Reference Sites

 

Website address/Topics (12/1/07)

Overview

Grade Level

www.ala.org/

American Library Association - Library and information services

5-12

http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/alsc.htm

American Library Association - Kids Library information

K-8

http://www.ala.org/gwstemplate.cfm?section=greatwebsites&template=/cfapps/gws/default.cfm

American Library Association – GREAT WEBSITES FOR KIDS

 

http://clusty.com

Advanced search engine

6-8

http://cybersleuth-kids.com/

Student homework helper, and educational resource

K-8

http://maps.google.com

Satellite view and map views

4-8

http://school.discovery.com/sciencefaircentral/

Planning a science project

5-8

http://www.kidsclick.org

Web search for kids by librarians

K-8

http://www.kidshealth.org/kid

Interesting topics such as feelings, health, recipes, diets, and more.

4-8

http://www.rcls.org/ksearch.htm

Kids search engine

ALL

www.ask.com

Question reference site

3-8

www.askforkids.com

Answers to questions, all academic areas, and games

3-8

www.dogpile.com

Advanced search engine

6-8

www.factmonster.com

Reference directory – all subject areas

2-8

www.google.com

Then go to MORE (right side), then EVEN MORE, then Directory, then Kids and Teens Directory

3-8

www.googleearth.com

Google Earth combines the power of Google Search with satellite imagery, maps, terrain and 3D buildings to put the world’s geographic information at your fingertips.

5-8

www.grokker.com

Advanced search engine

6-8

http://www.infoplease.com

Reference site

5-12

www.kids.nationalgeographic.com/

Animal references, games, and activities

3-8

www.kids.yahoo.com

Games/Reference/Study Zone

K-8

www.kidsknowit.com

Free Information on all kinds of topics for Kids

3-8

www.kidskonnect.com

Reference directory, games, and tons of information

4-8

www.m-w.com/netdict.htm

Merriam Webster Online Dictionary

3-12

www.mooter.com

Advanced search engine

6-12

http://www.scholastic.com/kids/homework/

Homework help with games

K-6

http://sf.factmonster.com

Interactive information in all academic areas

K-8

http://students.resa.net/stoutcomputerclass/kids.htm

Online Resources For Middle School Students

6-8

http://www.studyspanish.com/freesite.htm

Free online resource to learn or practice Spanish

6-12

www.super-kids.com/

Kids directory (games and all areas of interest)

K-8

www.teenshealth.com

Great information on health, drug use, fitness and more

6-12

www.wikipedia.com

Reference/encyclopedia

4-8