Mrs. Timm's Favorite Web Resources

 

Ever have a hard time finding what you need on the Internet?

Your solution: Mrs. Timm's Favorite Web Resources!

Search Engines

For Younger Users (Kinder-2nd Grades)
For Older Users (3rd-6th Grades)

Zoo.com

Run by Dogpile, easier to use for younger students.

 

aol@school jr. logo

Try this for grades K-2.

 

Dib Dab Doo

A search engine and all types of web resources, all safe for kids.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dogpile

Very comprehensive search engine for advanced students. Search for pictures, information or videos.

 

Google Images

For images and pictures.

 

fact monster

Get all sorts of information by topic or do a search.  Great site just to check out too!

 

aol@school logo

Search by topic or keywords.

 

Ask Jeeves for Kids

Good for questions but hard to use with keywords.

 

arrow upBack to Top

Dictionaries and Thesauruses

Word Central

Merriam-Webster Dictionary for Kids.

From the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary at www.Merriam-Webster.com

 

Little Explorers TM

A picture dictionary with links for younger students.

 

MSN Encarta

Maps, a dictionary, thesaurus, and encyclopedia all in one. For more advanced students.

 

Rhyme Zone

A rhyming dictionary!  Just type in the word you want to rhyme with and presto!  Great for poets looking for a rhyme. Will also find antonyms and synonyms for you.

arrow upBack to Top

Online Encyclopedias

MSN Encarta

Maps, a dictionary, thesaurus, and encyclopedia all in one.

 

Encyclopedia Britannica.com

A traditional encyclopedia. May require higher-level reading.

 

 

Wikipedia

An online encyclopedia with links to a wealth of information on the Internet but not always 100% accurate. Still an excellent place to start. Available in many languages!

 

HighBeam Encyclopedia

An encyclopedia, with lots of extra resources, articles and publications.

 

arrow upBack to Top

Maps and Atlases

Atlapedia

Atlapedia has full color physical and political maps as well as key facts and statistics on individual countries.

 

MSN Encarta

Features maps and a cool global view of the world.

 

Outline Maps

From Education Place. Great black & white printable maps.

 

InfoPlease Maps

Has clickable maps of any place in the world, with links to encyclopedia articles and more.

 

Homework Help

BJ Pinchbeck's Homework Helper

The ultimate in homework help sites. It will lead you to the right website for your homework dilemma.

 

Homework Elephant

Great site from the UK.  Even has a place where you can ask experts tough questions.

 

Info Please Homework Center

A well organized site with help for all subjects.

 

National Geographic Kids

Homework help and other resources on many topics.

 

arrow upBack to Top