Think of the internet like the wild west - no rules, anything goes! You have to be VERY careful about the information you use because you can't always count on it to be correct!

Think of databases like a safe, guarded room where you can access good information that was created by experts and can only be accessed through your beloved libraries!

Reasons to use a database INSTEAD of the open internet (Google):

Source Reference database is GREAT for middle school:

INFOhio research resources includes multiple databases that are great databases for middle school: