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Student Search Engine
Infotopia: An academic research engine, which only accesses reliable sites. Information Sources Middle School Research Database: Use elvis as the password. This next-generation portal reaches out to today's learners with a Web-like user experience, which intuitively conveys needed information on all core subjects from Science to Literature to History (Gale). Opposing Viewpoints in Context: Use elvis for the password. "Opposing Viewpoints in Context helps students research, analyze and organize a broad variety of data for conducting research, completing writing assignments, preparing for debates, creating presentations and more." ProCon.org: Articles on both sides of current, controversial issues. WolframAlpha: Compute expert-level answers using Wolfram’s breakthrough algorithms, knowledgebase and AI technology. World Book Student: An online encyclopedia for middle school students. Media Sources PBS LearningMedia: With 30,000 free resources, PBS LearningMedia enables you to promote college and career readiness in your classroom at any time, 360 days a year. Khan Academy: Learn almost anything for free. Watch Know Learn: Free educational videos. Organized. Ted Ed: Lessons Worth Sharing eLibraries Chattanooga Public Library: The Chattanooga Public Library's new website, which provides access to ebooks, audiobooks, the online catalog, and a listing of library services and events. The Library of Congress: Includes a huge digital archive and lesson plans. Tennessee Electronic Library (TEL): "Free access to great resources for Tennesseans" |