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A picture-dictionary format is used to link to hundreds of carefully-chosen child-friendly sites around the world. Simple interface, no directories. Lists alternative spellings in cases of misspelling. Presents hits in sequence most likely to match intent of user, based on history of past searches. A search engine that links to a directory of age-appropriate sites that are safe for kids. Natural language searching with a spell checker. Search response is in question format to help define searches. Click on red button with Jeeves on it to see the entire page without frames. Access to the Primary Search and Middle Search magazine index including full text articles; a general encyclopedia; and an animal encyclopedia. A topical directory with key word, subject or advanced searching. A directory search engine for K-5 students. Includes links to topics such as geography, animals, stories, art, Native Americans, earth science, natural science, and history. (Still in prototype stage so might not work.) A topical directory with key word, subject or advanced searching. Includes current news and a tutorial for teaching search strategies. A search engine that links to age-appropriate sites that are safe for kids. Natural language searching with a spell checker. Search response is in question format to help define searches. Click on NO FRAMES button in the upper left corner to see the entire page without frames. Access to the Primary Search and Middle Search magazine index including full text articles; a general encyclopedia; and an animal encyclopedia. Full text information from magazines, newspapers, pamphlets, book reviews, opinion polls, and government documents. Index and full tex text articles from magazines, books, and newspapers. Also includes TV and radio transcripts, pictures and maps;. A topical directory with key word, subject or advanced searching. A topical directory with an excellent Finding Information on the Internet Tutorial. A topical directory with key word searching. Includes current news and a tutorial for teaching search strategies. High School Search Tools Natural language searching with a spell checker. Search response is in question format to help define searches. Click on NO FRAMES button in the upper left corner to see the entire page without frames. Includes links to EBSCO Host, Electric Library, and InfoTrac Health Resources (Full text magazine and newspaper index and articles.) Full text information from magazines, newspapers, pamphlets, book reviews, opinion polls, and government documents. Links to all currently functioning search engines. A topical directory with an excellent Finding Information on the Internet Tutorial. A search engine including options for word searches and links to category searches, search tips news, on-line reference tools and tips on writing a research paper. Links to reading, writing, and math study skill topics including eay writing and test taking. Web Search Tutorials (How to use search engines) Explains what a search engine is, how it works, a procedure for searching and general tips for elementary students, middle school students and high school students. Helps you search the Web more efficiently. Explains how search engines work. Includes a Web Search Strategy tutorial and a Web Search Wizzard that directs you to specialized databases. After completing this tutorial, you will know : How the Web Search Engines (or Databases) index the Internet for you to search; The differences between the Web Databases; How to select proper search terms for your searching; How to use the tools to combine searching in an effective way. A site started by a 12 year old and his father. It includes more than 550 terrific links to sites on the internet that can help you find anything you need. Includes links to categories such as art, science, language arts, health and physical education, math, geography, history and reference tools. Includes links to categories such as art, science, language arts, literature, health and physical education, math, geography, history, technology, economics/business, reference tools and study skills. The place for anyone doing research to find the information they need as easily as possible. The variety of subjects and categories should allow most users to narrow in on a topic for a report, find background material for a story, begin research for a paper or just increase their knowledge of a particular topic. Are you a Kindergarten-12th grade student looking for information on the Internet for a report or project to do for school? Let KidsConnect, the on-line question answering and referral service, help you out! Links to school subjects including art, music, health, social studies, math, language arts, science, computers, and current events. Links to research tools including almanacs, atlases, dictionaries, thesauri, encyclopedias, quotations, museums, calendars and libraries. Select from 12 categories with over 300 web sites and email addresses where you can find experts to answer your questions. A how-to guide from Classroom Connect offers an easy-to-understand method for citing online information in student bibliographies. |
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