Other Research Tools
This section contains links to a variety of helpful websites for students and families.
Great Websites for Kids
Sponsored by the Association for Library Service to Children, Great Websites for Kids
access to hundreds of kid friendly websites, which are organized by subject.
Surfing the Net with Kids
Originating from the newspaper column of the same name, Surfing the Net with Kids
presents educational website reviews for families and teachers..
Fact Monster offers access to a variety of research tools, including an encyclopedia,
almanac, dictionary, atlas, timelines, and a homework center.
The World Factbook
Presented by the Central Intelligence Agency, The World Factbook provides several
details about the countries of the world.
Harcourt Social Studies Textbook Online
Students can use this site to access the social studies textbook online. Your teacher can
give you the username and password.
Google Search Tips
This website presents tips for using the search engine Google
Practical Money Skills:
There are several educational games that teach personal finance and money management skills to students of every age on the Practical Money Skills website
National Geographic for Kids:
Features different people, animals, and places with facts, games, activities, and related links
Windows to the Universe:
Windows to the Universe, a project of the National Earth Science Teachers Association, is sponsored in part by the National Science Foundation and NASA
Browse and explore hundreds of photographs, documents and film clips. Create your own movies or poster. Sponsored by the National Archives this site is a great beginning for inquiry and exploring.
Automatically formats, alphabetize, and prints bibliographies this site is a free online bibliography ( citation) maker for student.