Homework Helpers

 

How Stuff Works
            Explains how many things around us work, such as, engines, computers, ATM machines, things around the house and much more. This site also includes some science experiments you can do.

Basic Anatomy an introduction to the body and it's many systems

Historynet Where History lives on the Web.

Chem4Kids Having trouble with science homework? This site explains the basics of chemistry, biology & physics. You can also get E-Mail help with a specific problem.

WebMath Stuck on a math problem? Try this site, type in your problem and within seconds the computer tells you how to do the problem and gives the answer. Covers everyday math to physics problems.

World History Timeline and information about historical events, people and places from the ancient to the present.

Facts about Countries other than the US  Up to date info and statistics.

Greatest Painters on the Web Doing a report on a painter? This site has links for works and biographies of many famous painters, such as, Dahl, Taylor, and Escher. also try...

Renaissance to 19th century art  Over 1,200 art sites, more than 32,000 links to over 100,000 works.  Images can be browsed or specifically searched.

The Land of Quotes Need a quote from contemporary notables, such as Maya Angelou and Steve Wozniak, then this is the place to go.

Shakespeare's Complete Works  -  need to read Shakespeare?  Plays arranged by tragedy, comedy or classic.

Research-It Forms for searching dictionaries, thesaurus, maps, currency converters all in one place.

Discoverers Web Homepage Learn all about the world's explorers and their journeys.

Periodic Table The table and a brief description of each of the elements.  Also try...

More Elements  Visually appealing but slightly technical

Exploratorium  Hands on Science museum in San Francisco. Teaches while entertaining.

 Science  Fair Projects and more

Series & sequels  is it Among the Brave or Among the Barons that I need to read next?  A comprehensive website that allows searching by series , title, author & subject.  Very easy to navigate.

           Fun Sites

FeMiNa a web index just for women and girls created by CyberGirl! This site will lead you to careers, health, business and all things feminine.

Teen Hoopla: Internet Guide for Teens Over a hundred sites for the 12 to 18 year old crowd, including music, movies, chat and email.

Yahooligans! One of the best sites to find links on almost any subject, for 8-14 year olds.

MidLink Magazine A magazine by and for kids in the middle grades.

College Information Sites

 PREPME   a premium online company founded by graduates of top schools. This course identifies your strengths & weaknesses & creates a custom schedule to help raise your score

Kaplan Download free test preparations for the GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, and SAT.

Petersons College Guide Information on accredited online courses to financial aid programs.

eFollett Check this site before purchasing your textbooks from the campus bookstore. This site provides the reading list for over 600 colleges. If your college is not among them check for the required text by subject or author. Carries both used and new textbooks.

College Board Searchable list of high school and college codes, plus help and information on finding and applying to college.

FastWEB Scholarship searching the easy way. Access to more then 180,000 scholarships, fellowships, grants and loans.

FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid is the site to visit for help in completing this often confusing form. Put on by the U.S. Department of Education.

Sallie Mae A 350 page site that helps students, parents, and financial administrators find all their options on federal and private aid programs.

College View Search Look for colleges by criteria, then link to colleges for firsthand information.

CollegeNet Online college applications and Financial Aid information.

Students.gov  Student Financial Assistance Award winning web site, which connects students with U.S. governments services and information, including info on careers and how to pay for college.

  Back 2 college Locate info on financial aid and scholarships nationwide.  Includes articles, admissions and school links.

Other Teen Rooms

Brookfield Public Library Teen Page

HARRY POTTER SITES...

Think you know a lot about Harry Potter?  Find out here.

Official movie web site from Warner Brothers.

rev. 11/02/02