Study Skills

• Study Guides & Strategies – Learn to develop better listening, reading, note-taking, writing​​, and independent study skills
• 14 Tips for Test Taking Success
• Quizlet started as a flashcard app and has grown to offer games, quizzes, and other ways for young people to learn, review, and study. 

Multi-Subject Collections

• Information Please – Encyclopedia, almanac, atlas and dictionary all in one.
• Khan Academy – Video lectures with online practice for math, science, economics, arts, history, and computer science.
• Discovery Education – Homework help resources, plus interactive games, videos, virtual labs and activities.
• Library of Congress – Historical records and digitized books, photos, maps, manuscripts, film, and sound recordings.
• Shmoop Learning Guides – Literature, math, science, history, social studies, art, music, and a few life skills. (En Espanol)
• Diigo – Jumpstart researching any topic by using websites recommended by Colorado librarians. Type in a tag word like biology or economics and hit Enter. Some tags are two words and need to be typed inside quotes like “current events” or “primary sources.” Start a new search by clicking CoLibraries (top left) to clear the field and enter a different tag.

Biography

• 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.

Math

• Webmath – Step-by-step answers to hundreds of math questions and the option to type in your own problem.
• AAA Math – Learn, practice, and explore every topic of K-8 math. (En Espanol)
• Khan Academy K-8 Math Videos – From counting to calculus and everything in between.
• Pikes Peak Library – Math websites featuring step-by-step examples, worksheets, flashcards, and online practice.

Research & Writing

• How to Do Research – A diagram takes you through the process, click any step to get the details.
• Plan-Find-Create-Present – Tips to start your research project, find sources, stay organized, and putting it all together.
• Writing Topics – Lists of ideas to inspire essays, stories, or journal writing.
• Writing Skills – Strengthen your writing skills with tips, examples, and best practices for effective communication.
• Writing With Writers – Scholastic authors take you through the steps of writing news reports, mysteries, myths, book reviews, and more.

Science

• Exploratorium – A museum of art, science, and human perception.
• How Stuff Works –  Straightforward answers and explanations of how the world actually works.
• Solar System Exploration – Planets, space missions, news and events from NASA.
• Science Fair Buddies – Use the Wizard to find a perfect project and learn how to apply/document the scientific method.
• IPL Science Fair Project Guide – Resources for picking an experiment, using the scientific method, and presenting results.

Museums

• History Colorado – Quick access to History Colorado’s museums and historic sites and online exhibits for students.
• Smithsonian Kids –  From Art to Zoo learn something new (or historical) here.
• National Museum of American History – Information, documents, artifacts, photos and more from America’s past.
• NGAkids Art Zone – Introduction to art and art history through interactive activities.
• Boston Tea Party Museum – The people and events leading to the American Revolution. (Click Research Library)
• 12 Virtual Museums from Travel & Leisure – Experience the best museums from London to Seoul in the comfort of your own home.

Social Studies & Government

• Eyewitness to History – Profiles of historical characters and events told from the perspectives of those who lived it.
• MrDowling.com – Teacher Mike Dowling covers pre-history through through WWII.
• Kids.gov – Connect to over 2,000 web pages from government agencies, schools, and educational organizations.
• Ben’s Guide to U.S. Government – How government works and laws are made, electoral process, and national symbols.
• iCivics – Explore the fundamental concepts and responsibilities of representative democracy through games.
• Our Government – Learn how America’s federal, state and local governments work to enact the will of the people.
• Current Events – News & Social Trends
• Time for Kids – Read about current events in the nation and the world.
• The Why Files – The science behind the news.
• New York Times – Student edition includes top stories, social issues, and opinion pages.
• Science News – Covering all fields of science, technology, engineering and math for students grades 5-12.