Student Resources
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Almanacs & Dictionaries

buttonallwords.com
Easy to use online dictionary
buttonThe American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language
Comprehensive and easy to use favorite.
buttonEnchanted Learning
This charming picture dictionary is especially suited for younger children.
buttonInformation Please
Nice children's version of Information Please.
buttonMy Virtual Reference Desk
Large compilation of reference resources.
buttonRoget's 21st Century Thesaurus
Easy to use online thesaurus

Encyclopedias

buttonBritannica Online
This encyclopedia is better suited for older children.
buttonEncyclopedia Smithsonian
Excellent resource database.
buttonMicrosoft Encarta Concise Encyclopedia
Abbreviated version of Encarta

Homework Help Sites

buttonB.J. Pinchbeck's Homework Helper
Extensive collection of links organized by subject and sponsored
by the Discovery Channel.
buttonHomework Central
Large site offers homework assistance in English, foreign languages, government,
health, history, literature, science and math. Students may search by grade level.
buttonStudy Web
Large student database organized by subject with search capabilities.

Language Arts

buttonABC's of the Writing Process
Excellent writing how-to for grades 5-8
buttonCiting Electronic Resources
This site includes citation and writing advice.
button Grammar Gorillas
Fun games! Improve your grammar and have fun at the same time!

Math

buttonA+ Math
Homework help board and flash card games.
buttonAsk Dr. Math
Students can ask math question, or find answers to math questions in the site's archive.
buttonMath.com
Math resources and homework help.

Science

buttonAstronomy for Kids
Learn all about the solar system and more.
button Bill Nye the Science Guy
Official Bill Nye site.
button Science Hunt
Great for Science Projects
buttonScience Fair Central
Need a science fair idea? This is the place!
buttonScience Made Simple
Children's science experiments, simple science projects, and answers to kid's science questions.
buttonUltimate Science Fair Resource
Science fair ideas, information, project help, and links.
buttonYuckiest Site on the Internet
Science is fun and yucky at this site sponsored by the Discovery Channel.

Social Studies

buttonAmerican Memory Collection
Incredible history site by the Library of Congress designed for teachers and students.
Original documents, recordings, video, photographs, and even lesson plans.
This is the Web's best source for history resources.
buttonEncarta History Site
Index of history related homework resources organized by type of history.
buttonNational Geographic Kids
A National Geographic site designed just for kids.
buttonPresidents of the United States
Great historical resource for all ages.
buttonStately Knowledge
Great site for information about the states.
buttonWhite House
The official White House web site.

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Last updated:August 1, 2001