Homework Help for Kids and Teens
Recommended resources include relevant Pioneer databases and internet resources specifically for kids and teens.
Pioneer Databases | Internet Resources for Kids | Internet Resources for Teens | Internet Resources for Preschool Students | Related Pioneer Guides
Pioneer Databases
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Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia [more information ]Find encyclopedic entries covering a variety of subject areas. |
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In Utah | In Library/ State Agency |
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K-12 Schools Pioneer: Utah's Online Library [more information] Utah K-12 schools & students only. CultureGrams, SIRS, World Book Encyclopedia & more. |
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In Library/ State Agency |
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Kids Search [more information] Student friendly search interface for students in grades K-8 on a variety of topics. |
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In Utah | In Library/ State Agency |
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Primary Search [more information] Magazines for elementary school research. |
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In Utah | In Library/ State Agency |
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Searchasaurus [more information] Colorful, easy-to-use search interface for K-8 students on a variety of topics. |
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In Utah | In Library/ State Agency |
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Academic Search Premier [more information] Find journals, magazines, newspapers, reports & books on a wide variety of topics. |
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In Utah | In Library/ State Agency |
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Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia [more information] Find encyclopedic entries covering a variety of subject areas. |
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In Utah | In Library/ State Agency |
At Home |
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K-12 Schools Pioneer: Utah's Online Library [more information] Utah K-12 schools & students only. CultureGrams, SIRS, World Book Encyclopedia & more. |
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In Library/ State Agency |
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Kids Search [more information] Student friendly search interface for students in grades K-8 on a variety of topics. |
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In Utah | In Library/ State Agency |
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MAS Ultra - School Edition [more information] Full text research and homework help for high school students on a variety of topics. |
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In Utah | In Library/ State Agency |
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MasterFile Premier [more information] Full text multidisciplinary general reference publications. |
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In Utah | In Library/ State Agency |
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Middle Search Plus [more information] Find research help for middle school students. |
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In Utah | In Library/ State Agency |
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Student Research Center [more information] Dictionary & encyclopedia for students in grades 6-12. |
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In Utah | In Library/ State Agency |
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TOPICsearch [more information] Journals, magazines, newspapers, biographies, & government documents. |
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In Utah | In Library/ State Agency |
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UtahFutures.org [more information] Free education, career planning and resume system for Utah residents. |
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Utah Government Publications Online [more information] Utah state history resources. |
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Internet Resources for Kids
America's Story from America's Library
This site from the Library of Congress examines the history of the United States. Children of all ages can meet amazing Americans; jump back in time to time periods and specific dates; explore the history of all 50 states; join America at play to learn about favorite sports, pastimes, and hobbies; and see a movie, hear a tune, and sing along to a song from America's past. From the Library of Congress.
American Memory
American Memory provides a digital record of American history and creativity through written and spoken words, sound recordings, still and moving images, prints, maps, and sheet music. From the Library of Congress.
Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids
This site serves as the educational component of the U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO) and provides links to historical documents, elections, and other governmental resources for students in grades K-12.
B.J. Pinchbeck's Homework Helper
Contains over 735 links to sites that will help you with your homework. Topics include: Art/Music, Computer Science, English, Foreign Languages, Health & P.E., Math, News, Recess, Reference, Science, Search Engines, and Social Studies.
ClassBrain.com
Provides students (pre-K through grade 12), teachers, and parents with quick, manageable access to information and educational tools on the Internet.
Fact Monster
This searchable site includes an on-line dictionary and encyclopedia and lots of homework help for science, math, social studies, history, English, and sports. There are also games, quizzes, and daily features.
Federal Resources for Educational Excellence (FREE)
Teaching and learning resources from federal agencies in the subject areas: arts & music, health & physical education, language arts, math, science, U.S. history topics, U.S. time periods, and world studies.
Great Web Sites for Kids
Recommended by the American Library Association, this directory of websites for kids covers animals, the arts, history and biography, literature and languages, math and computers, reference, sciences, and social sciences.
Homework Spot
Homework help for elementary school, middle school and high school students. Includes reference help, themes, field trips and games and activities covering a variety of educational subjects.
KidsClick!
Web searches for kids by librarians. Searchable by subject and keyword. Covers facts and reference; weird and mysterious; religion and mythology; society and government; reading, writing and speaking; science and math; health and family; home and household; machines and transportation; computers and the Internet; the arts; popular entertainments; sports and recreation; literature; and geography, history and biography.
Kids.gov
The official kids' portal of the U.S. government links to government and other kids sites by age and subject. Subjects includes arts, careers, computers and technology, fun stuff, government, math, money, science, social studies, and state websites. For students in grades K-8.
Lit2Go
Lit2Go is a free online collection of stories and poems in Mp3 (audiobook) format from Florida's Educational Technology Clearinghouse.
The Old Farmer's Almanac for Kids
Provides kids with information and activities on topics they're interested in.
Utah Homework Help
Assembled by the fantastic reference librarians at the Salt Lake County Library system, based on questions they receive from Utah Kids!
Utah Collections Multimedia Encyclopedia
The Utah Collections Multimedia Encyclopedia is a continuing series of CD-ROM volumes as well as an ever-expanding world wide web site whose contributors include many institutions, organizations and agencies throughout Utah. Utah Collections serves as a storehouse of multimedia items which educators, professors and students can freely use in lesson plans, reports and projects without fear of copyright infringement.
