)
Figure This! math challenges for middle school students (BWN)
AAA Math: All About Division from simple to complex. (STN)
Improving Education: Long Division Worksheets "randomly-generated printable worksheets and answer keys" (STN)
Interactive Mathematics Activities Lots of math information, games, and other resources. (BWN)
Math Cats fun activities in math. (SR)
Mathcasts.org "This website brings together a number of screencasts designed to teach various mathematical endeavors, and it will be quite helpful for teachers and those students who find themselves confounded by such matters as graphing points on a grid and the dreaded quadratic formula." (SR)
Math is Fun: Long Division with Remainders the best step-by-step explanation of long division ... on the Net.
Math in Daily Life ever wonder why you have to learn math? This site will give you examples of math in daily life.
Math Lessons "there are thirty free lessons here, and they cover such topics as probability, symbolic logic, understanding percent, and number theory." (SR)
A Maths Dictionary for Kids by Jenny Eather "animated, interactive, and allows students to practice their math skills." (BWN)
Math Page from John Handley High School. This page has a daily math problem, math humor, math facts, etc.
Probability Tutorials "These tutorials are designed as a set of exercises leading gradually to the establishment of deeper results. Proved Theorems, Definitions, an alphabetical index are available. Solutions to exercises are provided and can be downloaded from the Printing page. Explore the History page to find out about mathematicians mentioned in these tutorials. Notations used are described on the Notations page. If you wish to discuss anything about this site, join the Discussion group. There is also an additional Links page. Created and maintained by Noel Vaillant." (BWN)
SAT Math Pro "SAT Math Pro contains over 125 video lessons designed to help students prepare for the math component of the SAT. This free program, created by a high school math teacher, features 20 interactive practice modules, timed quizzes, and lessons on test strategies." (BWN)
S.O.S. Mathematics "a high-quality resource for persons who might find themselves in need of a bit of refresher on topics ranging from algebra to differential equations. " (SR)
Online Mathematics Textbooks "links to sixty-five different textbooks, including those that deal with multivariable calculus and several introductory texts on probability." (SR)
Measurements

AAA Math: Measurements " interactive quizzes on metric prefixes (such as "kilo", "hecto" and "deca"), symbols, and values" (STN)
Convert Me "interactive calculators for many measurement systems both commonly used like metric and U.S. Avoirdupois and quite exotic like Ancient Greek and Roman." (STN)
CyberSleuth Kids: Units of Measurement Worksheets "twenty-three printable worksheets for elementary ages provide practice for converting units of length (mostly) and units of weight (just a few.)" (STN)
EdHelper: Measurement Worksheets "a collection of puzzles, word stories, charts and lesson plans, all related to units of measurement."

Moneyopolis in this game you start off with $600. Your goal is to save $1000. Go for it!
Multiflyer game for learning the multiplication tables (BWN)
Practical Money Skills for Life from VISA. (BWN)
Prime Numbers

Fleetkids Money management for elementary school kids.
Math Goodies math help for elementary students.
Quia Math "Quia is a treasure trove of more than thirty math activities — each of which includes flashcards and a Concentration-style matching game."
Flashcards for Kids "Flashcards for Kids offers online practice in multiplication as well as addition, subtraction and division. "
Free Worksheets: Math Lots of worksheets in addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, etc.
Dositey: Multiplication fun multiplication games and interactive lessons. (STN)
Natural Math: Multiplication: An Adventure in Number Sense tips to learning the multiplication tables. (STN)
Multiplication: An Adventure in Number Sense "You'll learn which thirteen facts you need to memorize, and how to recall the rest of the multiplication table using fast mental arithmetic and number sense."
Multiplication Tips Lots of tips for doing multiplication in your head.
Aplusmath: Multiplication worksheets and online helps (STN)
World of Mathematics middle and high school math.
Stock Market Game learn all about the Stock Market
Against All Odds: Inside Statistics "Despite its rather daunting title, this series of instructional videos offers a way for teachers and students alike to enter the world of statistics with confidence." (SR)

Fractions

All About Fractions
BBC: Revisewise Maths: Fractions "This introductory Fractions lesson from the BBC is divided into four parts: a multimedia activity, a fact sheet, a printable worksheet, and an online test. When you are done, there are other number lessons to explore, including Percentages, Multiplication, Division and Using a Calculator." (STW)
Fraction to Decimal Conversion
No Matter What Shape Your Fractions Are In

