Research Resources
Are you searching for an encyclopedia, almanac, or dictionary? Here are some friendly and helpful on-line encyclopedias. Use them to help you gain the knowledge you need. I have kept the list short and kid-friendly on purpose. Please report any broken links to me. Good luck with your search.
CIA Factbook - The World Factbook 2001 from the CIA contains country profiles and maps.
Citation Machine - This site will help you properly cite resources for a research project.
Dictionary - This online dictionary is easy to use. It offers multiple sources for definitions and hyperlinks to synonyms.
Heinle’s Newbury House Dictionary
Merriam-Webster Dictionary - Online version of the famous dictionary.
Discovery - Offers educational resources such as homework help, learning games for kids.
Design Gallery Live - Provides clip art, photos, animations, and sounds for Office documents.
Encarta Online - Online encyclopedia.
Encyclopedia Britannica - Online encyclopedia.
Wikipedia - Online encyclopedia.
Enchanted Learning - Enchanted Learning Software creates children's educational web sites and games designed to stimulate creativity, learning, enjoyment, and imagination.
Fact Monster - Online Almanac, Dictionary, & Encyclopedia.
Internet Scavenger Hunts
MarcoPolo Search - Portal for Internet content reflecting a variety of subjects and skill levels for teachers and students throughout the United States.
National Geographic - Extensive coverage from the notable National Geographic Society on a wide ranges of topics.
National Air and Space Museum - Official web site with online exhibits and visitor information.
Pics4learning - A collection of copyright friendly images for education with a categorized list of photos.
PowerPoint 2004
PowerPoint in the Classroom - Students of all ages can create multimedia presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint.
Smithsonian - The Smithsonian American Art Museum is dedicated to the preservation, exhibition, and study of visual arts in America.
Smithsonian Institute - America's treasure house for learning.
Smithsonian Museum of Natural History - Website to understanding the natural world and our place in it.
Thesaurus - Website to improve your word choice.
50states - Information about states and their capitals.
Web Treasures - TD3 created site with useful links for teachers and students.
CIA Factbook - The World Factbook 2001 from the CIA contains country profiles and maps.
Citation Machine - This site will help you properly cite resources for a research project.
Dictionary - This online dictionary is easy to use. It offers multiple sources for definitions and hyperlinks to synonyms.
Heinle’s Newbury House Dictionary
Merriam-Webster Dictionary - Online version of the famous dictionary.
Discovery - Offers educational resources such as homework help, learning games for kids.
Design Gallery Live - Provides clip art, photos, animations, and sounds for Office documents.
Encarta Online - Online encyclopedia.
Encyclopedia Britannica - Online encyclopedia.
Wikipedia - Online encyclopedia.
Enchanted Learning - Enchanted Learning Software creates children's educational web sites and games designed to stimulate creativity, learning, enjoyment, and imagination.
Fact Monster - Online Almanac, Dictionary, & Encyclopedia.
Internet Scavenger Hunts
MarcoPolo Search - Portal for Internet content reflecting a variety of subjects and skill levels for teachers and students throughout the United States.
National Geographic - Extensive coverage from the notable National Geographic Society on a wide ranges of topics.
National Air and Space Museum - Official web site with online exhibits and visitor information.
Pics4learning - A collection of copyright friendly images for education with a categorized list of photos.
PowerPoint 2004
PowerPoint in the Classroom - Students of all ages can create multimedia presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint.
Smithsonian - The Smithsonian American Art Museum is dedicated to the preservation, exhibition, and study of visual arts in America.
Smithsonian Institute - America's treasure house for learning.
Smithsonian Museum of Natural History - Website to understanding the natural world and our place in it.
Thesaurus - Website to improve your word choice.
50states - Information about states and their capitals.
Web Treasures - TD3 created site with useful links for teachers and students.