created by Mrs. Julia Zangl Colby
Marstons Mills East Horace Mann Charter School
Marstons Mills, Massachusetts

Introduction

Ever have a school project that you needed to find information for and you wanted to use the Internet but didn't know what search engines to use?
Ever wonder about search engines that were safe for children to use?

After some research, I have put together an Internet Hotlist that contains search engines and directory sites for children. I have also included some multi-search sites. In addition to the search engines and directory sites, included are several links for children to use when doing research along with a couple links to go where you can learn how to determine if the site is reliable.

Remember: When students are doing research, they should enter search words specific to their research and use child-friendly search engines.

When you click on a link from this Hotlist, it will open a new window for you. To get back to the Hotlist, just close the window.

http://www.nettrekker.com
MMEHMCS Students: Enter your supplied username and password.

The Internet Resources

SEARCH SITES AND DIRECTORIES

Yahooligans
http://yahooligans.yahoo.com/
Informational site for children. You can use their directory to find information, search, or click on one of their links. Great source for school projects.

Ask Jeeves for Kids
http://www.ajkids.com/
Kids can type in a question and in turn receive links that can help them with finding their answer.
Kids can also use the study tools such as a dictionary, thesaurus, almanac, clip art, world atlas, math help, and more.

KidsClick!
http://www.kidsclick.org
This is a Web Search for Kids created by librarians. You can type in a search word, search by subject letter, or use their directory.

Google for Kids and Teens
http://directory.google.com/Top/Kids_and_Teens
Google has a search for Kids and Teens which will provide more age-appropriate material than Google.

AOL@School
http://www.aolatschool.com/elementary/search/browse.adp
Search site for elementary students.

Dibdabdoo
http://www.dibdabdoo.com
This is an ad-free, non-commercial directory of web sites designed for child-safe searching.

Family Source
http://www.family-source.com
Family-friendly search engine.

SearchEdu
http://www.searchedu.com
Index of pages using educational web sites.

HELPFUL SITES TO USE WHEN DOING RESEARCH

Enchanted Learning
http://www.enchantedlearning.com
Great site for children and teachers. Lots of information that would benefit preschool through Grade 5 children.

Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org
Great site when doing research. Free-content encyclopedia. Has information on Culture, Geography, History, Life, Mathematics, Science, Society, and Technology.

Internet Public Library for Kids
http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/
Excellent site for kids to do research. Access to information on the World, Computers/Internet, Health & Nutrition, Reading Zone, Math & Science, Art & Music, Sports & Recreation, and Fun Stuff.

Library Spot
http://www.libraryspot.com
Wealth of information such as links to Libraries Online, References such as Almanacs, Biographies, Calculators, Calendards, Countries, The Reading Room section containing links to Books, Journals, Newspapers, Magazines, Poetry, and a section on Lists such as children's books, reading lists, and much more.

Fact Monster
http://www.factmonster.com/
Another great informational site for children. Great source for school reports and/or projects. Find facts on the World, United States, Sports, People, Science, Math, and many other topics.

Awesome Library
http://www.awesomelibrary.org
Great site for children and teachers. It really is an Awesome Library with lots of information that benefits elementary students.

MULTI-SEARCH SITES

TekMom's Search Tools for Students
http://www.tekmom.com/search/
Excellent all-in-one search page for kids search sites and research resources.

Kids Search Tools
http://www.rcls.org/ksearch.htm
This is a great multi-search site. Gives you access to a dictionary, atlas, thesaurus, encyclopedia, and multiple search sites for kids from a single page.

EVALUATING WEB SITES

http://schrockguide.org/abceval/primary/index.htm
Kathy Schrock’s list for elementary students on how to determine a reliable web site.

http://kathyschrock.net/abceval/5ws.htm
Kathy Schrock’s 5 W’s for Evaluating Web Sites

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This page created and maintained by Julia Zangl Colby.
Any suggestions, comments, or complaints, e-mail me.
Last updated July 1, 2005