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Homework Support (Mega sites)

BJ Pinchbeck’s Homework Helper
 Look at this staggering assembly of everything you need for (last minute?!) homework assistance.
Fact Monster
 Take a look at this kids only version of the Information Please almanac. It has a fun and easy to use interface; and includes an on-line dictionary, encyclopedia, a homework center, "today in history," and a word of the day.
KidInfo
 Discover this extensive site which is an index of homework help links; full of good resources for parents and students on a wide variety of topics.
SCLD subscribes to this licensed database of information that goes beyond what may be available on free web sites.ProQuest
Search this licensed database’s 2,200 popular magazines and scholarly journals, including the Spokesman-Review and Spokane Journal of Business.
SparkNotes
 Peruse this collection of over 200 study guides on topics including literature, philosophy, chemistry, biology, physics, and mathematics.
Literature

AR Book Finder
Search for book titles based on authors, topics, or titles of books. If you’re a student, teacher, or parent, searching for Accelerated Reader books
is easy with this free online tool.
Bartleby: Great Books Online
 Find online texts through this publisher of literature, reference, and verse. Get unlimited access to a wide variety of books, including Shakespeare’s plays, poetry anthologies, and mythology and legend collections.
Cliffs Notes
 Look here for notes on over 130 literature titles by title or topic. Read them online for free!
Lexile Framework for Reading
 Search the Lexile book database to select books that are matched to your reading level and interests.
Perma-Bound
 Search this site for tons of reading level help. Accelerated Reader, Reading Counts!, and Lexile information on every title makes this a great source for suggestions and information on a particular interest or reading level.
People and Places

SCLD subscribes to this licensed database of information that goes beyond what may be available on free web sites.Biography Resource Center
Search this licensed database for with a comprehensive collection of over 330,000 biographies of contemporary and historical figures in all fields.
Inventors
 Search the Inventors Hall of Fame by inventor, invention, decade, or induction date.
Learn about the 50 States
 Check out this site that features facts and figures about the 50 states. Don’t miss the fun features like state quizes to test your new knowledge.
National Geographic Homework Help
 Use the one stop research button to access pictures, articles, maps and more.
Native American Cultures
 Explore ancient pueblos, rock paintings and more while learning about Native Americans in Utah, New Mexico and Washington.
Science and Math

SCLD subscribes to this licensed database of information that goes beyond what may be available on free web sites.Access Science
AccessScience includes the more than 7,000 articles from The McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science & Technology and the 115,000+ definitions from the Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms. Approximately 2,000 biographies of important scientists are also included. Accessible anywhere with SCLD card.
Canada Wide Virtual Science Fair
 Get ideas for your science fair, by exploring the hundreds of virtual projects posted here.
Discovery Channel Dinosaur Guide
 Bone up on your dinosaur information, and look for up-to-date news reports on dinosaur discoveries around the world.
Exploratorium: Digital Library
 Check out the Museum of Science, Art and Human Perception’s digital library. Learn the fun way with interactive exhibits and directions for hands-on activities you can do at home.
Web Math
 Explore the list of math help topics from K-8 up through Trigonometry. Enjoy the clear presentation and helpful explanations.
Science Fair

Need a project idea or some background information? Check out these science-fair worthy websites!

Bizarre Stuff You Can Make in Your Kitchen
 Get inspired by these classic home science experiments designed to appeal to the mad scientist in everyone.
How Stuff Works
 Look here for explanations for how anything (yes, even lava lamps) works.
Reeko’s Mad Scientist Lab
 Make sure you’ve got your protective goggles handy when you check out Reeko’s collection of free science experiments and projects for parents, teachers, and children of all ages.
Science Fair Central
 Swing by Discoveryschool.com’s one-stop shopping spot to get you started on an award-winning science fair project.
Science Fair Project Resource Guide
 Not sure what makes a good science fair project or how you should get started? Check this collection of links assembled by the Internet Public Library.

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