Student Research Resources
Thank you to Badgerlink for providing many of these resources. If you’re not finding what you need here, Badgerlink has many other research resources you can use.
BrainPOP
Short animated videos on a variety of topics. Great starting place to get ideas for keywords.
Encyclopedia Britannica
The entire encyclopedia online with links to other helpful information.
eLibrary
This one is Miss Zweifel’s favorite! Search magazines, news, audio/video clips, images, and more.
Explora
Search magazines, news, audio/video clips, images, research books and more.
Gale In Context – Middle School
Middle school specific content on a variety of topics, including government, U.S. and world history, geography, literature, science, and social issues. Features informational text, images, audio, video, newspapers, primary sources, and more to support learning.
History Reference Center
Search eras, people, and places in both U.S. and World History.
Middle Search Plus
Magazine and primary sources suitable for middle school students
Science Reference Center
Full-text science reference books, images, and periodicals