Homework Websites for Teens – Lamar Public Library

Multi-Subject Collection

Information Please – Encyclopedia, almanac, atlas and dictionary all in one.
Library of Congress – Historical records and digitized books, photos, maps, manuscripts, film, and sound recordings.
BJ Pinchbeck’s Homework Helper – Over 700 top-notch websites for students and life-long learners.
Shmoop Learning Guides – Literature, math, science, history, social studies, art, music, and a few life skills. (En Espanol)

Study Tips – Tips on note-taking, test-taking, organizing, studying for tests, concentrating, and more.
I Can’t Remember What I Read! – Steps to improve reading retention.
Test Anxiety – Manage test anxiety to work for you, instead of against you.

Biography.com – Over 7,000 biographies of people past and present.
Nobel Prize – Biographies of Nobel Prize recipients and laureates.
Gallery of Achievers – Read about individuals who have shaped the 20th century by their accomplishments.
Miller Center – In-depth information on each U.S. President and administration and presidential speech archive.
More! – Spotlights historical figures and distinguished women.

Crash Course YouTube Channel – John Green teaches U.S. history and World history (each in 47 12-15 min videos.)
100 Milestone Documents – Chronicling U.S. history history from 1776 to 1965.
Timeline of Art History – The Metropolitan Museum of Art presents 300 timelines, 930 essays, and about 7,000 objects.
American Heritage Magazine – Collections and articles about people, places, events, invention and innovation in America.

Shmoop – For all your assigned reading, summaries, themes, quotes, characters, and analysis to spark critical thinking.
Free Book Notes – Book summaries and study guides for thousands of books, compiled from several major study guides.
No Fear Shakespeare – Shakespeare’s plays with page-by-page translation into modern English. There is some free content, but also a paywall. Here are some More Shakespeare links.
Poetry Foundation – Browse classic and contemporary works, by subject, style, period, or poet.
More! – Links to literary classics, poems, short stories, plays, films, and reference works – all free and online.

Purplemath – Need help with algebra? This is the place for illustrated step-by-step examples and videos.

PBS NewsHour Extra – World news and reports written for students.
The Denver Post – Online newspaper covering American and international news. Log in with your library card.
The Guardian – Online newspaper covering American and international news.
Pew Research Center – Nonpartisan reports about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world.
ProCon.org – Today’s controversial issues presented in a balanced, comprehensive, straightforward pro-con format.

Library of Congress – Maps, photographs, letters, diaries, newspapers, sound recordings, interviews, and historic films.
National Archives – Written documents, images, maps, charts, graphs, audio and video.
American Rhetoric – Audio and video of public speeches, sermons, legal proceedings, lectures, debates and interviews.
Western History Collection at Denver Public Library – Documents, photographs, maps, art, newspapers and more.

Primary, Secondary & Tertiary Sources – Explanations and examples for each category.
Evaluating Resources – CRAAP! Currency, relevance, authority, accuracy, purpose.
Research Skills – Step-by-step guide to the research process, evaluating resources, and writing a research paper.
The Research Process – Resources to help with writing skills, thesis statements, style and language, and citation.

Science.gov – Search across 15 federal agencies with just one query for science articles, news, studies, data, and more.
Explain that Stuff – Easy to understand articles on how things work, cutting-edge science, cool gadgets, and computers.
Classification of Animals – Amphibians, invertebrates, birds, mammals, reptiles and the conservation of animals.
The Physics Classroom – Physics concepts explained and quizzes to test your understanding.

Hour of Code – Intro designed to demystify code and show that anybody can learn the basics (and beyond.)
TED Talks Technology – Over 500 video talks on topics of technology.
CNN Tech News – News and video covers the internet, business and personal tech, video games, and more.

Occupational Outlook Handbook – Career information and statistics about hundreds of occupations.
My Future – Career insights featuring education & training, salary, trends and advice for job seekers.
Career Colleges – Find programs to enter into specific trades or services: tech, law, healthcare, culinary, automotive, etc.
Colorado Colleges and Universities – Answers to commonly asked questions about attending college in Colorado.
College Answer Guy – Articles, checklists, and resources on everything you need to know to prepare for college.
NCES College Navigator – Search for colleges and universities by location, programs and majors, or institution type.