Reference Websites
All Levels (PK-12)
Students of all ages can explore the U.S. government with this easy to navigate website. Learn about the branches of government, laws, the election process, federal vs. state government, and U.S. symbols, songs, and structures.
Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government. Government Publishing Office, bensguide.gpo.gov/. Accessed 13 June 2017. |
NASA’s website is useful for students of ages. The education section includes articles, images, and links to STEM curriculum. Students can read about previous and current space missions, view images of planets and our solar system, and watch videos of space.
May, Sandra, editor. NASA, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 24 Apr. 2017, www.nasa.gov/. Accessed 13 June 2017. |
National Geographic Education provides students with access to reliable and interesting reference materials supported by beautiful photographic images Content includes encyclopedia entries, articles, current events, videos, and maps.
National Geographic Education. National Geographic Society, 2017, https://www.nationalgeographic.org/education. Accessed 8 July 2017. |
Students can locate parks, learn about history, explore nature, and access information about getting involved as a Junior Ranger.Information is easily accessed and complimented with beautiful images of National Parks throughout the United States.
National Parks Service. U.S. Department of the Interior, 2017, www.nps.gov/index.htm. Accessed 13 June 2017. |
Students will enjoy learning about art, science, social studies, language arts, and technology on The Smithsonian’s clearly organized and attractive website. Students can visit current museum exhibits, learn about museum secrets, and explore in the idea labs.
Smithsonian Education. Smithsonian Institution, 2017, www.smithsonianeducation.org/students/. Accessed 14 June 2017.
Smithsonian Education. Smithsonian Institution, 2017, www.smithsonianeducation.org/students/. Accessed 14 June 2017.
Grades PK-5
Fact Monster is clearly labeled by topic and is easy to navigate. Featured content and videos are attractively displayed on colorful tiles for students to explore topics related to social studies, science, math, and languages arts.
Fact Monster. Sandbox Networks, 2017, www.factmonster.com/. Accessed 5 July 2017. |
Grades 6-8
Fact Monster is clearly labeled by topic and is easy to navigate. Featured content and videos are attractively displayed on colorful tiles for students to explore topics related to social studies, science, math, and languages arts.
Fact Monster. Sandbox Networks, 2017, www.factmonster.com/. Accessed 5 July 2017. |
Famous Trials is an easy to navigate and frequently updated website with comprehensive information and materials related to famous trials. Students studying law, social issues, and history will find an abundance of information on this site.
Linder, Douglas O. Famous Trials. UMKC School of Law, 2017, www.famous-trials.com/. Accessed 13 July 2017. |
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum website provides comprehensive and organized information. Students can learn more about the Holocaust, remember victims and survivors, and seek ways to prevent further genocide and antisemitism.
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, 2017, www.ushmm.org/. Accessed 14 June 2017. |
Grades 9-12
Famous Trials is an easy to navigate and frequently updated website with comprehensive information and materials related to famous trials. Students studying law, social issues, and history will find an abundance of information on this site.
Linder, Douglas O. Famous Trials. UMKC School of Law, 2017, www.famous-trials.com/. Accessed 13 July 2017. |
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum website provides comprehensive and organized information. Students can learn more about the Holocaust, remember victims and survivors, and seek ways to prevent further genocide and antisemitism.
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, 2017, www.ushmm.org/. Accessed 14 June 2017. |