Homework Helper

Search Engines

• Ask Jeeves for Kids - type in real questions and get back a few targeted sites even if your spelling is off.
• Cyber Sleuth Kids - educational and fun links by subject.
• Kids Click - browse thousands of educational and fun Web sites in 15 different categories.
• Kids Search Tools - several different ways to search for information.
• Suite 101 - best websites put together by real people.
• Yahooligans- arranges kids sites into 6 categories for easy searching.

                  General Homework Links               

• Bergen County Cooperative Library - your online library with special kids & teens sections for homework help and more.
• Ben's guide to the U.S. government.
• Blue Web'n Learning Sites Library - an amazing collection of learning web sites.
• HomeworkSpot.com - all different levels of many subjects.
• Fact Monster - just type in "highest waterfall" and BAM there is the answer.
• Hangout NJ - study tools, subject sites, current events and links to other helpful sites for kids of all ages.
• HomeworkSpot - search the Web for information on any topic and links to some of the best homework help sites on the web.
• LibrarySpot - Acronym dictionaries, biographical dictionaries, inventions, virtual math and science calculators plus numerous magazines and newspapers, mapping programs and more!

Art

• A Lifetime of Color - Explore all the elements of art and how they are used in different styles.
• Artcylopedia: The Guide to Museum-Quality Art of the Internet - visit a spectrum of museums online and view famous artwork.
• The Incredible Art Department - tool box of art lessons, projects, cartoons and news about art.
• National Gallery of Art - activities and projects based on famous artist.

Current Events

• Bergen Record - local and world news.
• CNN Student News- news articles from around the world.
• Education Place - current events articles for kids.
• Scholastic News Zone - activities that are about current news items.

English

• BJ Pinchbeck's Homework Helper - English - Discovery schools help you with everything from grammer to volcabulary to writing.
• Grammar Now - make sure you are using the right word in the correct way.

Foreign Languages

• E.L. Easton Languages Online - study aides, games, activities to learn French, Spanish and many other languages.
• Your Dictionary.com- French, Spanish and many more languages.
• Spanish Steps- a fun way to learn beginning Spanish.
• Spanish Study Site - study aides and tools to help learn Spanish.
• Talk Spanish - videos where you can hear other people talking as well as tools for you to learn beginner Spanish.
• WordReference.com - translate Spanish, French, Italian, German.

History/Social Studies

• Dig Magazine - the archaeology magazine for kids.
• Eye Witness - history through the eyes of those who lived it.
• History Channel - the show online.
• National Geographic Kids - articles, games, links around the world.
• New Jersey Legislation - kids page explaining law and also has facts about the state.
• Time for Kids - Time magazine for kids - same one that you probably use in your school.
• World History Compass - links to many world history sites.
• White House - take a tour of the White house and learn interesting information about the people who live and work there.

                   Math                  

• Cool Math- greatest math site ever for every level.
• Math File - math can be fun - lots of great games based on arithmetic, prime numbers, fractions and multiples.
• Math Goodies - interactive math lessons, message boards, math crossword puzzles and word searches.
• Math In Daily Life- find out what you will use all this math for.
• Math Power - let Professor Freedman help you overcome any math anxieties you might have with her tutorial lessons, math assignments, study skill tips and more.

Reading

• All Shakespeare - just as the name says.
• American Folklore - read stories that are about America.
• Reading Planet - books, games, activities for all ages.
• Scholastic Online - favorite book series (Harry Potter, Goosbumps, Animorphs) and games.
• The Children's Literature Web Guide - if you need to read a book this site will help you chose one - even has books on the web.

Science

• Explore Science. com - physics, mechanics, waves optic and more - some basic stuff for younger kids also.
• Exploratorium Learning Studio Science Fairs - best hands-on museum offers tips and resources for your science fair project.
• Extreme Science - all about scientific extremes - check out the creature world section and meet cool scientists.
• MadSciNet - The 24-hour Exploding Laboratory - ask real scientist your questions or try an experiment from the library.
• NASA Kids - explore space, earth, rocket ships and more.
• Try Science - science museums around the world contribute different games and experiments which change so you can keep coming back and keep learning more.
• Science Fair Central - creative investigations into the real world.
• WWF - World Wildlife Federation website.

       Online Skills Courses       

• actDEN (Digital Education Network): Software Tutorials and Online Courses
• Quai - take tests on various subjects or make your own to share.
• Microsoft Online Tutorials - help with all Microsoft products

Writing

• A+ Guide to Research and Writing - lots of help and lots of links to more help.
• The Clip Art Gallery - Add pictures to your next report.
• Giggle Poetry - will inspire you to write poetry.
• Guide to Grammar and Writing - everything needed to polish that paper.
• Kid Pub - publish your story online and read other kids stories.
• NoodleBib- create a bibliography for your school research paper.
• Research Paper.com - topics, ideas and help.
• Students Guide to Web Research - you know how confusing it is to sort through all those internet resources but this will help you.
• Thinkquest - help with grammar, style, research and more.