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InfOhio |
Full access to World Book Encyclopedia, extensive educational video library and more. Resource for Ohio schools. Homeschoolers may take advantage of this valuable resource too. When you sign up; fill in your information and type homeschool when asked for school name. |
All grades / subjects |
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Fact Monster |
This kid version of InfoPlease is an almanac, atlas, encyclopedia, dictionary and more. Learning games, and features that include
Monster Quiz, Vocabulary, Analogy of the day, Spelling Bee Today in History, and Today's Birthday
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K-8 /
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InfoPlease |
An almanac, atlas, encyclopedia, dictionary, thesaurus with timelines, biographies, countries, quizzes, and other features. (A more grown-up version of Fact Monster) |
6-12 /
All subjects |
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Ask Numbers |
Online Conversion tool for metric/standard conversion. Includes conversion calculators for weight/mass, length/distance, volume, temperature, fuel economy, pressure, area, computer storage, energy/work, power, torque, circular/angle, frequency, force, electrical, radiation, speed, density, light, acceleration, viscosity, flow rate, sound, data transfer, calorie, heat, date/time, base numbers, carbon emissions, currency, clothing/shoe sizes, and cooking. |
6-12 / Numbers |
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World Atlas |
In depth world atlas, includes country facts, flags, travel information and more. Free downloadable maps available too. |
All grades/ Geography |
Encyclopedia
.com |
Search through more than
100 encyclopedias, dictionaries, and thesauruses with only one search. Useful resource is easy to use and free. |
6-12 /
All subjects |
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Smithsonian Encyclopedia |
Explore the Smithsonian Institute Encyclopedia, and learn about art/design, science/technology,
history/culture, and more. |
6-12 /
All subjects |
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Library of Congress |
The Library of Congress has made some selected content available online. Only a small percentage of the Library's content is available online, but is still a wealth of information. |
6-12 /
All subjects |
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Merriam-Webster Dictionary |
Search the Merriam-Webster dictionary online. Other tools include a thesaurus, Spanish-English dictionary, and Medical dictionary. Also includes features like Word of the day, Word games, and New words and Slang. |
All grades /
subjects |
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The Free Dictionary |
Includes: Dictionary / Thesaurus, Medical Dictionary, Legal Dictionary, Financial Dictionary, Acronyms, Idioms, Encyclopedia, and Wikipedia Encyclopedia. Features include: Customizable home page, Word of the Day, Hangman, Spelling Bee, Match-up, Article of the Day, Quotation of the Day, In the News, English language forum, This day in History, and My Word List. Downloadable Apps. |
All grades/
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Your Dictionary |
Search through Webster's New World Dictionary, American Heritage Dictionary, Abbreviations & Acronyms, Business, Finance & Investment Dictionary, Computer Encyclopedia, Hacker Dictionary and Telecom Dictionary, Dictionary of Idioms, Encyclopedia of World Biography, Medical Definitions and Science Definitions, The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Roget's A-Z Thesaurus and Roget’s II. Features include: Example sentences, quotes, audio pronunciations, word origin and word games, English Grammar Rules & Usage, Electronic Scrabble dictionary, and Resources for Teachers and Students and Parents. |
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Homeschool Advantage |
Homeschool Advantage is a way to keep the facts your children learn during school in their long-term memory. Children often forget many facts shortly after learning them, but this unique system of review will allows students to retain and recall knowledge for years. Students can learn over 30,000 facts for all grades, in these subjects: Geography, History, Math, Science, Spanish, Spelling, Vocabulary, SAT/GRE Prep. FREE TRIAL |
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That Quiz |
That Quiz is a free tool for teachers that allows them to create and administer "tests" online. Create your "class" and make your student list. Tests may be timed or not timed. Great practice for math facts, geography skills, and more. You can create as many tests as you like and the grades are tallied, graphed, and averaged for you. You may create as many custom tests as you like - for any subject! OR browse tests created by other teachers
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All Grades /
Math, and other subjects |
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Docs Teach |
Tools to help you search the National Archives for primary sources of information to aid in the teaching of history. Students enjoy primary-source based activities that develop historical thinking skills. Use ready-made activities, or alter an activity to meet your needs. |
6-12 /
History |
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Printable Rulers |
Useful resource for accurate rulers you can print on your computer. There are several available metric and standard - Even a meter stick! Keep them in your notebook! Once you get to the page, scroll down to find printing instructions.
