Most Websites Can be accessed Through CLEVER
Explora/EBSCO host: Simple search that quickly delivers relevant results including articles, essays and primary source documents to help students feel successful in their research.
Britannica School: Safe, up-to-date and age-appropriate information resource. Discover encyclopedia articles, multimedia primary sources, games and other learning resources that support student research.
Brain Pop & Brain Pop Jr: Explanatory videos on many topics along with quizzes, activities and printables.
Safesearchkidz.com: An easy tool for students to conduct research while being limited to only specific sites.
Pebble Go: PREK-3: Award winning database for reading and research. The database makes learning and improving reading and research skills fun and interesting.
Pebble Go Next: For those who have advanced their research skills.
Smithsonian Tween Tribune: Great current event articles for students. Ability to change reading levels, print articles and assessments that align.
ProQuest CultureGrams: Learn about the world around you. From cultural information to population, you can become a better global citizen.
Maps Of the World: Just that, maps of the world. Click your way through Geography.
The True Size of: Excellent Geography resource. Allows users to choose any country and compare the sizes by dragging the country around the world. It does account for the curvature of the Earth. Could be used for Math or Science also!
DPLA (Digital Public Library of America): For your specific searching needs, a primary source, timeline, this is the source to use.
National Park Service: Digital Image Archive from the NPS
Snopes: Check your source
Search for information and teacher resources
Library of Congress (LOC): Teacher Resources
These materials are in the public domain, free to use and share.
New York Public Library (NYPL) Digital Collection: Maps
These materials are in the public domain, free to use and share.
World Digital Library: Primary Resources
Most materials are in the public domain. When in doubt, cite your source.