Homework Helpers are various websites that are full of knowledge that you may not have known are out there and could help you.
Some of the links have been edited to take you to the proper area depending on your child’s grade level. One of the advantages to the new math textbooks the school has this year is that they are ‘available’ online – these links are under the proper grade level.
K-5th Grade
Social Studies
Online Social Studies Textbooks
Math
Online Math Textbooks
Science
Online Science Textbooks
NASA Homepage
Here you can find many interesting things ranging from recent discoveries, information about our solar system, technology information, interesting space images, and much more
NASA Kid's Section
The section for K-4th grade is broken up in to very easy to use sections. Stories, find it fast, play & learn, a picture dictionary, and more. This site is VERY user-friendly and is packed full of useful information.
Smithsonian
This website seems very user friendly with a wealth of knowledge. There is a daily fact posted with a link to learn more about it. Also they have a page for art related topics, science and nature, history and culture, and people and places. They even have some games that you can play and challenge your friends at.
Illinois Government
Cool Math Games
This website is a little cluttered and loudly colored, but has many helpful games and learning tools. Games include helpful geography ‘tests’, math quizzes/challenges, board games, words games, and many more.
Fun Brain
This website has a math arcade, a reading center, and many more classic games that help encourage learning in new and fun ways.
6th-8th Grade
Math
Online Math Textbooks
Science
Online Science Textbooks
NASA Homepage
Here you can find many interesting things ranging from recent discoveries, information about our solar system, technology information, interesting space images, and much more
NASA Kid's Section
The section for K-4th grade is broken up in to very easy to use sections. Stories, find it fast, play & learn, a picture dictionary, and more. This site is VERY user-friendly and is packed full of useful information.
Smithsonian
This website seems very user friendly with a wealth of knowledge. There is a daily fact posted with a link to learn more about it. Also they have a page for art related topics, science and nature, history and culture, and people and places. They even have some games that you can play and challenge your friends at.
Illinois Government
Cool Math Games
This website is a little cluttered and loudly colored, but has many helpful games and learning tools. Games include helpful geography ‘tests’, math quizzes/challenges, board games, words games, and many more.
Fun Brain
This website has a math arcade, a reading center, and many more classic games that help encourage learning in new and fun ways.