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Live Homework Help
A one-to-one online tutoring service connecting 4th through 12th graders to qualified tutors. Available in English and Spanish, seven days a week, between 1:00pm - 12:00am.
FISD School Directory
Find your school's website and see what special resources it might have to offer! |
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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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The Answer Zone
A live reference service via the Internet. Via a chat screen, library staff is available to assist you in using online resources, to find materials in the catalog, or to be your tour guide if you get lost on the information superhighway.
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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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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.
World Almanac for Kids: Explore
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
AmericasLibrary.Kids.us
Have fun with history while learning at the same time! From the Library of Congress.
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!
DiscoverySchool.com: Study Starters
An archive of amazing science facts. Updated weekly.
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.
NASA: Kids
Science Buddies
Science fair project ideas, answers, and tools.
Smithsonian Kids
Explore, discover, play. From the Smithsonian Institution.
 Social Studies, Geography, & Government
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
Study Guides
TAKS Study Guides
Free downloadable study guides developed by the Texas Education Agency for students in grades 3-11.
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.
Your Study Guide
Develop a free customized study guide for the TAKS test! |
Local Tutors
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