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Homework Help for Kids
Need help with your homework? Here are some great websites to help you. Or try a pathfinder, prepared by Camden County Librarians, for websites and tips on other places to find information.
If you can't find the topic you need try one of the multi-subject supersites. Still can't find the answer? You can Ask a Librarian by e-mail, phone, or at your local branch.
Multi-Subject | The Arts (Art, Museums , Music) | Biography (Biographies, Inventors, Saints) | History (African American, Native American, American, World History) | Language Arts (Reading, Grammar, Writing, Rhyming) | Math | Reference (Dictionaries, Encyclopedias) | Science (Astronomy, General Science, Dinosaurs, Nature) | Social Studies (Cultures, Current Events, Geography, New Jersey, Religion, U.S. Government)
MULTI-SUBJECT SUPERSITES
Tutor.com Subscription Database
One-on-one live online tutoring for students through Tutor.com. Connect to a live tutor through any Internet connection from 2 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Learning Express Library Subscription Database
Practice Math and English skills. On the Learning Express Library homepage click on "School Center" and then "Elementary School." You will need to create an account in order to save your test results. For user name use your library card number. Create your own password. Then use your library card number and password each time you return to the site.
Explora from Ebsco Subscription Database
Find information about animals, arts and music, biographies, geography, language arts, science math and social studies.
Primary Search Subscription Database
Contains full text for more than 60 elementary school magazines. Also provides the American Heritage Children's Dictionary and an image collection of photos, maps and flags
B.J. Pinchbeck's Homework Helper
http://www.bjpinchbeck.com/
B.J. started this site when he was 9 years old. He says, "If you can't find it here, you just can't find it."
Multnomah County Library Homework Helpers
http://www.multcolib.org/homework/
Try these great homework helpers from Multnomah County Library. Includes dozens of subjects!
THE ARTS
Art
Art Search from Explora
Click on Arts & Music on the Explora homepage.
A. Pintura: Art Detective
http://www.eduweb.com/pintura/
Explore art interactively while searching for clues with Detective Pintura.
Artcyclopedia
http://www.artcyclopedia.com/
Art encyclopedia where you can browse or search for an artist and their art.
Crafts Pathfinder from Camden County Library
Inside Art
http://www.eduweb.com/insideart
What if you were trapped inside a painting and had to solve a mystery to get out? An adventure inside art history.
Artsonia
http://www.artsonia.com/
Artsonia is the largest student art museum in the world! Every child can have an online art gallery and preserve their masterpieces for all time!
Music
Music Search from Explora
Click on the Arts & Music link on the Explora homepage.
Guitar Lessons
http://www.guitarlessonworld.com/
Free lessons in all kinds of styles, including rock, blues, and jazz. Lots of photos and pictures to help you along.
San Francisco Symphony for Kids
http://www.sfskids.org
This site provides information about instruments and a music basics tutorial.
Museums
Exploratorium
http://www.exploratorium.edu
There's plenty to explore at this online version of San Francisco's Museum of Science, Art, and Human Perception.
National Gallery of Art Kids’ Page
https://www.nga.gov/education/kids.html
Smithsonian Institution
http://www.si.edu/kids/
The Smithsonian Institute's kids' page.
BIOGRAPHY
Biographies of Famous Contemporary People
http://www.achievement.org/
Biographies of well known people in the fields of science, sports, art, public service, and business - complete with photos!
Biography Search from Explora
Click on Biographies on the Explora homepage.
Inventors and Inventions Pathfinder from Camden County Library
Saints Pathfinder from Camden County Library
HISTORY
History Search from Infobase Subscription Database
American History
The 13 Originals: Founding the American Colonies
http://www.timepage.org/spl/13colony.html
History of the original 13 colonies.
America's Story
http://www.americaslibrary.gov/
Fun facts and games at this site made especially for kids by the Library of Congress.
History of Women's Suffrage
http://www.rochester.edu/sba/suffrage-history/us-suffrage-movement-timel...
History of women's suffrage and biographies of women in the movement.
Pioneer General Reference
http://heritage.uen.org/pioneers/
Many facts about pioneer life.
Presidents Pathfinder from the Camden County Library
Today in History
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/today/today.html
Every day a new look at what happened to make this day special in American history. From the Library of Congress.
African American History
Black History Month from Infoplease
http://www.infoplease.com/black-history-month/
Includes history, timelines, famous firsts, contemporary issues and facts, biographies, holidays, education, awards, and crosswords and quizzes.
Native American History
Compact History: A Geographic Overview
http://www.dickshovel.com/up.html
History, location, names, language and culture of many tribes throughout the United States. More Northeast tribes are covered at this site.
Lewis & Clark: PBS Series - The Native Americans
http://www.pbs.org/lewisandclark/native/index.html
This section of the site provides background on all the tribes Lewis and Clark encountered on their journey.
Native Americans Pathfinder from the Camden County Library
World History HyperHistory: 3000 Years of World History
http://www.hyperhistory.com/online_n2/History_n2/a.html
Over 2000 pages covering 3000 years of world history with interactive lifelines, timelines, and maps.
Eyewitness to History
http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/
From the ancient world to the present.
