Research+Resources

=__Community Resources__= ====Below are several resources and tools you can use as you conduct research. You can also use the Oxford branch of the Chester County Public Libraryas a community resource as well.====

=__School Resources__=

Study Island
=__Research Resources__=

**Internet Public Library Kidspace**
====This is a database of websites touching upon all different topics that reflect what students are interested in or may be learning about. Each website in this database goes through a quality evaluation process by teachers and librarians, as well as by people who work for the IPL. This is a great tool to use for research!====

World Book Online
====This online encyclopedia is a great research resource that you can access straight from home! The username is //oxford1// and the password is //oxford//. After you log in, click on World Book Student to begin your search.====

Expect to find information on countries all over the world on this government-owned website.
=__Current Events__= Check out the online componenet of these popular kids' magazines! They often include articles related to current events.

**Kids Discover**
This magazine helps to you explore science and social studeis related topics, including the weather, ancient civilizations, animals, and natural disasters to name a few.

**National Geographic Kids**
The focus of this popular magazine is geography, namely interesting people, places, events, and animals throughout the world! It also includes fun activities and games for you to enjoy.

**Odyssey: Adventures in Science**
This periodical focuses on science and relates science to current events, such as the oil spill in the Gulf Coast. Math also plays a role in this magazine, but in a fun way! The authors do a great job of putting entertaining, interesting, and sometimes disgusting twist in the articles that they write.