Teens: Homework Help
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GCF Learn Free: Pre-Algebra & AlgebraSimple walk-throughs with examples and video tutorials.
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Khan AcademyEasy-to-follow tutorial videos with practice points along the way. Subjects include:
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Mathway: Algebra SolverThis free algebra solver helps verify that you've arrived at the correct answer. Mathway also has a pre-algebra, trigonometry, and statistics solver. |
Desmos: Equation GrapherFree easy-to-use graphing website allows you to enter as many equations as you'd like and graph them. Simple controls let you quickly identify points. |
View the 2021 Lone Star Reading List
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Teen InkTeen Ink offers some of the most thoughtful and creative work generated by teens around the world. The site gives them an opportunity to publish their creative work and opinions on issues that affect their lives. Write, read, and view works by young authors and artists! |
NaNoWriMo: Young Writers ProgramA creative writing tool for young authors who dream of writing a novel. Set a daily writing word count goal, and receive guidance from published authors and other writers along the way to your master piece! |
Writing Guides available for check-outA Guide To Argumentative WritingPoem Making: Ways to Begin Writing Poetry |
If you need resources for a school essay, please view the Research Help section.
Khan Academy: U.S. HistoryU.S. history covered in about 50-year segments, beginning in 1491 (before the arrival of colonists) to present-day America. In-depth video lessons cover pre-Civil war, the Civil war, the Reconstruction Era, and beyond. |
Khan Academy: U.S. Government & CivicsVideo lessons covering democracy & voter participation, the Constitution & Amendments, modern politics, and more. |
Khan Academy: World HistoryLearn about man's early history discovering farming to the rise of the first empires all the way to WWII. You can continue your trek through mankind's history in part II of Khan Academy's World History Project. |
Library books on American HistoryIf you're looking for American history books about women, African Americans, regional history, or any others, please view the link above! |
If you need help writing a research paper, please view the Research Help section.
Khan Academy: BiologyVideo topics include: cells, energy, genetics, ecology, and more! |
GeoInquiries: Earth ScienceEarth science activities that cover a range of topics like rock types, tectonic plates, and climates. Each activity includes a downloadable instruction sheet, and each set of instructions includes a link for an interactive lesson. |
Colorado University: Physics Simulations LibraryOver 100 laboratory simulations! These labs help you visualize physics concepts such as kinematic motion, electric charge, light and more. |
Khan Academy: PhysicsVideo topics include: Newton's Laws of Motion, work & energy, angular motion, waves, and electricity. Practice exercises are included to test your knowledge and make sure you're ready for real school assignments! |
You CAN write your paper with a little help. Below, we list 4 steps along with short videos (each less than 5 mins) that will help you complete the step.
Step 1: Choose Your Topic
Step 2: Research & Create An Outline
Step 3: Write Your Essay
Step 4: Review & Edit
We use Credo Reference Center for our research.
Step 1: Choose Your Topic
Think about 2 or 3 topics you might want to write about.
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Step 2: Research & Create An Outline
Your outline will have 3 parts:
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Step 4: Review & EditIn this last step, you will want to review your paper by reading it out loud.
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We encourage you to also stop by the library and check out the college preparation books we have!
You can search our catalog here.
TexShare: SAT PrepReading, writing, math, and essay preparation. Tutorials with practice tests. Access to this service is free for Balch Springs Library cardholders. |
Khan Academy: SAT PrepSign-up is free with a valid email address. Khan Academy starts you off with an assessment test to pinpoint areas you need to focus on. They will also create a practice test schedule for you based on your official test date--making sure you're ready for your test in time! |
TexShare: ACT PrepEnglish, math, and science preparation. Tutorials with practice tests. Access to this service is free for Balch Springs Library cardholders. |