Filters:

Search Filter Test Word

Use the word bareback and the phrase castro clone to test how well a safe search filter is working. These are the terms we use when evaluating the … learn more

Research Paper Graphic Organizer

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Help students to plan and prepare their research paper with this graphic organizer template. This printable research graphic organizer is designed to help students synthesize their sources and … learn more

ResearchQuest

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Research Quest is an engaging and powerful series of science investigations that improve students’ critical thinking skills. Online lessons to fit your middle school science curriculum. A powerful … learn more

Lesson Planet: Internet Research Skills

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You may have already looked for how to research or research skills or measurements. Why not browse these related topics for some inspiration?

YouTube: Elements of a Web Search

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Understanding how to effectively search the Internet is an essential “information literacy” skill. Although students use the Internet to search for things all the time, very few will … learn more

Research Guides at the Library of Congress

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Research Guides for Students and Teachers. The Library of Congress offers in-depth research guides for hundreds of topics divided into twenty-five groups. Research guides to the Library’s collections, as … learn more

Annenberg Learner: In Search of the Novel

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Discover creative strategies for bringing novels to life for middle and high school students with this workshop, featuring the words and works of 10 novelists, including Charles Dickens, … learn more

Safe Search Kids

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Google for Safer Search. Search terms entered using Safe Search filters explicit material from your search results. Please note that we are not Google. Safe Search Kids is … learn more

Cyberbee: Research Tools

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Teaching information access skills cannot be done in a vacuum. It must relate to the learning environment by actively engaging students to gather and process information in a … learn more

A Research Guide for Students

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We’re here to help you write your research papers. Scholars and librarians have collated some of the best resources for literary research and we have the latest style … learn more

Teaching Students How To Research

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This video uses a fun and humorous approach to help students understand how to use keywords to make better search queries, provides several tips and examples taken directly … learn more

Definition of Search Engine

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search engine, computer program to find answers to queries in a collection of information, which might be a library catalog or a database but is most commonly the World Wide Web.

Kid-Safe Browsers and Search Sites

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Want to let your kid do some online research for homework and projects but you’re worried (understandably!) about what they might find? This list of safe search sites … learn more

Pew Research: Internet & Technology

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Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes, and trends shaping the world. We conduct public opinion polling, demographic research, … learn more

Virtual Learning Research Center

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The mission of the Virtual Learning Resources Center is to index thousands of the best academic information websites, selected by teachers and library professionals worldwide, in order to … learn more

American Educational Research Association

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A special interest group under the auspices of the American Educational Research Association (AERA) connects researchers and teachers. AERA encourages scholarly inquiry related to education and evaluation, and … learn more

Teacher Policy Research

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Teacher Policy Research (TPR) is a research partnership between the University of Virginia, Stanford University and the University at Albany to develop policies that will attract and retain … learn more

Conducting Research

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With so many information sources now at our fingertips, knowing where to start, sorting through it all and finding what we want can be overwhelming! Perdue’s Online Writing … learn more

Research Skills  Topic Page

Acquiring the research skill to locate specific information online will go a long way towards a student’s success in future undertakings.

How Search Works

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Matt Cutts from Google explains how search engines work. Everything from spiders to quality ratings to the ads.

Creative Commons Image Search

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I’m happy to formally announce that CC Search (with the new name Openverse) is now part of the WordPress open source project. Both Matt and I are long-time … learn more

Baidu Image Search

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Baidu – China’s version of Google – provides image search. While the site is in Chinese, it will easily process English search terms.

Bing Video Search

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Bing has gotten high marks for its video search feature. Google and Yahoo also do video searches. Most of the results are YouTube videos. If you are not … learn more

Google Image Search

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Google Images has indexed millions of images on the Internet. Odds are you can find an image for just about any topic here. Bing and Yahoo can also … learn more

Bielefeld Academic Search Engine

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BASE is one of the world’s most voluminous search engines especially for academic web resources. BASE indexes more than 150 million curated documents from more than 7,000 sources. … learn more

BananaSlug – Search Serendipity

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When searching, you’ll start with the most popular pages pages for your search term. But you won’t see relevant or interesting results “way down the list”. BananaSlug is … learn more

Yahoo Search

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Back when the Internet was starting, Yahoo was the go-to search web site. Yahoo still maintains an independent web search engine that provides good results.

