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Resources for Students
LIVE Homework Help
Get free homework help from real tutors! Students may visit the media center to request access to the site.
http://aplsnew-web.apls.state.al.us/aplsnew/patrons/homework/index.html
Alabama Virtual Library
Connecting you to a world of knowledge, the Alabama Virtual Library provides students, teachers, and citizens of the state with online access to library information resources. This is a great resource for research projects! Users must first visit their local Alabama public library to request the AVL card. Students may visit the media center to request the AVL card.
http://www.avl.lib.al.us
Shmoop
 Shmoop will make you a better lover!* *(of literature, history, life)
http://www.shmoop.com/
The Khan Academy
 Watch. Practice. Learn almost anything for free. With a library of over 2,400 videos covering everything from arithmetic to physics, finance, and history and 125 practice exercises, we're on a mission to help you learn whatever you want, whenever you want, at your own pace. How it works for students Students can make use of our extensive video library, practice exercises, and assessments from any computer with access to the web. - Complete custom self-paced learning tool
- A dynamic system for getting help
- A custom profile, points, and badges to measure progress
Coaches, parents, and teachers Coaches, parents, and teachers have unprecedented visibility into what their students are learning and doing on the Khan Academy. - Ability to see any student in detail
- A real-time class report for all students
- Better intelligence for doing targeted interventions
http://www.khanacademy.org
Modern Language Association Citation Help
This web site provides examples and the basic guidelines for citing sources following the MLA Style Manual
http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/instruct/guides/mlastyle.pdf
Teen Reads
Blog or Tweet About Your Favorite Book With Other Teens, Book Reviews, Ultimate Reading List, Book Contest, Books Into Movies
http://www.teenreads.com/index.asp
History Channel
Explore HISTORY shows, watch videos and full episodes, play games and access articles on historical topics at History.com.
http://www.history.com/
Dictionary
The largest and most trusted free online dictionary. Instantly look up accurate and extensive definitions and word meanings, and hear audio pronunciations. A thesaurus, translator, crossword solver, daily crossword puzzle and word games can all be found here.
http://dictionary.reference.com/
Dynamic Periodic Table
You won't find another periodic table that crams so much information into one page. Use the check boxes at the top of the page to dynamically switch between simple, with names, with electron configuration, and inline inner transition metals. View as much or as little information as you'd like or your screen allows.
http://www.ptable.com/
YALSA's Book Awards & Booklists
If you are looking for great teen books check this site out.
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/yalsa/booklistsawards/booklistsbook.cfm#booklists
Resources for Teachers
Alabama Learning Exchange
Search Alabama Course of Studies for all subjects, lesson plans, Alabama Public Television etc.
http://alex.state.al.us/index.php
Web 2.0 for the Classroom Teacher
The links on this page are categorized to help you find Web 2.0 tools that might be of use to the K-12 classroom teacher. (Disclaimer: It is highly recommended that the individual teacher carefully preview any sites before sharing materials in the classroom with students!)
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/listweb20s.html
Shmoop Overview for Teachers
http://www.slideshare.net/literature.history/cue-2011-best-websites-and-multimedia-for-teaching-english-language-arts
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