Homework Help for Students . . . Resources for Parents & Teachers

How can I find quality information on the Internet? The following web sites have been reviewed and hand selected with the needs and interests of students, their caretakers and teachers in mind. Explore these sites and learn something new!

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STUDENTS
American Memory Created by the Library of Congress, American Memory is a gateway to materials relating to the history and culture of the United States. The site offers more than 7 million digital items from more than 100 historical collections. Bartleby – Great Books Online This site provides access to great books on the Internet, free of charge. In the collection you will find reference books, literature and verse. Electronic Resources for Students Gateway to electronic resources on the Web. The staff at LEECA reviewed each Site for reliabilty and quality. Contact the St. Mary School Librarian for your password. Encyclopedia.com – Because knowledge is cool You guessed it. An encyclopedia filled with cool facts everyone should know. Take a look and boost your brain power. Essential Reference Tools How do you spell that word? What’s the population of Brazil? What did Marie Curie discover? Check out this collection of virtual reference books to find the answers. Fact Monster More than just facts . . . games, quizzes, trivia, news, sports, polls and a whole lot more. Infoplease Got questions? Infoplease has all the answers you need. National Geographic Homework Help Explore the World and learn about animals, nature, science, history, different cultures, geography and maps
PARENTS
Catholic Mom Not just for Catholic Moms . . . inspiration for Dads, Grandparents, Godparents, Teachers and anyone else looking for a little light in their life. Catholic Parenting Resources that help you keep the FAITH alive at home. Diocese of Cleveland - Tuition Assistance The office of Catholic Education has detailed information about Need Based Tuition Assistance available online. Forms are also ready to download. Keep Kids Healthy A handy guide to children`s health and well-being for when the doctor isn`t in. Screen It! Entertainment Reviews for Parents Help your family make good choices by being informed about the movies that interest them. Screen it! provides unbiased, detailed reviews that summarize potentially offensive content of popular movies so you can make wise decisions about the movies you and your family watch . U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Department of Film and Broadcasting Movie and family video reviews from the Catholic perspective.
TEACHERS
Education Week American Education`s online newspaper to help keep education professionals informed. There is also a link to Teacher Magazine online. Education World Curious teachers can explore this collection of inspirational ideas and information to boost their creativity in the classroom. Educational Resources Informational Center (ERIC) ERIC is a national information system funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences to provide access to education literature and resources. The Educator’s Reference Desk A set of tools and resources to assist professional educators with every aspect of teaching from lesson plans and classroom management, to learning theories and family life. International Reading Association Ideas and resources that support teachers in their quest to achieve the highest standards in literacy are the focus of this site. LEECA Media Services for Educators The LEECA staff has evaluated and compiled an extensive list of electronic resources for educators and put them at your fingertips. Contact the St. Mary School librarian for passwords. LD Online An excellent site packed with information about learning disabilities. A wealth of information for teachers and parents. National Library of Education Created by the federal government to provide access to resources for education information. A wealth of information available electronically.
EVERYONE
City of Elyria Access to local information and events that impact your life. Elyria Public Library All the books you`ll ever need plus magazines, books on tape, videos, DVDs, music CDs and programs for kids from 1 to 101. The Internet Public Library Because curious minds want to know . . . IPL is a great place to find top-notch resources and reference materials available on the Internet. An extensive list of reference resources is provided. A GREAT place to start! Lorain County Community College Library LCCC Library is open to the community and has resources for the whole family to enjoy.