Media Center

Encyclopedias

World Book, and the Grolier encyclopedias are available for your use, but you need the passwords. See Mrs. Stohrer or Mrs. Crawford for the information.

Magazines and Newspapers

InfoTrac, SIRS Researcher, Student Resource Center and Electric Library are available for you to use at home but you need to get the passwords first.  See Mrs. Stohrer or Mrs. Crawford.

Almanacs

Information Please Almanac is available for you to use as well as the CIA World Factbook. Both of these are available without passwords.

Multiple Resource Databases

Electric Library, First Search and the Student Resource Center are available for you to use at home but you need to see Mrs. Stohrer or Mrs. Crawford for the passwords first. Each of these resources will contain information taken from reference books and periodicals.

Other Online Reference Sources

The Portage District Library has many sources for you to use--follow the links to Article Search. Check the listings at Exploring The Web for more sites, too. The Library of Michigan provides listings at the Michigan Electronic Library. They also provide access to a number of databases but you will need your parent's permission and driver's license number to log in. Click here to log in.

Homework Help

Need help with your homework?  Try HomeworkSpot.com.

Need examples of citations for your bibliography?  The media center example sheet is available here.  The Slate Citation Machine will help you format the citation. Want more? Try the links at Exploring The Web.

Music

Dave Papenhagen
Band - North Middle School Band Site

Math

Math Homework Help
This site includes examples and steps for grade 6 expressions, operations, fractions and more. Also includes pre-algebra, algebra 1, algebra 2 and geometry concepts. Tutorials are included for extra help. Good for students and parents.

Purple Math - Your Algebra Resource
This web site is one to share with students and parents. There is a search box at the bottom of the home page to type in what topic you are looking to review. You will also have several options of pages to choose from.

Quia - Decimal, Percent and Fraction Game
The site includes a fun game of concentration to review converting fractions, decimals and percents. Student site.

Go Math
Great site for all practice in various areas. Student site.

Create A Graph

Cool Math 4 Kids
Good web site for kids to get practice on Algebra, and basic facts. Has cool games and other fun stuff.

Algebra Help
A good web site for practice and reviewing Algebra concepts. Has lessons, worksheets, practice, and even several types of calculators (even some were you can type in an expression and it will simplify it.)

Purple Math - Practical Algebra Lessons
This site has a lot of topics on it with good explanations (sometimes a bit wordy) but would be really good for parents and students who are looking for more explanation and practice.

Math.com
Great site for parents, teachers, and students. Good review, practice, calculators, and lots of tools to use to help students.

Regents Exam Prep Center - Mathematics A
Great tutorials and explanations!! Wonderful practice with answers provided! It has a lot of topics to choose from. Has quizzes/tests that are very MEAP like.

The Math Page
This site has a lot of the Algebra topics that we cover in Math 8. It also has practice problems that you run the mouse over to check the answer. Great for kids who need more practice on math topics at home.
Includes "Skill in Arithmetic" and "Skill in Algebra" advertised as a complete course and Trigonometry "from the beginning."

About The Numbers In Today's Date
Do you have a 6th grade Number Project due?

ask Dr. Math

Grade Six Math Problems

Grade Seven Problems
Word problem practice for parents and students.

Problems of the Week

Middle School Math Problem of the Week
UMASS Problem of the Week
Problem of the Week Contest

Just for Fun

FunBrain.com
Brain Teasers
Beat the Calculator!

Math in History

Mayan Math
The Mayan Astronomy Page

Math in English

Biographies of Women Mathematicians

Math in Art

Symmetry and Pattern -The Art of Oriental Carpets

Social Studies

The MesoAmerican Ball Game

Ten By Ten

Teacher Links

Free Online Graph Paper

Games and Puzzle Links

American Mensa