High School Resources
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Thornridge High School Library
DMV Practice Tests
The official Illinois DMV written test consists of 35 questions. To pass the test, you’ll need to answer at least 28 of them correctly as the passing score is 80%. This practice test features the same exact ratio. If you’re studying for your IL instruction permit test, in addition to passing the written portion of the driving test you must also pass the vision exam and provide acceptable proof that you’ve signed up for an approved driver education class and that you will start attending it within 30 days. So grab your 2020 Illinois Rules of the Road Manual, take this DMV practice test as many times as you need to, and good luck!
https://doltonpubliclibrary.driving-tests.org
Prepare for the ACT/SAT with these free test preps
- https://www.powerscore.com/sat/help/content_practice_tests.cfm
- https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/sat
- https://blog.prepscholar.com/khan-academy-act-prep
Multidisciplinary Subjects
- E-Notes
- High School Ace
- Homework Spot
- Internet Public Library – Teen Space
- KOL Homework
- Learning Disabilities Online
- Quiz Hub
- Think Quest
After High School
Parent Resources
- College Board for Parents
- FinAid – For Parents
- Illinois Bright Start College Savings Plan
- KB Teachers
- Mapping Your Future
- My College Guide – For Parents
- My Pyramid
- Netfit
- Net Smartz – For Parents
- Sallie Mae – College Loans
- The Mint – Money Management
- U.S. Department of Education – For Parents
- U.S. Department of Education – College Grants
- U.S. Department of Education – Direct Loans
- U.S. Department of Education – Student Aid
- U.S. News & World Report – Education
Career Planning
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Career One Stop
- Fun Works
- Mapping Your Future
- My First Resume
- Occupational Outlook Handbook
- StudentJobs.gov
College Planning
- Adventures in Education
- American Council on Education – Financial Aid
- College Board
- College is Possible
- CollegeZone – Illinois Student Assistance Commission
- FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
- Completing the FAFSA
- Fast Web
- FinAid
- Mapping Your Future
- My College Guide
- Sallie Mae – College Loans
- U.S. Dept. of Education – Federal Student Aid
- U.S. Dept. of Education – For Students
- U.S. Dept. of Education – College-dot-gov
- U.S. Dept. of Education – College Grants
- U.S. Dept. of Education – Direct Loans
- U.S. Dept. of Education – Guide to Federal Student Aid
- U.S. Dept. of Education – Student Aid
- U.S. News & World Report – Education
Testing
- A.C.T. Exam (American College Testing)
- G.E.D. Testing (General Education Development)
- P.S.A.T Exam (Pre-Scholastic Aptitude Test)
- S.A.T. Exam (Scholastic Aptitude Test)
- N.Y. Times – S.A.T. Question of the Day
Art
- Causes of Color
- Color Vision & Art
- EwArt Productions
- National Gallery of Art – Classroom
- National Portrait Gallery
- Origami Club
- Pigments Through the Ages
- Witcombe’s Art History Resources
Museums
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum
- Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
- The Louvre
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Metropolitan Museum of Art – Explore and Learn
- Museum of Contemporary Art
- National Gallery of Art
- National Museum of African Art
- Smithsonian American Art Museum
- State Hermitage Museum
Community
- 4-H
- Americorps
- Americorp – Illinois
- Boy Scouts of America
- Campfire USA
- Girls Scouts of America
- Kiwanis International Foundation
- Key Club
- Key Leader
- Peace Corp
- Serve.gov
- Youth Service America
Culture and Diversity
- American Museum of Natural History
- Anacostia Community Museum
- Field Museum of Natural History
- Latino Virtual Museum
- Mesoweb – For Students
- My Hero
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
- National Museum of the American Indian
- National Museum of Natural History
- Saints & Angels
- United Nations – Cyber School Bus
- What the World Eats, Photo Essay Pt. 1
- What the World Eats, Photo Essay Pt. 2
- World Around You
- World Culture Open
- World Heritage Centre
Folklore
- Encyclopedia Mythica (Multi-cultural)
- Mythweb (Greek)
- Theoi Greek Mythology
English and Literature
Reading & Spelling
Language
Literature
Writing
- A+ Research & Writing
- Basic Essay Writing
- Keeping a Journal
- Purdue University’s O.W.L. (Online Writing Lab)
- Research Helper
- Write Source
Help with Citations and Sources
- Knowing Your Sources
- Las Positas College Library – Citation Forms
- Green River Community College – Subject & Class Guides
- KnightCite (Automated Citations)
- Son of Citation Machine (Automated Citations)
- Web Page Evaluation
Geography
- 50 States.com
- 50 States.com – Illinois
- CIA World Factbook (Central Intelligence Agency)
- CIA World Factbook – Flags of the World (Central Intelligence Agency)
- CIA World Factbook – Regional Maps of the World (Central Intelligence Agency)
- Country Reports
- Google Maps
- Internet Public Library – Stately Knowledge
- Mapquest
- National Geographic
- United Nations – Cyber School Bus
- U.S. Census Bureau – State & County Quick Facts
Health and Wellbeing