Holocaust Pathfinder from the Camden County Library
LANGUAGE ARTS & WRITING
See the Kids' Zone Great Books and Authors page.
Guide to Grammar and Writing
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/
Very complete site that includes the basic grammar rules for parts of speech, sentence structure, writing, quizzes, PowerPoint presentations and more.
Funbrain.com: Grammar Gorillas
https://www.funbrain.com/grammar/
An interactive game which tests your knowledge of the parts of speech.
Writing a Basic Essay
http://lklivingston.tripod.com/essay/
Steps to guide you in writing an essay.
Rhyme Zone
http://www.rhymezone.com/
Find rhyming words
MATH
Math Search from Explora Subscription Database
Click on Math on the Explora homepage.
A+ Math
http://www.aplusmath.com
Game room, flash cards, and homework helper for the lower grades.
Math Dictionary
http://www.amathsdictionaryforkids.com/
An animated dictionary that explains over 400 math terms.
Math League Help Topics
http://www.mathleague.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6...
Help in math for 4th through 8th graders.
The Math Forum -- Ask Dr. Math
http://mathforum.org/dr.math/
Math help from elementary school to college and beyond.
Math Playground
http://www.mathplayground.com/
Lots of math games to help practice math skills.
REFERENCE
Babylon
http://translation.babylon-software.com/
Translate English words into other languages, and other languages into English.
Bartlett's Familiar Quotations
http://www.bartleby.com/100/
Fact Monster™
http://www.factmonster.com/
Includes almanacs, dictionary and encyclopedia.
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary
http://www.m-w.com
Thesaurus
http://www.thesaurus.com/
Find synonyms (words that mean the same thing), antonyms (words that have the opposite meaning), and similar words and phrases.
SCIENCE
Science Search from Explora Subscription Database
Click on Science & Health on the Explora homepage.
Astronomy
Amazing Space
http://amazing-space.stsci.edu/
Lots of space facts, online activities and homework help.
Astronomy for Kids
http://www.kidsastronomy.com
Space information, games, dictionary, and news.
The Nine Planets (or one star and eight planets)
http://www.nineplanets.org/
Great site to learn about the planets.
Solar System Pathfinder from the Camden County Library
The Age of the Dinosaurs
http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/msese/dinosaurflr/meet.html
Lots of information on dinosaurs.
Dinosaur Pathfinder from Camden County Library
Dinosaur Hall
http://www.ansp.org/visit/exhibits/dinosaur-hall/
From the Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences
Hadrosaurus foulkii: Discovering the World's First Full Dinosaur Skeleton
http://www.levins.com/dinosaur.html
The skeleton was found in 1858 in Haddonfield, NJ.
ZoomDinosaurs.com
http://www.ZoomDinosaurs.com/subjects/dinosaurs/toc.shtml
Dinosaur information sheets with pictures and loads of information. Trivia and topics galore.
General Science
From the FactMonster.com Homework Center
http://www.factmonster.com/homework/hwscience.html
For homework questions on Animals, Computers, Astronomy, Weather, Space, Science & Technology.
Inventors and Inventions Pathfinder from Camden County Library
Online Periodic Table
http://www.chemicalelements.com/
General information about elements. Also includes electron configuration.
Periodic Table Pathfinder from the Camden County Library.
Science Experiments Pathfinder from the Camden County Library
Nature
Animal Search from Explora
Click on Animals on the Explora homepage. Subscription Database
Leaves (Color Change) Pathfinder from the Camden County Library
Wildlife Species
http://species.fws.gov/
From the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, fact sheets on wildlife. For images of wildlife click here.
From Animal Planet - Endangered Species
http://animal.discovery.com/guides/endangered/endangered.html
Endangered Species Pathfinder from Camden County Library
Wonders of the Seas
http://www.oceanicresearch.org/education/wonders/lesson.html
All about underwater life, with many photos.
SOCIAL STUDIES
Social Studies Search from Explora Subscription Database
Click on Social Studies on the Explora homepage.
Current Events
Time for Kids Online - News
http://www.timeforkids.com/
Geography
World Flag Database
http://www.flags.net
Try this site for great printable flag graphics from over 200 countries around the world; also basic country information such as population, religion, and languages, etc.
Altapedia
http://www.atlapedia.com/
Provides world maps, plus facts, figures and statistical data on geography, climate, people, religion, language, history, economy & more for individual countries.
Geographia
http://www.geographia.com/
Wonderful pictures with detailed information about different countries.
New Jersey Facts - Hangout, New Jersey
http://www.state.nj.us/hangout_nj/
New Jersey State Symbols (State Flower, State Animals, etc.)
http://www.state.nj.us/hangout_nj/assignment_symbols.html
New Jersey History
http://www.state.nj.us/hangout_nj/assignment_history_ll.html
New Jersey Famous Firsts
http://www.state.nj.us/hangout_nj/assignment_firsts.html
Religions
Your Guide to the Religions of the World
http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/
From BBC World Service -- describes Islam, Hinduism, Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism, and Sikhism.
50 States and Capitals
http://www.50states.com/
Learn about your state.
Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/
Separate sections for Grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9 -12.
State Flags of the USA
http://w3f.com/gifs/flag/states/
Color pictures of each state's flag.
