Search CatalogResearch Basics
Basic Steps in the Research Process |Cambridge Rindge & Latin School
Outlines the basic steps in the research process, from selecting a topic to evaluating your work.
Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) | Purdue University
Detailed instructions on citing electronic and non-electronic sources using the APA, MLA, and Chicago citation formats, as well as strategies to format professional writing samples and research papers.
The Arts
Search for works by artist, title, or subject in the National Gallery of Art’s collection.
Covers art history topics ranging from pre-history era to post-modernism and covers all regions of the world.
Complete Works of William Shakespeare | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Covers all of Shakespeare’s plays plus links to additional helpful Shakespearean sites.
Institute of Jazz Studies | Rutgers University
Access information about Rutgers University’s jazz studies collections, including e-Exhibits and e-Collections.
Chemistry
Interactive Periodic Table | WebElements
Explore this interactive periodic chart with links to basic information on each element (name, symbol, atomic number, atomic weight, etc.) The site also has short films showing various chemical reactions.
Periodic Table | Los Alamos National Laboratory
Provides a periodic table and critical, scientific information about the elements and chemistry.
Jefferson Lab | Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility
Click on “Student Zone” and you can find games and puzzles designed to test your knowledge of the elements.
Geography
World Factbook | CIA
Provides overviews of countries, maps, and reports of intelligence and national security topics.
Countries of the World | Infoplease
Provides economic, demographic, and statistical information about every country in the world.
The ABC of Geography | ITS Education
A comprehensive, online dictionary of over 1500 defined terms related to the disciplines of physical and human geography.
The ABC of Geography – ITS Education
A comprehensive, online dictionary of over 1500 defined terms related to the disciplines of physical and human geography.
Government and Law
Supreme Court of the United States
Contains all recent decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court, as well as an archive of past decisions and general information of everything related to the Supreme Court.
Contains statistical, demographic, and economic data collected from previously-conducted U.S. censuses in a variety of reports and surveys, as well as an archive of historical census information.
History
National Museum of American History | Smithsonian
Loaded with historical information about everything in their collection. Enhance your next history paper with powerful images and accurate information.
Award-winning content that includes articles, essays, timelines and links on American History, Nazi Germany,the Holocaust, and World History.
Best of History Websites | EdTechTeacher
An online bibliography of timelines, maps, and concise summaries of places and time periods around the world.
100 Milestone Documents | National Archives and Records Administration
An online of archive of historical primary source material from 100 historically significant world documents, like the Federalist Papers, the Morrill Act, and the Declaration of Independence.
World History | Khan Academy
Video lessons that bring to life various historical time periods, like the Renaissance, the Enlightnment, and the Middle Ages.
Best of History Websites – EdTechTeacher
An online bibliography of timelines, maps, and concise summaries of places and time periods around the world.
100 Milestone Documents – National Archives and Records Administration
An online of archive of historical primary source material from 100 historically significant world documents, like the Federalist Papers, the Morrill Act, and the Declaration of Independence.
World History – Khan Academy
Video lessons that bring to life various historical time periods, like the Renaissance, the Enlightnment, and the Middle Ages.
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
A variety of text and media entries that explain how various things are created and work, like vocal fry, carbon emissions, and rotoscoping.
STEM Resources – Technology Education
A compilation of STEM resources related to social media application, fun exercises, and pursing a STEM-oriented career.
Brush up on your coding skills or learn a completely new computer language with this online tool.
Need to conduct a experiment for homework or the science fair? This resource provides instructions to a variety of science experiments across the scientific disciplines for all ages.
Nanotechnology
An introductory guide to all things nanotechnology, like home experiments, activities, and curriculum resources, including Nanooze, an online magazine all about science and nanotechnology, available in English and Spanish.
Biology
Action BioScience – American Institute of Biological Sciences
Information on various biological science topics, like animal evolution, biotechnology, and species population.
Geology
Geology.com
Information on all things geological and earth science-related, including maps and current news stories on the topics at hand.
Math
Video lessons that bring to life various mathematics topics for all level. If you sign-up, you can track your progress through lessons and topics.
National Library of Virtual Manipulatives – Utah State University
An interactive and web-based learning tool through various levels of mathematics topics, like algebra, geometry, measurements, and data analyst.
Online Math Games & Activities – Homeschool Math
Online math resources for interactive games, activities, and informative tutorials.
Current Events
Debatabase – International Debate Education Association
A compilation of debate resources including current debate information and debate subject information.
Watch upcoming debates on a variety of topics to stay informed on numerous conversations happening around the country.
U.S. Politics & Policy – Pew Research Center
Facts and information from a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about a variety of issues, attitudes and trends around America.
Educational YouTube Channels
Creative, funny, and engaging videos on a variety of topics, including: world history, literature, ecology, chemistry, psychology, and US history.
Free educational videos on a variety of topics in an educational format.
Provides video lessons on collaborative great ideas and educational topics from around the world.