{"id":33241,"date":"2015-03-27T17:27:39","date_gmt":"2015-03-27T17:27:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lincolncounty.colibraries.org\/?page_id=28"},"modified":"2015-03-27T17:27:39","modified_gmt":"2015-03-27T17:27:39","slug":"homework-kids","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sandbox.aclin.org\/lincoln\/homework-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Homework &#8211; Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; header_3_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_3_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; header_3_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"#multi\">Multi-Subject<\/a>\u00a0| <a href=\"#animals\">Animals &amp; Environment<\/a> | <a href=\"#biography\">Biography<\/a> | <a href=\"#colorado\">Colorado<\/a> | <a href=\"#currentevents\">Current Events<\/a> | <a href=\"#math\">Math<\/a> | <a href=\"#museums\">Museums<\/a> | <a href=\"#primarysources\">Primary Sources <\/a> | <a href=\"#research\">Research &amp; Writing<\/a> | <a href=\"#science\">Science<\/a> | <a href=\"#socialstudies\">Social Studies<\/a> | Databases\u00a0|\u00a0Homework-Teens<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.7&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<a name=\"top\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a name=\"multi\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color: #cc0000;\">Multi-Subject Collections<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.factmonster.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fact Monster<\/a> &#8211;\u00a0Encyclopedia, almanac, atlas and dictionary all in one.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/bjpinchbeck.com\/\">BJ Pinchbeck&#8217;s Homework Helper<\/a> &#8211; Hundreds of\u00a0top-notch websites for students and life-long\u00a0learners.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.discoveryeducation.com\/students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Discovery Education<\/a> &#8211; Homework help resources, plus interactive games, videos, virtual labs and activities.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ethemes.missouri.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">eThemes<\/a> &#8211; Discover websites on\u00a0wide range of topics using\u00a0keywords to search or browse\u00a0the list A-Z or by grade level.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.loc.gov\/rr\/program\/program.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Library of Congress<\/a> &#8211; Featuring LOC\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.loc.gov\/rr\/program\/bib\/bibguide.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Web Guides<\/a> and the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.loc.gov\/rr\/program\/program.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Virtual Reference Shelf<\/a>\u00a0for online information and research.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diigo.com\/profile\/colibraries\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Diigo<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; Jumpstart researching any topic by using websites recommended by Colorado librarians. <em>Type in a tag\u00a0word like<span style=\"color: #e74c3c;\"> inventors<\/span> or <span style=\"color: #e74c3c;\">colonies <\/span>and hit Enter. Some tags are two words and need to be typed inside quotes like\u00a0<span style=\"color: #e74c3c;\">&#8220;current events&#8221;<\/span> or <span style=\"color: #e74c3c;\">&#8220;civil war.&#8221;<\/span>\u00a0Start a new search by clicking CoLibraries (top left) to clear the field and enter\u00a0a different\u00a0tag.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a name=\"animals\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color: #cc0000;\">Animals &amp; Environment<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/kids.nationalgeographic.com\/animals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Geographic Kids<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; The\u00a0world of animals explained and presented in videos, games, and activities.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/animals.sandiegozoo.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">San Diego Zoo<\/a> &#8211; Discover animals by name, region, or habitat (mouse over <em>animals<\/em>\u00a0menu tab to choose.)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/students\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Environment\u00a0<\/a>&#8211; Website\u00a0recommendations from the EPA on\u00a0air, climate change, ecosystems, energy, recycling, water.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/cpw.state.co.us\/learn\/Pages\/SpeciesProfiles.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Colorado Parks &amp; Wildlife<\/a> &#8211; Animals\u00a0native to Colorado including threatened and endangered\u00a0species.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/eo.ucar.edu\/webweather\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Web Weather for Kids<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; Learn what makes weather wet and wild.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"#top\">[Top]<\/a><br \/>\n<a name=\"biography\"><\/a><\/h4>\n<h2 style=\"color: #cc0000;\">Biography<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.biography.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Biography.com<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; Over 7,000 biographies of people past and present.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nobelprize.org\/nobel_prizes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nobel Prize<\/a> &#8211; Biographies of Nobel Prize recipients and laureates.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.achievement.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gallery of Achievers<\/a> &#8211; Read\u00a0about\u00a0individuals who have shaped the 20th century by their accomplishments.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">White House<\/a> &#8211; Biographies of U.S. Presidents and First Ladies plus history of the White House.