Reference Tools

• Internet Public Library/Youth Division - links to dictionaries, encyclopedias, almanacs, and sites for homework help
• Infopease Almanac provides access to a variety of topical almanacs.
• Dictionary.com - online English dictionary, thesaurus and reference guide. Includes word games, online translator, and Word of the Day.
• Dictionary Plus - Enter a word and find everything a standard dictionary offers plus links to synonyms and related words.
• Sign Language Dictionary - Graphic dictionary shows how to sign common words.
• Thesaurus.com - searchable online version of Roget's Thesaurus of English words and phrases
• My Virtual Reference Desk links to a variety of resources including news, weather, sports, encyclopedias, facts on file, FAQs, and tutorials.
• FunkandWagnalls.com - free online encyclopedia, dictionary, thesaurus, and world atlas at one location

Academic Links

• Arts
• Culture
• History
• Language Arts
• Math & Science

News & Politics

• AJR Newslink - links to all major US newspapers
• Time For Kids - Stay updated on the latest news in this online version of the print magazine.
• Congress.Org - daily updates, directory of legislators, and who's on what committee
• Public Affairs Web - information and ideas from around the United States concerning candidates, public issues, legislation, state and local ballot measures, and public affairs professionals
• Stateline.org - news stories, facts, and info from all 50 states on political issues such as welfare and health care, as well as info on governors and state legislatures

Community Service

• America's Promise was founded after the Presidents' Summit for America's Future, and is chaired by General Colin Powell. The program focuses on teen volunteer opportunities.
• Youth Service America - volunteer opportunities in all 50 states. Enter a zip code and find organizations in that area needing help.
• Volunteering With Your Family - Learn about opportunities to volunteer with your family.

Scholarships

• Scholarships for Service - information about volunteering and scholarships through The President's Student Service Scholarships
• FAFSA on the Web - Students can now apply for Federal student aid over the Internet. FAFSA on the Web is easy to use, free of charge and makes applying for student aid faster.
• Scholarships.com - free college scholarship search and financial aid resource

Libraries

• Library of Congress - documents, photographs, movies, and sound recordings that tell America's story
• The Smithsonian - Visit the museums and libraries of America's treasure house for learning.
• Yahoo!'s Directory of Libraries - Log on to any library in the World.

Search Engines

• Yahooligans - Yahoo for kids, designed for ages 7 to 12. Sites are hand-picked to be appropriate for children.
• Kids Click! - Backed by librarians, KidsClick lists about 5,000 web sites in various categories.
• Ask Jeeves for Kids - Ask Jeeves is a unique service where you enter a question, and Ask Jeeves tries to point you to the right web page that provides an answer.
• Kids Click! Worlds of Web Searching teaches kids how to search on the web.
• 7 Steps to Better Searching - Hone your searching skills with this mini tutorial and get better results, fast.
• HomeworkSpot - directory of sites covering school subjects from kindergarten to high school
• BJ Pinchbeck's Help with Homework - more than 625 links to educational sites appropriate for homework help
• EdView - searchable by elementary, middle school, and high school grade levels
• Internet Search Engines for Kids - Kids can search the major search engines from one page. There are links to web directories designed for kids.
• StarshipSearch is a search engine for K-8 students that allows access to over 15,000 educational sites, all selected by teachers.
• The Web Kangaroo - kid-friendly search engine
• MyKidSearch - child-safe games, music, entertainment and education search engine for kids only
• Cyber Patrol's CyberGuide - This search engine just for kids includes only sites evaluated by Cyber Patrol's team of professional researchers.

Student Organizations

• Youth Business International - a global network of youth business initiatives whose purpose is to help young people work for themselves by providing them with business mentoring, local advice and support and access to finance
• Mu Sigma Rho - US National Statistics Honorary Society.
• Mu Alpha Theta - National high school and junior and community college mathematics club for honors students
• CASAA Student Leadership Resource Centre - ideas for promoting student leadership, info on fundraising, elections, and participation at your high school
• Sierra Student Coalition - the student-run arm of the Sierra Club