Homework Help for Kids and Teens
Recommended resources include relevant Pioneer databases and internet resources specifically for kids and teens.
Pioneer Databases for Elementary School | Pioneer Databases for Middle/Junior High School | Pioneer Databases for High School | Internet Resources for Kids | Internet Resources for Teens | Internet Resources for Preschool Students | College Preparation & Information
Pioneer Databases for Elementary School Students
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Animals, EBSCO
Provides in-depth information on a variety of topics relating to animals. The database consists of indexing, abstracts, and full text records describing the nature and habitat of familiar animals.
Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia
This database provides over 25,000 encyclopedic entries covering a variety of subject areas.
K-12 Schools Pioneer
Students in grades K-12 have access in school libraries and from home to CultureGrams, EBSCO, eMedia, SIRS Discover, SIRS Knowledge Source, Soundzabound, and the World Book Encyclopedia.
Kids Search
EBSCO has created a search interface designed specifically for elementary/middle school students according to their needs and search abilities. Kids Search makes it easier for students to look for their subjects of interest by automatically searching across all applicable databases simultaneously.
Searchasaurus
Searchasaurus is a colorful, easy-to-use search interface for elementary and middle school students. It is an animated interface with a dinosaur theme that encourages students to enhance and develop basic search methodologies. Three popular elementary and middle school databases (Primary Search®, Middle Search® Plus and Book Collection: Nonfiction™) can be accessed via Searchasaurus.
SIRS Knowledge Source
Updated daily, SIRS Knowledge Source® provides relevant, credible information on social issues, science, history, government, and the arts and humanities. Full-text articles and Internet resources are carefully selected from thousands of domestic and international publications and respected organizations. SIRS Knowledge Source® is a comprehensive database portal which is comprised of several distinct reference databases including SIRS Researcher®, SIRS® Government Reporter, SIRS® Renaissance, and SIRS® WebSelect. Also includes SIRS Discover for younger students.
Student Research Center
The Student Research Center (SRC) is designed for students in grades 6 through 12. Students can easily pre-determine which content sources (e.g., Magazines, Newspapers, Biographies, Country Reports, Film & Video) will be included with their search. They can also search their databases by topic heading, make use of an online dictionary and encyclopedia, explore the top searches of the day, and even limit their search according to appropriate Lexile reading levels.
Pioneer Databases for Middle/Junior High School Students
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Academic Search Premier
This multi-disciplinary database provides full text for more than 4,500 journals, including full text for more than 3,700 peer-reviewed titles. PDF backfiles to 1975 or further are available for well over one hundred journals, and searchable cited references are provided for more than 1,000 titles.
Animals, EBSCO
Provides in-depth information on a variety of topics relating to animals. The database consists of indexing, abstracts, and full text records describing the nature and habitat of familiar animals.
Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia
This database provides over 25,000 encyclopedic entries covering a variety of subject areas.
K-12 Schools Pioneer
Students in grades K-12 have access in school libraries and from home to CultureGrams, EBSCO, eMedia, SIRS Discover, SIRS Knowledge Source, Soundzabound, and the World Book Encyclopedia.
Kids Search
EBSCO has created a search interface designed specifically for elementary/middle school students according to their needs and search abilities. Kids Search makes it easier for students to look for their subjects of interest by automatically searching across all applicable databases simultaneously.
MasterFile Premier
Designed specifically for public libraries, this multidisciplinary database provides full text for nearly 1,750 general reference publications with full text information dating as far back as 1975. Covering virtually every subject area of general interest, MasterFILE Premier also includes nearly 500 full text reference books, full text from 86,017 biographies, 105,786 full text primary source documents, and an Image Collection of 341,655 photos, maps and flags. This database is updated daily via EBSCOhost.
Middle Search Plus
Middle Search Plus provides full text for more than 140 popular, middle school magazines. All full text articles included in the database are assigned a reading level indicator (Lexiles). Full text is also available for thousands of biographies and historical essays. Middle Search Plus also contains 85,639 biographies, 104,481 primary source documents, and an Image Collection of 285,912 photos, maps and flags.
