Credible Digital Resources & Tools by https://padlet.com/CooperLibrarianWolfson/16y1njxaj1unyaeo Google is an amazing tool but should not be the default for school research. Explore these trustworthy educational tools, research databases, and enrichment materials for classroom and home use! en-us 2025-09-23 13:44:48 UTC 2026-07-24 16:01:23 UTC hello@padlet.com Digital Literacy & Well-Being CooperLibrarianWolfson https://padlet.com/CooperLibrarianWolfson/16y1njxaj1unyaeo/wish/3599740986 Explore high-quality digital citizenship lessons and resources from Common Sense Media.

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]]> 2025-09-23 13:44:49 UTC https://padlet.com/CooperLibrarianWolfson/16y1njxaj1unyaeo/wish/3599741012 Fact Monster CooperLibrarianWolfson https://padlet.com/CooperLibrarianWolfson/16y1njxaj1unyaeo/wish/3599741016 2025-09-23 13:44:50 UTC https://padlet.com/CooperLibrarianWolfson/16y1njxaj1unyaeo/wish/3599741016 The Science Guy CooperLibrarianWolfson https://padlet.com/CooperLibrarianWolfson/16y1njxaj1unyaeo/wish/3656974036 This site's episode guide features the scientific information presented in Bill Nye's original series. Although the show is appropriate for all ages, the content is designed for 4th through 8th graders.

]]> 2025-10-29 16:36:31 UTC https://padlet.com/CooperLibrarianWolfson/16y1njxaj1unyaeo/wish/3656974036 National Geographic Kids CooperLibrarianWolfson https://padlet.com/CooperLibrarianWolfson/16y1njxaj1unyaeo/wish/3656976146 An excellent first stop for students researching animals or nature.

]]> 2025-10-29 16:37:49 UTC https://padlet.com/CooperLibrarianWolfson/16y1njxaj1unyaeo/wish/3656976146 CIA World Factbook CooperLibrarianWolfson https://padlet.com/CooperLibrarianWolfson/16y1njxaj1unyaeo/wish/3656981299 Compiled by the CIA, this World Factbook provides up-to-date facts and statistics about countries around the world.

]]> 2025-10-29 16:41:10 UTC https://padlet.com/CooperLibrarianWolfson/16y1njxaj1unyaeo/wish/3656981299 A People’s Journey, A Nation’s Story | National Museum of African American History and Culture CooperLibrarianWolfson https://padlet.com/CooperLibrarianWolfson/16y1njxaj1unyaeo/wish/3656982940 The museum's website provides information about African American history and culture.

]]> 2025-10-29 16:42:20 UTC https://padlet.com/CooperLibrarianWolfson/16y1njxaj1unyaeo/wish/3656982940 OLogy: Science Website for Kids | American Museum of Natural History CooperLibrarianWolfson https://padlet.com/CooperLibrarianWolfson/16y1njxaj1unyaeo/wish/3656984057 Ology is a science website designed for kids by the American Museum of Natural History. It features games, reading, and hands-on activities for grades K-8.

]]> 2025-10-29 16:43:06 UTC https://padlet.com/CooperLibrarianWolfson/16y1njxaj1unyaeo/wish/3656984057 NASA Kids' Club - NASA CooperLibrarianWolfson https://padlet.com/CooperLibrarianWolfson/16y1njxaj1unyaeo/wish/3656985207 NASA Kids' Club provides STEM articles and activities for students K-12. For ease of use, articles are divided by grade level.

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]]> 2025-10-29 16:45:17 UTC https://padlet.com/CooperLibrarianWolfson/16y1njxaj1unyaeo/wish/3656987358 DOGO News - Kids news articles! CooperLibrarianWolfson https://padlet.com/CooperLibrarianWolfson/16y1njxaj1unyaeo/wish/3656988921 DOGO News publishes articles featuring current events, politics, and science. Its intended audience is students in 3rd through 10th grades. Articles are also available in Spanish.

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]]> 2025-10-29 16:54:56 UTC https://padlet.com/CooperLibrarianWolfson/16y1njxaj1unyaeo/wish/3657001877 BBC - History For Kids CooperLibrarianWolfson https://padlet.com/CooperLibrarianWolfson/16y1njxaj1unyaeo/wish/3657002716 This site features articles about ancient and world history. It is best suited for middle and high school students.

]]> 2025-10-29 16:55:30 UTC https://padlet.com/CooperLibrarianWolfson/16y1njxaj1unyaeo/wish/3657002716 The Crash Course CooperLibrarianWolfson https://padlet.com/CooperLibrarianWolfson/16y1njxaj1unyaeo/wish/3657004224 This site features a wide variety of educational videos from astrology to zoology for middle and high schoolers.