Bing Safe Search

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Bing also offers a safe search option. You can implement it using these directions.

Safe Search and Cookies

When you change safe search settings, the search site will add a “cookie” to your browser with the new setting. This means you’ll need to change the settings … learn more

KidzSearch

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KidzSearch combines Google safe search with a constantly updated list of blocked keywords and site names to provide safe search results for students. When using a site like … learn more

Google Search Tips

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Matt Cutts, a software engineer at Google, provides tips for better web searching.

Google Search Operators

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You can use search operators and other punctuation to get more specific search results. A fast way to focus your results with just a few keystrokes.

MIND Research Institute

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See the Math, Change the World Mathematically Equipping All Students to Solve the World’s Most Challenging Problems We are a nonprofit social impact organization specializing in neuroscience and … learn more

World Atlas Map

Well-researched and entertaining content on geography (including world maps), science, current events, and more.

ScienceDaily: Environmental Science News

ScienceDaily features breaking news about the latest discoveries in science, health, the environment, technology, and more — from leading universities, scientific journals, and research organizations. Visitors can browse more … learn more

Keeping Students Engaged

Keeping students engaged during the last six weeks of school can be a challenge. The other day I was browsing FB and came across a teacher asking for … learn more

DIGITAL READING TOOLS FOR K-5 READERS

Teach reading in grades K-5? You may be looking for digital apps and resources to support your young readers. Research emphasizes how important it is to encourage reading … learn more

Perplexity AI: How To Use It To Teach

Perplexity is an AI that makes traditional search engines look archaic. Perplexity AI is a powerful artificially intelligent search engine, effectively. This makes it a potentially useful teaching … learn more

DIGITAL RESOURCES FOR EARTH DAY

April 22 we celebrate Earth Day. Even as the world returns to normal, people are taking a thoughtful look at the natural world around them and the consequences … learn more

8 Ways to Infuse Movement into Math Class

As kids age into elementary school, there’s significant research demonstrating that whole-body movement can help students deepen math engagement and retention, especially when the movement is integrated into instruction … learn more

Science A-Z: Science Fair Resources

Project Ideas for Kids and Teacher Tips for a Successful Science Fair Science A-Z’s Science Fair Resources foster authentic student inquiry and teach the practices of real scientists … learn more

MissionUS

Mission US is an award-winning educational media project that immerses young people in transformational moments in U.S. history. Developed for use by middle school students in the classroom … learn more

Tech Skills for Kids

Learn and practice basic technology skills for elementary students. Perfectly compatible with any device and browser, these web-based flashcards offer a refreshing and engaging approach to practicing spelling … learn more

Spring is Around the Corner

What lesson plans, activities, or resources will you need for your spring curriculum? K-12 Internet Resource Center is a comprehensive online platform tailored specifically for educators seeking resources, … learn more

WatchKnowLearn: Educational Videos

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WatchKnowLearn has indexed approximately 50,000 educational videos, placing them into a directory of over 5,000 categories. The videos are available without any registration or fees to teachers in … learn more

Reading Comprehension Worksheets

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Reading comprehension is a skill that takes a great deal of patience on both the part of educators and students. The research tells us that repetition coupled with … learn more

Best Websites Offering Free Audiobooks for Kids

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The benefits of audiobooks for kids are numerous. Firstly, they help develop listening skills and improve concentration, which are crucial for academic success. Audiobooks also enhance vocabulary and language … learn more

Happy New Year 2024

Happy New Year to the vibrant community of K12IRC.org! As we step into 2024, let’s embrace the journey of learning with renewed enthusiasm and curiosity. May this year … learn more