Algebra

Algebasics "Under the motto, "Show me how, now!" Algebasics is a fine online mathematics instructional resource that takes young and old alike through the basics of algebra." (SR)
Algebra: In Simplest Terms "uses practical examples as illustrations of various principles and axioms." (SR)
Absurd Math Fun math games to help with learning pre-algebra and algebra. (STN)
Algebra-Fun With Calendars
Functions Grapher [Macromedia Flash Player] "Discussing functions can be a tricky endeavor, but having a handy interactive way to talk about functions can relieve a great deal of stress. As part of the Mathematical Sciences Digital Library, this Functions Grapher application is designed to let users enter one or two functions. After doing so, users can trace along either one with coordinates shown dynamically changing at all times. The application was created by Professor Barbara Kaskosz of the University of Rhode Island, and it can be used by students in algebra, pre-calculus, or calculus courses. Of course, educators may wish to use it in their classrooms for illustrative purposes and they can also pass along to students who might find the very idea of functions and their operation a bit puzzling. [KMG]" (SR)
Girls to the 4th Power: Algebra Problem
Purple Math "lessons emphasize the practicalities rather than the technicalities". (LIB)

Geometry

Geometry "set of resources dedicated to this ancient branch of mathematics." (SR)
Geometry Formulas and Facts
Geometry Center
Flash Fractal Maker "While some may know fractals primarily from their use in abstract painting and African art, fractals are important elements within the world of mathematics. For those who seek to learn more about the construction of fractals and their uses, this very nice Flash-enabled feature from Daniel Gries at Merrimack College will definitely come in handy. This particular Flash applet draws fractals by means of a recursive algorithm, using a simple “generator” that users draw in the space that it is provided. Before using the application, users may wish read the overview offered online, and also take the time to read the instructions thoroughly. (SR)

Trigonometry

Calculus

The Math Page: Topics in Precalculus '"When one thing depends on another, as, for example, the area of a circle depends on the radius, or the temperature on the mountain depends on the height, then we say that the first is a ‘function' of the other." Lawrence Spector, a math teacher at Borough of Manhattan Community College, introduces precalculus with twenty-five topics including logarithms, polynomials of the second degree, irrational numbers and mathematical induction. If you return to the homepage, you'll find another twenty-one trigonometry topics, along with lessons for algebra, plane geometry and calculus.' (STN)
MathWorld: Pre-Calculus "MathWorld is an extensive math encyclopedia, "created, developed and nurtured by Eric Weisstein with contributions from the world's math community." The precalculus section covers complex numbers, conic sections, exponents, logarithms, functions, and vectors. The table of contents doubles as a glossary of more than thirty-five precalculus terms. Simply click on any of the terms to view a more detailed definition, along with links to related lesson, explanations, and animated illustrations." (STN)
Topics in Calculus
Visual Calculus
Calculus@Internet
Calculus on the Web "...to provide you, the student or interested user, with the opportunity to learn and practice problems in calculus in a friendly environment via the Internet.” (SR)
Kelley's Problem of the Week (Calculus) this site also has help sheets for the AP test. (BWN)

Science Related Sites

General

Science Niche Educational Resources for Science Teachers, and Students. (BWN)
Build a Weather Station build a working weather station with things found around the house.
El Nino Theme Page
Evolution based on the PBS series (BWN)
Dragonfly Elementary School Interactive Science
DragonFly TV from PBS (BWN)
National Geographic
ScienceMaster "news, information, links, columns, and homework help"
Science for Families annotated directory of science sites (LII)
Science Playwiths lots of hands-on ideas for science exploration.
Simple Machines
Simple Machines " EdHeads, a nonprofit, offers five interactive, animated modules to educate second- through sixth-graders about simple machines." (SR)
Writing Guidelines for Engineering and Science Students "The site is divided into sections that contain resources for students and instructors. Some of the specific resources include short pieces on how to write for different audiences and how to design both presentation slides and scientific posters. Visitors can also look at sample memos, letters, and resumes as well. Finally, the site is rounded out by several presentations that can be used by instructors in the classroom." (SR)

