Start Your Searches Here!

Start Your Searches Here!
An Internet Hotlist on Research Resources

created by Technology Integrators
Hamilton School District

Introduction | Places to Start Searches | Dictionary and Thesaurus Links | Citing Information-Copyright and Plagiarism | Maps

Introduction
In addition to using books and magazines to find out about Research Resources, why not also use the power of the Internet? The links below will get you started.

The Internet Resources

Places to Start Searches

AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION-Great Web Sites for Kids - 'The American Library Association is the oldest and largest library association in the world. Its mission is to promote the highest quality library and information services and public access to information.'
Ask for Kids - 'Ask for Kids (formerly known as Ask Jeeves for Kids) is a fast, easy and kid-friendly way for kids to search online. Our service combines human editorial judgment, age-appropriate feature content and filtering technology to enable kids to find both relevant and befitting information on the Web. Ask For Kids is a web property of IAC Search & Media a wholly-owned business of IAC/InterActiveCorp (NASDAQ: IACI).'
Enchanted Learning - 'Our mission is to produce educational materials that emphasize creativity and the pure enjoyment of learning. The underlying message is that curiosity and exploration lead to delightful learning experiences.'
Fact Monster - 'Fact Monster is a kids' reference website brought to you by the editors at Information Please. Fact Monster is an ideal reference site for kids ages 8-14 that provides entertainment and educational resources. It combines the contents of an encyclopedia, a dictionary, an atlas, and several almanacs loaded with statistics, facts, and historical records.'
Kids Click! - 'This is the web site of KidsClick!, a project of the Ramapo Catskill Library System. The day-to-day operations of KidsClick are currently maintained by the School of Library and Information Science at San Jose State University.'
Kids Dot Gov - Kids.gov is the official kids’ portal to the U.S. government. With links to over 1,200 web pages from educational organizations, schools, and government agencies, it’s geared to the learning levels and interests of girls and boys in grades K-5 and 6-8.
National Geographic Kids - 'The Society's Mission Programs support critical expeditions and scientific fieldwork; encourage geography education for students; promote natural and cultural conservation; and inspire audiences through new media, vibrant exhibitions, and live events. '
ThinkFinity - Resources for both students and teachers with interactive tools and reference materials from a variety of excellent sources.
Time For Kids - 'The Time For Kids staffers make sure each and every edition of World Report, News Scoop and The Big Picture are all over the news you care about most!'
World Almanac for Kids - 'Published annually since 1996 and with more than 3 million copies sold to date, The World Almanac for Kids provides kids with the information they crave on thousands of subjects.'
Yahoo Kids Study Area - 'Yahoo! Kids is a browsable, searchable directory of Internet sites for kids. Each site has been carefully checked by an experienced educator to ensure the content and links are appropriate for kids aged 7-12.'

Dictionary and Thesaurus Links

Merriam-Webster Word Central - 'Merriam-Webster is committed to protecting the privacy and security of everyone who visits its Word Central site. This policy statement provides our visitors (especially parents, teachers, and children) with an overview of the efforts we have made to provide a safe environment for visitors to the site.'

Citing Information-Copyright and Plagiarism

Citation Maker Dot Com -
CyberBee Research Tools - 'Teaching information access skills cannot be done in a vacuum. It must relate to the learning environment by actively engaging students to gather and process information in a meaningful way. In addition, students need to know whether or not the information is reliable, how to cite resources, and understand copyright.'
Recipes 4 Success Citation Maker -

Content by Technology Integrators, laddsu@hamiltondist.k12.wi.us
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Last revised Wed Sep 30 11:34:46 US/Pacific 2009