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/gws.ala.org\/category\/history-amp-biography\/biographies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More!<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; Websites featuring profiles\u00a0of historical\u00a0figures and distinguished women.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"#top\">[Top]<\/a><br \/>\n<a name=\"colorado\"><\/a><\/h4>\n<h2 style=\"color: #cc0000;\">Colorado<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.coloradovirtuallibrary.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Colorado Virtual Library<\/a> \u2013 Read biographies of famous (and infamous) Coloradoans past to present.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.historycolorado.org\/biographies-notable-coloradans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">History Colorado Center<\/a> \u2013\u00a0Learn about\u00a0the historical figures that shaped the history of Colorado and the West.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/coloradowest.auraria.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Center for Colorado &amp; The West<\/a> &#8211; Photos, interviews, biographies, county histories, and subject\u00a0guides.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/history.denverlibrary.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Western History &amp; Genealogy<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; Digital collections. photos, and resource guides at Denver Public Library.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.coloradohistoricnewspapers.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Colorado Historic Newspapers (1859-1923)<\/a> &#8211; Search\u00a0for feature stories, society news, ads, photos, and editorials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"#top\">[Top]<\/a><br \/>\n<a name=\"currentevents\"><\/a><\/h4>\n<h2 style=\"color: #cc0000;\">Current Events<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.timeforkids.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Time for Kids<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; Read about current events in the nation and the world.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/whyfiles.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The\u00a0Why Files<\/a> &#8211; The science behind the news.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/section\/learning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New York Times<\/a> &#8211; Student edition includes top stories, social issues, and <a href=\"https:\/\/myaccount.nytimes.com\/auth\/login?URI=http%3A%2F%2Flearning.blogs.nytimes.com%2Fcategory%2Fstudent-opinion%2F%3F_r%3D5&amp;REFUSE_COOKIE_ERROR=SHOW_ERROR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">opinion pages<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencenewsforstudents.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Science News<\/a> &#8211; Covering all fields of science, technology, engineering and math for students grades 5-12.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"#top\">[Top]<\/a><br \/>\n<a name=\"government\"><\/a><\/h4>\n<h2 style=\"color: #cc0000;\">Government<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kids.usa.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kids.gov<\/a> &#8211; Connect to over 2,000 web pages from government agencies, schools, and educational organizations.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bensguide.gpo.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ben&#8217;s Guide to U.S. Government<\/a> &#8211; How government works and laws are made, electoral process, and national symbols.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.icivics.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iCivics<\/a> &#8211; Explore the fundamental concepts and responsibilities of representative democracy through games.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Our Government<\/a> &#8211; Learn how America&#8217;s federal, state and local governments work to enact the will of the people.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"#top\">[Top]<\/a><br \/>\n<a name=\"math\"><\/a><\/h4>\n<h2 style=\"color: #cc0000;\">Math<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.webmath.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Webmath<\/a>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0Step-by-step answers to hundreds of math questions and the option to type in your own problem.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aaamath.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AAA Math<\/a> &#8211; Learn, practice, and explore every topic of K-8 math. (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.aaamatematicas.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">En Espanol<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.khanacademy.org\/math\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Khan Academy K-8 Math Videos<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; From counting to calculus\u00a0and everything in between.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ppld.org\/kids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pikes Peak Librar<\/a>y &#8211; Math\u00a0websites featuring step-by-step examples, worksheets, flashcards, and online practice.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diigo.com\/profile\/colibraries\/math\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More!<\/a> \u2013 Links to librarian recommended\u00a0math websites for students, teachers, and tutors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"#top\">[Top]<\/a><br \/>\n<a name=\"museums\"><\/a><\/h4>\n<h2 style=\"color: #cc0000;\">Museums<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.historycolorado.org\/museums\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">History Colorado<\/a> &#8211; Quick access to\u00a0History Colorado\u2019s museums and historic sites and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.historycolorado.org\/digital-learning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Digital Learning<\/a>\u00a0for students.