Need a protractor? Try this one! |
All Grades /
Math |
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The Story Starter |
The Story Starter is a useful tool that generates random idea the gives writing prompts for any fiction writing assignment; journal entries, stories, plays, etc. |
All Grades /
Writing |
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Unscramble .net |
Fun tool is a rhyming dictionary, crossword puzzle solver, word unscrambler and dictionary. |
All grades / subjects |
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The Homeschool Channel |
Ever wish your TV had a station devoted to homeschooling? The Homeschool Channel may not be available on your TV, but it streams live 24 hours/day online. You can watch, or create an account on the site to blog and offer input. |
Parents |
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Microsoft Mathematics |
Microsoft Mathematics provides a set of mathematical tools that help students learn to solve equations step-by-step, gain understanding of fundamentals in pre-algebra, algebra, trigonometry, physics, chemistry, and calculus. Includes: full-featured graphing calculator, conversion tools, and additional tools to evaluate triangles and solve systems of equations,. |
7-12 /
Math |
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Bible Gateway |
Quick way to look up a verse, topical reference, and more. Translations available in 54 languages. Choose from 25 ENGLISH translations, or compare up to 5 versions at once |
All Grades /
Bible |
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Linked Word Project |
Every phrase in the Bible is linked to the Strong's entry for that phrase or word. It shows the usage in the KJV, the transliteration, the word origin, part of speech, definition etc. Vital resource to delve deeper into the Bible. |
All Grades /
Bible |
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Jelly Telly |
This site presented by Focus on the Family uses puppets to teach in depth Bible lessons and Bible History/Early church history lessons. |
Elementary + /
Bible |
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Kids Answers |
Articles, videos, activities and more. Created to help children be confident in the Bible as literal truth, and be able to defend their faith. Apologetics site by Answers In Genesis. |
All Grades /
Apologetics |
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Answers in Genesis |
Helps you gain an understanding of how science actually proved the accuracy of the Bible. Gives you the knowledge you need to defend and proclaim your faith. |
All Grades /
Apologetics |
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Weather Encyclopedia |
This kid's encyclopedia on the weather tells everything you need to know about everything weather, includes weather games, and forecast center. |
All Grades /
Science |
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Botany Encyclopedia |
An encyclopedia of plants and flowers. Learn how to identify indoor and outdoor plants. Includes a description, cultivation requirements, and other important information about the growing of plants. Also tells about different varieties and hybrids of each plant or flower. |
All Grades /
Science |
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Instrument Encyclopedia |
This site allows you to explore the diversity and creativity of musical traditions or search for a favorite instrument to learn more about.. |
All Grades /
Music |
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Classics for Kids |
Use this site to introduce your students to classical music. The "On the radio" tab allows students to listen to programs on classical music. You can also download worksheets. Each program only lasts about 10-15 minutes. Click on the archives for past programs. |
Elementary + /
Music |
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Deaf Planet |
Fun site for children.. Watch videos, play games, or learn a science lesson. When Max's spaceship breaks down he finds himself stranded on a strange planet with his android, Wilma. Everyone on the planet is deaf and speaks in sign language, fortunately for him Wilma can translate! |
4-7 /
ASL, Language |
ASL Pro
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Signing Savvy |
Video Dictionary for ASL. See video images of people using a sign for the word/concept you select. Both of these sites offer a video dictionary, ASL pro offers a "quiz me" section as well. |
All Grades /
ASL, Language |
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WallBuilders - Historical Archives |
This sites links to archives of primary sources for your historical studies. WallBuilders is teaching America's forgotten history with an emphasis on the moral, religious, and constitutional foundation on which America was built. They promote books by authors like David Barton. Also broadcast, videos and other media that teach our true history. |
6-12/
American History |
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The Miller Center - American President |
American President is an Online Reference Resource of in-depth information "reviewed by prominent scholars" about the Presidents of the United States and the history of the presidency. Features include: essays about the President's life before, during, and after each term, info about the First Lady and cabinet officials of each administration, Multimedia archives, Presidential Speeches, and more. Beware of some bias on this site; words like "Woodrow Wilson was one of America's greatest Presidents. His domestic program expanded the role of the federal government..." If you agree with increasing the size of the federal government he would be the greatest president; he would be the worst president if you disagreed with those policies. |
