http://www.besthistorysites.net/index.php/american-history
1. Univ of Texas Library "High School Research Resources" portal:
http://libguides.uta.edu/highschool
2. Florida Center for Instructional Technology, "The Internet: Ideas, Activities, and Resources," Chapter 5, "Research Tools":
http://fcit.usf.edu/internet/chap5/chap5.htm
3. Virtual Learning Resources Center (note also the "Related Sites" section):
http://www.virtuallrc.com/
4. NoodleTools/NoodleQuest:
http://www.noodletools.com/noodlequest/
A non-interactive version of NoodleQuest is here:
http://www.noodletools.com/debbie/literacies/information/5locate/adviceengine.html
5. The Internet Public Library (a SILS fave):
http://www.ipl.org/
6. Search operator tips/source evaluation/ethical use of resources:
http://kschimmel.hubpages.com/hub/Using-Internet-Search-Engines-for-Academic-Research-3-Lessons-for-High-School-Students
7. SweetSearch:
http://www.sweetsearch.com/TenSteps
8. Best of History Websites
http://www.besthistorysites.net/index.php/research
9. And finally -- you probably already know about this one, but:
NC Wise Owl: Primary Source Web Sites
http://www.ncwiseowl.org/zones/professional/Primary_Source.htm
http://www.instagrok.com
teachinghistory.org website reviews. GREAT LAUNCH PAD. Over one thousand historical websites reviewed. Easily searchable by period, topic, resource type, or keyword
1. Univ of Texas Library "High School Research Resources" portal:
http://libguides.uta.edu/highschool
2. Florida Center for Instructional Technology, "The Internet: Ideas, Activities, and Resources," Chapter 5, "Research Tools":
http://fcit.usf.edu/internet/chap5/chap5.htm
3. Virtual Learning Resources Center (note also the "Related Sites" section):
http://www.virtuallrc.com/
4. NoodleTools/NoodleQuest:
http://www.noodletools.com/noodlequest/
A non-interactive version of NoodleQuest is here:
http://www.noodletools.com/debbie/literacies/information/5locate/adviceengine.html
5. The Internet Public Library (a SILS fave):
http://www.ipl.org/
6. Search operator tips/source evaluation/ethical use of resources:
http://kschimmel.hubpages.com/hub/Using-Internet-Search-Engines-for-Academic-Research-3-Lessons-for-High-School-Students
7. SweetSearch:
http://www.sweetsearch.com/TenSteps
8. Best of History Websites
http://www.besthistorysites.net/index.php/research
9. And finally -- you probably already know about this one, but:
NC Wise Owl: Primary Source Web Sites
http://www.ncwiseowl.org/zones/professional/Primary_Source.htm
http://www.instagrok.com
teachinghistory.org website reviews. GREAT LAUNCH PAD. Over one thousand historical websites reviewed. Easily searchable by period, topic, resource type, or keyword