Learning and Homework
Find online references like almanacs and encyclopedias, plus homework help for students in elementary through high school.
The Internet is a wonderful source of homework help. It's like having a library of information at your fingertips! You can find many educational resources, including dictionaries, encyclopedias, educational magazines, maps, and much more.
While many of the Web sites listed below are free, there are also companies offering educational products and services to aid learning.
General References
Almanacs* — Dozens of choices, including The Old Farmer’s Almanac and This Day in History.
Atlas* — "MapMachine" from the National Geographic Web site provides satellite, street maps and more in an online atlas.
Biographies* — From cable TV’s The Biography Channel.
Book Reviews* — Lists many sites offering reviews of children’s literature.
Dictionary and Thesaurus* — Merriam-Webster OnLine.
Encyclopedias* — Includes links to Britannica Online (also, try the free concise version), plus a variety of specialized encyclopedias.
AskA+ Locator* — A directory of places you can go to get expert answers to your questions.
Help for Elementary Students
FunBrain.com* — Learning activities, games and more from the Family Education Network.
Great Web Sites for Kids* — A list of sites for kids created by the Association for Library Service to Children.
Zoom School* — An online elementary school classroom with lessons in geography, biology, language arts, early childhood activities, and more.
Multnomah County Library Homework Center* — Created to help students find information quickly.
ProQuest* — Offers access to information from periodicals, newspapers, multimedia and image collections, out-of-print books, dissertations, and scholarly collections in various formats. Used by librarians, students and teachers in tens of thousands of schools across the country.
Help for Middle School Students
BJ Pinchbeck's Homework Helper* — Over 700 links to sites that will help students with their homework.
FunBrain.com* — Learning activities, games and more from the Family Education Network.
Multnomah County Library Homework Center* — Created to help students find information quickly.
ProQuest* — Offers access to information from periodicals, newspapers, multimedia and image collections, out-of-print books, dissertations, and scholarly collections in various formats. Used by librarians, students and teachers in tens of thousands of schools across the country.
Help for High School Students
Multnomah County Library Homework Center* — Created to help students find information quickly.
ProQuest* — Offers access to information from periodicals, newspapers, multimedia and image collections, out-of-print books, dissertations, and scholarly collections in various formats. Used by librarians, students and teachers in tens of thousands of schools across the country.
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*(Note: Referrals to Web sites not produced by Focus on the Family are for informational purposes only and do not necessarily constitute an endorsement of the sites' content.)