Biology

California Turtle and Tortoise Club
Biomes: Worldbiomes.com "Each biome page briefly describes the biome, presents color photographs, gives a handful of links to topical sites, and suggests related readings" (SR)
Biomes of the World six terrestrial biomes (STN)
Earth Floor: Biomes six biomes. (STN)
EnchantedLearning.com biomes and more. (STN)
The World's Biomes divides the world into 5 biomes. (STN)
Cells Alive! lots of information on cells.
Checklist of Amphibian Species and Identification Guide "checklist of all amphibian species and subspecies currently recognized in North America north of Mexico." (LII)
DNA From the Beginning [RealPlayer, Shockwave, Javascript]. Aimed at teenaged users for use in freshman level biology courses.
The Frog Dissection Page
Tom Volk's Fungi From a biology professor at the University of Wisconsin, La Crosse, includes Fungus of the Month and Holiday Fungi. (LII)
Jaguar: Lord of the Mayan Jungle [Flash] "features reports and images from a January 2001 expedition to find and radio collar a jaguar in the Yucatan Peninsula, an exploration of the mythological and ecological role of the jaguar, and a discussion on jungle ecology." (SR)
Jaguars: Phantoms of the Night [Flash] "the product of a two-year expedition by photographer Steve Winter, who provides audio commentary at the site." (SR)
Journey North Track migration and signs of spring!
Microbe World
Oceans Alive! learn all about the oceans
3d Insects
WhaleNet whales and marine research. (BWN)
Wonderful World of Trees

Chemistry

Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table "Through the use of short and concise chapters, the textbook provides six different lesson titles which cover the world of quantum physics, the Bohr atom, and the periodic properties of the elements. Within each chapter, users will also find illustrations and a “What you need to know” section that effectively summarizes the key principles and concepts in each section." (SR)
ChemTutor "From reactions to the world of acids and bases, the study of chemistry can present certain unique challenges to all types of students. Fortunately, there are helpful sites like ChemTutor. As their site mentions, ChemTutor "begins with the fundamentals and gives expert help with the most difficult phases of understanding your first course in chemistry." The site's layout is quite straightforward, as users can just click on any of the topics offered on the homepage. These topics include reactions, atomic structure, elements, and solutions. Within each topic, visitors can take advantage of sample problems, look over helpful diagrams, and so on." (SR)
chemistry.org chemistry info for all levels. (LII)
Chmoogle "searches the Internet for chemistry-related information -- more specifically, information about molecules. " (RB)
General Chemistry Online "companion notes and guides that will help students as they navigate the world of first semester chemistry, as well as a toolbox of interactive graphing devices and a glossary of over 1000 chemical terms" (SR)
Periodic Table of Elements lots of information on the periodic table, including its history. (LII)
Animated Periodic Table of the Elements "visitors can browse through the alkali metals, the alkaline earth metals, and both the lanthanide and actinide series. As users move their mouse across the table they can learn each element’s boiling point, its oxidation states, its atomic weight, and its density. One of the other nice features of the site is that visitors can also look at each element’s bonding structure. It’s a very well-designed site, but if visitors find themselves confused, they can also click on the question mark for help and general assistance." (SR)
WebElements check here for information on the elements. (RB)
Web-Elements--Periodic Table The Periodic Table of Elements.

Physics

The Atoms Family [Java, gif] "educational activities dealing with energy" (SR)
A Century of Physics a timeline of the history of Physics (STW)
Physics 2000 "a collection of more than sixty interactive applets and lessons demonstrating a variety of physics principles" (STW)
Physics To Go "Many things in this world are offered on a "to-go" basis. Some might not immediately think of "Physics To Go", but thank goodness the talented people at the American Physical Society and the National Science Digital Library have done just that. Essentially, this site is an excellent collection of websites where visitors can learn physics on their own through a variety of formats, including webcasts, online exhibits, and games. Educators will enjoy these materials a great deal, and they may wish to recommend the "Physics in Your World" section to fellow travelers and students. In this section, visitors can learn about centripetal force through the world of water-skiing and the principles behind optical microscopy. There's also the "Physics at Home" archive which brings together information on building a telescope at home and ways to learn about diffraction with just a few pencils and a miniature light." (SR)
Optics for Teens "an introduction to the field of optics and its applications in science, engineering, and medicine." (LII)
Physics Flash Animations "How does one exactly illustrate the principle of chaos? David M. Harrison of the Department of Physics at the University of Toronto, created this site for budding physicists and other interested parties. The site contains Flash animations that illustrate principles in such categories as optics, sound waves, vectors, and relativity." (BWN)
Science Optics and You (BWN)
Strange Matter "explores the world of materials science, and investigates the structure, properties, processing, and performance of "everyday stuff". " (BWN)
Physlets "Understanding how various concepts and processes in physics can be an exasperating experience for students beginning to study the field, so finding sites like this one can be quite a delight. These Java-based applets were developed at Davidson University by Wolfgang Christian, and they are a real delight. First-time visitors may wish to read through the introduction on using these physlets, and then move on to look through the different sections on the site. In total, there are over 100 physlets here, and they include those that illustrate (or animate) such processes as linear momentum, elastic linear collisions, and the movement of sound waves." (SR)
Physics Applets "The interactive applets are divided into four sections, including mechanics, thermodynamics, astrophysics, and energy & environment. In total, there are over thirty different applets, and they include those that illustrate the concepts of potential energy, Kepler’s Third Law, and atomic emission. The site also includes a listing of credits, a help section, and information about this initiative." (SR)
Physics Applets "Created as part of the Museum Informatics Project at the University of California, Berkeley, this website serves as a clearinghouse of high-quality physics applets that can be used in a variety of settings. The site is divided into a few basic topical areas, such as mechanics, waves, properties of heat and matter, and optics. While a search engine isn't provided, visitors can use the "Find" function provided by most browsers to look for specific items of interest. It is worth noting that the applets dealing with various fields of optics are quite strong, and visitors will no doubt locate at least a handful of applets here that they can use in the classroom or just to increase their own understanding of physics. (SR)
Bouyancy

