Websites for Homework Help

General

Homework Spot: An extensive set of homework resources. One-stop website that contains information on a multitude of homework topics for a wide range of ages.  

Khanacademy - Check out this site with 2,400 videos and 180 practice exercises on subjects for anyone K-12

shmoop.com: Lively learning guides by experts and educators on literature, poetry, U.S. history, government and other subjects.

Literature & Writing

Cliff Notes:  Literature study guides that include overviews, chapter summaries and analysis, character lists, study questions and more.

SparkNotes:  More literature study guides.

No Fear Shakespeare: Original text and modern translation of Shakespeare's plays.

The Owl (Online Writing Lab) at Purdue: Provides help with all aspects of writing papers and letters including helpful MLA and APA style guides. 

Poetry

Poems & Poets: Search for poetry by subject, occasion, time period and more.

Reading

Accelerated Reader Bookfinder: Find suggested book lists and book levels for grades 1-12.

Library of Congress - Teens: Need to read a classic book for class?  This site provides free reading resources, such as classic books online and booklists

History

NEW SITE!
American Memory - Library of Congress provides free access to material on American history. Includes written and spoken words, sound recordings, still and moving images, prints, maps, and sheet music

NEW RESOURCES!
American Civil War History - Web bibliography provides links to information on the Civil War from state and federal govenment sites and includes resources on battles, maps, medicine, dairies, poetry and much, much more.

Math

Fun Mathematics Online:  Math practice, games, puzzles and web links for all math levels, counting through calculus.

Cool Math:  An online graphing calculator and plenty of lessons, puzzles and help.

Science

eNature.com: Got an insect collection to identify or maybe a bunch of leaves?
This site has identification guides for insects, trees, birds, etc. Also good for biome/habitat projects.

Science Fair Central:  A complete science fair website with resources for students and parents; provides project ideas and steps through the complete process.

Science Buddies:  Free science fair projects ideas, answers, & tools for serious students. 

Science Review Games:  Sports games, alien attackers, and many other games help you review for all types of science topics.