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Grade Range: - 6
Here you will find a "kid-appropriate" search tool featuring countless general topics: Facts & Reference, Computers/The Internet, The Arts, Strange & Mysterious, Hot Topics, The World, Science & Math, Reading, Writing, Speaking, Nature, and several others. Within each of the main topics are subtopics. For example, in the Classroom section you will find English, Foreign Langauges, Math, History, Reference Tools, Shapes, Woodwork, Colors, Art, Religion, Philosophy, Social Studies, and Homework Help. There is a ton here to explore! The information includes articles and images/photos.
In the Classroom
Help students learn about narrowing and refining research by demonstrating this site on a projector or interactive whiteboard. As you start a project, take the time to SHOW how to use this tool to save time and find appropriate resources. Allow students to explore this site on their own finding relevant information from the various topics. If time permits, have students research a specific topic and create a multimedia presentation using one of the many TeachersFirst Edge tools <a href="/content/edge.cfm?c=18">reviewed here</a>. Some tool suggestions are (click on the tool name to access the review): <a href="/single.cfm?id=18378">Adobe Spark in K-12</a>, <a href="/single.cfm?id=17166">Zeetings</a>, <a href="/single.cfm?id=17424">Animatron</a>, <a href="/single.cfm?id=18291">Renderforest</a>, and <a href="/single.cfm?id=17570">Canva Inforgraphic Maker</a>.
At Home
Does your child have research to find? If so, check out this kid-friendly site together.
Tags
oceans, rainforests, seasons, insects, nutrition, diseases, psychology, sports, disabilities, dance, animation, folktales, weather, photography, vocabulary, colors, cultures, journalism, cross cultural understanding, measurement, trivia, painting, clip art, cooking, search engines, flags, alphabet, museums, animals, crafts, dinosaurs, homework, grammar, religions, operations, drawing, comics and cartoons, geometric shapes, poetry, numbers, fitness, sign language, spelling, origami, mysteries, social networking, creative writing,
Subjects
Algebra, Art, Astronomy & Space, Biology/Life Science, Character Education, Chemistry, Computer Literacy, Drama, Earth Science/Geology, Family and Consumer Science, Geography (US/World), Geometry, Health, History & Culture: World, Information Literacy/Research, Language Arts, Math, Music, Reading, Science, Social Studies, Social Studies, Special Education, Study Skills, World Languages, World Languages, Writing,