Whether you need math help, writing advice or
project ideas, check out some of these homework
resources available on the web. (Always ask your
adult before going online.)
Bill Nye
billnye.com
The website features links to episodes of the
Bill Nye Saves the World series and learning guides
for different topics from the original Bill Nye The
Science Guy series, under the "Learn" tab, along
with other science resources.
Brain Pop
brainpop.com
and
Brain Pop Jr.
jr.brainpop.com
Brain Pop features short animated movies, plus
quizzes and materials on many subjects. Note that
this is a paid subscription site but there is also free
content available which includes some movies and
a library of educational games.
Fact Monster
factmonster.com/homework-help
Fact Monster's homework center offers
online math flashcards, an atlas, almanac, and
encyclopedia, plus writing advice, games, quizzes
and facts on thousands of subjects.
Game Classroom
gameclassroom.com
Game Classroom features dozens of games that
reinforce math and language lessons, grouped by
grade level and topic.
Hippo Campus
hippocampus.org/HippoCampus
The site offers thousands of videos, animations,
quizzes, and simulations, especially in math and
science for middle school and up.
Khan Academy
khanacademy.org
Khan Academy offers practice exercises,
instructional videos, and a personalized learning
dashboard that empower learners to study at
their own pace in and outside of the classroom.
They also have tools for parents and teachers to
help them coach and empower students.
Merriam-Webster's Word Central
wordcentral.com
Word Central is a language center on the
Web for kids featuring Merriam-Webster's
Online Student Dictionary, Daily Buzzword, and
interactive word games, as well as homework help
and lesson plans for parents and teachers.
National Geographic Kids
kids.nationalgeographic.com
Includes extensive coverage of science,
geography, history, and more, with articles, maps,
photos, and videos.
PBS Learning Media for Students
aetn.pbslearningmedia.org/student/
PBS LearningMedia for Students is a teacher-
managed environment that allows students of any
age to create their own learning experiences by
engaging with innovative content.
Read, Write, Think
readwritethink.org
ReadWriteThink offers
a wide variety of
study materials and
interactives to
help students
with key literacy
areas including
writing, reading,
arithmetic.
Science Bob
sciencebob.com
This is a website from science
teacher Bob Pflugfelder, who
drives around in a mobile lab
made from an old ambulance and
has appeared on media outlets
like "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" It offers
experiments and videos to get kids
excited about science.
Smithsonian Education
learninglab.si.edu
The 'Students' section of Smithsonian
Education features a number of interesting
education resources students can explore by
topic. Four major categories are covered: Art,
Science and Nature, History and Culture, Peoples
and Places.
Study Geek
studygeek.org
StudyGeek.org is a nonprofit website where
PhD experts help with math homework. The site
offers helpful explanations and sample problems
for all types of math.
Please
note,
listing
of
these
websites
does
not
imply
endorsement
by
Official
Kids
Mag.
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