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SITE NAME
URL
WHO
Virtual Media Center
Previewed by Librarians (very few pop ups!) Mr. White’s first stop!
South Washington County Schools, Woodbury/Cottage Grove, MN
Almost NO ads
Infotrac
Username: mnkimheart
Password: available from Mr. White
Note: we cannot post the password
Made available by Electronic Library of Minnesota – funded by the MN Legislature – no ads / ask for password
Kid-Friendly Search Engines - these search engines attempt to “filter” content so that it’s kid appropriate
KidsClick
Web search for kids by librarians
Awesome Library
Carefully reviewed, well organized
Yahooligans!
Geared for ages 7 - 12
Ask Jeeves Kids
Especially for kids
Fact Monster
Great resource, daily features
Kids Search Tools
One stop for dictionary, thesaurus, encyclopedia, search engines
Research and Fun sites
PBS Kids
Great for younger kids!
DiscoveryKids
Discovery Channel, ads
Scholastic
Scholastic books, games, ads
Copyright-friendly Images and Music
Pics4Learning
Free, public/private partnership
Morgue File
Publisher lingo for “inactive files”
Free images, some ads
ImageAfter
Free images, some ads
Freeplay Music
Free instrumental music, great for iMovies and GarageBand - please see "terms of use"
Citing Research Resources
Citation Machine
Free, created by an educator for educators and students
EasyBib
Free, commercial site
Other Search Engines/Research Info
Ref Desk
Free and family-friendly web site - indexes and reviews quality, credible, and current web-based resources.
Soople (Google’s cousin)
Multiple searches – check this out!
Search Engine Watch
Kids Search Engines – article describing and rating search engines for kids – Very informative!

Student Research Sites

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Principal: Cheri Gardner

Phone (952) 935-0004
Fax (952) 935-2031

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