Study Hall
Tuesday, August 17, 2004; 12:47 PM
This comprehensive site features easy-to-use atlas, almanac, dictionary and encyclopedia searches. There are also sections dedicated to subjects from science and history to grammar and Greek mythology. Games and quizzes make study breaks educational and fun.
http://www.factmonster.com/index.html
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This site has puzzles and study tools on math, geography and grammar. The science section offers nifty science fair tips and ideas. And BJ Pinchbeck's Homework Helper is a 17-year-old's take on the best Web sites for students.
http://school.discovery.com/students/
Helpful lessons are especially geared for kids learning geometry, fractions and more. You can learn how to budget your time and money in the Lemonade Stand game or test your genius on the math brain benders.
www.coolmath4kids.com
How many times has your teacher, mom or dad told you to look a word up in the dictionary? Merriam-Webster's online dictionary might be one place to look. Find challenging words quickly in the student dictionary, keep track of new ones you've mastered and see if the daily "Buzzword" has you stumped.
www.wordcentral.com
This basic encyclopedia site offers a quick search of more than 4,500 articles as well as a literature guide, searchable by title or author. There are also useful tips on writing essays, research papers and book reports and guidelines for properly sourcing material.
http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/refpages/artcenter.aspx
Read historical documents in this virtual museum featuring 100 milestone records that shaped American history from 1776 to 1965. Among the collection's original papers: the Declaration of Independence, President George Washington's farewell address and a secret message Thomas Jefferson sent to Congress in 1803 about the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
www.ourdocuments.gov
This National Geographic site offers a wealth of atlas information. View cities, countries or continents by population and climate. There are also maps of earth made from space, street maps and earthquake maps. We had fun comparing this satellite image of Washington, D.C., and to this historical map from 1892.
www.nationalgeographic.com/mapmachine
The Smithsonian Institution has a unique site for kids to explore American history and culture. There are also games, quizzes and interactive features (you can design your own sculptures or postage stamps in the art section) to make science, history and social studies interesting.
http://smithsonianeducation.org/students/index.html
Compiled by washingtonpost.com staff.