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.si.edu\/Kids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Smithsonian Kids<\/a> &#8211; \u00a0From\u00a0Art to Zoo learn something new (or historical) here.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/americanhistory.si.edu\/exhibitions\/online\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Museum of American History<\/a> &#8211; Information, documents, artifacts, photos and more from America&#8217;s past.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nga.gov\/content\/ngaweb\/education\/kids.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NGAkids Art Zone<\/a> &#8211; Introduction to art and art history through interactive activities.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bostonteapartyship.com\/the-tea-act\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Boston Tea Party Museum<\/a> &#8211; The people and events leading to the American Revolution. (Click Research Library)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"#top\">[Top]<\/a><br \/>\n<a name=\"primarysources\"><\/a><\/h4>\n<h2 style=\"color: #cc0000;\">Primary Sources<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lib.umd.edu\/special\/research\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Primary, Secondary &amp; Tertiary Sources<\/a> &#8211; Explanations and\u00a0examples for each category.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/nhdarchives.pbworks.com\/w\/page\/37998641\/Using%20Primary%20Sources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National History Day Toolkit<\/a> &#8211; Introduction to primary sources with a video and links to examples.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/teens.denverlibrary.org\/homework\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Finding Copyright Friendly Images<\/a> &#8211; Resource list courtesy of Denver Public Library.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"#top\">[Top]<\/a><br \/>\n<a name=\"research\"><\/a><\/h4>\n<h2 style=\"color: #cc0000;\">Research &amp; Writing<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/legacy.kyvl.org\/infolit\/story.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Do Research<\/a> &#8211; A diagram takes you through the process, click any step to get the details.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/elementary.oslis.org\/learn-to-research\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Plan-Find-Create-Present<\/a> &#8211; Tips\u00a0to start your research project, find sources, stay organized,\u00a0and putting it all together.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/k12.thoughtfullearning.com\/resources\/writingtopics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Writing Topics<\/a> &#8211; Lists of ideas to inspire essays, stories, or\u00a0journal writing.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.infoplease.com\/homework\/writingskills1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Writing Skills<\/a> &#8211; Strengthen your writing skills with tips, examples, and best practices\u00a0for effective communication.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/teacher.scholastic.com\/writewit\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Writing With Writers<\/a> &#8211; Scholastic authors take you through the\u00a0steps\u00a0of writing news reports, mysteries, myths,\u00a0book reviews, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"#top\">[Top]<\/a><\/h4>\n<h2 style=\"color: #cc0000;\">Science<\/h2>\n<p><a name=\"science\"><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.exploratorium.edu\/explore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Exploratorium<\/a> &#8211; A\u00a0museum of art, science, and human perception.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.howstuffworks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How Stuff Works<\/a> &#8211;\u00a0\u00a0Straightforward\u00a0answers and explanations of how the world actually works.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/solarsystem.nasa.gov\/planets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Solar System Exploration<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; Planets, space missions, news and events from NASA.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sciencebuddies.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Science Fair Buddies<\/a> &#8211; Use the Wizard to find a perfect project\u00a0and learn how to apply\/document the scientific method.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.7&#8243; 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Some tags are two words and need to be typed inside quotes like\u00a0<span style=\"color: #e74c3c\">\"current events\"<\/span> or <span style=\"color: #e74c3c\">\"civil war.\"<\/span>\u00a0Start a new search by clicking CoLibraries (top left) to clear the field and enter\u00a0a different\u00a0tag.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<a name=\"animals\"><\/a>\n<h2 style=\"color: #cc0000\">Animals &amp; Environment<\/h2>\n<ul>\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/kids.nationalgeographic.com\/animals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Geographic Kids<\/a>\u00a0- The\u00a0world of animals explained and presented in videos, games, and activities.<\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/animals.sandiegozoo.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">San Diego Zoo<\/a> - Discover animals by name, region, or habitat (mouse over <em>animals<\/em>\u00a0menu tab to choose.)<\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/students\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Environment\u00a0<\/a>- Website\u00a0recommendations from the EPA on\u00a0air, climate change, ecosystems, energy, recycling, water.<\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/cpw.state.co.us\/learn\/Pages\/SpeciesProfiles.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Colorado Parks &amp; Wildlife<\/a> - Animals\u00a0native to Colorado including threatened and endangered\u00a0species.<\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/eo.ucar.edu\/webweather\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Web Weather for Kids<\/a>\u00a0- Learn what makes weather wet and wild.