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encyclopedia and dictionary.
Tucson-Pima
Public Library
Access the library's database, renew your book on-line, ask a
reference question (The librarian will respond!), visit the Kid's
Web.
Rhyming Dictionary
This is more than a dictionary. Type in a word or phrase, receive
instant results of hundreds of rhyming words, which can be sorted
by syllables or letters.
Thesaurus
In addition to the thesaurus tool, there is also an antonym tool,
as well as links to other writing resources.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica is now free, on-line.
Encarta Encyclopedia
Abridged version of the encyclopedia software.
The Library Spot
A comprehensive list of reference tools for every imaginable category.
The Internet Public Library
A compilation of great research resources, compiled by librarians,
with separate areas for Youth and Teens.
The Fact Monster
Includes an atlas, almanac, dictionary and encyclopedia. Also
includes news, facts, games and puzzles to stimulate the curious
child.
NEWS
The Weekly Reader
Time
Magazine for Kids
USA Today
GENERAL
Homework
Help locations in Tucson
The Tucson-Pima Library supplies this list of locations where
students can receive help with their homework. Additional Homework
Help websites recommended by the Tucson Public Library can be
found here.
Discovery School
Homework Help
Study tools, games and resources
B.J.
Pinchbeck's Homework Helper
Started by a 13 year old and his dad, this site includes more
than 625 links to various categories including Art, current events,
math, foreign languages and computer science.
Homework Help from
About.com
A comprehensive list of resources for information on most academic
subjects.
KidsClick:
Web Search for Kids by Librarians
A comprehensive list of sites selected by librarians covering
all academic areas and reference tools.
MATH
WebMath
Great math site for middle school and high school, covering Pre-algebra,
Algebra I & II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus, Data Analysis
and Statistics, and Real World Math. After entering the problem,
the program will provide an explanation of how it is solved.
Math Resources from
About.com
A list of math links from elementary to high school.
WRITING/LITERATURE/LANGUAGE ARTS
Big Dog's Grammar
A fun guide to basic grammar. Each section includes doggie examples
and tests to see if you understand the concepts.
Creative Writing
for Teens
About.com's resources and tips for teenage writers.
Dr.
Grammar - Frequently Asked Questions
University of Northern Iowa professor offers answers to commonly
asked questions about grammar.
Shakespeare Online
A collection of Shakespeare's plays, sonnets, poems and essays,
including analysis of the plots, key dates and timelines, frequently
asked questions, and valuable resource links.
HISTORY & GEOGRAPHY
PBS - History
Recommended by the Encyclopedia Britannica, this award-winning
site includes transcripts from PBS programs covering a range of
historical topics.
This Day in History:The
historychannel.com
A comprehensive database of important, influential events
that occurred on each day in history, separated into categories
(i.e. automotive history, technological history, Civil War history,
etc.)
States and Capitals
Quick reference for facts about each of the 50 states in the
United States.
National Geographic
Maps & Geography
Find a map of any country or U.S. state, including country facts,
star maps and satellite images of Earth.
MSN
Encarta: Geography
Find information on cities, towns, oceans, seas, parks, monuments,
mountain ranges and islands. Articles cover history, government
and environment.
The White House
A virtual tour of the White House, filled with facts, history,
and a special section for kids.
SCIENCE
Discovery
School: BJ Pincher's Homework Helper - Science
Topics include anatomy, biology, botany, chemistry, entomology,
medicine, meteorology, physics, space science and zoology. There
are also several links for science project ideas.
Science Fair
Project Ideas
Looking for help with Science Fair Projects? This Internet Public
Library resource provides ideas, tips and links to other science
websites.
Walking with Dinosaurs
A huge site filled with facts, timelines and dinosaur games.
The
Nine Planets: A Multi-media Tour of the Solar System
An overview of the history, mythology, and current scientific
knowledge of each of the planets and moons in our solar system.
The Genesis Mission
Follow the progress of the Genesis spacecraft, (launched August
8, 2001) whose journey a million miles sunward will unfold new
information about our sun. Scientists will study the solar wind
samples for years to come.
Star
Child
A wonderfully informative and interactive astronomy site for grade
school level children, sponsored by NASA.
Imagine the Universe
A NASA sponsored site intended for ages 14 and up, or for anyone
interested in learning more about the universe.
Treasures@Sea
- Exploring the Ocean through Literature
A whimsical site for both students and teachers, filled with project
ideas, lesson plans, games, puzzles and plenty of ocean/marine
links.
Science,
Optics and You: Powers of Ten
This Java tutorial demonstrates the powers of 10 by showing the
Milky Way at 10 million light years from the Earth, moving in
successive orders of magnitude until the subatomic universe of
electrons and protons is reached.
Science Bob
Includes science projects you can do at home or in the classroom,
as well as a well-organized list of links to other science websites.
Brain Pop
This site contains dozens of short, animated movies which explain
how things work, covering the following topics: Health, Science,
Technology, "Specials"
E-Nature
An extensive field guide to plants and animals, including photos
and audio files of bird calls. You can enter your zip code to
find out what animals live in your neighborhood!
FOREIGN LANGUAGES
AltaVista:
Translate Anything
Enter your word or phrase and choose the language you wish to
translate it to: Spanish to English, English to Spanish, French
to English, etc.
