Students plan and employ effective research strategies to locate information and other resources for their intellectual or creative pursuits.
Students can use this CT Library database to research the topic of their choice. This link leads you specifically to the middle school search page.
Use articles from The New York Times to teach lessons. Site includes lesson plans, writing prompts, vocabulary, quizzes, contests and more. You can also search the site by subject area.
Free online textbooks, flashcards, videos, practice. Great for all classes, especially those in STEAM.
Lets the user broadly search scholarly research. Keep in mind the reading level will be high on most articles found through this search.
National Geographic Kids started as a magazine in 1975. The website offers a wide range of learning tools like videos, articles, and games. Use the search tool to find the topic you are interested in learning more about.
A site started in 1998 by professor and author Marshall Brian. The site gives readers insight into how things work.
The largest library in the world and the research arm of the U.S. Congress. Explore the vast online collection.
Students can view a variety of educational videos relating to class subject matter. Students demonstrate their understanding of the video content by responding to questions and prompts embedded throughout the video.
Hapara provides the virtual space for teachers to post content related to a unit of study, including their goals for the unit, relevant resources, student assignments, and criteria for success. Students submit their assignments to teachers via Hapara, which also keeps track of completion status.