Local School Websites

Dictionaries

• Dictionary.com
• OneLook Dictionary Search
• Merriam-Webster Online
• Visual Dictionary – The Merriam-Webster Dictionary with accurate pictures

Study Guides and Help

• Guide for writing research papers
• Plagiarism – what it is and how to avoid it

Online Database for Learning and Helping

• HomeworkSpot – Elementary
• HomeworkSpot – Middle School
• HomeworkSpot – High School

Newspapers

• National Geographic – Daily News

Government

• Ben’s Guide to U.S. Government – Grades 3-5 & Grades 6-8
• States (information on the 50 states) – Capitals and information links
• Presidential Time Line
• POTUS – Presidents of the United States
• American Presidents
• Library of Congress
• THOMAS – A US Government online website that can be searched for current and past Senate and House bills and resolutions, Supreme Court information,  treaties, and even the President’s calendar and writings. It also has information on the U.S. Constitution, Declaration of Independence, Legislative processes. Law library webcasts can also be watched. 
• Constitution of the United States
• Charters of Freedom – View the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of the United States, and the Bill of Rights. Also discusses the making of the charters and the impact that they held. 
• Legal information – State, Federal, International, Uniform, etc.

Kansas History

• Kansas State History – Places, People, Wagon West – Oregon Trail, Santa Fe Trail, Longhorn and Cattle Towns, Building Kansas, Abolitionists
• Kansas At A Glance
• Kansas & Civil War, Historical Markers and other publications
• Kansas Information for Students & Researchers – subjects such as Kansas Firsts, Topics for students, At A Glance, Trails, Pictures, etc. 
• Kansas Counties
• Kansas History Online 
• Kansas State Government
• Kansas Constitution
• Kansas State By-Laws
• Kansas State Data Center
• Kansas State Legislation
• Kansas Legislature – State Senators and Representatives, plus Committee Members
• Kansas State Historical Society

Social Studies

• HomeworkSpot.com – Middle School Social Studies
• HeritageQuest – search U.S. Federal censuses 1930-1970, family & local histories, tax lists, city directories, probate records, Revolutionary War, Freedman’s Bank – to serve African Americans, U.S. Serial Set: Search for information about people and places in the Memorials, Petitions, and Private Relief Actions of the U.S. Congress
• National Geographic – Animals, Daily News, Green Guide, History, Kids, Maps, Music, Photography, Science & Space, Travel & Countries, Video

Women

• Female Nobel Prize Laureates
• Biographies of Famous Women
  
• Biographies of Female Mathematicians
  
• Pioneer Women in Technology
• Women of NASA

Science

• Get to know our Ocean & Planet
• E-Quarium Habitats Path – Kelp Forest – Monterey Bay Aquarium – this page has fish, kelp, and other living creatures on the web page. Also, find live podcasts of fish, otters, and other sea creatures – plus lots of scientific information on the sea and the creatures under the sea
• Soap Bubbles – Fun scientific site on bubbles, soap; both visually and mathematically
• Oatmeal Box – How to make a Pinhole Camera
• Physics for Kids – Energy
  
• Mad Scientist – Answers on everything from anatomy to zoology
• Periodic Table
• HomeworkSpot.com – Middle School Science
• Amateur Science – At home science experiments for Kids, Easy At Home Science Projects, Scientific Method for Kids, Cool Science Sites

Computer

• HomeworkSpot.com
• Create Your Own Webpage
• HTML Tutorial

Math

• Metric Conversion
• Metric Conversion Tool or Unit Converter
• Units of Conversion
• FunBrain – Help with your Kids’ homework
  
• Math in Our Daily Lives – Site shows how math helps us in our daily lives. It demonstrates math concepts such as probability, compounding, growth, geometry, and relationships in situations such as gambling, savings, and investing, population growth, home decorating, and cooking
• Intermediate Math Test Prep – Grades 5-8
• Multiplication Table
• Math2.org – Source for all of your math needs – geometry, algebra, trigonometry, calculus, and more!
• Math Archives
• Algebra – Solve problems like your teacher
• APlus Math
• Math Glossary
• Math Reference Tables

Money

• Currency Converter – US Dollars to Pounds or Euro’s (anywhere in the world
• Basic Information about Stocks
  
• Basic Money Management Tips
  

Biography

• Academy of Achievement – Biographies on many famous and noteworthy people
• POTUS – Presidents of the United States
• American President’s
• Biographies of Female Mathematicians
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute

English / Literature

• Middle School English Literature
• HomeworkSpot – English Help
• Grammar, Reading Skills, Vocabulary/Spelling
• Literary Terms
• Quoteland
• Guide to Grammar & Writing
• Writing Prompt Generator
• Magnetic Poetry – Drag and drop words to create poems
• Etymology – test yourself with word puzzles
• Word Puzzles – Merriam-Webster
  
• Spelling Bee – Start practicing for the big bee
• African-American Literature, American Literature, British Literature, World Literature
• Mythology
• Map of Kansas Literature – This site provides biographical information, samples of poems, a list of their works, and any websites linked to their name. Simply click on the city of your choice and the famous authors can be found. Then simply click on the authors name or picture and the information about the person will be displayed. A listing of the cities can also be found on the right side of the screen which can also be used.
• Poetry – HomeworkSpot.com
• Kansas Poets and Poetry – A resource for Kansas Poetry – It provides a page to share biographical information about Kansas Poets and Poetry
• Farmer’s Almanac – Lots of information on calendars, definition or word for the day, home, weather, gardening, astronomy (tides, moon, sunrise, etc.), food, advice, and community

Geography / Ecosystems / Weather

• Maps of the World – Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection
• Time Measurements
• World Time Zone – includes current map and current times, just by clicking on an area of the map it allows the viewer to go to a smaller area of space to view its time zones and gives better details about the area
• Ecosystems of Our World
• National Geographic – 10 Freaky Forces of Nature
• Garbage and Recycling to protect our Ecosystem

Health

• Kids’ Health
• GoodRX – Helps you find discounts on your prescription. You can also book a visit online with a doctor to consult about your symptoms
  
• Health & Wellness Resource
• Health and Fitness

Auto Repair

• Chilton’s Auto Repair – Quick online access to repair, maintenance, and service information on the most popular cars, truck’s, van’s, and SUV’s on the road today

College Information

• Preparing for College – Questions to ask your counselor for planning your High School classes
• The ACT – Recommended College Prep courses – Preparing for College in High School
• College Planning Checklist
• ACT – A student site for ACT test takers
• College Board – Connecting to college success – College information: Planning for the sophomore, junior, and senior years to qualify for a college. College test sign-ups, searching for a school, applying for college
• Computer Technician School Listings – List of various schools, salaries, and information on being a computer technician

Information about various colleges

• Peterson’s Guide to Colleges
• NCES (National Center for Educational Statistics) – College Opportunities Online
• 50States.com – Information about college in the 50 states

Military Academies – Preparation and Information

• United States Air Force Academy – Admissions
• United States Coast Guard Academy
• United States Marine Corps – A service under the Department of the Navy; Does not have an academy of its own but it instead commissions officers from Annapolis and King’s Point
• United States Military Academy (USMA) – West Point – Army
• United States Naval Academy – Admissions
• United States Merchant Marines Academy – Admissions

Military Service Preparation

• Military.com – Information on all Services – Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, Navy, Reserve/Guard – Plus Education, Careers, and Benefits
• 10 Steps to Joining the Military
• Step #9 – Getting Ready for Bootcamp

Kansas State Library Information

• State Library of Kansas – Library Website
• Kansas State Library Catalog
• Kansas State Library Card Sign-up
• Kansas State Library Card – Login

Books

• BookSeriesInOrder – Find Book Series in Order
• Fantastic Fiction – Keep track of your favorite Authors as well as keep track of the books that you’ve read