PBS: Buoyancy Basics
Archimedes of Syracuse: The Father of Buoyancy Archimedes was a mathematician born in 287 BCE, in the city of Syracuse on the island of Sicily. (STN)
HyperPhysics: Buoyancy "density, mass, weight, fluid pressure, submerged volume, buoyant force, Archimedes Principle, and Pascal's Principle." (STN)
NASA: Buoyancy: Archimedes Principle " a short article on buoyancy, and concludes with five exercises to test your understanding of the Archimedes Principle." (STN)

Sound

School for Champions: Sound (STN)
Sound Site (STN)

Color Matters
Make a Splash with Color
How Things Work A Physics Question and Answer site
Fear of Physics learn about physics with some fun stuff. (BWN)
The Physics Homepage "The tutorial includes just about any physics topic likely to be covered at the High School level and uses a variety of different approaches to explain them, reinforced with periodic quizzes."
Particle Adventure" a tour of the inner workings of the atom"
The Physics Classroom "online physics tutorial written for high school physics students." (LII)
Physics Quest "Web-based activities which allow students to explore and examine resources and then complete specific tasks such as writing essays, taking quizzes, creating diagrams, etc." (BWN)
Science of Spectroscopy "guides students through a study of spectroscopy, beginning with an introduction to light and its properties, the electromagnetic spectrum, types of light both visible and invisible to the human eye, and the effects of light interaction with matter." (BWN)
The Physics Zone Tutorials and simulations. (BWN)
Web Elements

Space

Countdown to Europa 14
Nasa Image Exchange Nasa Pictures.
The Nine Planets: A Multimedia Tour of the Solar System

Electricity

Energy Story "outstanding article for middle and high-school students on energy sources from fossil fuels and hydro-power to solar and nuclear power."
Science Made Simple: Static Electricity "A wonderfully in-depth analysis of static electricity for middle and high-school students, along with an "I CAN READ" section for early elementary students."

Earth Science

Earth Revealed "What goes on during an earthquake? Who came up with the theory of plate tectonics? What can the fossil record tell us about the evolution of life on Earth? These are all fine questions, and students and educators with a thirst for geological knowledge will find the answers to these (and many more) questions in the "Earth Revealed" television series. Offered as part of the Annenberg Media website, the 26-part series includes such episodes as "Geologic Time", "Mountain Building", and "The Birth of a Theory". As with many of the Annenberg Media offerings, visitors can view entire episodes here, and they can also take a look at a list of additional resources." (SR)
Geology.com Current Events, Maps, Articles, Careers, Satellite Images.
Interactives: Dynamic Earth" "Conveying the dynamism of various geologic processes can be hard in the classroom or on the web, but this interactive feature from the Annenberg Media's Learner.org site does quite a fine job of introducing students to plate tectonics, plate boundaries, and such perennial favorites as earthquakes and volcanoes. In the "Earth's Structure" section, visitors can roll the mouse over such features as the crust, the mantle, and the outer core of the Earth to learn about each feature. Moving on, the "Plate Tectonics" area includes the "Continents Over Time" interactive feature which asks visitors to place images of the continents in the correct geologic order. Perhaps the most dynamic area of the site (with good reason) is the "Slip, Slide & Collide" area. Here visitors will learn about what happens at different types of plate boundaries through the use of colorful graphics and explanations that are easy to understand. Overall, the site is a great overview of some basic principles of geology, and one that can be used with students of different ages." [KMG]
Savage Earth from PBS, information on earthquakes, volcanoes, and other forces of earth.
Plate TectonicsFrom the University of California (Berkeley) Museum of Paleontology. (LII)
EarthTrends [.pdf] "an environmental information portal, offering searchable databases, data tables, country profiles, maps, and feature articles in ten topical sections." (SR)