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]]> 2025-10-29 17:12:43 UTC https://padlet.com/CooperLibrarianWolfson/16y1njxaj1unyaeo/wish/3657027948 Research & Learn at DC Public Library (DCPL) CooperLibrarianWolfson https://padlet.com/CooperLibrarianWolfson/16y1njxaj1unyaeo/wish/3657038356 Discover what our collection has to offer and search across many of our databases for journals and articles including...

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]]> 2025-10-29 17:42:08 UTC https://padlet.com/CooperLibrarianWolfson/16y1njxaj1unyaeo/wish/3657076825 Kanopy Kids at DCPL CooperLibrarianWolfson https://padlet.com/CooperLibrarianWolfson/16y1njxaj1unyaeo/wish/3657080373 Kanopy Kids categories include TV Series, Learning Languages, Animated Storybooks, Anime Favorites, Classic Films and Movies for the Whole Family. No tickets required for viewing.

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]]> 2026-05-21 16:48:44 UTC https://padlet.com/CooperLibrarianWolfson/16y1njxaj1unyaeo/wish/3924637020 What Are Databases and Why You Need Them CooperLibrarianWolfson https://padlet.com/CooperLibrarianWolfson/16y1njxaj1unyaeo/wish/3924641227 Learn the benefits of using library databases instead of free internet search browsers such as Google.

]]> 2026-05-21 16:53:33 UTC https://padlet.com/CooperLibrarianWolfson/16y1njxaj1unyaeo/wish/3924641227 How Library Stuff Works: MLA Citations (8th Edition) CooperLibrarianWolfson https://padlet.com/CooperLibrarianWolfson/16y1njxaj1unyaeo/wish/3924643917 In this video, you will learn how to create both in-text and works-cited citations that adhere to the MLA Style (8th edition).

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]]> 2026-07-16 13:36:53 UTC https://padlet.com/CooperLibrarianWolfson/16y1njxaj1unyaeo/wish/3985075502 Adobe Express CooperLibrarianWolfson https://padlet.com/CooperLibrarianWolfson/16y1njxaj1unyaeo/wish/3985075885 Sign up for "Adobe Express Free" to create digital stories, images, videos and flyers.

]]> 2026-07-16 13:37:34 UTC https://padlet.com/CooperLibrarianWolfson/16y1njxaj1unyaeo/wish/3985075885 Zotero Research Assistant CooperLibrarianWolfson https://padlet.com/CooperLibrarianWolfson/16y1njxaj1unyaeo/wish/3985076831 Zotero is a free, easy-to-use tool to help you collect, organize, annotate, cite, and share research. Download Zotero and the Google Chrome extension for free so you can stay organized no matter how much Google searching you do!

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]]> 2026-07-16 14:11:45 UTC https://padlet.com/CooperLibrarianWolfson/16y1njxaj1unyaeo/wish/3985098313 Algorithm Awareness: How Technology Is Engineered to Influence You CooperLibrarianWolfson https://padlet.com/CooperLibrarianWolfson/16y1njxaj1unyaeo/wish/3985111557 This tutorial defines what an algorithm is and explains how algorithms influence the information that you see when searching or scrolling online.

]]> 2026-07-16 14:35:36 UTC https://padlet.com/CooperLibrarianWolfson/16y1njxaj1unyaeo/wish/3985111557 Generating Search Terms (Keywords) CooperLibrarianWolfson https://padlet.com/CooperLibrarianWolfson/16y1njxaj1unyaeo/wish/3985121387 Learn how to find just what you are looking for in a library catalog, database or on the Internet by using search terms (also known as keywords) and develop search strings.

]]> 2026-07-16 14:53:17 UTC https://padlet.com/CooperLibrarianWolfson/16y1njxaj1unyaeo/wish/3985121387 Building Search Strings, Part 1: Boolean Operators CooperLibrarianWolfson https://padlet.com/CooperLibrarianWolfson/16y1njxaj1unyaeo/wish/3985122357 Strategy: using Boolean operators to narrow or broaden your search results.

]]> 2026-07-16 14:55:01 UTC https://padlet.com/CooperLibrarianWolfson/16y1njxaj1unyaeo/wish/3985122357 Building Search Strings, Part 2: Nesting, Phrase Searching, Truncation, & Wildcards CooperLibrarianWolfson https://padlet.com/CooperLibrarianWolfson/16y1njxaj1unyaeo/wish/3985123971 Strategies: nesting, phrase searching, truncation, & wildcards to put you in control of your results.

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