Research Websites

EOG Sample Test Items

Learning Today Student Log-in Page

Moon Webquest Websites

TumbleBooks- The TumbleBook Library is a collection of TumbleBooks (animated, talking picture books) TumblePuzzles, and TumbleQuizzes, as well as TumbleResources for teachers.  TumbleBooks are created from existing picture books which we have licensed from children's book publishers and converted to the TumbleBook format.

Exploring Nature - The Exploring Nature Educational Resource site is intended for grades K-8 and features a  searchable database of more than 1,000 animals categorized by classification (mammals, birds, etc.),  by trait (scavengers, carnivores, etc.) by habitat (rainforest animals, desert animals) and by geographic location. 

Grolier Online Passport - Search for encyclopedias, magazines, and websites (from school only.)

Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia

NC Wise Owl – Provided by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Includes Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia, a magazine database, and America the Beautiful website.

Pics4Learning - Pics4Learning is a copyright-friendly image library for teachers and students.

NOAA Photo Library - National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration Phto Library has been produced to help bring the work of one of America's most remarkable Government agencies to the American people.

America the Beautiful – Includes information of all 50 states including fast facts, history, geography, economy, culture, government, cities and more.

Novelist – Search hundreds of book titles for just right book! Can search by author, title, series or subject.

Adventures of the Agronauts - courtesy of the North Carolina State University Kenan Institute. This a free, online science curriculum with a space biology theme for elementary grade level students.

ReadWriteThink - ReadWriteThink, established in April of 2002, is a partnership between the International Reading Association (IRA), the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), and the Verizon Foundation. NCTE and IRA are working together to provide educators and students with access to the highest quality practices and resources in reading and language arts instruction through free, Internet-based content.

Computers and How They Work

Resources for Black History Month - In recognition of Black History Month (February), Thomson Gale, part of the Thomson Corporation, is launching a free website full of historical facts and figures, biographies, relevant web links and lesson plans. The site is designed to help students, teachers, and families celebrate the month.

Classifying Critters