6-12/
History |
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Paper Toys |
Print on card stock paper and let you children put together these wonderful models. Skill levels vary. Some models include: Great Wall of China, U.S. Capitol Building, Mississippi Queen Riverboat, Tyrannosaurus Rex, Neuschwanstein Castle, White House, World Trade Center Complex, Bill Gates' House, Chrysler PT Cruiser, Taj Mahal, Paper Dolls, and many more! |
All Grades /
Art |
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Space Models |
Easy and Challenging paper models of space robots, satellites, and spacecraft. These models are provided free by NASA and are very authentic in appearance. |
All Grades /
Art |
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America: A Union of God & State |
A 10-Session Short Course in America’s Godly Heritage & the Divergence from that Heritage in Recent Times. These free lessons are downloadable in PDF format. |
6-12 /
History |
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Ohio History Central |
Complete history of Ohio including timelines, multimedia, and more. Easily searchable topical index or by categories. Everything you need to teach or supplement your Ohio History lessons. |
All Grades /
Ohio History |
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Learn 2 Type |
Learn 2 Type offers free typing lessons and tests & typing tutor to help kids master the skills of touch typing. The exercises in the Typing Tutor adjust to your child's skill level and become more challenging as his skills increase. |
All Grades /
Typing |
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Homeschooling in a Crunch |
Visit the Academy webpage and enroll in inexpensive online classes. Other features include articles, videos, Ask-a-Homeschooler, and more. Purchase curriculum or download notebook lessons.. |
All grades /
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Lifeprint ASL 101 |
Full year of ASL lessons, complete with schedule, lesson plans, and practice tools. Self-guided lessons are free to use. Teacher support for a fee. |
All Grades/
ASL, Language |
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Baby Sign Language |
Video Dictionary, flash cards, and steps to teach sign language to your baby, or toddler. All the information you need is right here. |
Birth - preK/
ASL, Language |
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BRL - Introduction to Braille |
The BRL program is paid for by the U.S. Department of Education's Braille Literacy Program. It consists of 3 free courses designed to prepare you for certification. |
Birth - preK/
ASL, Language |
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SoftSchools |
This site uses lessons, worksheets and games to teach all math concepts for Pre-K through Middle School. Also contains resources for language, phonics, handwriting, science, social studies, Spanish, and French. |
Pre-K - 8 /
Math and Other |
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Jet Stream - Online School for Weather |
Complete, comprehensive weather lessons cover the following topics; The Atmosphere, The Ocean, Global Circulations, Synoptic Meteorology, Atmospheric Collisions, Thunderstorms etc. Site includes: downloadable charts and graphs, lessons, a Glossary, Acronyms, Quizzes and Activities.
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6-12 /
Science |
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Math-Drills.com |
Over 10,000 free math worksheets with answer keys, to teach or give extra practice. Use them over summer break to keep your children refreshed on their math skills! Worksheets on basic facts, algebra, geometry, money, measurement and more. All Free! |
All Grades /
Math |
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Hands of a Child |
High-quality notebooking and lapbooking "project packs". Purchase these project packs on any subject. Grade level is listed on the project pack. Packs include the lesson AND the notebooking pages that go with the lesson. Very well done and worth the money. Free sample available on the site. |
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Notebooking Pages |
High quality notebooking pages in any subject you will need. Reasonably priced. Join newsletter for free samples.
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Enchanted Learning |
Enchanted Learning offers worksheets on many resources. Pay for membership to site for easily printable pages.
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Donna Young Printables and Resources |
Worksheets, and planning resources for homeschools and classrooms. Topics include: Homeschool Planner, Household Calendars, Art, English, Handwriting, History, Math, and Science - Free Downloads
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Mini-Offices |
What is a mini-office? A mini office uses the lapbooking idea to create a personal workspace and reference guide for your students. This site gives you directions, samples, and printables so you can make your own. Mini-offices are portable, and can be used as dividers between students when they work in close settings.
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Squidoo - Mini-Offices |
Learn more about mini-offices, and find several to make for yourself.
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All Grades /
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