Searchasaurus
Searchasaurus is a colorful, easy-to-use search interface for elementary and middle school students. It is an animated interface with a dinosaur theme that encourages students to enhance and develop basic search methodologies. Three popular elementary and middle school databases (Primary Search®, Middle Search® Plus and Book Collection: Nonfiction™) can be accessed via Searchasaurus.
SIRS Knowledge Source
Updated daily, SIRS Knowledge Source® provides relevant, credible information on social issues, science, history, government, and the arts and humanities. Full-text articles and Internet resources are carefully selected from thousands of domestic and international publications and respected organizations. SIRS Knowledge Source® is a comprehensive database portal which is comprised of several distinct reference databases including SIRS Researcher®, SIRS® Government Reporter, SIRS® Renaissance, and SIRS® WebSelect. Also includes SIRS Discover for younger students.
Pioneer Databases for High School Students
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Academic Search Premier
This multi-disciplinary database provides full text for more than 4,500 journals, including full text for more than 3,700 peer-reviewed titles. PDF backfiles to 1975 or further are available for well over one hundred journals, and searchable cited references are provided for more than 1,000 titles.
Animals, EBSCO
Provides in-depth information on a variety of topics relating to animals. The database consists of indexing, abstracts, and full text records describing the nature and habitat of familiar animals.
Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia
This database provides over 25,000 encyclopedic entries covering a variety of subject areas.
K-12 Schools Pioneer
Students in grades K-12 have access in school libraries and from home to CultureGrams, EBSCO, eMedia, SIRS Discover, SIRS Knowledge Source, Soundzabound, and the World Book Encyclopedia.
LitFinder
LitFinder is an online resource replete with full-text and primary content vital to literature and language study. Students and researchers can access poems, plays, speeches, short stories and more at any time from anywhere they have access to the Internet.
MAS Ultra - School Edition
Designed specifically for high school libraries, this database contains full text for more than 500 popular, high school magazines. MAS Ultra – School Edition also provides more than 360 full text reference books, 85,639 biographies, 104,481 primary source documents, and an Image Collection of 285,912 photos, maps & flags, color PDFs and expanded full text backfiles (back to 1975) for key magazines.
MasterFile Premier
Designed specifically for public libraries, this multidisciplinary database provides full text for nearly 1,750 general reference publications with full text information dating as far back as 1975. Covering virtually every subject area of general interest, MasterFILE Premier also includes nearly 500 full text reference books, full text from 86,017 biographies, 105,786 full text primary source documents, and an Image Collection of 341,655 photos, maps and flags. This database is updated daily via EBSCOhost.
SIRS Knowledge Source
Updated daily, SIRS Knowledge Source® provides relevant, credible information on social issues, science, history, government, and the arts and humanities. Full-text articles and Internet resources are carefully selected from thousands of domestic and international publications and respected organizations. SIRS Knowledge Source® is a comprehensive database portal which is comprised of several distinct reference databases including SIRS Researcher®, SIRS® Government Reporter, SIRS® Renaissance, and SIRS® WebSelect. Also includes SIRS Discover for younger students.
TOPICsearch
This current events database allows researchers to explore social, political & economic issues, scientific discoveries and other popular topics discussed in today’s classrooms. TOPICsearch contains full text for over 139,800 articles from more than 4,800 diverse sources.
Vocational & Career Collection
Vocational & Career Collection is designed for vocational and technical libraries servicing high schools, community colleges, trade institutions and the general public. This collection provides full text coverage for more than 350 trade and industry-related periodicals.
Internet Resources for Kids
America's Story from America's Library
This site from the Library of Congress examines the history of the United States. Children of all ages can meet amazing Americans; jump back in time to time periods and specific dates; explore the history of all 50 states; join America at play to learn about favorite sports, pastimes, and hobbies; and see a movie, hear a tune, and sing along to a song from America's past. From the Library of Congress.
American Memory
American Memory provides a digital record of American history and creativity through written and spoken words, sound recordings, still and moving images, prints, maps, and sheet music. From the Library of Congress.
Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids
This site serves as the educational component of the U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO) and provides links to historical documents, elections, and other governmental resources for students in grades K-12.
B.J. Pinchbeck's Homework Helper
Contains over 735 links to sites that will help you with your homework. Topics include: Art/Music, Computer Science, English, Foreign Languages, Health & P.E., Math, News, Recess, Reference, Science, Search Engines, and Social Studies.