Science Fair

All Science Fair Projects "a searchable database of 500 science fair ideas for all levels (elementary, middle and high school.) " (STN)
Biology Science Fair Project Ideas collected by About.Com
Cool Science Projects "Do you have a hobby? Do you enjoy doing something? If you do (and I'm sure there is something you really enjoy), then you already have an idea for a project - you just don't know it yet " Begin at Ideas for some insight on how to turn your hobby into a science project. For more concrete suggestions ("Why does a prism create a rainbow pattern of light?") jump ahead to the grade-level idea pages." (STN)
Crystal Clear Science Fair Projects "provides the ... tools needed to create science fair projects."
Experimental Science Projects "This excellent guide from David Morano of Mankato State University in Minnesota, walks you through the all steps involved in an experimental science project." (STN)
Science Fair Central
Science Buddies Science Buddies is a non-profit organization encouraging students to "improve their science skills" and "consider additional study or careers in science." (STN)
What Makes a Good Science Fair Project?
Super Science Fair Projects "Guides middle school, jr. high and high school students through the intricacies of science fair projects." (BWN)

Language Arts

Stuff to help you write a paper

Chicago Manual of Style visitors may register for free and gain access to the search tool for this latest edition. (SR)
BibMe "BibMe is your one-stop source for all your bibliography needs" (IRN)
Citing Sources examples from APA, Chicago, MLA, and Turabian. (LII)
EasyBib "by providing us with the information you know about your sources, we can properly format, alphabetize, and print your citation list.” (IRN)
OttoBib "allows you to simply type in the ISBN number of a book that you need to reference, then choose the style that the bibliography must be written in, and it spits back your fully formatted bibliography." (DS)
Glossary of Literary Terms and a Handbook of Rhetorical Devices
Dr. Grammar information about grammar and other aids to writing. (LII)
Elements of Style Online
Merriam-Webster Dictionary and Thesaurus
Noodle Bib create a bibliography on line with this helpful site.
Thesaurus: Plumb Design Visual Thesaurus
Eats, Shoots and Leaves Punctuation Game based on the book by Lynne Truss. (STN)
Fact Monster: Punctuation " explains fourteen punctuation marks." (STN)
A+ Research and Writing for High School and College Students
The English Pages: Online Citation Guides
Library of Congress: Citing Electronic Resources
Write101.com - All about writing"...covers everything from the basics of grammar, punctuation and expression, to writing and documenting essays."
Writing Resource Center: Empire State College [pdf] "he list contains documents from The Genesee Valley Center Writing Program and is divided into sections such as “Grammar & Punctuation”, “ESL Resources”, and “Documenting Resources”. The site contains over 150 specific resources that range from worksheets for faculty on how to conduct informal writing activities to a primer on when to write out numbers and when to use numerals in different types of documents." (SR)

Authors/Books on line

Diary of Anne Frank
Book Adventure [pdf] "Designed for students in grades kindergarten through nine, the site allows young people to create their own book lists and take multiple-choice quizzes on the books they've read as well." (SR)
John Milton
Lewis Carroll
Pink Monkey Lots of classics online, as well as chapter summaries and Barron's Booknotes.
William Shakespeare
Shakespeare on line. "perhaps the best study guide for Shakespeare on the WWW"
Other Authors to explore
John Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men" student's survival guide.

Grammar

Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation rules, exercises, and tests. (STN)
Common Errors in English
Darling's Guide to Grammar
School House Rock: Grammar Rock
11 Rules of Writing "Each rule is hyperlinked to examples of correct and incorrect usage." STN)
AP Language and Composition: Sentence Diagramming Guide "This guide from the English department of Southwest High School (Green Bay, WI) covers sentence diagramming in seventeen sections." (STN)
Diagramming Sentences "Diagraming sentences is such a fun way to learn about what makes a sentence tick. It's like solving a puzzle!" (STN)
Guide to Grammar and Writing: Diagramming Sentences "There are four terrific sentence-diagramming tutorials here" (STN)

Phonics

Fun Vocabulary building sites

Learning Vocabulary can be fun flash based vocabulary building game.
The Mavens' Word of the Day history and origins of words
Quotes of the Day four new quotes each day, from contemporary speakers such as Dave Barry and Steve Wright, and "classic" speakers such as Tolstoy.
Seldeen's Vocab SAT (LII)
Sheppard Software Vocabulary Games (LII)
Study Hall Mystery Novela (LII)
Vocabulary.com: Most Important SAT Words (LII)
Word Game of the Day a different word game each day.