Spanish
Culture
About.com list links to Spanish Art, history, geography, literature,
traditions, recipes, etc.
COMPUTER SCIENCES
From
Stone to Silicon
The history of computers, a voyage which begins from 3000 BC,
with the invention of the abacus in ancient China, and proceeds
through the development of vacuum tubes, transistors, integrated
circuits, microprocessors and countless other inventions until
the computer of today.
The
Librarian's Guide to Cyberspace for Parents and Kids
Safety tips, definitions, Kids Question & Answer. This site
emphasizes teaching your child to make wise choices.
Internet
for Kids-Tutorial ( Ideal for Elementary Age)
Sponsored by the Burlington County Library, this tutorial teaches
kids the basics about Internet navigation, including how to use
a mouse (point, click, scroll) as well as simple strategies to
find what you are looking for.
HTML Goodies
Learn the basics of designing web pages with Joe Burns, PhD.,
author of several web development books. Primers and step-by-step
tutorials are provided.
ART
PJ
Pinchbeck's Art Homework Helper
Several comprehensive art links on art history, artists, art
museums, etc.
Art
Museums
Links to art museums from around the world, selected by Librarians.
Family Crafts
A comprehensive site of art links for kids from About.com, including
Holiday crafts and summer projects.
Mark Kistler's Imagination Station
Learn to Draw in 3-D with Public Television's Favorite Drawing
Teacher
Michelangelo
Buonarroti
Learn about one of the greatest artists of all time, Michelangelo
Buonarroti.
The
Art Room
Activity "centers" encourage kids to create, learn and
explore new ideas, places and things on their own. Check out Art
Sparkers, ideas for projects with links to other sites.
MUSIC
The Essentials of
Music
Basic information about classical music, designed to introduce
you to the best music of every period. The site includes information
on musical eras and composers and includes almost 200 audio excerpts
from classics pieces.
Music Notes
An interactive music site which teaches the fundamentals of
theory, history, styles, and music professions.
PlayMusic.Org
Sponsored by the American Symphony Orchestra League, this interactive
site introduces children to the instruments of the orchestra.
Students may also ask questions of teenage "mentors"
from the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra, and listen to samples
of their musical performances. (This site requires a Shockwave
"Plug-in", which can be downloaded, free, on the site.)
PARENT RESOURCES
ParentKidsRight
Marilyn Heins, MD, F.A.A.P. pediatrician, parent educator,
author, newspaper columnist and lecturer, offers parenting tips.
A free e-mail newsletter featuring parenting tips is also available
on the site.
Smartparent.com
A resource dedicated to educating parents on the best ways to
safeguard their children from the dangers presented by cyberspace,
to help keep the online experience safe, educational and entertaining
for children. This sites contains information on blocking and
filtering software as well as protection tips.
The
Children's Literature Web Guide
Topics include choosing books for your child, how to help your
child use the library, how to improve your child's reading, and
more. The home
page also includes author links and award-winning books, recommended
books, children's best sellers, etc.
Internet
for Beginners
A list of Internet resources provided by About.com. For tutorial
style learning, visit
Net101 or visit this wealth of internet resources at the
University of Albany
Library.
TUTORS
Homework
Help locations in Tucson
The Tucson-Pima Library supplies this list of locations where
students can receive help with their homework.
SUMMER ENRICHMENT
Kidscamps
More than 12,000 camp programs are listed, searchable by geographic
location, religious affiliation, or special interest.
COLLEGE INFORMATION
U.S.
News On-Line College Search
Search by school name, or set your own parameters by region, size,
cost, selectivity, major, student/faculty ratio, single sex or
coed, academic program, religious affiliation, varsity sports,
campus diversity, etc. For information about the college application
process, test prep requirements, and career surveys, also visit
the U.S.
News College Education area.
Scholarships.com
Scholarships.com creates a personal profile consisting of your
interests, skills and background. The information is compared
to a database of college scholarship awards. The site also includes
information on loans, grants and other financial aid information.
TEACHER RESOURCES
Sites
for Teachers
Website links to teacher resource and educational material which
are ranked by popularity
Teachers.net
A teacher resource website.
PBS
TeacherSource
Lesson plans and activities including recommended books.
Discovery
School: Teacher Channel
Hundreds of lesson plans, written for teachers by teachers. Lesson
plans are categorized by grade level and subject.
ABCTeach
A large collection of free, printable activity sheets and project
helpers for teachers, parents and students, especially for the
lower grades.
LessonPlanZ.com
A lesson plan search engine for teachers, filled with nearly 4,000
hand-picked lesson plans for teachers.
The Franklin Institute
Online - Learning Resources
The Franklin Institute Science Museum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,
offers resources for teachers, parents and visitors on various
scientific topics.
Puzzle Maker
Puzzlemaker is a puzzle generation tool by discovery.com for teachers,
students and parents. Create and print customized word search,
crossword and math puzzles using your word lists. Build your own
maze or print Puzzle Maker's specialty hand-drawn mazes created
around holidays and classroom topics. Teachers may also sign up
for free accounts to save their puzzle creations.
Education World
A search engine for educational Web sites only. It also contains
news from USA Today, monthly site reviews and original content
such as lesson plans, articles written by education experts, and
information on how to make the best use of technology in the classroom.
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