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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 Middle & High School Directory
Find your school's website and see what special resources it might have to offer. |
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Databases & Reference Services
If you have a library card, try starting your research with some of these great databases and reference services. You'll find live online help, tons of reference sources like dictionaries, encyclopedias, and atlases, and thousands of periodical 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, ask the library staff for help.
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The Answer Zone
The Answer Zone is 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 Student Research Center
Ebsco resources selected especially for youth in grades 6-12. Find full-text articles from hundreds of popular resources. Ebsco Student Research Center 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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Gale Literature Resource Center
Biographies, bibliographies, and critical analyses of noted authors. Available through Texshare (Texshare Username & Password required if accessing from home.)
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History Database Center
History Database Center provides access to three databases: American History Online, World History, and Ancient History & Culture. American History Online is a comprehensive and authoritative reference to the most important individuals, events, and topics in United States history. World History Online covers the important civilizations and cultures of world history from prehistoric times through the modern era. Ancient History & Culture gives a balanced, global view of the ancient world as it explores six ancient centers of civilization - Africa, Egypt, Greece, Rome, Mesoamerica, and Mesopotamia.
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Science Online
Science Online is a complete reference database containing thousands of entries covering animal anatomy, anthropology and archaeology, astronomy and space technology, atomic physics, biochemistry, biology, botany, chemistry, computer science, earth science, environmental science, general science, genetics, health and medicine, human natomy and physiology, marine science, physics, and weather and climate. These Diagrams, Definitions, Biographies, Essays, and Experiments are cross-referenced through hyperlinks and are searchable by keyword, topic, and year. In addition, the site includes a Timeline dating from the big bang to the present, Web Links to other science Web sites, and Further Information.
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World Book Online
Contains all of the articles from the print version of World Book Encyclopedia plus several unique features including photos, sounds, illustrations, maps, and 360-degree views, an up-to-date full-color atlas of the world, approximately 13,000 historical articles from past World Book Year Book volumes, summaries of important current events, as well as links to relevant World Book articles and authoritative, editor-selected Web sites, and a dictionary that contains more than 248,000 definitions. (World Book Username & Password required if accessing from home.)
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See a complete list of subscription databases available to you.
Mega Research & Homework Websites
Find what you're looking for with these general research websites.
Project Gutenberg
An excellent place to find primary source documents for your research projects, this site offers over 19,000 free downloadable books.
Reference.com
Tons of online reference sources. Includes a dictionary & thesaurus lookup, a people finder, and a web directory.
Study Buddy.com
A free search engine built just for homework.
Subject Specific Research Help
 Language Arts
Education Place: English
Grades 6-8
PoemHunter.com
Search for poems and poets using the poetry search engine.
 Math, Science, & Architecture
CoolMath.com
Ages 13-100.
DiscoverySchool.com: Science Fair Central
A comprehensive guide to creating your science fair project.
Exploratorium
The award-winning website of the Exploratorium, the San Francisco based museum of science, art, & human perception.
The Paleontology Portal
PBS's Building Big
Bridges, domes, skyscrapers, dams, & tunnels.
Science Buddies
Science fair project ideas, answers, and tools.
 History, Current Events, & Mythology
Digital History
Using new technologies to enhance learning and research.
Encyclopedia Mythica
Award-winning internet encyclopedia of mythology, folklore, and religion.
Library of Congress: America’s Story
Library of Congress: Map Collections
Lone Star History Links
Selected Texas history primary source documents.
Outline of U.S. History
 Social Studies, Geography, & Government
Ben’s Guide to U.S. Government
Choose to explore grades 6-8 or 9-12.
CIA’s World Factbook
Country stats & facts from the CIA.
FBI: Kids’ Page
Not just for kids—this site from the FBI includes resources for grades 6-12.
TexasBob.com: Documents of Texas History
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.
Testing and Education Reference Center
Take online practice tests! Brought to you for free by the library.
Your Study Guide
Develop a free customized study guide for the TAKS test! |
Citation Guidelines
Remember to give credit where credit is due!
Duke University Libraries
Documentation guidelines for citing sources and avoiding plagiarism.
MLA Citation Style
Color coded for easy reference! From Long Island University.
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