Biography-center.com Now you can choose from 11048
biographies on your home computer. A great site to access information
for school. This site suggested by a BestWeb customer.
Discoveryschool.com Children, teachers and parents
will benefit from all the creative ways to learn and teach. Play games,
get homework help, plan lessons or shop in the on-line store featuring
products to help the students in your life succeed.
Encarta Learning Zone
A good site for general reference.
FamilyEducation
Network Whether you have a preschooler or a young adult entering
college, this site has tons of great information for parents. News,
contests, ideas, discussion, activities, and plenty of great things
for you and your kids to do.
Federal Resources for
Educational Excellence (FREE) Makes hundreds of Internet-based education
resources supported by agencies across the U.S. Federal government easier
to find. Search the resources or see them listed by subject.
How Stuff Works If you have ever wondered
how the engine in your car works or what makes your refrigerator cold,
then this is the site for you. Categories include: Computers and Internet,
Engines and Automotive, Electronics and Communications, Science and
Technology, Aviation and Transportation, Body and Health, Living and
Entertainment, Around the House, and Machines.
KidInfo KidInfo has a categorized list of links
to school subjects, reference resources, leisure, and search engines.
Learning Network
A New York Times site offering free news and education resources for
teachers, their students and parents. Includes lesson plans, vocabulary
and geography builders, News Quiz, On this Day in History, and forums.
Study Web Links
for learning broken down by an extensive list of categories such as
architecture, computer science, and sports and entertainment. Includes
a home help section.
Learn2 This is a site where
you can learn just about anything from the comfort of your own home.
Ask an Expert
Ask an Expert connects you with hundreds of experts ranging from astronauts
to zookeepers who have volunteered to answer your questions.
B.J. Pinchbeck's
Homework Helper An educational reference site with links to topics
such as math, social studies, science, and history.
Cool and
Useful Student Resources A collection of interesting, understandable,
and informative resource sites throughout the World Wide Web. Designed
for High School students who are trying to use the web to do research
for school projects. Most of the links that are listed lead to an
actual source of information rather than just another directory.
Homework Help From the Star Tribune Volunteers
answer questions in a wide variety of subject areas. Past questions
and answers are archived.
Researchpaper.com This site has a large collection
of topics, ideas, and assistance for school related research projects.
StudyWeb This
site contains links for learning in a large number of subject areas.
Health
KidsHealth
This is a comprehensive resource (ages 8 to 18) for learning about
health. An interactive guide lets younger kids learn about the human
body by clicking on on-screen organs. KidsHealth also includes special
areas for teens and parents.
Math
Ask
Dr. Math Search the archives or ask a question about math, from
elementary level through college.
Studyworks! Get math homework help (7th grade
and above) in the Studyworks Collaboratory. In addition you can discover
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latest news, and more.
Science
Bill Nye Online
This site featuring Bill Nye, the Science Guy, has home demos of science
experiments to do at home.
MAD Scientist Network
A collection of scientists providing age appropriate answers to
science questions.
Science Fair Central This Discovery Channel web
site has everything you need for a science fair project, from topic
suggestion to tips on completing a project.
Studyworks! Get science homework help (7th grade
and above) in the Studyworks Collaboratory. In addition you can discover
the math and science behind everyday activities, keep up with the
latest news, and more.
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AskERIC The Educational
Resources Information Center (ERIC), a federally-funded national information
system that provides, through its 16 subject-specific clearinghouses,
associated adjunct clearinghouses, and support components, a variety
of services and products on a broad range of education-related issues.
Education World This resource for educators includes current news
stories, curriculum information, lesson planning and more.
Teachers.net This
teacher's resource includes chat, lessons, curricula, a reference desk
and more.
Teach-nology.com TeAch-nology.com offers teachers
FREE access to lesson plans, printable worksheets, over 150,000 reviewed
web sites, rubrics, educational games, teaching / technology tips, advice
from expert teachers, current education news, teacher downloads, teacher
finance help, web quests, and teacher resources for creating just about
anything a teacher could need. - suggested by a BestWeb user
CollegeBound.net This
site has resources for young adults on their way to college. Includes
help and information on getting financial aid, college profiles, college
sports, food, housing and more.
CollegeNET With
CollegeNET you can choose a college with the college search engine,
apply to that college online, and then get the funds to pay for college
using the scholarship search service and directory.
Embark.com This
site offers information and services for college preparation. There
are four specific sections - Prepare for college, choose the right
school, apply to college, and finance your education.
Petersons.com
A resource for education and careers. The search and find feature
includes colleges and universities graduate programs, adult/distance
learning programs, career education/guidance, summer opportunities,
and study aboard.
Princeton Review
A test preparation leader gives you thorough information on admissions.
Articles feature advice from admissions directors, parents and enrolled
students. You can even test your skills with free practice SATs.
CollegeRecruiting.com Parents can research how
best to finance college while students can look for the school that
will offer the best curriculum, sports and activities to suit their
needs.
Financing
fastWEB Financial
Aid Search Through the Web, fastWEB, is a tailored
scholarship search of over 275,000 scholarships, fellowships, loans,
and grants, available to students absolutely free.
FinAid This site
has comprehensive information about student financial aid, including
loans, scholarships, and military aid.
WiredScholar
A comprehensive, informative site providing a step-by-step approach
to financing. There is also information on admissions and applications,
including checklists for campus visits and interviews.
Test Preparation
Kaplan.com At this
site, you can access test information, helpful tips, and practice
material.
Princeton Review
Test your skills with free practice SAT's.
The College Board
This site has advice on taking the SAT's. You can take a practice
exam, get score boosting tips, and register for the test.
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