Explora for Middle Schools is a great place to start your research! You can find magazine articles, books, reference materials, and primary source documents appropriate for middle school students.
World Book Online offers reference materials for middle school readers and researchers.
After you open World Book, click on Student.
Keyword Search Tips
Be Specific and Precise
Choose Keywords Carefully:
Help students understand that accurate and precise words are crucial for effective searches.
Use Phrases:
Encourage the use of phrases rather than single words to narrow down results.
Brainstorm Synonyms:
Teach students to brainstorm synonyms or related terms for their main ideas to broaden their search.
Example:
Instead of searching "history," try searching for "Ancient Rome" or "American Civil War".