Knoxville Middle School Media Center

Research Help


 

Looking for information? Check out some of the research links below.

Online Databases

Subject Directories

Other Links

Search Engines

 

Online Databases

EBSCO Online Database
http://search.epnet.com

Hints for using EBSCO (PDF, 51K)
ClipArt Today
http://schools.clipart.com/

E-Library Science
http://www.proquestk12.com


World Book Online
http://www.worldbookonline.com
 
Sirs Researcher
http://auth.proquestk12.com/IA/
 
AccuNet/Ap Multimedia Archive
(Photos, Text, Audio, Graphics)

http://ap.accuweather.com/

 
AccuWeather.com
http://www.accuweather.com/iwxpage/adc/homepage/premiumlogin.htm
BrainPOP- Health, Science, Technology, Math, English Animation and Educational Site for Kids
http://www.brainpop.com/
Royalty Free Music
http://www.royaltyfreemusic.com/music-education/
MSN Encarta Online Encyclopedia
http://encarta.msn.com/

Subject Directories
Different than search engines, subject directories can help you find information on the "Hidden Web", the places that regular search engines don't go.

 

Math Sites
A+Math-
Flashcards, Homework helper, Worksheets, and Games
http://www.aplusmath.com
Funbrain.com
Tons of math, language arts, and social studies games and quizzes, plus links for teachers and parents
http://www.funbrain.com/
Fractions-
Equivalent, reducing, improper & mixed numbers, multiply & divide, add/subtract
http://www.kidsolr.com/math/fractions.html
 Math Games-
Choose Saloon Snap (decimals, fractions, & percents)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/mathsfile/gameswheel.html
 CoolMath4Kids-
Activities, games, and math lessons
http://www.coolmath4kids.com/
AAA Math-
Instruction, explanation, challenge games, and exercises by level or topic
http://www.aaamath.com/index.html
Shodor Education Foundation Activities Index-
Fractions, Geometry, Algebra, Statistics
http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/index.html#num
I-Math Investigations-
Broken down by grade level, games
From the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

http://illuminations.nctm.org/imath/index.html
Figure This!
Challenges for the whole family. Activities and games for families to work on together. Includes printable pages
http://www.figurethis.org/
Family Education Network
Practice math or get pointers on how parents can help students achieve
http://www.fen.com/
Mudd Math Fun Facts
http://www.math.hmc.edu/funfacts/
Family Math
Every subject from basic math to trigonometry
http://www.math.com/
Math Wizz
Contains practice and tutorials
http://www.mathwizz.com/
The Math Lab
Tutorials, exercises and games
http://www.themathlab.com/
Maths Is Fun
Interactive games and activities
http://www.mathsisfun.com/
Basketmath
Designed to help students acquire and perfect math skills
http://www.scienceacademy.com/BI/index.html
Geography Sites
Can You Pass the 3rd Grade?
http://www.pibmug.com/files/map_test.swf
Test your knowledge of the states.
Test your Geography Knowledge
http://www.mccollam.com/fun/geoquiz/
Click on the continent, then be ready to identify the countries!

Can You Pass the 4th Grade?
http://www.flowgo.com/funpages/view.cfm/4716
Now, can you identify the state capitals?

Now, for a real challenge...
Fun Brain Where is That!
http://www.funbrain.com/where/index.html
Choose the continent and a level, then identify the countries and capitals. Remember, spelling counts!
Geography Olympics Challenge
http://www.geographyolympics.com/challenge.php
Help the U.S. team by correctly identifying countries of the world.
This is a real challenge!

Other Links to try

KidsKonnect-
Research information, games, puzzles, kid-safe

Marshall Brain's How Stuff Works-
Ever wanted to know how something works? Then check out this site.

The Discovery Channel School-
Homework help, research information

BJ Pinchbeck's Homework Helper-
Great links

The CIA World Factbook-
Great country information, maps

Geography IQ-
Maps, country information
Encyclopedia Smithsonian-
Links to resources on subjects from Art to Zoology
University of Texas Perry Castaneda Library's Map Collection-
Contains maps for all regions of the world, including city, historical, topographic, and political maps
A Math Dictionary for Kids-
Dictionary of math concepts with interactive examples
Spark Notes-
Research information on all subject areas
The WhyFiles-
Science current events written for students

Our Documents-
The 100 most influential documents in American history
http://ourdocuments.gov/


The Knoxville Public Library Card Catalog-
Can't find the book you want? Try the public library.
http://www.youseemore.com/knoxville/default.asp
Discovery Schools PuzzleMaker Online
Need to design a word search or crossword puzzle for a project? Here's where to go
http://puzzlemaker.school.discovery.com/
 

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Created by: Katie Kinnamon kinnamk@knoxville.k12.ia.us

Last Updated: Wednesday, 03/19/2008 12:48 PM

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