Creator: Elsevier | visit site
Grade Range: 8 - 11
Scirus is basically a science search engine. It only scans science only information The searches happen quickly and can be limited using the menu on the left of the screen.
In the Classroom
Use as a teacher or professional resource to expand understanding and knowledge of current research so that you can share the information with your students. Have older students search for information on research topics. Have students compare the Scirus with a regular search engine such as Google with the same search word before having them use the tool. It will show them the advantage of using a more science specific tool.
At Home
Is your student having trouble finding resources for scientific research? Are you trying to write a college paper? This site could help tremendously! It allows you to search scientific information, without all of the nonsense that can be generated by more general search engines. Start searching today!
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Subjects
Biology/Life Science, Chemistry, Earth Science/Geology, Engineering/Technology, Information Literacy/Research, Physics, Science,