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"