Accelerated Reader Home Access
SELMA PUBLIC LIBRARY CATALOG
Looking for a book that is NOT available at RB Hudson? Check out
the catalog on-line and save yourself a trip downtown! The Selma Public
Library also has free ebooks available by using your library card
number. Check out ebooks on their website!
http://www.selmalibrary.org
Alabama's Free Live Online Homework Help Service
This service offers free homework help and is provided free of
charge to all residents of Alabama by APLS (the State Library of
Alabama) and your local Public Library with a Library Services and
Technology Act grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
http://homeworkalabama.org
The Alabama Virtual Library (AVL)
AVL provides all students, teachers, and citizens of the State of
Alabama with online access to essential library and information
resources. It contains an online databases that have magazine, journal,
and newspaper articles for research. AVL is brought to you by the
Office of the Governor and The Alabama State Legislature.
http://www.avl.lib.al.us
Research-It
A wonderful tool for finding all kinds of information!
http://itools.com/search
Easy Bib
An easy way to write a bibliography in the correct form. Just insert your info and GO!
http://easybib.com/
Yahooligans!
Web guide for kids 8- 14 years old
http://kids.yahoo.com/
Virtual Schoolhouse
A meta-library of k-12 internet links
http://www.ibiblio.org/cisco/schoolhouse/
Myth Man
A great webiste to increase your knowledge of the gods and goddesses (and more!) of mythology!
http://mythman.com
Myth Web
A fun site to explore the world of mythology.
http://mythweb.com
Greek Mythology
An indepth look at the Greek gods and goddesses- great pictures and illustrations!
http://www.greek-gods.info/greek-gods/
Free On-Line Tutorials for Grades 7-12
Science
http://www.internet4classrooms.com
English
http://www.englishlearner.com
Learning to Type Tutorials
Although the site is about furniture, it offers links to many self-help tutorials about learning to type - check it out!
http:////www.sofasandsectionals.com/keyboarding-from-couch
Parent resources
Teacher Resources
Ask Eric Virtual Library
Selected educational resources, University of Syracuse
http://www.eric.ed.gov/ERICWebPortal/search/detailmini.jsp?_nfpb=true&_&ERICExtSearch_SearchValue_0=EJ505459&ERICExtSearch_SearchType_0=no&accno=EJ505459
Middle School Web
A site focusing on teaching grades 4 - 8.
http://www.middleweb.com/who-we-are/
Yahoo Education
Complete list of teaching resources
http://dir.yahoo.com/education/k_12/teaching/
Education World
Educational resources grouped by category; good search engine
http://www.educationworld.com/
Homework Guide
Homework guide for teachers from the US Department of Education
http://www2.ed.gov/pubs/HelpingStudents/title.html
NEOTYS
Testing school performance tools - links to rubrics, lesson plans, and more!
http://www.neotys.com/Testing-School-Performance-Tools.html
Free Ebooks
Alabama Virtual Library
Click on Educational Resources, Middle School, ebooks - click online version
http://www.avl.lib.al.us/
Classic Bookshelf
Free classic books to read on line
http://www.classicbookshelf.com/library
Storyline Online
Popular books read by popular personalities - complete with pictures!
http://www.storylineonline.net
Sparknotes
Includes ebooks and study aides
http://www.sparknotes.com
Citing sources
Easy Bib
This site provides an easy way to write a bibliography - just fill in the blanks and Easy Bib does it for you!
http://www.easybib.com/
Noodletools
Like easybib, noodletools is free and is an easy way to site your sources.
http://www.noodletools.com/
Selma Public Library
Great apps for middle school students
Blendspace
Blendspace
Follow the Big 6 guide to research and your project is sure to be a success!
https://www.blendspace.com/lessons/jHlEMqpQJ0oLNQ/using-the-big-6
Best Books for Middle Schoolers
Best Books for MIddle Schoolers
Check out this book list from Scholastic - good summaries of books included.
http://www.scholastic.com/parents/resources/book-list/favorites-classics/top-picks-middle-schoolers
New York Times Best Sellers for Middle School
New York Times Best Seller List
Check out what other middle school students are reading!
http://www.nytimes.com/best-sellers-books/childrens-middle-grade/list.html
Parent Link for AR
Parent Link to AR
Parents may use this link you check on your child's progress in AR. Click on the link and enter your child's user name and password. Most students already know their user name and password. However, if your child does not remember his/her user name and password, please contact his/her English teacher for that information.
https://hosted79.renlearn.com/79951/homeconnect/