A Reader’s Advisory database that includes recommendation for more than 60,000 fiction and 17,000 nonfiction titles, Novelist Plus K-8 has curriculum-driven material designed to help integrate reading across subject areas in the classroom, as well as enhance children’s pleasure reading.  Database from Fogler Library.

The Library of Congress delivers the best of America's past and present, and with teacher support it could be a reliable research resource for students. 

Engage with National Geographic Explorers and transform learning experiences through live events, free maps, videos, interactives, and other resources. 

Primary Search is a kid-friendly database made just for elementary students! It gives you access to full-text articles from over 60 popular magazines written for your age group. Each article includes a reading level to help you find just-right content. Available through JerseyClicks—perfect for curious young researchers! 

GreenFILE provides trustworthy information on how humans affect the environment—from individuals and businesses to local and national governments. This collection includes scholarly articles, government reports, and general-interest sources that explore the impact we have and solutions to reduce it. Available through JerseyClicks, it’s a great resource for learning how we can all help protect our planet. 

Newspaper Source Plus is a powerful news database that gives you access to full-text articles from major newspapers, news magazines, and newswires around the world. It even includes transcripts from TV and radio broadcasts, with daily updates to keep you current. Provided by JerseyClicks, this resource is perfect for students researching natural disasters and coastal events—especially those impacting the area they’re studying. 

ERIC, the Educational Resource Information Center, is a national information system supported by the U.S. Department of Education, the National Library of Education, and the Office of Educational Research and Improvement.  Database from JerseyClicks.

Middle Search Plus contains full text for more than 150 popular, middle school magazines. In addition to the full text, this database offers indexing and abstracts for nearly 200 magazines. All full text articles are assigned a reading level indicator (Lexiles). Full text is also available for thousands of biographies, historical essays and student pamphlets. Database from JerseyClicks for middle school aged students.

Common Sense Education. (2019, January). Finding credible news. [Lesson Plan Slides]. Common Sense Education. https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship/lesson/finding-credible-news

Common Sense Education. (2019, January). Help kids spot fake news and decode media messages. [Handout]. Common Sense Education. https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship/lesson/finding-credible-news

George Mason University Writing Center, (2008). How to write a research question. Retrieved from https://writingcenter.gmu.edu/writing-resources/research-based-writing/how-to-write-a-research-question

This resource guides teachers and students on how to create good research questions. This technique will be used to help guide us in the inquiry project.

Right Question Institute, (2025). Steps of the question formulation technique (qft). Retrieved from https://rightquestion.org/what-is-the-qft/ 

Guidelines and examples to reference research.