Grade 3

Research Tips

*Read broadly and deeply from a variety of sources and many points of view*

1. books
2. encyclopedias - World Book and Britannica
3. magazines and newspapers - use a database such as Explora
4. educational programs such as BrainPop
5. websites - use a kid friendly search engine such as WebPath Express
6. people
7. pictures, videos, radio, TV, field trips, etc!

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General Web Searches

You cannot automatically trust the information you find on the web.  Be a critical thinker!  

Key questions to ask yourself are:

1. Who wrote it?
2. What was their reason for writing it?
3. When did they write it?
4. Where did the information come from?
5. How useful is the site? Relevance?
6. How good is the site for you? Is it easy to navigate?

** Remember to check the information against credible sources. (Rule of 3)

Save the Pacific Northwest Coast Tree Octopus

 "Google is a popularity contest - not a judge of what is worthwhile."

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Government

In our library, you can find books about government in the 300's (307, 320, 340).
Beside looking in World Book Online, some websites you can check out are...

http://easyscienceforkids.com/all-about-politics/

http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/find_out/guides/world/united_nations/types_of_government/

https://bensguide.gpo.gov/

https://kids.usa.gov/government/index.shtml

https://jr.brainpop.com/socialstudies/government/localandstategovernments/

http://mocomi.com/types-of-government/

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Simple machines

In our library, you can find books about force and motion at Dewey #531 and books about simple machines at Dewey #621.8.   .

Besides looking in World Book Online, some websites you can check out are...

http://www.ducksters.com/science/simple_machines.php

http://easyscienceforkids.com/all-about-simple-machines/

http://idahoptv.org/sciencetrek/topics/simple_machines/facts.cfm

http://www.beaconlearningcenter.com/weblessons/simplemachines/machines002.htm

http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/forces-and-motion/simple-machines.htm

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Culture

Besides using our books in the library and our encyclopedias, Britannica and World Book, you can also check out these websites...

http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2010/08/11/the-best-sites-for-learning-about-the-worlds-different-cultures/

http://www.timeforkids.com/around-the-world

http://gws.ala.org/category/social-sciences/cultures-world

http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/globaltrek/

http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/

Here are some short videos you can watch about culture...

What is culture?

What is culture?

What is culture?

What is culture?

Differences between American and Asian cultures?

Remember, if you cannot find what you are looking for, please ask us at the library for help!