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THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF CARLISLE, IA

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  • Dictionary and Thesaurus Online
    The complete Merriam-Webster Dictionary and the Merriam-Webster Thesaurus online.  Provides help with spelling, definitions, and word usage. 
     
  • The High School Hub
    A learning portal to online resources for high school students; includes the following subject study guides:
    Biology English Physics
    Chemistry Languages U.S. History
    Earth Science Mathematics World History


  • History - Library staff have selected web sites that provide reliable, accurate information on history topics.

  • University of Iowa Libraries

  • More help with homework and tests
    Try these great additional resources recommended by the Washington State Library.

  • SparkNotes
    A collection of over 200 study guides written by Harvard students and recent graduates. Offers guides for a wide variety of topics including literature, philosophy, chemistry, biology, physics, and mathematics.

  • SpellCheck
    Includes not only a spelling check feature, but also a Math Converter for a wide variety of units and measurements including kitchen measurements, and a Language feature that includes language translations, a thesaurus, and many other reference sources.

  • Precalculas Algebra TI-83 Tutorial
    The Precalculas Algebra TI-83 Tutorial online.  The content is suitable for both the high school or college level.

  • AP Statistics on the TI-83 Calculator
    The high school student's guide to AP statistics on the TI-83 calculator.

  • math.com
    The world of math online from basic math to advanced topics.  Also provides access to calculators, converters, and online solvers.
  • Animal Diversity Web
    The University of Michigan Museum of Zoology presents this web site as a combination of an online encyclopedia, a science learning tool, and a virtual museum. Includes photographs and movies and allows students the opportunity of exploring patterns and relationships between different animals.

  • Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids
    Start here for a terrific overview of the Federal Government, easily tailored to different grade and interest levels.

  • Bibliography
    How do I write a bibliography?

  • BJ Pinchbeck's Homework Helper
    Look at this staggering assembly of everything you need for (last minute?!) homework assistance.

  • Online Conversions
    Convert just about anything to anything else.
    Over 5,000 units, and 50,000 conversions.

  • Debate Topic - National Ocean Policy
    Visit this site for support on the High School National Debate Topic.

  • Destinations
    Thank the people at Lonely Planet for this off-beat collection of travel-related country information.

  • Endangered Species
    Find out about endangered species, in the United States and around the world.

  • 50states.com
    Look here for everything from the history of your state's license plate to a grave guide to "permanent residents."

  • Greek Mythology
    From the Iliad to the fall of the last tyrant, this site contains informational lists of the Olympians, the origins of Greek mythology, and more.

  • History Day - Rights and Responsibilities in History
    Look here for anything and everything related to National History Day.

  • How Stuff Works
    Uncover the mechanics of MP3,DVD,DSL,GPS,etc.

  • Justice Learning
    Justice Learning is an innovative, issue-based approach for engaging high school students in informed political discourse. The web site uses audio from the Justice Talking radio show and articles from The New York Times to teach students about reasoned debate and the often-conflicting values inherent in our democracy. The web site includes articles, editorials and oral debate from the nation's finest journalists and advocates.

  • KidsClick!
    Created by Ramapo Catskill Library System, presents subject access to topics of interest to kids K-7.

  • Native American Tribes
    Find out about Native American culture, past and present.

  • NetSERF: The Internet Connection for Medieval Resources
    Look here for everything form Dark-Age wedding invitation to Franciscan Clip Art.

  • The Electronic Zoo
    Surf this remarkable catalog of sites about animals - mastiffs to manatees.