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Online research tools for kids and older learners.
Updated on Jul 28, 11
Created on May 07, 10
Category: Schools & Education
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Directory/search engine for kids, teens, and advanced teens. Use the search field or browse through one of the directory sections: Schoolhouse (core subjects), Movies, Games, or Images. Search results display along with ideas to "Narrow Your Search" and "Expand Your Search."
Awesome Library organizes the Web with 37,000 carefully reviewed resources, including the top 5 percent in education. Links for Teachers, Kids, Teens, Parents, Librarians, and College. Directory for basic subjects.
Advertised as a more intelligent search engine. Use the search field or explore Images, Videos News, Maps, History, and more.
Part of Pearson Education's Family Education Network. Use the search field or browse by category. Information comes from Information Please. There's also a Reference Desk with Homework Center, Timelines, Almanac, Atlas, Dictionary, Encyclopedia, and Homework Help.
One of the most popular search engines. Modules include Web, Images, Videos, Maps, News, and more.
Merger of the Internet Public Library and Librarians' Internet Index. Use the search field or browse Resources by Subject, Newspapers & Magazines, Special Collections, For Kids, or For Teens.
Owned and run by the School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) at Kent State University, KidsClick! is a directory for kids moderated by librarians. Sites listed have been screened to ensure they are appropriate for elementary level students.
Kids.Net.au is an Australian 'not for profit' kids safe portal, that is updated and maintained by a team of volunteers. It uses a custom Google search to filter our inappropriate results. Search modules include: Home (basic search), Websites (directory) Encyclopedia, Dictionary, and Thesaurus.
Dictionary for kids. Modules include Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Rhyming. The dictionary has audio to listen to correct pronunciation. Other sections include Build Your Own Dictionary, Daily Buzzword, Games, For Educators, and Browse.
"the free encyclopedia that anyone can edit." Browse by basic subject or use the search field.
"The Premier Educational Dictionary - Thesaurus." Use the Beginner's Dictionary, Children's Dictionary, or Advanced Dictionary (default). Other modules include Reverse Search, Anagram Solver, Crossword Solver, Glossary Maker, Matching Quiz Builder, and Fill-in Maker.
One of the most popular directories. Use the search field or browse through many different categories.
Search tool for information, games, kids movies, kids music, and more. Link to explore the Columbia Encyclopedia. Includes additional modules for ecards, celebrations by month, historic birthdays, jokes, and "Ask Earl."
High school teachers use wikis to manage their classrooms and create online collaboration opportunities. With wikis, their students can complete assignments, learn from each other, and communicate with their peers from around the world.
Search engine for students. Every Web site in SweetSearch has been evaluated by [their] research experts. Site also has links for other searches: SweetSearch4Me (search engine for emerging learners), SweetSearch2Day (students Learn Something New Every Day), SweetSearch for School Librarians (content that helps students use the Web effectively), SweetSites (organized by subject and academic level), SweetSearch Biographies (profiles of 1,000+ significant people), SweetSearch Social Studies ([their] our best social studies content), Ten Steps to Better Web Research
Information graphics (or infographics) are graphical depictions of data and information. By presenting information in a compact and creative approach, infographics are able to quickly convey knowledge and engage its viewers.
In this collection, you’ll find forty beautiful and educational infographics, displaying the uncommon spectacle of "art meets science".
Information graphics or better known as infographics are visual explanation of data, information or knowledge. These graphics are excellent visual tools for explaining huge amounts of information where complex data needs to be explained immediately and clearly.
Blog about what makes infographics good and poor. "The more a person knows, the more empowered they are in every way. But, like any medium, data visualization is a medium that can be perverted. The core traits of a great infographic are is honesty, logic, and beauty. when any of those are taken out of the equation, the result can do more harm than good."
18 items | 3 visits
Online research tools for kids and older learners.
Updated on Jul 28, 11
Created on May 07, 10
Category: Schools & Education
URL: