Southern Middle Library
Research Websites
Browse here to find websites full of research information.
for everyone
Courtesy Factmonster.com
Fact Monster
Fact Monster is loaded with facts on many topics with links to general reference material. Older students should look for the Info Please link at the bottom of the page.
Fact Monster. Sandbox Networks, Inc., 2000-2017, www.factmonster.com/. Accessed 14 July 2017.
Courtesy thekidsholdseethis.com
The Kid Should See This
Find out how our world works through short informational videos.
The Kid Should See This: Smart Videos for Curious Minds, Rion Nakaya, 2011-2017, thekidshouldseethis.com/. Accessed 12 July 2017.
elementary
Courtesy brainpop.com
Brain POP
Search this site for school-related research. Subjects include math, science, social studies, language arts, health, art and music. Icons help make searching easier.
BrainPOP, FWD Media,1999-2017, www.brainpop.com/. Accessed 12 July 2017.
Courtesy kids.nationalgeographic.com
National Geographic for Kids
The National Geographic Kids site features information about the world, its people, geography, animals, and many other topics. Use the drop-down menu in the corner to get started.
National Geographic Kids. National Geographic Partners, 2017, kids.nationalgeographic.com/. Accessed 12 July 2017.
Middle School
Courtesy www.pbs.org
American Experience
This site offers articles, films and videos of the TV series American Experience. Browse through listed material or retrieve information through the search bar. This is a great site for history projects.
“American Experience." PBS, Public Broadcasting Service, 2017, www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/. Accessed 12 July 2017.
Courtesy mineralogy4kids.org
Mineralogy4Kids
Mineralogy 4 Kids offers well-written information about identifying mineral groups , crystals, the rock cycle, related books, and activities. Start by choosing a broad topic such as mineral groups, properties, or crystals.
Mineralogy 4 Kids. Mineralogical Society of America, 2015, mineralogy4kids.org/. Accessed 12 July 2017.
Courtesy www.tweentribune.com
Smithsonian TweenTribune
This site offers current events, historical, cultural, and scientific articles written by the Smithsonian and other credible sources. It features daily news sites for students, as well.
Smithsonian TweenTribune, Smithsonian Institute, /www.tweentribune.com/. Accessed 12 July 2017.
High School
Courtesy www.famous-trials.com
Famous Trials
This site provides objective in-depth presentations of famous trials and related materials including images, court transcripts, maps and other materials related to famous trials throughout history.
Famous Trials, Douglas O. Linder/University of Missouri, Kansas City School of Law, 2017, www.famous-trials.com/. Accessed 12 July 2017.
Courtesy teenshealth.org
Teens Health from Nemours
This site offers doctor-reviewed health information for teenagers. Find facts about nutrition, your body, and answers to other health related questions. Please note that this site is only for educational purposes.
Teens Health from Nemours. The Nemours Foundation, 1995-2017, teenshealth.org/en/teens/#. Accessed 12 July 2017.