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Live Homework Help
A one-to-one online tutoring service connecting Kindergarteners through 12th graders to qualified tutors. Available in English and Spanish, seven days a week, between 2:00pm - 12:00am.
FISD School Directory
Find your school's website and see what special resources it might have to offer! |
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Book Buzz - Bluebonnet Book Report
Details and forms can be found on your school library website.
Find your school library website by clicking here.
Kid-Friendly Databases
Do you have a library card? If so, try starting with some of these great databases and reference services, where you can find live online help, tons of reference sources like dictionaries, encyclopedias, & atlases, and lots of magazine articles selected just for you! In most cases, you'll need your library card number and you pin number to use these. If you forget your pin, or a special username and password are required, just ask the library staff for help!
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Ebsco Kids Search
Ebsco resources selected specifically for primary and middle school students. Find full-text articles from hundreds of popular resources. Also includes a dictionary, encyclopedia, and image collection, as well as a Teacher Resources section for educators. Available through Texshare (Texshare Username & Password required if accessing from home.)
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Grzimek's Animal Life
This database has more than 4,000 species categorized by Amphibians, Birds, Fish, Insects, Invertebrates, Mammals and Reptiles, including information on evolution, habitat, behavior, range and more |
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Searchasaurus
A kid-friendly interface to Ebsco resources for elementary school aged children. Look up words in the dictionary, browse the encyclopedias, search the image collection, and find thousands of full-text articles! Available through Texshare (Texshare Username & Password required if accessing from home.)
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World Book Kids
From the World Book Reference Center comes World Book Kids, a revolutionary site for younger students that infuses creativity and wonder in learning. Once you enter the regular World Book database, simply click on World Book Kids to find what you're looking for. (World Book Username & Password required if accessing from home.)
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Click here for a complete list of databases available to you!
General Homework Help
Fact Monster
Kid’s reference, games, & quizzes!
FirstGov for Kids
Links to Federal kids' sites and great kids' sites from other organizations all grouped by subject.
HomeworkSpot: Elementary School Homerooom
Info.Kids.us
KidSpace @ The Internet Public Library
Kids.us
Play, learn, & surf at this youth-friendly web space.
Yahooligans
Subject Specific Homework Help
 Language Arts
Houghton Mifflin English: Grades K-5
PoemHunter.com
Search for poems and poets using the poetry search engine.
 History, Current Events, & Mythology
America's Story
Have fun with history while learning at the same time! From the Library of Congress.
American Civil War Reference Library
This set of e-books provides a wide ranging research options on this compelling era of American history. Material in each of the three titles has been reviewed by an independent advisory board for its curriculum relevance.
American Revolution Reference Library
This 4-vol. e-book encyclopedia set supplies the in-depth information about the American Revolution that students and researchers need for class assignments and reports.
Colonial America Reference Library
This set of e-books by Peggy Saari and Julie L. Carnagie provides students with the comprehensive information on the Colonial American period they need to write reports and class assignments including biographical profiles and primary source documents.
Encyclopedia Mythica
Award-winning internet encyclopedia of mythology, folklore, and religion.
National Geographic Kids
Explore animals, entertainment, science, technology, current events, and cultures from around the world.
 Math, Science, & Health
CoolMath4Kids.com
DiscoverySchool.com: Science Fair Central
A comprehensive guide to creating your science fair project!
Education Place: Math
Education Place: Science
Grades K-6
FDA Kids’ Homepage
Learn about food safety, vaccines, tobacco, medicine and more.
KidsHealth: For Kids
Homework help and how the body works.
Math.com
Dedicated to providing revolutionary ways for students, parents, teachers, and everyone to learn math.
MathSlice.com
Free math games to develop and practice your skills while havng fun!
NASA: Kids
Science Buddies
Science fair project ideas, answers, and tools.
Smithsonian Kids
Explore, discover, play. From the Smithsonian Institution.
Tox Mystery
National Library of Science's interactive game for children 7 to 10 that teaches about potential enviromental hazards in the home.
 Social Studies, Geography, & Government
American Civil War Reference Library
This set of e-books provides a wide ranging research options on this compelling era of American history. Material in each of the three titles has been reviewed by an independent advisory board for its curriculum relevance.
American Revolution Reference Library
This 4-vol. e-book encyclopedia set supplies the in-depth information about the American Revolution that students and researchers need for class assignments and reports.
Colonial America Reference Library
This set of e-books by Peggy Saari and Julie L. Carnagie provides students with the comprehensive information on the Colonial American period they need to write reports and class assignments including biographical profiles and primary source documents.
Ben’s Guide to U.S. Government
Choose to explore grades K-2 or 3-5.
CIA’s World Factbook
Country stats & facts from the CIA.
Education Place: Social Studies
Grades K-6
FBI: Kids’ Page
Learn more about the FBI through age-appropriate games, tips, stories and interactives.
Kids' House: Texas House of Representatives
Where Texas kids meet Texas state government.
Texas Senate Kids
U.S. Census Fact Finder: Kids’ Corner
Learn about the U.S. Census, get facts about your state, and have fun with quiz questions.
WhiteHouseKids.gov
World Holidays: A Rosen Guide for Children
This e-book by Heather Moehn is a comprehensive guide to celebrations and holidays around the world, including religious, civic, and cultural practices.
TAKS Study Guides
Live Homework Help
In addition to live one-on-one homework help, this online homework help also maintains study guides for the TAKS test for all grade levels.
TAKS Study Guides
Free downloadable study guides developed by the Texas Education Agency for students in grades 3-11. There is even a link to create a customized study guide based upon the student's goal.
TEA Released Tests
Download a free version of past tests, answer keys, and scoring guides to tests such as the TAKS, SDAA II, RPTE, and TAAS. From the Texas Education Agency.
Mock Tests
Generate mock tests based upon the TAKS for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades as well as worksheets to practice math skills. |
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