Databases and Web ResourcesThe library is always a great first stop for any type of research. Here is a link the all the libraries in our district and our towns! Library Links
Of course, local libraries can't have everything, so we offer you a list of databases and search engines that should help hone your students' research projects. - Ask Jeeves for Kids - First searches a database of selected sites arranged as questions; then conducts a parallel search of Yahooligans and Education World.
- Awesome Library - 15,000 carefully reviewed resources. The site is sponsored by the Evaluation and Development Institute of Oregon.
- Education World - Search a database of over 120,000+ education-related sites
- Edview SmartZone - A database of education-related sites. Students may select the appropriate level:elementary, middle or high school.
- Internet Archive - The Internet Archive focus is to maintain a digital archive of everything! It divides the archive into categories: Moving Images, Text, Audio, and Software.
- K-12 INFOMINE Search Screen - This search site is hosted by the University of California and all of the sites indexed have been reviewed for content.
- KidsClick! - A database of over 6300 sites compiled by librarians. Their key concern was to create a guide for "their young users to valuable and age appropriate web sites."
- KidFusion MetaSearch - Searches for best sites by running parallel screened searches on Yahooligans, KidsClick, ePlay, GO Kids, GO Homework Help, and National Wildlife Federation.
- Primary Source - Global focus with an aim to teach U.S. students to become more globally aware.
- Scholastic Web Guide - Thousands of excellent web sites found by teachers in all subjects for grades K-8.
- Tate Online - This website is the teaching resource of the Tate museum. It has some great resources, including some lesson plans for interactive white boards.
- ThinkQuest Library - Over 1500 student-created Web sites, which are used by educators, students, businesses, government agencies and citizens.
- Yahooligans! - Designed for Web surfers ages 7 to 12. Sites are selected by YAHOO! staff.
| Website EvaluationWith the huge amount of online information, teachers and students must critically evaluate a Web page for authenticity, applicability, authorship, bias, and usability. It is great when teachers have their students post their research online, but you don't want your students using other kids' research, right? The sites below can help you to help your students evaluate a website's credibility.
| Search Engine EvaluationAre you're spending too much time looking for online resources? Are you worried that students might access the wrong kind of information? These articles will help you make the best use of your time when searching for resources and information on the Web. |