ClassBrain.com
Provides students (pre-K through grade 12), teachers, and parents with quick, manageable access to information and educational tools on the Internet.
Fact Monster
This searchable site includes an on-line dictionary and encyclopedia and lots of homework help for science, math, social studies, history, English, and sports. There are also games, quizzes, and daily features.
Federal Resources for Educational Excellence (FREE)
Teaching and learning resources from federal agencies in the subject areas: arts & music, health & physical education, language arts, math, science, U.S. history topics, U.S. time periods, and world studies.
Great Web Sites for Kids
Recommended by the American Library Association, this directory of websites for kids covers animals, the arts, history and biography, literature and languages, math and computers, reference, sciences, and social sciences.
Homework Spot
Homework help for elementary school, middle school and high school students. Includes reference help, themes, field trips and games and activities covering a variety of educational subjects.
KidsClick!
Web searches for kids by librarians. Searchable by subject and keyword. Covers facts and reference; weird and mysterious; religion and mythology; society and government; reading, writing and speaking; science and math; health and family; home and household; machines and transportation; computers and the Internet; the arts; popular entertainments; sports and recreation; literature; and geography, history and biography.
Kids.gov
The official kids' portal of the U.S. government links to government and other kids sites by age and subject. Subjects includes arts, careers, computers and technology, fun stuff, government, math, money, science, social studies, and state websites. For students in grades K-8.
The Old Farmer's Almanac for Kids
Provides kids with information and activities on topics they're interested in.
Utah Homework Help
Assembled by the fantastic reference librarians at the Salt Lake County Library system, based on questions they receive from Utah Kids!
Utah Collections Multimedia Encyclopedia
The Utah Collections Multimedia Encyclopedia is a continuing series of CD-ROM volumes as well as an ever-expanding world wide web site whose contributors include many institutions, organizations and agencies throughout Utah. Utah Collections serves as a storehouse of multimedia items which educators, professors and students can freely use in lesson plans, reports and projects without fear of copyright infringement.
State of Utah Resource Web (SURWEB)
Educational slides and text about Utah's cultural, living and natural sites. The SURWEB project intends to address discrepancies in educational opportunities for Utah students who may be poor, rural, or from culturally disenfranchised communities. In addition, SURWEB has the potential to provide authentic, locally-created resources that will enhance educational opportunity for all of Utah's elementary and secondary students.
The World Almanac for Kids
Provides kids with information on thousands of subjects.
World Book Advanced
Search primary source documents, e-books, encyclopedia articles, and images in World Book Advanced. Research tools include a dictionary and an atlas.
World Book Kids
Based on World Book's Student Discovery Encyclopedia, World Book Kids includes thousands of easy-to-read articles, engaging images and illustrations, interactive games and activities, and teacher resources. Designed for primary school students, World Book Kids is a general reference site with a dictionary, atlas, and activities.
World Book Online Reference Center
World Book Online Reference Center is a dictionary, atlas, and encyclopedia tailored for students in elementary and middle schools. World Book is a suite of online research tools that includes encyclopedia articles, primary source collections, educator tools, student activities, pictures, audio, and video, complemented by current periodicals and related Web sites.
World Book Spanish Student Discovery Encyclopedia / La Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos
The Spanish Student Discovery Encyclopedia is organized so that the student can find information quickly and easily. Browse alphabetically. En español.
Internet Resources for Teens
America's Story from America's Library
This site from the Library of Congress examines the history of the United States. Children of all ages can meet amazing Americans; jump back in time to time periods and specific dates; explore the history of all 50 states; join America at play to learn about favorite sports, pastimes, and hobbies; and see a movie, hear a tune, and sing along to a song from America's past. From the Library of Congress.
American Memory
American Memory provides a digital record of American history and creativity through written and spoken words, sound recordings, still and moving images, prints, maps, and sheet music. From the Library of Congress.
Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids
This site serves as the educational component of the U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO) and provides links to historical documents, elections, and other governmental resources for students in grades K-12.
B.J. Pinchbeck's Homework Helper
Contains over 735 links to sites that will help you with your homework. Topics include: Art/Music, Computer Science, English, Foreign Languages, Health & P.E., Math, News, Recess, Reference, Science, Search Engines, and Social Studies.
ClassBrain.com
Provides students (pre-K through grade 12), teachers, and parents with quick, manageable access to information and educational tools on the Internet.
Fact Monster
This searchable site includes an on-line dictionary and encyclopedia and lots of homework help for science, math, social studies, history, English, and sports. There are also games, quizzes, and daily features.
Federal Resources for Educational Excellence (FREE)
Teaching and learning resources from federal agencies in the subject areas: arts & music, health & physical education, language arts, math, science, U.S. history topics, U.S. time periods, and world studies.
Homework Spot
Homework help for elementary school, middle school and high school students. Includes reference help, themes, field trips and games and activities covering a variety of educational subjects.
Kids.gov
The official kids' portal of the U.S. government links to government and other kids sites by age and subject. Subjects includes arts, careers, computers and technology, fun stuff, government, math, money, science, social studies, and state websites. For students in grades K-8.
State of Utah Resource Web (SURWEB)
Educational slides and text about Utah's cultural, living and natural sites. The SURWEB project intends to address discrepancies in educational opportunities for Utah students who may be poor, rural, or from culturally disenfranchised communities. In addition, SURWEB has the potential to provide authentic, locally-created resources that will enhance educational opportunity for all of Utah's elementary and secondary students.
Study Guide Zone
Resources for students studying for standardized tests, such as the SAT and the ACT.
Study Guides & Strategies
Study guides, strategies, skills, tips and habits for students.
Utah Collections Multimedia Encyclopedia
The Utah Collections Multimedia Encyclopedia is a continuing series of CD-ROM volumes as well as an ever-expanding world wide web site whose contributors include many institutions, organizations and agencies hroughout Utah. Utah Collections serves as a storehouse of multimedia items which educators, professors and students can freely use in lesson plans, reports and projects without fear of copyright infringement.
World Book Advanced
Search primary source documents, e-books, encyclopedia articles, and images in World Book Advanced. Research tools include a dictionary and an atlas.
World Book Online Reference Center
World Book Online Reference Center is a dictionary, atlas, and encyclopedia tailored for students in elementary and middle schools. World Book is a suite of online research tools that includes encyclopedia articles, primary source collections, educator tools, student activities, pictures, audio, and video, complemented by current periodicals and related Web sites.
World Book Spanish Student Discovery Encyclopedia / La Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos
The Spanish Student Discovery Encyclopedia is organized so that the student can find information quickly and easily. Browse alphabetically. En español.
Internet Resources for Preschool Students
Great Web Sites for Kids
Recommended by the American Library Association, this directory of websites for kids covers animals, the arts, history and biography, literature and languages, math and computers, reference, sciences, and social sciences.
Preschool Pioneer
An online collection of high quality educational resources for kids aged 3-6.
College Preparation and Information
America's Best Colleges
U.S. News & World Report collects data from more than 1,400 colleges to rank the best colleges and universities by discipline.
Degree-Finder.com
The Degree Finder is an online education directory with over 1000 Colleges, Universities, and Career Schools in its database. Find schools by state or by category and degree level.
DegreeInfo.com
Search over 300 regionally accredited distance learning programs to find the perfect program for you! Just enter the degree level and one or more fields of study, distance learning articles, discussion board and more.
Study Guide Zone
Resources for students studying for standardized tests, such as the SAT and the ACT.
Utah Educational Savings Plan (USEP)
Utah's 529 college savings plan administered and managed by the Utah State Board of Regents and the Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority Administration.
Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority (UHEAA)
UHEAA is an agency of the State of Utah which administers Utah's student financial aid programs, including the student loan guarantee program and secondary market, state need-based financial aid, the Utah Educational Savings Plan Trust, and the Utah Engineering and Computer Sciences Loan Forgiveness Program.
Utah Mentor & Choices
Launched by the Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority and Xap Corporation, this resource provides students and their families' essential tools for the college planning, selection, application and financial aid processes, as well as career exploration within Utah's public and private higher education institutions. The site includes in-depth campus profiles of all degree and certificate-granting colleges and universities in Utah.