Teens


Homework & Research Help

Last Updated June 17, 2021

Homework Tips

There are loads of resources to help you with your homework. Library databases have lots of useful information that’s not necessarily available through Google. Plus, you know you can trust this information. Many websites can also help you with your homework, but make sure you’re safe while surfing the Internet, that the websites you find are from reliable sources, and learn how to cite those sources.

Library Databases

The “databases” here have lots of information not typically available through the Internet. You’ll need your library card to log into some of them.

points to the past logo Points to the Past – access to nearly 200 million pages of digital historical content for research and learning: maps, photos, newspapers, manuscripts, pamphlets, portraits, sermons, poems, and more.

Canadian Reference Centre – Access “Canadian content” in domestic and international magazines, newspapers, newswires and reference books. Also includes biographies and a large image collection of photos, maps, and flags.

EBSCOhost magazines & periodicals – Search the content of more than 10,000 popular and academic magazines, reference books, plus images, covering all subject areas, from current events and history to the arts and sciences. Many Canadian titles are included. Narrow results by date, subject, publication, etc. EBSCOhost Basic Searching [2:25 minutes]
GreenFile [EBSCO] – Provides information related to all aspects of human impact on the environment, from global warming to recycling to alternate fuel sources and more. Identifies or provides full-text access to scholarly, government and general-interest periodicals and reports.
Student Research Center [EBSCO] – Information for students in grades 6-12 on a wide variety of topics, from history and current events to science and technology. Search a variety of sources such as magazines, encyclopedias, primary source documents and more. Video Tutorial [3:36 minutes]
Academic Search Premier Full-text articles from over 1,000 journals, covering a range of topics, including business, social sciences, general science, and multiculturalism.
Tests offers several practice drivers tests. Also it has all of the manuals and several questions and answers soon to be drivers may have.

Websites

The following websites that have been reviewed by librarians and are recommended as good starting points to help with your homework:
Smithsonian Learning Lab "More than a million images, recordings, and texts from the Smithsonian's 19 museums, 9 major research centers, and the national zoo. It is easy to find something of interest because search results display pictures rather than lists. Whether you’ve found what you were looking for or just discovered something new, it's easy to personalize it. Add your own notes and tags, incorporate discussion questions, and save and share."
LearnNowBC A single point of entry to distributed learning in British Columbia through the use of Edmark Learning Software.
Khan Academy "Learn almost anything for free." - 3300 videos explain many subjects.
Ask Dr. Math The Math Forum
BC Archives Time Machine Includes chapters on the Cariboo Gold Rush, First Nations in BC, and Art in BC History.
Royal BC Museum Learning Portal The Learning Portal is the place for learners of all ages to explore British Columbia’s natural and human history through the Royal BC Museum collections.
BC Government - Education Provides loads of support topics, including curriculum and assessment, diverse student needs, and more.
Community Learning Network’s Subject Areas Compiled by BC’s Community Learning Network, the resources on this site are divided by subject areas linked to BC’s curriculum.
Multnomah County Library Homework Guides - This site is a great resource for homework guides on a variety of topics.
GradeSaver Study guides and essay help.
Smart Scholar Resource site for finding scholarships
Easy Excel Tutorials on how to use Microsoft Excel.
LearnFree.org Tutorials on many subject at all grade levels.
 

Can You Trust That Website?

Anyone can build a website, so you need to make sure the ones you’re looking at are from people you can trust. Here’s how...
Evaluating Information Sources From UBC
Evaluating Websites A checklist [PDF]

Internet Safety

Internet Safety Resources Created by the RCMP
Internet Saftey from MediaSmarts Topics range from cyberbullying, cell phones & texting, Internet & mobile, queer representation, and more...

Citing Sources: Writing a Bibliography

What’s a bibliography?
It’s a list of all the books, articles, websites, interviews or movies that you used to create your project or report.
Why do I need a bibliography?
It’s important to give credit to the people whose work you used for your report. And it gives you, your teacher and anyone else who reads your report a chance to refer to those sources for more information.
How do I write a bibliography?
There are different ways you can do this and your teacher will tell you which they prefer (if they haven’t, just ask them).
Write a Bibliography By wikihow
 

Looking for more information?

Check our Teens page for more information on library programs for teens and other websites to help support teens as they grow up.


Programs

Last Updated October 29, 2013

Teens Programs


Teens

Last Updated June 19, 2021

Teen Summer Challenge is starting July 5 2021!

If you are between the ages of 13 and 18, and you are looking for some excitement for the summer, come to the Library and register for the TEEN SUMMER CHALLENGE!   Or email sara@vanderhooflibrary.com

You will complete challenges to earn points for weekly prize draws PLUS the final prizes!
Click here for the rules and prizes.


Among Us

Join Sara in a multiplayer game of teamwork and betrayal!

Email sara@vanderhooflibrary.com to get upcoming dates and to join.


Game On

Join Sara and play games with her via Zoom!

Email sara@vanderhooflibrary.com to get upcoming dates and to join.


Recommended Reading

We have a decent selection of books in our Young Adult section specifically for teens.  Check out our Recommended Reading page.

Download eBooks, audioBooks, & magazines through Libby


Check out these links, too:


 
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