In addition as you explore the texts for your classes, be sure to note the publisher websites, which may provide valuable additional resources such as chapter outlines, practice quizzes, Power Point presentations, or additional case studies.

Biology

http://www.johnkyrk.com/
“Cell Biology Animation” (John Kyrk) provides short lessons on selected biology topics.

Physics

http://www.launc.tased.edu.au/online/sciences/physics/tutes1.html
“Physics Help” (Launceston College) presents descriptions and demonstrations of basic physics concepts.

http://www.physicsclassroom.com/
“The Physics Classroom” (Tom Henderson, StudyWorks! Online, MathSoft Engineering & Education, Inc.) offers tutorials and multimedia demonstrations on basic physics concepts.

http://library.thinkquest.org/10796/
“ Learn Physics Today” ( Keiji Oenoki, Kazushi Oenoki, H. Judez, H. Ku Cho, J. Lakatos at Colegio Franklin D. Roosevelt, Lima, Peru.) covers the fundamentals of physics including mathematical calculations, scientific notation, trigonometry, mechanics, light, waves, and electricity. Each lesson contains interactive quizzes.

Chemistry

http://www.chem4kids.com
Chem4kids” (Andrew Rader Studios) offers a basic introduction to the science of chemistry with colorful illustrations.

http://www.chemtutor.com/
As stated on its website “Chemtutor can be a course of study for independent students, a resource for chemistry teachers, a review, or a tutoring program for students taking high school or basic college chemistry.” ( Chemtutor LLC.)

Math

http://www.math.com/students/practice.html
From basic and everyday math to statistics and calculus, “Math.com” (Leap of Faith Financial Services, Inc.) offers examples, step-by-step procedures, practice problems and quizzes. A sampling of topics includes: whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and ratios and proportions.

www.aplusmath.com
“AplusMath” (aplusmath.com) site provides practice with math facts including: multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction, rounding, money, geometric shapes, square roots, area, fractions, and negative numbers. Good for a basic arithmetic review. Printable worksheets and flashcards are available.

www.purplemath.com
“Purplemath.com” (Elizabeth Stapel) is an algebra resource site that provides review modules and summaries of different algebraic concepts. The lessons are practical rather than technical and demonstrate dependable techniques in addition to pointing out common mistakes.

Writing

http://learn.westerntc.edu/writingcenter/Handbook/Handbook.htm
“A Writer’s Handbook” (The Writing Center at Western Wisconsin Technical College) contains information on the writing process, writing structure, grammar and punctuation.

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/index2.html#pwrg
“The Online Writing Lab” (Purdue University) is a comprehensive website for students and instructors which provides both handouts and Interactive exercises.

MLA Formatting and Style Guide
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/557/01/

APA Formatting and Style Guide
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/

Grammar

http://www.grammarbook.com/
“The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation” (Jane Straus) provides sections on Grammar, Punctuation and Capitalization Rules.  Each section provides a review of the rule or rules, exercises for practice, and a test to see how well you learn the rules.  This site gives you the most practice.

http://www.englishplus.com/grammar/
“Grammar Slammer” (English Plus+) presents chapters on Style and Usage, Capitalizing, Abbreviations, Punctuation, and Common Mistakes and Choices.  Under each you will find a menu of the overall rules, definitions of the rules and some examples both correct and incorrect. The rules are stated clearly, but this site does not give you any practice.

http://www.angelfire.com/il/Goode2shuz/Grammar.html
“Carla’a Guide to Good Grammar” (Carla’s Secretary Page) lists basic grammar rules with correct examples and common grammar mistakes.

http://chompchomp.com
At “Grammar Bytes” (Robbin L Simmons) you can look up definitions of common grammar terms, participate in interactive grammar exercises with explanations, and review common grammar rules.

Reading

http://www.townsendpress.net/apps/tpexercises/home.php
At the “Online Exercise Center” (Townsend Press) you can work on your reading comprehension and vocabulary development.

Study Skills

http://www.stthomas.edu/academicsupport/helpful_study_skills_links.htm
“Helpful Study Skills Links” (University of St. Thomas) contains a list of specialized websites with information on a variety of study skills including test taking, time management, note taking, reading, writing a research paper, as well as specific courses such as economics, psychology, biology and chemistry.

You may also want to consult their useful handouts for getting organized and improving study skills at http://www.stthomas.edu/academicsupport/handouts.htm

http://www.studyguidezone.com/resource_tips.htm
Under “Study Resources” in the “Study Guide Zone” (Minnesota educators under a grant from the McNamara Educational Trust) you can find study tips and approaches to guide you in being a good student. At the main page for this site you can also find free study guides and resources to help prepare for standardized testing in admissions, licensing, vocational, and primary/secondary exams.

http://www.studygs.net
“Study Guides and Strategies” (Joe Landsberger) offers concise models and approaches for developing good study skills in a variety of areas including preparing, learning and studying, note taking and classroom participation, research, writing, math and science. This site is in the process of constant review and revision and has no advertising.

Study Groups

Many of the best students participate in study groups, where they can share information, study strategies and test preparation. Below are some websites with pointers for starting a study group.

http://www.citruscollege.edu/apps/pub.asp?Q=244&T=Study%20Skills&B=2 (Citrus College Learning Center) www.coun.uvic.ca/learn/program/hndouts/studygr.html (University of Victoria Counselling Services)