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: right\"><a href=\"#top\">[Top]<\/a>\n<a name=\"biography\"><\/a><\/h4>\n<h2 style=\"color: #cc0000\">Biography<\/h2>\n<ul>\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.biography.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Biography.com<\/a>\u00a0- Over 7,000 biographies of people past and present.<\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nobelprize.org\/nobel_prizes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nobel Prize<\/a> - Biographies of Nobel Prize recipients and laureates.<\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.achievement.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gallery of Achievers<\/a> - Read\u00a0about\u00a0individuals who have shaped the 20th century by their accomplishments.<\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">White House<\/a> - Biographies of U.S. Presidents and First Ladies plus history of the White House.<\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/gws.ala.org\/category\/history-amp-biography\/biographies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More!<\/a>\u00a0- Websites featuring profiles\u00a0of historical\u00a0figures and distinguished women.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: right\"><a href=\"#top\">[Top]<\/a>\n<a name=\"colorado\"><\/a><\/h4>\n<h2 style=\"color: #cc0000\">Colorado<\/h2>\n<ul>\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.coloradovirtuallibrary.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Colorado Virtual Library<\/a> \u2013 Read biographies of famous (and infamous) Coloradoans past to present.<\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.historycolorado.org\/biographies-notable-coloradans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">History Colorado Center<\/a> \u2013\u00a0Learn about\u00a0the historical figures that shaped the history of Colorado and the West.<\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/coloradowest.auraria.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Center for Colorado &amp; The West<\/a> - Photos, interviews, biographies, county histories, and subject\u00a0guides.<\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/history.denverlibrary.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Western History &amp; Genealogy<\/a>\u00a0- Digital collections. photos, and resource guides at Denver Public Library.<\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.coloradohistoricnewspapers.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Colorado Historic Newspapers (1859-1923)<\/a> - Search\u00a0for feature stories, society news, ads, photos, and editorials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: right\"><a href=\"#top\">[Top]<\/a>\n<a name=\"currentevents\"><\/a><\/h4>\n<h2 style=\"color: #cc0000\">Current Events<\/h2>\n<ul>\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.timeforkids.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Time for Kids<\/a>\u00a0- Read about current events in the nation and the world.<\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/whyfiles.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The\u00a0Why Files<\/a> - The science behind the news.<\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/section\/learning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New York Times<\/a> - Student edition includes top stories, social issues, and <a href=\"https:\/\/myaccount.nytimes.com\/auth\/login?URI=http%3A%2F%2Flearning.blogs.nytimes.com%2Fcategory%2Fstudent-opinion%2F%3F_r%3D5&amp;REFUSE_COOKIE_ERROR=SHOW_ERROR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">opinion pages<\/a>.<\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencenewsforstudents.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Science News<\/a> - Covering all fields of science, technology, engineering and math for students grades 5-12.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: right\"><a href=\"#top\">[Top]<\/a>\n<a name=\"government\"><\/a><\/h4>\n<h2 style=\"color: #cc0000\">Government<\/h2>\n<ul>\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kids.usa.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kids.gov<\/a> - Connect to over 2,000 web pages from government agencies, schools, and educational organizations.<\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bensguide.gpo.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ben's Guide to U.S. Government<\/a> - How government works and laws are made, electoral process, and national symbols.<\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.icivics.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iCivics<\/a> - Explore the fundamental concepts and responsibilities of representative democracy through games.<\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Our Government<\/a> - Learn how America's federal, state and local governments work to enact the will of the people.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: right\"><a href=\"#top\">[Top]<\/a>\n<a name=\"math\"><\/a><\/h4>\n<h2 style=\"color: #cc0000\">Math<\/h2>\n<ul>\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.webmath.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Webmath<\/a>\u00a0-\u00a0Step-by-step answers to hundreds of math questions and the option to type in your own problem.<\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aaamath.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AAA Math<\/a> - Learn, practice, and explore every topic of K-8 math. (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.aaamatematicas.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">En Espanol<\/a>)<\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.khanacademy.org\/math\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Khan Academy K-8 Math Videos<\/a>\u00a0- From counting to calculus\u00a0and everything in between.<\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ppld.org\/kids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pikes Peak Librar<\/a>y - Math\u00a0websites featuring step-by-step examples, worksheets, flashcards, and online practice.