Additional Internet Resources

General

• Internet Public Library
• Homework Help Desk
• Khan Academy
• TED Ed
• Ducksters
• Great Websites for Kids
• edX: Free online courses from top universities

English

• Merriam-Webster Dictionary & Thesaurus
• Perdue Online Writing Lab (OWL): Resources for Writers
• SparkNotes: Literature Study Guides
• CliffsNotes
• Bartleby: Great Books (Fiction, Non-Fiction, Reference, and Verse)

History, Civics, and Geography

• USHistory.org
• American Memory: Written and spoken words, sound recordings, still and moving images, prints, maps, and sheet music that document the American experience from the Library of Congress collection
• American Civil War: Learn about the battles, key players, and available medicines from this important era in our history
• Civil War Maps
• Yale Law School Avalon Project: Documents in Law, History, and Diplomacy
• National Archives: American history documents
• Mr. Dowling's History Passport
• Encyclopedia of Greek Mythology
• United Nations
• CIA World Factbook
• Congress.gov
• Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids
• Handbook of Texas

Math and Science

• Math Open Reference
• Math.com
• Print Your Own Graph Paper
• The Exploratorium Science Museum
• Science Fair Project Resource Guide (IPL)
• NASA for Students

Programs

• Destination Imagination
• FIRST: LEGO, Tech, and Robotics Leagues
• Duke University Talent Identification Program (Duke TIP)
• Model UN