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Homework Help

Find library resources to help with your homework.

These websites can help with Math classes:

  • IXL - test your knowledge of different math skills with online quizzes.
  • Khan Academy - practice exercises and instructional videos for at-home studying. 
  • Khan Academy (economics) - practice exercises and instructional videos for at-home studying. 
  • Wolfram Alpha - get help with math homework, solve specific math problems, or find information about different math skills.

These websites can help with Science classes:

  • Kapilli Chemistry - helpful information about different terms and concepts in Chemistry.
  • Khan Academy  - practice exercises and instructional videos for at-home studying.
  • Science.gov - search for federal science information, including research and development results.
  • Wolfram Alpha - compute answers to questions involving physics, chemistry, and more.

These websites can help with English, Language Arts, and Writing classes:

  • Easy Bib - creates a bibliography in MLA style by entering the various elements into a form. 
  • Grammar Book - English grammar and punctuation rules.
  • IXL - test your knowledge of Language Arts skills with online quizzes.
  • Noodle Tools - citation help for MLA, APA, and Chicago Style citations. 
  • Parts of an Essay - the different parts of an essay defined, as well as how to write and essay and different essay types.
  • Purdue OWL - Purdue University Online Writing Lab; helps with every stage of the writing process.
  • Read, Write, Think - interactive tools to help refine Language Arts skills.
  • Vocabulary.com - enter vocabulary words and then answer quiz questions about those words.

These websites can help with History and Social Studies classes:

  • Census Data - provides access to data about the United States that comes from the U.S. Census.
  • Ben's Guide - information about the U.S. Government.
  • Colorado Encyclopedia - reference information and articles about the State of Colorado.
  • Digital History - learn about specific eras in history, get more information about certain topics, and access primary resources.
  • Historical Maps - University of Texas at Austin; historical maps of the world, the United States, and more.
  • Khan Academy - practice exercises and instructional videos for at-home studying. 
  • Library of Congress - digital collections curated by the Library of Congress.
  • National Archives - primary sources curated by the National Archives.
  • Wolfram Alpha - compute answers to questions about the past, such as custom timelines, money value, and historical inventions.
  • World Factbook a CIA publication that includes information on more than 267 countries and world entities.

College Preparedness and Scholarships

These websites can help you decide what college to attend, or help find scholarships to make college more affordable:

  • Accredited Online Colleges - a list of accredited online colleges that includes information about each school such as average tuition costs. 
  • College Navigator - database with information to help find the right college or university.
  • College Scholarships - comprehensive information for students of all ages hoping to attend college.
  • Fast Web - online resource for finding scholarships.
  • Tuition Funding Sources - a scholarship matching service that provides access to $41 billion in funding. 
  • World Wide Learn - helps students figure out how to align their interests with a career, what education they need, and what type of school is the best fit for them.

You may also want to check out one of the books below:

Library Databases

The library has several databases that are free for you to use and can help with homework! 

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