History/Geography/Social Studies

Digital History includes lots of source materials and US History textbook. (BWN)
Geology.com State Maps Map collections for the US, includes relief, elevation, drainage, political, and road maps.
American Immigration Overview "This set of modules provides an overview of U.S. immigration using pictures, timelines, and voice-over narration. Special events such as the Irish Potato Famine, Asian Immigration, Immigration in Cities and Town, as well as a discussion of the "melting pot." Personal Histories provide an opportunity at the end to stop and review what has been read and heard in form of short quizzes. From National Heritage Academies." (BWN)
Marchand Collection -- History Project"an excellent collection of primary source teaching materials for use in both secondary school and university classrooms." (SR)
History Project 'a collaborative network of teachers, from kindergartens to the universities, "with the shared goal of promoting excellence in the teaching and learning of history-social science."' (SR)
Hyper History world history. (LIB)
Geography World lots and lots of geography links.
Nation Master "excellent resource for finding out any number of current details about just about any country in the world." (BWN)
Enchanted Learning: Plate Tectonics information on continental drift and the Earth's plates for elementary and middle-school students (STN)
Directory of Place-Based Web Sites places from around the world. (RB)
WhoWhatWhen: Interactive Historical Timelines "database of people and events from 1000 A.D. to the present" which can be used "to create graphic timelines of periods in history, as well as timelines of the lives of individuals." (LII)
The Encyclopedia of World History (SR)

Michigan

Michigan State Symbols
Michigan Adventure! Discover Our State Symbols! From the Michigan Historical Center and the Detroit Free Press (RT)
Michigan House Civics Commission learn about Michigan government and civics.

United States

Afro American History
American Culture in the 20th century broken down by decade, from Kingwood College Library
Native Americans

First Nations History
Index of Native American Resources on the Internet
National Museum of the American Indian
Native American Resources
Native American Shelters
NativeWeb/Resource Center
Native Wiki "NativeWiki is a free, open-to-the-public library of information about indigenous nations and peoples (past and present) of the world. We feature major sections on Nations and Peoples, Documents and Materials, Geographic Regions and a Picture Gallery of selected images." (RB)
Oneida Nation: Shako:wi Cultural Center
Sipapu: Chetro Ketl Great Kiva
Song Catcher Frances Densmore

Lewis and Clark

Discovering Lewis and Clark Multimedia site of the Lewis and Clark expedition
Journey of the Corps of Discovery this site is from PBS
Lewis and Clark at National Geographic Adventures from National Geographic

American Revolution

America Rock: The Shot Heard 'Round the World The song from School House Rock
The History Place: American Revolution This site has a timeline of American History and hints for writing history reports.
Liberty! The American Revolution An interactive game based on the American Revolution.
Virtual Marching Tour of the American Revolution Battle by battle view of the war.

Civil War

Africans in America: The Civil War
Civil War for Kids
The History Place: Civil War
The Time of the Lincolns
USS Monitor Center (Mariner's Museum) "On March 9, 1862, the Civil War battle of Hampton Roads between the ironclads USS Monitor and CSS Virginia (formerly the USS Merrimack) heralded the beginning of a new era in naval warfare. Today, the remains of the Monitor rest on the ocean floor off North Carolina's Outer Banks, where the ship sank in a storm on December 31, 1862. This site hosts primary source materials including the letters of Monitor crewman George S. Geer which offer a remarkable glimpse aboard the ironclad and a rare perspective on a sailor's experience of the Civil War. There is an interactive story, a section on preservation efforts, interactive sections on various aspects of life aboard ship, and you can page through the History "book" using the Next and Previous buttons. Word definitions available when you roll-over some words." (BWN)

American History from the Library of Congress. Lots of fun stuff to do.
Biography of America produced by WGBH.
Cold War

National Security Archive

Witchcraft in Salem Village "This site, created by the Danvers Archival Center and hosted by the Electronic Text Center at the University of Virginia ... offers a number of primary documents and other materials related to the Witchcraft Outbreak of 1692"
Oregon Trail Lots of information about the Oregon Trail, along with maps.
End of the Oregon Trail "a slew of maps, a large library of primary and secondary source material, a fine bibliography, and more."
The American 1890s: A Chronology "personalities; social, political, literary, economic, cultural events, art, music, and architecture of the decade." (LII)
US Government

