Over the past two weeks, grades 3-5 have been looking closely at the amazing research resources that are available. Here is a brief lineup of what we studied:
GALILEO Elementary features subscription-only resources that are purchased by the State of Georgia specifically for your elementary-aged student. Unlike most websites found in a Google or Internet search, resources in GALILEO are age-appropriate, credible, and authoritative. The password is posted on the bulletin board as you come into the building. | The New Georgia Encyclopedia (NGE) is a web-based encyclopedia containing over 2,000 articles about the state of Georgia. It contains a lot of facts, stats, and in depth articles ...perfect for research! |
Reliable Search Engines:
Sweet Search is a great search engine for kids. All sites have been evaluated by research experts. http://www.sweetsearch.com/ | Destiny Web Path Express WebPath Express is an educational search tool that provides today’s K-12 students with a safe, fun and familiar search tool that integrates over 70,000 trustworthy, relevant websites into your library catalog while filtering out questionable content. |