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Subjects: Reference Tools
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   Encyclopedias & Databases
   Websites
         Homework Megasites
         Almanacs
         Atlases
         Dictionaries
         Citing Your Sources
         Homework Megasites
         Libraries
         Evaluating Websites
         The Research Process
         Study Tips
           Study Tools
French Immersion Resources
Online Databases
Internet Safety

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Reference Tools

Encyclopedias & Databases

Find quick, reliable information that you can count on. Articles, reviews, news, images, and more.
Access in the Library or from home using your Strathcona County Library card.

Find a complete list of all our Databases for Teens.

Recommended Websites

Homework Megasites

Great places to get started!

B. J. Pinchbeck's Homework Helper
This is a great site with over 695 links to educational sites on the Internet. B.J. is a 14-year-old boy who has talked about his web site on Good Morning America and Oprah!

Canada's SchoolNet
SchoolNet web site links to more than 5,000 teacher approved learning resources, making it easier for Canadian teachers and students to access an immense source of online resources. Click on "Table of Contents" in the "Learning Resources" pull-down menu.

Fact Monster
Online dictionary, encyclopedia, and homework help. Check out the daily features like "Today in History" and "Monster's Poll".

Multnomah County Library Homework Center
This is a fantastic site! Take a look at the Homework Center.

2Learn.ca for Teens
If you are a student in Grades 7 - 9, this 2Learn.ca site is for you! Created by Alberta teachers, this website has dozens of links to sites that will help you with your homework.

2Learn.ca - Senior High Source
Created for Grade 10-12 students by Alberta teachers. Discover great resources related to your studies! Click on the Compass to keep reference tools like a weekly planner, periodic table, and encyclopedia handy while you are searching.

Atlases		Evaluating Websites
Atlas of Canada http://atlas.nrcan.gc.ca/site/english/index.html Atlapedia Online http://www.atlapedia.com/online/map_index.htm Maps A-Z. back to top		Critical Evaluation of Resources on the Internet A checklist of criteria to help you decide whether an Internet resource can be trusted. From the U of A.
Dictionaries & Thesauri		Research Process
Merriam-Webster Dictionary and Thesaurus Roget's Thesaurus II Containing 35,000 synonyms and over 250,000 cross-references in an easy-to-use format. back to top		Evaluating Web Sites - What Makes a Web Site Good? Some practical tips from the Homework Center at Multnomah County Library. Vancouver Public Library Grade Seven Skills Tutorial An introduction to research skills useful for completing homework assignments.
Almanacs		Study Tools
Quick facts and figures. InfoPlease Almanac World Almanac for Kids Search by topic or click on Chapters to search by subject such as Geography, Nations, or Science. back to top		BBC Bytesize Online games where you can test your skills in math, English, and science in games like Elemental or Whack Attack. http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks3bitesize/game/ Puzzlemaker.com Flashcard maker http://www.scholastic.com/kids/homework/flashcards.htm From Scholastic.
Citing Your Sources		Study Tips
Citation Styles Clear examples of five major citation styles, from Long Island University IPL: Style and Writing Guides Proper grammatical usage, citation formats & paper writing, from Internet Public Library Online Citation Styles Variety of citation styles, from Online! A Reference Guide to Using Internet Sources back to top		Links and tips on making the most of your study time. Homework Helper: Study Skills There is no secret to being a good student - all it takes is a lot of hard work! Tips on taking notes, reading textbooks, and studying for tests that will help you get good grades! Study Skills for Students This website by the Education and Computer Connection contains great information on all kinds of study tips and skills. Topics include notetaking, bad study habits, and research projects. Study Skills Topic Pages An excellent website that starts with how to prepare a study space, runs through reading and notetaking strategies, discusses using index cards as study aids and outlines how to keep track of assignments.
Libraries - Teen Resources
Great places to find booklists, reviews, and more homework help resources. Edmonton Public Library Calgary Public Library Richmond Public Library Toronto Public Library - RAMP Vancouver Public Library Hennepin Public Library King County Public Library Multnomah County Library

HOMEWORK HELP Subjects Science

Encyclopedias & Databases

Recommended Websites

Homework Megasites

Atlases

Evaluating Websites

Dictionaries & Thesauri

Research Process

Almanacs

Study Tools

Citing Your Sources

Libraries - Teen Resources

HOMEWORK HELP
Subjects
Science