Norge Elementary Library

Online Research Databases, Tools, & Research Models:

• Find It Virginia (free online search engine with links to databases that provide research tips and homework help; provides access to resources including newspapers, magazine and journal articles, books, & encyclopedias) 

• Library of Congress (online catalog with access to  books, periodicals, manuscripts, maps, music, recordings, images, & electronic resources)

• Library of Virginia  (educational material on Virginia's history, culture, and people)

• Infoplease (online reference, research, & homework help: sources encyclopedias, almanacs, atlases, dictionaries, & more)

• NoodleTools  (systematic online research & literacy process tools)

• Popplet (iPad & web tool for organizing information and making connections)

• Big 6 Research Model  (Berkowitz & Eisenberg's six-stage information literacy model including task definition, information seeking strategies, location and access, use of information, synthesis, & evaluation)

• Super 3 Research Model (modified version of the Big 6 research literacy model for younger researchers; 3 steps: plan, do, review)

 

Copyright Information; Online Citation Resources & Tools:

• Copyright Basics Video  (video provided by the Copyright Clearance Center)

• Copyright Guidelines  (provided by the Usalia Unified School District)

• Pics4Learning.com  (free, copyright-friendly photos & images for educational use)

• Citefast          (MLA, APA, & Chicago)

• Knight Cite   (MLA, APA, & Chicago)

 

Streaming/Digital Media:

• Discovery Education (comprehensive digital service containing thousands of content and standards-aligned resources; teacher username & password required)

 

Online Museums and Galleries:

• Smithsonian Kids  (online exhibits, "Encyclopedia Resources from A to Z,"  &  educator resources)

• Digital and Virtual Museums  (links to online museums and articles by       Teacher Tap)

• Helen Keller Kids Museum Online  (biographical information, photos, quotes, fun facts, & links to activities )

 

Media Online Sharing

• PowToons (create web-based animated videos; user name/password required)

• Haiku Deck (create web-based animated videos; user name/password required)

• Educational Uses Of Digital Storytelling  (definition, examples, "how to," & educational resources)

 

Lesson Plans: 

• A to Z Teacher Stuff (lesson plans, thematic units, printables)

• Scholastic Teacher    (lesson plans, thematic units, printables)

• Common Sense Media  (digital literacy & citizenship curriculum and lessons)

• Reading Rockets  (reading promotion website, teaching reading strategies, children's books & authors)

• Enchanted Learning  (school subscription lesson plans, thematic units, printables; username & password required)

• TeacherVision  (lesson plans, content graphic organizers, educational articles, printables; some resources require paid subscription)

• Kathy Schrock's Guide to Everything  (critical evaluation of information, student collaboration  tools, literacy in the digital age, and much more)