Recommended sites for research

Students should ALWAYS begin research with our incredibly valuable online databases and nonfiction books.

However, there are some terrific websites that are recommended as well.

Missions - NASAMissions Archive - NASA

A to Z of NASA Missions - NASA3D Tissue Chips

National Animals website for Grade 6 WW Country Project

“National Animals 2024.” World Population Review, https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/national-animals. Accessed 13 March 2025.

MAPS - TIME ZONES

“World Time Zone Map.” List of Time Zones of All Countries, www.mapsofworld.com/time-zone-map/. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

Top 11 Deadliest Natural Disasters in HistoryEarthquakes, cyclones, floods... The deadliest natural disasters have a combined estimated death toll of nearly 10 million people.

Hurricane FlorenceInformation for before, during and after Hurricane Florence.

PBS: Public Broadcasting ServiceWatch full episodes of your favorite PBS shows, explore music and the arts, find in-depth news analysis, and more. Home to Antiques Roadshow, Frontline, NOVA, PBS Newshour, Masterpiece and many others.

HISTORY | Watch Full Episodes of Your Favorite ShowsWatch full episodes of your favorite HISTORY series, and dive into thousands of historical articles and videos. To know History is to know life.

National Geographic: Stories of Animals, Nature, and CultureExplore National Geographic. A world leader in geography, cartography and exploration.

Home | Library of Congress The world's largest library. View historic photos, maps, books and more. Contact experts for help with research. Plan a visit. Home of U.S. Copyright Office.

SMITHSONIAN

Official website of the Smithsonian, the world's largest museum and research complex, with 19 museums, 9 research centers, and affiliates around the world.www.si.edu/

BIOGRAPHY.COM

Famous Biographies & TV ShowsExplore Bio.com, your source for true stories about notable people. Watch full episodes, read exclusive biographies and discover the unexpected ways you're connected to your favorite celebrities.

HistoryResources in American History ranging from general sites to specific event information. General Resources Histories of Government Agencies Selected Specific Events Photographs & Audio Recordings This Day in History Digital Documents General History Resources

Here are some great Healthy Food resources:

https://www.usda.gov/topics/food-and-nutrition

https://fruitsandveggies.org/

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition

https://www.eatthis.com/healthy-eating/

https://www.organicfacts.net/

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle | US EPAConsumer information about reducing, reusing, and recycling materials.

HHS.govThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) protects the health of all Americans and provides essential human services, especially for those least able to help themselves.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)PETA exposes animals suffering in laboratories, in the food industry, in the clothing trade, and in the entertainment industry.

Rare & Endangered Species (U.S. National Park Service)More than a thousand plants and animals in national parks are considered rare or endangered. Discover their stories and learn what they need to survive.

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