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Research

Conducting Good Research

  • Planning with Super 3
  • Search Strategy for intermediate
  • Activity: Preparing for Research​
  • The inquiry process
  • Evaluating sites
  • Activity - Critical Evaluation
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How to do effective research

Research Databases (Encyclopedias)
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​Best for K-2 Grades

Username: polyd        Password: school
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​Best for 3-5 Grades

Username: polyd        Password: school

Worldbook Online

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​World Book Online is a collection of research tools like encyclopedia articles, pictures, video, and more! Click on the image to start researching! Login required.
Username: polypolar       Password: bears



Dictionaries

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Search Engines for Kids

These search engines have been recommended by ISTE or Common Sense Media. Please use these search engines with your students to prevent unwanted information appearing. 

Animal Research Sites

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Your library has a large collection of books on specific animals.

The library has encyclopedias on endangered animals as well as most other animals. 

Kids Biology: Learn about 100s of animals. 

Fact Zoo: click on pictures of animals to learn more. 
San Diego Zoo for Kids: Great animal photos!! Easy to read facts.

Wild Kratts on PBS: Check out Creaturepedia!! Fun facts for kids.

Soft Schools: A hidden treasure with straight-forward facts about tons of different critters.

National Geographic for Kids: There are no better pictures on the Internet. Lots of comprehensive facts too.

Ranger Rick: LOVE that this site is full of facts mixed in with PDF files from their magazine. Awesome.

Animal Fact Guide: The reading level is geared for older students; however, the text is comprehensive and printer-friendly too!

Science Kids: A simple and straight-forward collection of animals and facts.

ESpecies Fact Sheets: Got an endangered species to research? Can't go wrong with this website.

Smithsonian National Zoo:  Facts! Videos! Live cams!

Other Research Tools

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Free online encyclopedia that is designed especially for elementary school children
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data base of current events stories tailor-made for classroom use.
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Encyclopedia of Life
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The Smithsonian Learning Lab is about discovery, creation, and sharing.
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Online citation
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Elementary Citation Maker

Using Google?
​Know the Tips & Tricks

  • Google Search Tips - visual poster
  • How does Google work?
  • Chromebook Guidelines

Click on the image below to find a large collection of primary sources for research.
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Primary sources are materials directly related to a topic by time or participation. These materials include letters, speeches, diaries, newspaper articles from the time, oral history interviews, documents, photographs, artifacts, or anything else that provides firsthand accounts about a person or event. (from teachinghistory.org)

Other Great Databases

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Country Research - CIA World Factbook

History, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities.

Occupational Handbook

The Occupational Handbook is a guide to many jobs. You can learn what a job is, how much you can make, what education you need for that job and much more.
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Digital Public Library

Digital Public Library provides a large collection of primary sources. These come from libraries, museums and other places. Click on the link above to start gathering information! No login required




Montana Research Resources
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Montana Newspapers
Every newspaper in the history of Montana is being digitized! Click on the different newspapers to explore. 
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Montana Historical Society

The Montana Historical Society Student Section helps you discover information about all aspects of Montana. Click on the link above to visit the site. No login required


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Montana Memory Project

The Montana Memory Project is a collection of items like historical documents, newspaper articles, audio recordings and more. Learn about people and places in Montana by clicking the link above! No login required

Montana's African American Heritage Resources



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  • Library Catalog
  • Book Holds
  • Find a Good Book
  • Digital Books
  • Research
  • Parent Information
  • Teacher Tools