State of Utah Resource Web (SURWEB)
Educational slides and text about Utah's cultural, living and natural sites. The SURWEB project intends to address discrepancies in educational opportunities for Utah students who may be poor, rural, or from culturally disenfranchised communities. In addition, SURWEB has the potential to provide authentic, locally-created resources that will enhance educational opportunity for all of Utah's elementary and secondary students.
The World Almanac for Kids
Provides kids with information on thousands of subjects.
World Book Advanced
Search primary source documents, e-books, encyclopedia articles, and images in World Book Advanced. Research tools include a dictionary and an atlas.
World Book Kids
Based on World Book's Student Discovery Encyclopedia, World Book Kids includes thousands of easy-to-read articles, engaging images and illustrations, interactive games and activities, and teacher resources. Designed for primary school students, World Book Kids is a general reference site with a dictionary, atlas, and activities.
World Book Online Reference Center
World Book Online Reference Center is a dictionary, atlas, and encyclopedia tailored for students in elementary and middle schools. World Book is a suite of online research tools that includes encyclopedia articles, primary source collections, educator tools, student activities, pictures, audio, and video, complemented by current periodicals and related Web sites.
World Book Spanish Student Discovery Encyclopedia / La Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos
The Spanish Student Discovery Encyclopedia is organized so that the student can find information quickly and easily. Browse alphabetically. En español.
Internet Resources for Teens
America's Story from America's Library
This site from the Library of Congress examines the history of the United States. Children of all ages can meet amazing Americans; jump back in time to time periods and specific dates; explore the history of all 50 states; join America at play to learn about favorite sports, pastimes, and hobbies; and see a movie, hear a tune, and sing along to a song from America's past. From the Library of Congress.
American Memory
American Memory provides a digital record of American history and creativity through written and spoken words, sound recordings, still and moving images, prints, maps, and sheet music. From the Library of Congress.
Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids
This site serves as the educational component of the U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO) and provides links to historical documents, elections, and other governmental resources for students in grades K-12.
B.J. Pinchbeck's Homework Helper
Contains over 735 links to sites that will help you with your homework. Topics include: Art/Music, Computer Science, English, Foreign Languages, Health & P.E., Math, News, Recess, Reference, Science, Search Engines, and Social Studies.
ClassBrain.com
Provides students (pre-K through grade 12), teachers, and parents with quick, manageable access to information and educational tools on the Internet.
Fact Monster
This searchable site includes an on-line dictionary and encyclopedia and lots of homework help for science, math, social studies, history, English, and sports. There are also games, quizzes, and daily features.
Federal Resources for Educational Excellence (FREE)
Teaching and learning resources from federal agencies in the subject areas: arts & music, health & physical education, language arts, math, science, U.S. history topics, U.S. time periods, and world studies.
Homework Spot
Homework help for elementary school, middle school and high school students. Includes reference help, themes, field trips and games and activities covering a variety of educational subjects.
Kids.gov
The official kids' portal of the U.S. government links to government and other kids sites by age and subject. Subjects includes arts, careers, computers and technology, fun stuff, government, math, money, science, social studies, and state websites. For students in grades K-8.
Lit2Go
Lit2Go is a free online collection of stories and poems in Mp3 (audiobook) format from Florida's Educational Technology Clearinghouse.
State of Utah Resource Web (SURWEB)
Educational slides and text about Utah's cultural, living and natural sites. The SURWEB project intends to address discrepancies in educational opportunities for Utah students who may be poor, rural, or from culturally disenfranchised communities. In addition, SURWEB has the potential to provide authentic, locally-created resources that will enhance educational opportunity for all of Utah's elementary and secondary students.
Study Guide Zone
Resources for students studying for standardized tests, such as the SAT and the ACT.
Study Guides & Strategies
Study guides, strategies, skills, tips and habits for students.
Utah Collections Multimedia Encyclopedia
The Utah Collections Multimedia Encyclopedia is a continuing series of CD-ROM volumes as well as an ever-expanding world wide web site whose contributors include many institutions, organizations and agencies throughout Utah. Utah Collections serves as a storehouse of multimedia items which educators, professors and students can freely use in lesson plans, reports and projects without fear of copyright infringement.
Visual Link Languages
Learn a language online from the U.S. Institute of Languages.
World Book Advanced
Search primary source documents, e-books, encyclopedia articles, and images in World Book Advanced. Research tools include a dictionary and an atlas.
World Book Online Reference Center
World Book Online Reference Center is a dictionary, atlas, and encyclopedia tailored for students in elementary and middle schools. World Book is a suite of online research tools that includes encyclopedia articles, primary source collections, educator tools, student activities, pictures, audio, and video, complemented by current periodicals and related Web sites.
World Book Spanish Student Discovery Encyclopedia / La Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos
The Spanish Student Discovery Encyclopedia is organized so that the student can find information quickly and easily. Browse alphabetically. En español.
Internet Resources for Preschool Students
Great Web Sites for Kids
Recommended by the American Library Association, this directory of websites for kids covers animals, the arts, history and biography, literature and languages, math and computers, reference, sciences, and social sciences.
Preschool Pioneer
An online collection of high quality educational resources for kids aged 3-6.
Related Pioneer Subject Guides