The Information Race (French)

Students compare online resources versus what they can find in the library

Finding and Authenticating Online Information on Global Development Issues

Students discover how to determine the truth and accuracy of online information and learn effective ways to obtain balanced sources of information

Research Project Planning Worksheet

A simple form for educators to plan student research projects

Online Tools: Slideshare (Grades 7 – 12)

User created slide shows on various topics. A great resource fo searching for information and presenting

Website: Pics4Learning (Grades 1 – 12)

Free copyright friendly images available for educational purposes

Online Tools: LiveBinders (Grades 7 – 12)

An online tool that allows you to collect and organize information (websites, documents, articles etc). It is also a collection of searchable binders created by other users. Note: Sign up required

Online Tools: Diigo (Grades 7 – 12)

An online tool that allows users to annotate, archive and organize websites. Users can highlight and add sticky notes to sites. Note: sign up required by teachers but then students can sign up with no email

Pearltrees (Grades 5 – 12)

Information Organizer

Video: Effective Searching with Google (Grades 7 – 12)

This video discusses how Google works, picking the right keywords, using tools to limit search results, evaluating websites and how to be a good digital citizen

National Geographic (Grades 1 – 6)

National Geographic’s website for kids contains various types of information to be searched including animals, space, geography, as well as an atlas