- Caring 4 Cancer
- CDC Body and Mind (Centers for Disease Control)
- Dr. Pedi
- FDA – Food Safety (Food and Drug Administration)
- Fitness.gov
- Girl’s Health
- Inner Body – Human Anatomy
- Kidnetic
- Kids Health – Dealing with Feelings
- Kids Health – Medical Dictionary
- Kids Health – For Teens
- Kids’ Quest on Disability and Health
- Learning Disabilities Online
- Living with a Chronic Illness
- My Pyramid
- NIDDK (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
- President’s Challange – For Teens
- Teens Health
- U.S. Health Finder
Safety
- CDC – Body and Mind (Centers for Disease Control)
- Code Red Rover
- Fire Safety
- Girl’s Health
- Police Safety Notebook
Driver Safety
- Illinois Secretary of State – Rules of the Road (English PDF)
- Illinois Secretarz Stanu – Przepisy Ruchu Drogowego (Polish/Polska PDF)
- Illinois Secretario del Estado – Normas de Transito (Spanish/Espanol PDF)
Web Safety
History
Black History
- African American Mosaic
- Biography – Black History
- History – Black History
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
Local History
U.S. History
- America’s Story
- American Memory Project
- Canton Public Library History Links
- The Henry Ford Museum
- National Museum of American History
- Native American History Resources
- Today in History
- U.S. Historical Documents Chronology
- U.S. History.org
- U.S. National Archives
World History
- Canton Public Library History Links
- Digital History
- Mr. Dowling’s History Passport
- N.Y. Times Current Events Quiz
Mathematics
- Ask Dr. Math
- Basket Math
- Internet Math Library
- Math.com
- Math Dictionary
- Math Forum – Problem of the Week
- Math League Help Reference
- Math Reference Tables
- Number Nut
Money
- Gallery of World Banknotes
- Investing for Kids
- I.R.S. – Understanding Taxes (Internal Revenue Service)
- The Mint – Money Management
- U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing – Money Factory
- World Coin Gallery
- World of Money
- Young Investors
Music
- American Jazz Museum
- Billboard Charts
- Blues and Legends Hall of Fame
- Carnegie Hall Listening Adventures
- Chicago Symphony Orchestra
- Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
- E-Notes Music Encyclopedia
- Lyric Opera of Chicago
- Music Theory
- National Hip-Hop Museum and Hall of Fame
- National Music Museum
- Piano Nanny
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
- Turntables
Science
- Beakman’s World
- Bill Nye the Science Guy
- E.P.A., You, and Your Environment (Environmental Protection Agency)
- Exploratorium
- Franklin Institute
- Guinness World Records
- Museum of Science and Industry
- Rocks for Kids
- Science News for Kids
- Science Q & A
- Why Files
Astronomy
- Adler Planetarium
- Constellations
- Earth Observatory
- NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)
- National Air and Space Museum
- Old Farmer’s Almanac
Atmospheric & Earth Sciences
- Geography 4 Kids
- ISGS (Illinois State Geological Survey)
- NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)
- Old Farmer’s Almanac
- Weather.com
Biology
Chemistry
Going Green
Inventors
Nature
Physics
Science Fair
- Discovery Channel – Science Fair Central
- Internet Public Library – Science Fair Info
- Science Bob
- Science Buddies
- Try Science
Zoology
- Brookfield Zoo (Chicago Zoological Society)
- Defenders of Wildlife
- Georgia Aquarium
- John G. Shedd Aquarium
- Lincoln Park Zoo
- L’Oceanografic De Valencia
- National Geographic
- National Wildlife Federation
- National Zoological Park
- San Diego Zoo
Paleontology
Sports
Auto Racing
- Indy Car Racing
- NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing)
Baseball
- MLB (Major League Baseball)
- Negro League Baseball
Basketball
- NBA (National Basketball Association)
- WNBA (Women’s National Basketball Association)
- Chicago Sky
Football
- Arena Football League
- NFL (National Football League)
- NFL Rush (National Football League)
- Professional Football Hall of Fame
- Chicago Bears
Hockey
- American Hockey League
- Chicago Wolves
- Hockey Hall of Fame
- NHL (National Hockey League)
- Chicago Blackhawks
- IIHF (International Ice Hockey Federation)
- U.S.A. Hockey
Soccer
- FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association)
- U.S. Soccer
- MLS (Major League Soccer)
- Chicago Fire
World/International
- Olympics
- Olympics – Education
- Special Olympics
- Team U.S.A. – U.S. Olympic Committee
- U.S.A. Gymnastics
- U.S.A. Swimming
- U.S.A. Track & Field
- U.S.A. Volleyball
- U.S.A. Wrestling
- U.S. Cycling
- U.S. Figure Skating Association
Miscellaneous
- Disabled Sports USA
- ESPN
- FIVB (Federation Internationale de Volleyball)
- Illinois High School Association
- International Tennis Federation
- U.S. Professional Tennis Association
- NCAA (National College Athletics Association)
- PBA (Professional Bowlers Association)
- PGA (Professional Golfer’s Association)
- LPGA (Ladies’ Professional Golfer’s Association)
- Golf.com
- Sports Illustrated
- Sports Illustrated – For Kids
- Street Play
- World Pool-Billiard Association
- Women’s Professional Billiard Association
- X Games
U.S. Government
- American Presidency Project
- Ben’s Guide to U.S. Government [For K-12th]
- C-Span
- Democracy Project
- National Postal Museum
- PBS Vote 2008