<\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diigo.com\/profile\/colibraries\/math\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More!<\/a> \u2013 Links to librarian recommended\u00a0math websites for students, teachers, and tutors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: right\"><a href=\"#top\">[Top]<\/a>\n<a name=\"museums\"><\/a><\/h4>\n<h2 style=\"color: #cc0000\">Museums<\/h2>\n<ul>\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.historycolorado.org\/museums\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">History Colorado<\/a> - Quick access to\u00a0History Colorado\u2019s museums and historic sites and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.historycolorado.org\/digital-learning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Digital Learning<\/a>\u00a0for students.<\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.si.edu\/Kids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Smithsonian Kids<\/a> - \u00a0From\u00a0Art to Zoo learn something new (or historical) here.<\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/americanhistory.si.edu\/exhibitions\/online\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Museum of American History<\/a> - Information, documents, artifacts, photos and more from America's past.<\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nga.gov\/content\/ngaweb\/education\/kids.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NGAkids Art Zone<\/a> - Introduction to art and art history through interactive activities.<\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bostonteapartyship.com\/the-tea-act\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Boston Tea Party Museum<\/a> - The people and events leading to the American Revolution. (Click Research Library)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: right\"><a href=\"#top\">[Top]<\/a>\n<a name=\"primarysources\"><\/a><\/h4>\n<h2 style=\"color: #cc0000\">Primary Sources<\/h2>\n<ul>\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lib.umd.edu\/special\/research\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Primary, Secondary &amp; Tertiary Sources<\/a> - Explanations and\u00a0examples for each category.<\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/nhdarchives.pbworks.com\/w\/page\/37998641\/Using%20Primary%20Sources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National History Day Toolkit<\/a> - Introduction to primary sources with a video and links to examples.<\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/teens.denverlibrary.org\/homework\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Finding Copyright Friendly Images<\/a> - Resource list courtesy of Denver Public Library.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: right\"><a href=\"#top\">[Top]<\/a>\n<a name=\"research\"><\/a><\/h4>\n<h2 style=\"color: #cc0000\">Research &amp; Writing<\/h2>\n<ul>\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/legacy.kyvl.org\/infolit\/story.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Do Research<\/a> - A diagram takes you through the process, click any step to get the details.<\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/elementary.oslis.org\/learn-to-research\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Plan-Find-Create-Present<\/a> - Tips\u00a0to start your research project, find sources, stay organized,\u00a0and putting it all together.<\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/k12.thoughtfullearning.com\/resources\/writingtopics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Writing Topics<\/a> - Lists of ideas to inspire essays, stories, or\u00a0journal writing.<\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.infoplease.com\/homework\/writingskills1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Writing Skills<\/a> - Strengthen your writing skills with tips, examples, and best practices\u00a0for effective communication.<\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/teacher.scholastic.com\/writewit\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Writing With Writers<\/a> - Scholastic authors take you through the\u00a0steps\u00a0of writing news reports, mysteries, myths,\u00a0book reviews, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: right\"><a href=\"#top\">[Top]<\/a><\/h4>\n<h2 style=\"color: #cc0000\">Science<\/h2>\n<a name=\"science\"><\/a>\n<ul>\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.exploratorium.edu\/explore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Exploratorium<\/a> - A\u00a0museum of art, science, and human perception.<\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.howstuffworks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How Stuff Works<\/a> -\u00a0\u00a0Straightforward\u00a0answers and explanations of how the world actually works.<\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/solarsystem.nasa.gov\/planets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Solar System Exploration<\/a>\u00a0- Planets, space missions, news and events from NASA.<\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sciencebuddies.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Science Fair Buddies<\/a> - Use the Wizard to find a perfect project\u00a0and learn how to apply\/document the scientific method.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: right\"><a href=\"#top\">[Top]<\/a>\n<a name=\"socialstudies\"><\/a><\/h4>\n<h2 style=\"color: #cc0000\">Social Studies<\/h2>\n<ul>\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cia.gov\/library\/publications\/the-world-factbook\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stately Knowledge<\/a> - Basic geographical facts and information on state capitols for all 50 states.<\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.eyewitnesstohistory.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Eyewitness to History<\/a> -\u00a0Profiles of historical characters and events told from the perspectives of those who lived it.<\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cia.gov\/library\/publications\/the-world-factbook\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CIA World Factbook<\/a> - 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