Ben's Guide to the US Gov't"a helpful overview of the US Government for K-12 students" [.pdf]
Congress for Kids take a tour through US History. (LII)
CongressLink "information about the U.S. Congress -- how it works, its members and leaders, and the public policies it produces." (BWN)
Foreign Relations of the United States Full text of "the official documentary historical record of major US foreign policy decisions and significant diplomatic activity" from 1900-01, 1903-18 and 1945-present.
LawBuzz "...this site offers a collection of stories involving legal issues organized under several categories that consider famous trials, legal rights, laws, legal tyranny, trials without justice and more."
Famous Trials materials surrounding famous trials.
Uncle Sam for Kids History of the Flag, the Uncle Sam character, and addresses to government officals are some of the many things to see on this site.
Presidents of the United States from the Internet Public Library. Information on the presidents and their wives.
The Presidents of the United States from the Whitehouse. (LII)
POTUS: Presidents of the United States "This collection features "background information, election results, cabinet members, notable events, and some points of interest on each of the [U.S.] presidents. Links to biographies, historical documents, audio and video files, and other presidential sites are also included." Includes indexes to names and subjects, and a brief bibliography. From the Internet Public Library." (LII)
Mr. President: Profiles of our Nation's Leaders -- Smithsonian Institute. Little known facts about all the presidents.
Portraits of the Presidents from the National Portrait Gallery
Presidents of the United States: Selected Images From the Collections of the Library of Congress "Collection of images of U.S. presidents from the Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division. View images by president's name in alphabetical order or chronologically by presidential term. Also includes images of selected First Ladies. Includes details about each image, such as creator and date, and information about obtaining and using the images. From the Library of Congress." (LII)

State Information

America's Library: Explore the States from the Library of Congress (STN)
State Government Information Index
State Information 50 States and Capitols
State Information Everything you wanted to know about states
50states.com/bird: Official State Birds the official bird for each state, with family genus. (LII)
Stately Knowledge Information about the 50 states.
Factfinder statistics about the states from the US Census
State Reports state report resources on the web (BWN))
Alaska

The World

African Studies Internet Resources "an on-going compilation of electronic bibliographic resources and research materials on Africa." (LII)
Ancient History (BBC) "covers Anglo Saxons, Egyptians, Greeks, Prehistory, Romans, and Vikings." (BWN)
Capital Cities of the World "Website has a list of all capitals per continent. This website has many quizzes that help you learn the capital cities of the world. You can learn the capitals one continent at a time - making it easier to learn."
Country Information, Regional and World Rankings ranks countries on different criteria, also has links to the CIA World Factbook. (LII)
Country Studies "...a description and analysis of the historical setting and the social, economic, political, and national security systems and institutions of countries throughout the world and examines the interrelationships of those systems and the ways they are shaped by cultural factors." (SR)
BBC Country Profiles from the BBC "Full profiles provide an instant guide to history, politics and economic background of countries and territories, and background on key institutions." (LIB)
Country Profiles "cultural, historical, and statistical Country information." (LIB)
Countries of the World from Infoplease "Each Country Profile provides information on: Geography · Maps · Flag · History · Current ruler · Area · Population · Capital · Largest cities · Languages · Ethnicity/race · Religion · Literacy rate · Economy · Government" (LIB)
United Nations Cyberschoolbus "Country at a glance" (LIB)
US Department of State for Youthfeatures information for young people about U.S. foreign affairs, diplomatic history, the Secretary of State, and the operations of the State Department. (LII)
Flags of the World "Maintained by a staff of editors from around the world, the Flags of the World Web site contains over 18,000 pages of information about flags and over 32,000 images of flags." (SR)
Flags of the World "Flags of the World (FOTW) is the Internet's largest site devoted to vexillology (the study of flags). Here you can read more than 26,000 pages about flags and view more than 48,000 images of flags." (BWN)
Portals to the World from the Library of Congress, "links that provide information on the various nations and other areas of the world." (SR)
Rulers "heads of state and heads of government (and de facto leaders not occupying either of those formal positions) of all countries and territories, going back to about 1700 in most cases." (BWN)
Globastat: Country Rankings and World Statistics from the CIA World Factbook.

