LRC Resources for Parents
LRC Resources for Parents
Information Literacy
What is Information Literacy?
Information literacy is the ability to access, evaluate, organize and use information in order to learn, problem-solve, make decisions – in formal and informal learning contexts, at work, at home and in educational settings. A key characteristic of the lifelong learner is strongly connected with critical and reflective thinking. Here at Salt Creek we provide many opportunities for students to learn how to become problem solvers.
Developed by Mike Eisenberg and Bob Berkowitz, the Big6 is the most widely known and widely used approach to teaching information and technology skills in the world. This model is applicable whenever people need and use information. The Big6 integrates information search and use skills along with technology tools in a systematic process to find, use, apply, and evaluate information for specific needs and tasks.
Online Dictionaries & Encyclopedias
Dictionaries
Dictionary
Multi-source dictionary search including translation sites and English and Spanish word for the day
Merriam Webster
Merriam-Webster Dictionary and Thesaurus
Your Dictionary
Collection of dictionaries in English and other languages; translations; Roget’s Thesaurus; pronunciation guide
BIOGRAPHIES
Biography.com
Search this site for biographies on famous people.
ENCYCLOPEDIAS
Bartleby’s
This site is excellent for quotations and poetry
Encyclopedia of Life
An online reference source and database for every one of the 1.8 million species that are named and known on this planet
Infoplease
Information on the world, sports, people, and many subject areas from almanac, encyclopedia, and dictionary
World Book
Full text encyclopedia which includes related links and videos
Global Awareness Websites
Altapedia Online
Full color maps with physical and cultural information on countries
My Wonderful World
National Geographic’s spectacular site includes music from around the world and absolutely everything you would need for any country project
World Atlas
Explore your world with maps, graphics, photos and videos
World Flag
Basic information and pictures of flags of many countries
Local Libraries and User Friendly Search Engines
American Library Association|
Wealth of information for students on all subjects; lists of award winning books and authors
Ask for Kids
News source; great for debates and persuasive papers
Brain Pop
Interactive website for all subjects
Edmarie Tim Capsule
Headlines, songs, famous people on the day you were born; decade research on popular culture
Factmonster
Excellent site for any research topic; great reference sources also — encyclopedia, atlas and almanac
How Stuff Works
Easy-to-understand explanations of how the world actually works
Internet Public Library
Site arranged by subject area and selected by librarians; Kidspace for grades 6-8
Kidsclick
Search the web for everything at this librarian developed site
Kid Info
An organized directory of websites for many of your homework needs
The Why Files
Explains the science behind current news stories
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE NEWS?
Chicago Tribune
World and local news
CNN News
Up to date news coverage including videos; search by topic for list of quality websites; most helpful for 7th and 8th graders
Daily Herald
Arlington Heights newspaper that covers local and world news
Google News
A one stop source to find your topic from hundreds of news sources around the world
National Geographic
Daily news on science topics around the world
New York Times
World renowned source for current news
Time
Magazine designed for homework help; news coverage and topic research; interactive games and quizzes for family fun
Worldnews
World news by regions available on all topics
Information Literacy
What is Information Literacy?
Information literacy is the ability to access, evaluate, organize and use information in order to learn, problem-solve, make decisions – in formal and informal learning contexts, at work, at home and in educational settings. A key characteristic of the lifelong learner is strongly connected with critical and reflective thinking. Here at Salt Creek we provide many opportunities for students to learn how to become problem solvers.
Developed by Mike Eisenberg and Bob Berkowitz, the Big6 is the most widely known and widely used approach to teaching information and technology skills in the world. This model is applicable whenever people need and use information. The Big6 integrates information search and use skills along with technology tools in a systematic process to find, use, apply, and evaluate information for specific needs and tasks.
Online Dictionaries & Encyclopedias
Dictionaries
Dictionary
Multi-source dictionary search including translation sites and English and Spanish word for the day
Merriam Webster
Merriam-Webster Dictionary and Thesaurus
Your Dictionary
Collection of dictionaries in English and other languages; translations; Roget’s Thesaurus; pronunciation guide
BIOGRAPHIES
Biography.com
Search this site for biographies on famous people.
ENCYCLOPEDIAS
Bartleby’s
This site is excellent for quotations and poetry
Encyclopedia of Life
An online reference source and database for every one of the 1.8 million species that are named and known on this planet
Infoplease
Information on the world, sports, people, and many subject areas from almanac, encyclopedia, and dictionary
World Book
Full text encyclopedia which includes related links and videos
Global Awareness Websites
Altapedia Online
Full color maps with physical and cultural information on countries
My Wonderful World
National Geographic’s spectacular site includes music from around the world and absolutely everything you would need for any country project
World Atlas
Explore your world with maps, graphics, photos and videos
World Flag
Basic information and pictures of flags of many countries
Local Libraries and User Friendly Search Engines
American Library Association|
Wealth of information for students on all subjects; lists of award winning books and authors
Ask for Kids
News source; great for debates and persuasive papers
Brain Pop
Interactive website for all subjects
Edmarie Tim Capsule
Headlines, songs, famous people on the day you were born; decade research on popular culture
Factmonster
Excellent site for any research topic; great reference sources also — encyclopedia, atlas and almanac
How Stuff Works
Easy-to-understand explanations of how the world actually works
Internet Public Library
Site arranged by subject area and selected by librarians; Kidspace for grades 6-8
Kidsclick
Search the web for everything at this librarian developed site
Kid Info
An organized directory of websites for many of your homework needs
The Why Files
Explains the science behind current news stories
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE NEWS?
Chicago Tribune
World and local news
CNN News
Up to date news coverage including videos; search by topic for list of quality websites; most helpful for 7th and 8th graders
Daily Herald
Arlington Heights newspaper that covers local and world news
Google News
A one stop source to find your topic from hundreds of news sources around the world
National Geographic
Daily news on science topics around the world
New York Times
World renowned source for current news
Time
Magazine designed for homework help; news coverage and topic research; interactive games and quizzes for family fun
Worldnews
World news by regions available on all topics
