Homework Center
Are you looking for information for that next project or research paper? Try these links first and don't forget to ask a librarian if you need any help.The following web pages are independent sites that are unaffiliated with Hampden Public Library. While reasonable efforts have been made to verify that these sites are appropriate for students, Hampden Library is not responsible for links contained in those sites to other pages. If you find any dead links or see anything that you consider inappropriate, please notify a staff member immediately.
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ALL AGES
Scholastic News - Organized by grade level, this site contains research information, news, original reports, interactive news quizzes, opinion polls and special reports on current events and topics.
Magazines and Newspapers - free, printable articles from an extensive database of magazines and newspapers for all ages. You will need your CWMARS library card (Hampden library card or a card from another regional Massachusetts library) to use this site.
New York Times Learning Network - Grades 3 and up. News summaries, daily news quizzes and interactive crossword puzzles with educational Web links.
Science Online - free, printable articles from an extensive database for all ages. You will need your CWMARS library card (Hampden library card or a card from another regional Massachusetts library) to use this site.
Library Spot - a reference site for all kinds of information
National Science Foundation - links to a large number of science sites, from beginner (Elementary School) to advanced (High School/Adult)
PBS (science, history, arts, travel and more)
Online NewsHour (PBS)/Extra for Students - "Outstanding news features that take a deeper look at current events...To learn how other kids are reacting to the news, visit the Newz Crewz section where your comments are welcomed and posted." - Barbara J Feldman, United Press Syndicate, 4.20.07
The History Channel
News Sources - Includes links to the New York Times, National Public Radio, CNN Interactive, TIME Magazine Online and other news sources
HomeworkSpot.com - A K-12 site for information on all topics
Grades K-4
Kids' Newsroom - a searchable database of news on all sorts of topics
Astronomy for Kids
Bio4Kids - A biography site for younger students from Biography.com
America's Story from the Library of Congress - U.S. History and interactive games
Yahooligans - A "kid friendly" search engine for young students
National Geographic for Kids
NASA for Kids
The White House for Kids
Grades 4 - 8
Kids' Newsroom - a searchable database of news on all sorts of topics
Geological History of
the Connecticut River Valley - geology facts for this area of Massachusetts
Exploratorium - awesome science links!
America's Story from the Library of Congress - U.S. History and interactive games
A&E Biography
National Geographic - Science, geography, ecology and more
NASA
Grades 8 - 12
Channel One - "The winner of several prestigious awards, Channel One has been broadcasting 12-minute newscasts for teenagers...since 1990. Using video, news articles, quizzes, polls and games, the Channel One website is my pick of the day news site for teens."-- Barbara Feldman, United Press Syndicate, 4.20.07
Exploratorium - awesome science links!
NASA
EPA website on Global Warming & Climate Change
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
National Geographic - Science, geography, ecology and more
A&E Biography
How Stuff Works - an extensive website with information on how things work in our world, from magnetic strips on credit cards to automobile engines and everything in between.
Massachusetts Earth Science Alliance - links to sites with satellite images, planetary information and ocean statistics.
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