Best Websites to Feed the Brain!
You will be able to use this document for Websites which search for various topics. The next section of websites are great for different Social Studies and Science projects. Good Luck and remember to use the research links for help with the research steps, note cards and citations.
DISCUS for KIDS
Search multiple databases using DISCUS Kids SmartSearch. Resources such as Tumblebooks, Magic School Bus, Britannica Elementary, Kids InfoBits, Explora, CultureGrams, Animal Kingdom, Biography in Context, and BrainPOP Jr. The current DISCUS username and password may be required for home use.
KidRex Search Engine
A general Kid friendly search engine for various topics. It is fun and safe search for kids, by kids. It uses Google Safe Search technology.
PebbleGo
PebbleGo is designed for K-3 students and emergent readers. It is packed with informational articles, ready-made activities, and literacy supports for students of all abilities.
Native American Stories & TV Show
Here is a list of Native American picture books and Molly of Denali (PBS) episodes.
Native American knowledge
Search on this all inclusive website to find information and pictures on Native Americans and the regions in which they live everyday! The regional links are located at the bottom of the screen. Don't forget to cite your source.
Best Native American Websites
Here is a Resource list of various websites from: Native American Facts for Kids, the Library of Congress, Kidzworld.com and many others.
Biographies-Let's get Started!
Here are the biographies of various historically significant people.
Google KidsClicks!
This website - Kid Clicks will automatically deliver safe search results powered by Google every time you conduct a search.
Biographies for Kids
From the Garden of Praise website, students who are seeking a deeper search for facts about famous people.
Our South Carolina Legislators-Student Connection
Click this to learn about how the South Carolina Legislators govern our state as well as facts that make our state a great state to live in each day.
South Carolina (the entire state)
Find out more about what makes our state so great with this most popular website - Studysc.org. State symbols, heroes, foods, places of interest, etc.
Getting to knowitAll
Become a Knowitall about South Carolina history, symbols, famous people, the Gullah language, ghost stories, etc. You can read about the estuaries and other mountain areas too. Civil war and coloniests brings surprising facts to write down or watch in a video.
Animals Galore
Search the National Geographic website and a to z Animal websites to learn about animals (3-4) and their habitats.
Major Biomes of the World
Descriptions of each biome including tundra, forests, grasslands, mountains, etc. from Kids Do Ecology website
Virtual trips
OPES Media Center
Email: adurham@lexrich5.org
Website: http://www.lexrich5.org/webpages/mopes/index.cfm
Location: 1 Riverbottom Road, Irmo, SC, United States
Phone: (803) 476-4107