Australia

France

Mexico

Afghan Network learn all about Afghanistan (LII)
Afghanistan Studies directory of resources about Afghanistan (LII)
Afghanistan: Land in Crisis National Geographic_ [RealPlayer] (SR)
Afghanistan - A Country Study "represents preliminary drafts of three chapters of the unpublished volume on Afghanistan in the Federal Research Division's Area Handbook/Country Studies Series." (LII)
Africa from PBS, info for all ages. (BWN)
A+ Country Reports information on all countries. (SR)
Discovery School: A-to-Z Geography Encyclopedia "a free online geography encyclopedia for students of all ages"
CIA World Factbook
Cleopatra: A Multimedia Guide to the Ancient World from the Art Institute of Chicago. (BWN)
Conquistadors "follows the Spanish Conquistadors' exploration of the New World from 1500 to 1550 and their contact with Native Americans" (SR)
Country Briefings -- _The Economist_ "a very useful reference collection of country profiles, which contain background information, forecasts and statistics, market updates, new headlines, articles from the newspaper, and links to more information." (SR)
Portals of the World from the Library of Congress (RB)
Country Reports World Encyclopedia (RB)
Infonation from the UN (RB)
IMF Staff Country Reports from the International Monetary Fund (RB)
Islam: Empire of Faith " aims to take a broad view of the many facets of ancient Islamic art and culture." (SR)
Latin America information on ancient and modern Latin American culture, history, and animals.
Roman Empire "The Illustrated History of the Roman Empire is nothing less than a terrific online reference center suitable for high school students."
LacusCurtius: Into the Roman World Links to Roman Empire Sites
Spartacus Educational "several collections of historical material that cover period and issues in European, American, and world history"
World Flag Database
Historical Maps from every continent
National Geographic Map Machine
Round Earth, Flat Maps
Norman Conquest Learn all about the Battle of Hastings and the Norman Conquest of 1066.
Internet Country Guides For countries that are considered "hot spots"
Discover Peru lots of information about Peru. (LII)
Paper Money

American Currency Exhibit find out how our money used to look. (BWN)
American Colonial Currency through the 1790's. (LII)
Bank Notes
Collecting Paper Currency for Fun
Dept. of Treasury Learning Vault
Foreign Currency
H.I.P. Pocket Change: US Mint's Site for Kids (BWN)
United States Money: A Guide to Information Sources " "This guide covers selected resources on the history of money in the United States from colonial times to the present." Topics include paper money, coins, associations and government agencies, pages for children, and museums and exhibits. Most listings are for websites; includes a few print suggestions. From the Library of Congress, Business Reference Services." (LII)

Current Events

CBC for Kids News/Sports/Fun/Homework help
New York Times Learning Network
Public Agenda Online
Scholastic News
Time for Kids
Weekly Reader Galaxy
Yahooligans News

Geography Games

Government

Civics Online[RealPlayer] "users can search for and retrieve a variety of digitized primary sources related to American government and democracy"
Election of the President and Vice President
Elections Central
Electoral College Calculator. From the National Archives (NARA)

Languages

General

Second-Language Teaching Methods: Principles and Procedures "Overview of "the basic principles and procedures of the most recognized methods for teaching a second or foreign language." Methods include grammar-translation approach, audiolingual method, and total physical response. From a professor in the School of Teacher Education at San Diego State University." (LII)
Language Learning Library Portal for learning a variety of different languages.
Mango "a new online website that makes learning foreign languages a whole lot easier. When you begin a lesson, you will hear a brief conversation, and then you can flip forward and backward through a series of slides at your own pace. Mango does an excellent job of combining audio clips and written text. Want to hear a phrase again? Just click the sound icon. Want to skip ahead, just click the slide advance button." (DS)

Spanish

Conjugation Trainer test your conjugation skills
Vocabulary Training in Spanish, German, and French
Vocabulix - free online vocabulary and conjugations - learn Spanish, German, English
Learn Spanish "visitors can go through a number of tutorials that deal with basic pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar. Each tutorial contains an audio section that repeats phrases clearly so that users can learn at their leisure." (SR)
Learn Spanish online Free interactive lesson
Spanish Professor "Spanish Professor is an educational Web site created to help people learn Spanish. A lot of people make language acquisition harder than it really is. Spanish Professor is here to make it easier. Everybody learns a new language in a different way, and we hope to make learning Spanish as easy as possible by guiding you to online language learning programs, or to where you can buy Spanish learning CDs. We also provide lessons for students of Spanish to learn how to speak the words, and understand the basic grammar of Spanish."

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