Academic Research and Assistance
As the information our children are expected to acquire during their education becomes increasingly technical and complex, a beyond-the-classroom source of additional information becomes more desirable. Children sometimes struggle with concepts that would become more clear, if only they could get a slightly different explanation, or one that approached the problem from a different angle. The internet provides a vast and ever-increasing repository of different explanations and different answers, if only you can learn how to find them. The resources provided below will lend support to young, inquiring minds as well as established academics.
A Plus Math: Elementary Math Activities and Information Guide
A site for elementary students to polish their math skills by playing mathematical games such as math bingo, flash cards, and concentration.
Advanced Network and Services: Think Quest: General Chemistry Information and Resources Guide
A highschool level chemistry site with lessons on states of matter, atoms and molecules, the periodic table, chemical reactions, and many more.
Algebra Online: Students and Teachers Online Forum
An online forum for students, teachers, and parents to discuss mathematics and algebra, with assistance via e-mail from mathematics teachers.
Ask Asia: K-12 Students Information and Resources Guide
A resource center for K-12 Asian and Asian-American studies, with curriculum resources, e-mail pal connections, images, and pertinent links.
Bonus: Dr. Bob Jenkins: Online Science Activities and Information Guide
Developed for children aged 10 and up, this site posts short articles and information designed to spark children's natural interest in science.
Cleveland State University, Ohio: Writing Process and Basic Steps Guide
Basic information on writing a paper covers invention, researching, writing, organizing, paragraphing, editing, documenting, and proofreading.
Comenius English Language Center: Online Students and Teachers Resources Guide
A source for ESL students on available software programs, courses , vocabulary, grammar, writing, and listening activities, in 16 languages.
Educate: Sylvan Learning Systems
This introduction to the company's educational services offers tips for parents to help improve students' reading, writing, and math skills.
Education Site, United Kingdom: Students Curriculum Information Guide
A useful, student-oriented resource for areas of Great Britain's national curriculum, with entries on everything from electricity to wildlife.
Franklin Institute Science Museum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: K-12 Mathematics and Computer Science Information Guide
This directory of mathematics sites for K-12 students covers arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, and the history of math and computers.
Infonautics Corporation: Research Paper Information and Resources Guide
Browse this vast resource center for ideas on school-related research papers and projects, with corresponding articles, browsing and searching.
Ink Spot: Debbie Ridpath: Young Writers Information and Resources Guide
This site leads young writers from the beginnings of inspiration to an exploration of writing genres and forms of publications, with links.
Jacksonville State University, Florida: National Tutoring Association
Jacksonville State provides a brief introduction to this professional organization, which offers a nation-wide online tutor referral service.
Kristina L. Pfaff-Harris: Linguistic Funland Resources Guide
Database of resources for ESL/EFL teachers and students with links to curriculum resources, software, e-mail pal information, and activities.
Mary P. Timmons: World of Reading
An inviting resource for young book lovers, with book reviews submitted by children, links to full texts of classic children's books, and more.
New City Library: M. Shields: School Work
Get homework help with this directory of links to many topics useful for completing assignments, conducting research, or browsing for fun.
North Carolina State University, Raleigh: Physics Resources Guide
Online physics resources for students and educators, and links to well-respected magazines, research centers, television programs, and more.
Oklahoma State University, Stillwater: Mathematics Education Center
A group of links for mathematics educators, with calculator and software programs, sites for K-12 and college-level, and a section for students.
Online Internet Institute: AP Biology Research Project
Resources and links for internet-based, AP Biology research projects include examples of such projects, useful articles, journals, and images.
Palomar College, San Marcos, California: Charles and Mary Lamb: Tales From Shakespeare
The original, illustrated edition of Charles and Mary Lamb's Tales from Shakespeare, published in 1806 as a guide to 20 of the bard's plays.
Reference Desk: My Homework Helper and Academic Resources Guide
Browse through this substantial collection of links for kids, offering homework help and ideas to explore while emphasizing academic content.
SchoolNet, United Kingdom: Spartacus Educational: Vietnam War Study Guide
A resource for those studying the Vietnam War, this site provides a set of interviews with veterans, and an annotated list of related links.
Science Learning Network: Educators and Students Science Information Guide
Educators, students, schools, science museums, and other institutions collaborated on these links to exhibits, educational hotlists, and more
Star Tribune: K-12 Students Homework Help and Resources Guide
A question-and-answer forum for K-12 students who are completing homework assignments, with 24-hour responses offered by volunteer teachers.
Study Web: Students Homework Information and Resources Guide
A set of links for K-16 students who need help with homework or research; with grade level recommendations and detailed tables of contents.
Swarthmore College, Pennsylvania: Students Math Forum and Resources Guide
Find high-quality mathematics and math education resources for teachers, researchers, parents, and students, with many articles and directories.
Tutor Aid: Academic Assistance Access
Get free tutoring service by e-mail, provided by scientists, professors, high school teachers, and graduate students, in history, math, and more.
United States Bureau of Land Management: Students Environmental Education Resources Guide
Topical articles for grade and high school students, on archaeology, ecosystems, minerals, water, and wildlife, with drawings and photograph.
United States Department of Education: Helping Your Child Learn Math
Here's an electronic version of a pamphlet on math activities for children and their parents, meant for home, the grocery store, and traveling.
United States Department of Education: Helping Your Child Learn Science
This guidebook of home and community science activities for parents and children discusses the need for parental involvement and emphasis.
United States Geological Survey: Students Map Activities and Resources Guide
Learn about maps with these map activities for elementary and secondary students. Offers a glossary, an answer key, and selected activities.
Unites States Aeronautics and Space Administration: Science Fiction and Space Technology Guide
A site designed to familiarize high school students with manned spacecraft systems, and the difference between science and science fiction.
University of California, Santa Cruz: Research Paper Development Guide
This life-saving step-by-step guide for developing a research paper helps you choose a topic, a variety of sources, and format a bibliography.
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign: Children's Physics Education Guide
User-friendly explanations of physics principles, step-by-step directions, photographs, and warnings for more than a dozen starter activities.
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign: English as a Second Language Resources Guide
Resources for ESL students on listening and speaking, reading comprehension, and writing skills, featuring a 24-hour help center and more.
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign: Lingua Center Grammar Safari
This cleverly devised grammar game uses the internet as its game board, advocating the need for ESL students to learn beyond their textbooks.
University of Maryland, Baltimore County: Students English Grammar Information and Resources Guide
Find links to grammar exercises, quizzes, and reference sources for ESL students, with a grammar tutorial for teachers and how to write exams.
University of Washington, Bothell: Pedagogical Resources Guide
These resources for ESL students and teachers include chat rooms, self-study quizzes, writing labs, and grammar resources, with much more.