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- From: Digital Tools for Homework Help
- Contributed By: Anna Batchelder
Intended as a resource for teachers, this site is also an excellent resource for parents as a reference during homework time. Make sure to look at the research and reference, subject categories and online libraries!
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http://www.smartteaching.org/blog/2008/08/ 100-awesome-free-web-tools-for-elementary-teachers/
"The Landmark Websites are honored due to their exemplary histories of authoritative, dynamic content and curricular relevance. They are free, web-based sites that are user friendly and encourage a community of learners to explore and discover and provide a foundation to support 21st-century teaching and learning." Scroll down the page to find links to a wealth of educational resources that are excellent references during homework time.
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http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/aasl/guidelinesandstandards/bestlist/ bestwebsiteslandmark.cfm
EduHound Site Sets are collections of topic-based online education resources. With curated collections of resources covering a variety of topics from recycling to health to Mexico, this is the perfect reference for parents wishing to help their children with homework and research.
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"eThemes is your source for content-rich, kid-safe online resources that will help enhance your teaching and save you time. eThemes provides free, fast access to over 2,500 collections of websites, on topics ranging from Aerodynamics to Zebras and everything in between!"
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A wonderful curated collection of best-of-web sites for kids. Make sure to look at the "More Guides Under Elementary, Middle and High School Student Resources" section of the site to find student facing resources for just about any grade/subject.
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Filled with activities, lessons and links to math websites and study guides, this is a great resource for teachers, parents and students alike!
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This site includes links to over 40 online educational video resources - the perfect resource for homework and research assignments.
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Part of Discovery Education, Kathy Schrock's Guide is a wonderful resource for educators as well as any parent that participates in homework time and research. Make sure to take a look at the "Subject Access" section of the site as it is filled with priceless educational resources organized by subject!
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This website contains and wonderful array of science websites and interactive simulations for students and teachers.
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An excellent reference for secondary school homework assignments and research, take a look at the variety of digital collections organized by topic on the Library of Congress website.
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A wonderful online library for education and research in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics. Make sure to use the "Advanced Search" option to drill down quickly to what you are looking for. Great for educators and parents - this is a terrific reference website during homework time.
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This site contains a laundry list of wonderful education websites by subject area - a terrific resource for teachers and parents when it comes time to helping with homework.
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"These are links to websites that English Language Learners can easily and quickly use– without having to register or sign-in (or download) — to aid them in spelling, pronouncing, learning the meaning, etc. of a word or phrase they are trying to read or write."
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If you can't take your child to a museum close by, the Museum of Online Museums is a nice alternative option! Use this resource for fun virtual field trips or as a reference during homework time.
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A project of the Verizon Foundation, this website contains loads of interactive lessons, simulations and more in teacher and student-facing formats. Make sure to use the search bar on the right side of the screen to conduct a more focused search.
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