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These questions deal with everyday phenomena that we often take for granted, but each can be explained scientifically. Everyday Mysteries will help you get the answers to these and many other of life's most interesting questions through scientific inquiry. In addition, we will introduce you to the Library of Congress' rich collections in science and technology. All of the questions presented on this Web site were asked by researchers and answered by librarians from the Library's Science Reference Services.

A search engine for selected information and reference sites: art, social sciences,social issues,social problems, history, biography, magazines, newspapers,encyclopedias, physics, chemistry, biology, lesson plans, and dictionaries. Safe for students

 tool that allows for quickly and easily designing posters, signs, fliers and more, allowing for a variety of customizations with backgrounds, clipart, and text, while also allowing users to upload and use their own pictures.  My own high school kids have used it to complete one page posters referred to as visual book reports.  Their end products were printed for display purposes in the library, and used for visuals for book-talks done by both the librarians and the students. We even use them in digital frames that loop through pictures at our circulation desk, and students have responded to the "book-reports" created in Poster My Wall by checking out those titles.   The site does not require an account though that is an option, and those opting to use the free version can create professional looking posters and download for printing in minutes.  My school secretary was so impressed with the site she has even used it to create fliers for events and activities at school.   The site is easy enough for even elementary school students.  Like Wordle, my collaborating teachers are finding some very interesting uses for Poster My Wall. Cons?  It is not a replacement to Glogster by any means, but a poster app none the less. (Rec by Cathy Jo Nelson)

Saw reference that his blog is the most influential edcuation blog.  Led me to this.

Presentation from MassCue 18. Includes many examples and references

Quick reference guide that can accompany the video and text guide

Detailed suggestions for spotting fakes. Includes several examples. Does reference fake porn as a concern for women in particular. Very enlightening.

All students get access to this via a district subscription.  Simply use the name of our district for both the log-in ID and Password.  Students may use this at home as well.  It includes far more than just articles.

This is a great MentorMob site that currently includes a dozen sites for students to use for research.