Resources

Resources

As you begin to gather information, remember the following tips!
Use the Big6 Organizer to assist you in organizing your project. Use the Note Taker form to help you take notes. Use the appropriate Source Card to give credit to the resources you use in your research: magazine or reference book; online resource; book, CD, or DVD; blank source card. Use the Time Line to help you gather information in chronological order.
Online Catalog
Cooper Library Catalog	Use the online catalog at school to locate books about your country.

Reference Books

Use encyclopedias, almanacs, and atlases to gather your information.

Databases

Grolier Online @ School or Grolier Online @ Home
Search for your country. Once you read through the articles, click on the Websites tab to browse through web sites related to your topic.

KidsInfoBits
Click on your country for lots of information.

SIRS Discoverer
Type in your country name and "map" or "flag" if this is the information you need.

National Geographic Xpeditions Atlas
Select your country from the drop down menu.

Fact Monster
Click on the "Countries" or do a search for the information you need.

Web Sites

Mexconnect ~ an electronic magazine devoted to providing quality information about Mexico