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Helpful Hint
Many school districts provide on line homework assistance for students and parents. You may wish to begin your search at your school's Web site. On this page, you will find further useful resources. |
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Help with Your Classes
• Supplemental Educational Services
Under No Child Left Behind, some students in schools that have been identified as "in need of improvement" are eligible for supplemental services. Supplemental services are tutoring, small group, or computer instruction in reading or math provided before or after school, on weekends, or during the summer.
| • Federal Homework Help Resources:Science, Math, History, Language Arts...
...also featuring Arts & Music and Health & Phys Ed
| • Homework Help
Connect here for several options for help finding answers to specific reference questions. Included here are links to Encyclopedia, Dictionary, Almanacs, and Homework Help on English, math, history, geography, science, and social studies.
| • Reading Lists |
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State of Michigan Resources
• 2008 Michigan Notable Books
This list highlights the Library of Michigan's annual selection of books reflecting Michigan's rich cultural heritage, featuring high-quality titles with wide public appeal that are either written by a Michigan resident or about a Michigan-related topic.
| • Michigan Adventure! Discover Our State Symbols!
The Yak shared his great pages about Michigan's state symbols with HAL! Learn about our state symbols in these pages from the Detroit Free Press.
| • Michigan History for Kids Magazine Looks at Rock and Roll in Michigan
Winner of Parents' Choice Awards for the past three years, Michigan History for Kids has been praised
by parents, teachers and children. This issue looks at Michigan's contribution to rock and roll.
| • Michigan History magazine remembers the days of
"Hi-Yo Silver, Away!"
Anyone over the age of fifty instantly recognizes that phrase. It is one of the famous quotes of one of America's most tried, true and trusted heroes: the Lone Ranger.
| • Full-Text MeL Journals and Newspapers Available Free to Michigan Residents
Through the Michigan eLibrary (MeL.org), Michigan residents can access full-text articles from an array of journals and newspapers at no cost. Search MeL's databases for articles from newspapers including the Lansing State Journal, Detroit News, Grand Rapids Press, New York Times and thousands more...
| • Virtual Mackinac
Explore the past and present of the Straits of Mackinac through words, photographs, sounds and 360 degree tours of the historical and natural sites of Mackinac State Historic Parks.
| • The Mitten a fun way to learn about important topics from Michigan's past.
Topics include: Mighty Mac (Mackinac Bridge), White Pine Era, Michigan at 200, Isle Royale, Cereal City (Battle Creek), Pioneer Life, Gerald R. Ford and many more.
| • Fish species in Michigan
Can you make a positive identification? Information to help you identify your Michigan fish.
| • The Michigan Historical Center - Student Activities and Resources
A wonderful way to learn about Michigan and to explore resources about our state. The center preserves and interprets Michigan's past and helps people discover, enjoy and find inspiration in their heritage. Part of the Michigan Department of History, Arts and Libraries, the center traces its roots to 1913 legislation creating the Michigan Historical Commission.
| • How can I get Michigan information and mementos for my school project?
How can I get Michigan information and mementos for my school project?
| • Tests and Tutorials (ACT, GED, Nursing, etc.) | • Environmental Education | • Researching Mackinac, Forts, Fur Trade, Artifacts, etc.
Mackinac State Historic Parks maintains a library of books, research files, photos, maps and microfilm on Mackinac history. Appointments should be made at least two weeks in advance.
| • Michigan Black Bear Facts
Approximately 14,000 black bear (including cubs) roam the hardwood and conifer forests of northern Michigan.
| • Michigan Coyote Facts
Coyotes can be difficult to distinguish from a medium-sized German shepherd dog from a distance.
| • Wildlife Educational Resources
A loan program for educational resources, including videos, slides, fliers and posters, from the MDNR's Wildlife Division.
| • Michigan Historical Center | • Michigan Historical Center- Historical Sites In Michigan | • Online Book Collection | • Department of Natural Resources Millennium Education Project
Elementary aged students can Learn from the past, Appreciate the present, and Preserve our outdoor heritage with the Department of Natural Resources L.A.P.'s Program.
| • Mackinac for Kids
Online Activities, Homework Help, Student Showcase, Virtual Mackinac
| • MI Department Agriculture Lesson Resources |
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How Michigan Government Works
Library of Michigan Resources
• Children's Genealogical Research
Genealogy is the history of your family. Completing a family history is a process of arranging your family members in order by generations. It is often necessary for you to search for information by interviewing relatives, consulting family documents, visiting libraries and contacting county courthouses and churches. Researching your ancestors, and discovering the significant events of their lives, can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life.
| • Braille and Talking Books for Students: A Primer for Schools and Parents
Books, players and magazines are also available for eligible students.
| • Library of Michigan | • Michigan eLibrary | • Directory of Michigan Libraries - Interactive Version
Alphabetical list of all types of Michigan libraries. The ILD reflects library file updates automatically, providing the most current information. Library information corrections may be submitted via the Directory Update Form.
| • Michigan in Brief
Facts on Michigan's history, state symbols, population, geography, economy and more.
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