Research Websites for Students

General Facts

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Badgerlink

 

Encyclopedia Britannica

 

Fact Monster

 

 

Explora

Search across multiple resources (magazines, encyclopedias, dictionaries, pictures) at once. Can limit reading level. *will need a library card to use outside of school"

 

Animal Research Sites

1) San Diego Zoo for Kids: Great animal photos!! Easy to read facts.

 

2) National Geographic for Kids: There are no better pictures on the Internet. Lots of comprehensive facts too.

 

3) Ranger Rick: LOVE that this site is full of facts mixed in with PDF files from their magazine. Awesome.
 

4) Wild Kratts on PBS: Check out Creaturepedia!! Fun facts for kids.

 

5) Animal Fact Guide: The reading level is geared for older students; however, the text is comprehensive and printer-friendly too!

6) Soft Schools: A hidden treasure with straight-forward facts about tons of different critters.
 

7) Science Kids: A simple and straight-forward collection of animals and facts.

 

8) Enchanted Learning: Lots of animal printouts great for kids.

 

9) ESpecies Fact Sheets: Got an endangered species to research? Can't go wrong with this website.

 

10) Smithsonian National Zoo:  Facts! Videos! Live cams!

Databases

(for more specialized information)

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A science website for kids by the American Museum of Natural History.

 

True FLIX

 

Science FLIX

Real Scientists

Real Scientist: Anthropologist

Being an Anthropologist: Laurel Kendall Meet a scientist who studies Korean culture.

Real Scientist: Archaeologiest

Meet the OLogist: David Hurst Thomas Ancient trash or ancient treasure? This archaeologist tells us which he prefers.

Real Scientist: Astronomer

Being an Astronomer: Neil deGrasse Tyson Discover where starry-eyed Neil has followed his curiosity.

Real Scientist: Biochemist

Meet the OLogist: Mandë Holford Find out why Alice in Wonderland is Mandë's favorite poison story.

Real Scientist: Conservation Biologist

Meet the OLogist: Felicity Arengo Watch these videos to explore Felicity's work as a conservation biologist.

Real Scientist: Conservation Biologist

Meet the OLogist: Ana Luz Porzecanski Why is Ana fascinated by the rich variety of life on Earth? Find out!

Real Scientist: Geneticist

Ask A Scientist: Brain Scientist Rob DeSalle answers kids' questions about the brain!

Real Scientist: Geneticist

Meet the OLogist: George Amato Tracking a gorilla can get hairy. Literally. Just ask George Amato.

Real Scientist: Geologist

Meet the OLogist: Ed Mathez Do you dig the Earth? If so, you'll want to meet Ed.

Real Scientist: Herpetologist

Meet the OLogist: Chris Raxworthy What does Chris like most about studying reptiles and amphibians? Find out!

Real Scientist: Ichthyologist

Meet the OLogist: Melanie Stiassny Dive into the oceans with Melanie.

Real Scientist: Invertebrate Zoologist

Meet the OLogist: Mark Siddall Why does Mark want to study bright red mushrooms? Find out!

Real Scientist: Mammalogist

Meet the OLogist: Robert Voss Can poisons be used for good? Yes, and Robert will tell you why.

Real Scientist: Microbiologist

Meet the OLogist: Susan Perkins Why does this scientist love studying tiny living things called microbes?

Real Scientist: Paleontologist

Meet the OLogist: Ross MacPhee Ross MacPhee has always loved dirt. To him it means the opportunity to find lost things — from bones and teeth to pirate treasure.

Real Scientist: Paleontologist

Meet the OLogist: John Flynn Find out how paleontologist John Flynn answered kids' questions.

Real Scientist: Zooarchaeologist

Being a Zooarchaeologist: Sandra Olsen Find out from a zooarchaeologist how humans have tamed and bred horses.