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Library Resources
Libraries and Research – All Subjects
www.sfpl.org
The San Francisco Public Library has information on all academic subjects in addition to fiction and non-fiction for recreational reading. If you are unable to visit them on-site, check out their E-Library section, especially “Articles & Databases” if you are trying to do research. “Ask a Librarian” under “Services” is also helpful if you can't quite find what you're looking for.
English
Vocabulary Building
Cambridge Dictionaries Online
Includes the Cambridge Dictionary of American English, Cambridge International Dictionary of English, Cambridge International Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs or Cambridge International Dictionary of Idioms.
Dictionary.com
This is an easy-to-use online dictionary.
Thesaurus.com
This is an easy-to-use online thesaurus.
English Reading Lists
Fei Tian CA – Middle School Reading List
This is a list of books put together by the librarian Fei Tian Academy of the Arts California. The books included are intended to be geared towards middle schoolers.
Fei Tian CA – High School Reading List
This is a list of books put together by the librarian Fei Tian Academy of the Arts California. The books included are intended to be geared towards high schoolers.
Houston Area Independent Schools Library Network – Recommended Reading
This is a list of recommended readings for middle schoolers by a school in Texas.
Parkway School District – Reading List
This is a list of recommended readings for middle schoolers by a school district in Missouri.
History
US History
www.gilderlehrman.org
This website includes resources for students and teachers about American history, compiled by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. Resources include podcasts with interviews and historical analysis, and annotated samples of primary resources.
Mathematics
School Algebra Tutorials - West Texas A&M University
Here you can find online tutorials for most major areas in university algebra. Some tutorial topics may also be helpful to give more perspective on topics in Algebra I and Algebra II.
Math Forum @ Drexel University
An online resource for improving math learning, teaching, and communication.
Scholarships and Contests
www.fastweb.com
Fastweb is an online scholarship database. It is mostly oriented towards college-bound students, though there are also some scholarships that are useful for students at the middle school or high school level. For those who are interested in college, it is never too soon to start looking.
www.cricketmagkids.com/contests
Monthly art and writing contests for children and teens are featured here. Every month there is a new topic, rotating between art, short stories, and poetry.
Frame My Future Scholarship Contest
A good scholarship for seniors who like drawing, painting, or other visual arts. (Also available to current community college, 4-year college, and graduate school students.) Take a photo of a piece of artwork, writing, etc. that you have made representing what you wish to accomplish in the future and submit online to Diploma Frame.
Phoebe Ann Rose Scholarship Foundation
For music students ages 14 to 26 to pursue their music education. Applicants must demonstrate volunteer experience, write two short essays, and request three letters of recommendation.
East Village Service Scholar Contest
This scholarship is for students in grades kindergarten through grade 12 who have done at least 5 hours of community service. Students may enter in one of two categories by writing an essay on one of the sponsor's listed topics or by submitting a work of art and explanation that fits the categories listed on their website. Students are divided into three categories by grade - Kindergarten through 5th, middle school, and high school. |
