Visit Grolier Online to access encyclopedias and other resources to help with reports and homework including :America the Beautiful (for state reports); Lands and People; New Book of Knowledge; Popular Science; Encyclopedia Americana; Grolier Multimedia Ency.; La Nueva Enciclopedia Cumbre.

Homework help websites including information on history, geography, math, writing, current events, sports, biographys and California Missions.

Research Databases - The SSF public library subscribes to several databases containing information on US and World history, newspapers, science, literature and much more.

Homework Help on PLS

Homework help in many subjects including writing, science, math, vocabulary, social studies, history, geography and more!

 

Fact Monster

Lots of information on world and U.S. history, biographies, an atlas, encyclopedia, almanac and dictionary.

 

Kidspace at the IPL

Information on many subjects including computers, health, math, science, art, music, sports and more. Also includes an “ask the librarian” feature which allows you to request information directly from a Reference Librarian.

 

BJ Pinchbeck's Homework Help on DiscoverySchool.com

Links to information on current events, social studies, computers, foreign languages, math, art, music, P.E. and much more!

 

Homework Spot

Homework help for all ages from elementary school through high school. Also includes a section of tips for taking good notes, test preparation, library research and other useful topics.

 

Kidsnewsroom.org

Provides children with a safe, kid-friendly Internet site loaded with stories, pictures, contests and opportunities for learning. Each week, a new issue is added to the site with the latest news in sports, music & entertainment, health, history, local events and happenings around the world.

Need help with your Science Project? Looking for inspiration? Check out these websites for ideas and advice on how to create a fun and successful project.

California State Science Fair

IPL KidSpace Science Project Links

California Science Center

The Exploratorium

Energy Quest

Flights of Inspiration

Jefferson Lab

Newton’s Apple

Science Fair Handbook

Science Toys

Space Place

  

Thinking Fountain

Click on the links below to view the e-books. Books can be viewed online and also downloaded with Adobe Reader. Once you’re on the book’s webpage, just click on the down-turned arrow icon to download the book.

 

• Mission La Purísima Concepción

• Mission Nuestra Señora de la Soledad

• Mission San Antonio de Padua

• Mission San Buenaventura

• Mission San Carlos Borromeo del Río Carmelo

• Mission San Diego de Alcalá

• Mission San Fernando, Rey de España

• Mission San Francisco de Asís

• Mission San Francisco de Solano

• Mission San Gabriel Arcángel

• Mission San José

• Mission San Juan Bautista

• Mission San Juan Capistrano

• Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa

• Mission San Miguel Arcángel

• Mission San Rafael Arcángel

• Mission Santa Bárbara

• Mission Santa Clara de Asís

• Mission Santa Cruz

• Mission Santa Inés

Visit our Local History page to find historical and demographic information about South San Francisco.

Start Now is a parent/child homework assistance program at the Community Learning Center for first and second graders that focuses on helping parents and children learn together in a fun and supportive environment. We assist children with their homework quality and completion, and in writing, reading, math and computers skills. Our professional staff helps children develop independent study habits. Through role modeling, discussion groups and videos, we provide opportunities for parents to learn:

• reading strategies and activities to make reading fun for their children
• games and activities to develop children's math skills
• how to help their children with homework and develop independent study skills
• ways to communicate with children to promote language development
• how to use educational software to learn together

Homework Club is offered through the Community Learning Center for children in the third to fifth grade. The Homework Club has three distinct areas: the Classroom, the Computer Lab and the Creative Center. Assisted by staff and volunteers, most of the children complete their homework in the Classroom. Many children also use the computers in the Computer Lab to do homework and further develop academic skills. After homework completion, children do activities in the Creative Center. The Creative Center has arts and crafts materials, educational games, puzzles, a listening center (for listening to stories and music) and a reading corner with quality books. Parents participate in workshops that assist them in helping their children succeed in school. For more information, contact the Community Learning Center at (650) 877-8540.

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