The Really Rad Barstow Launch Pad!

Fasten your seat belts, you're about to enter cyberspace at speeds of
800 WORDS - OR MORE - PER SECOND!

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Click this link to access the Vermont Online Library.  Once you access the screen you will be asked to enter your password or library code.  Students and staff should e-mail or ask Anne Gallivan, Tim O'Connor, or Joanne Williamson for this password.  You will find that this service offers a wealth of information from magazines, newspapers and other sources to assist you in your research.

Looking for something? You might like to start your cyber-search by entering your topic words in the box. Then click on the "Yahooligans! Search" button.

 

 
 




 
 
 

  Yahoo is a terrific search engine.  Just enter your topic words in the box, and click on the "Submit Query" button.


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  Hotbot is another helpful search engine.

 
 

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   In the list below, a purple check mark indicates an especially interesting or informative site!


Reference And Research Resources For Everyone To Explore

 
Vermont Secretary of State KIDS PAGE  All sorts of facts and interesting information about Vermont... history, geography, symbols, coloring pages and more!  A fascinating site to visit whether you are doing research on our state or are just interested in learning more about Vermont.
Ask Jeeves  Search the web in plain English!  Just ask a question and Jeeves will find the answer for you.
Ask Jeeves For Kids  Type in a question and click "Ask!"
Yahooligans   This is a searchable index of the Internet designed especially for 8 - 14 year old Web surfers.
Research-It!   Here are dictionaries, a thesaurus, French/English - Japanese/English translators, and many more terrific reference resources!
My Virtual Reference Desk   This is a huge reference site with an encyclopedia, newspapers, weather, and more.
Ask An Expert Page   Ask an astronomer, ask a geologist, ask an engineer... Visit here if you need help with your homework, or with a research paper.
Learning Page of the Library of Congress   Activities and resources for learners of all ages!
Roget's Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases   Just like the book, only easier.
Historical Maps of the U.S.   Amazing collection of maps indicating early inhabitants, exploration, territories and more recent historical maps. Fascinating.
History Buff's Reference Library   Many historical references on far ranging topics including baseball, circus, disasters, presidents, technology, & hoaxes. Interesting!


Places For Students And Lifelong Learners To Investigate

 
The NASA Homepage   Launch yourself into the wonderful world of NASA. Find out about all the space flight missions, see pictures, discover links to other space information... WOW!!!
Cyberspace Middle School   Designed especially for middle school students who are using the WWW
Exploratorium   From San Francisco, lots of things to explore.
Dinosaurs   Fun facts about dinosaurs.
Journey North   A global study of wildlife migration. Follow the seasonal migration of whales, butterflies & birds!
The Nine Planets Tour   Go on a multimedia tour of the solar system.
School House Rock   You've got to visit... based on an "old" TV show.
The Rainforest Workshop   A great place to start your investigation of the rain forest.

The Ultimate!  Field Trips All Over The World

 
 
 
Williamsburg Online   Take a guided tour through history.
Virtual Tour - McMurdo Station, Antarctica   Visit a really COOL place.

Museums Unlimited

 
The Louvre   Visit Paris and see the famous works of art. The next best thing to being these.
The Smithsonian Institution   This place is fantastic... "America's treasure house for learning"!
Ontario Science Center   All kinds of activities and exhibits.
The Shelburne Museum   This wonderful resource is located right here in Vermont.
Franklin Institute   Devoted to science, it would make Benjamin proud.
The Montshire Museum   Another Vermont museum, this one devoted to science.

Places For Educators To Investigate

 
NASA Online Educational Resources   Part of the NASA site, full of online educational resources.
Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators   A great index of sites for curriculum use and professional growth. Definitely visit here!
History/Social Studies Web Site for K-12 Teachers   A VERY lengthy and detailed index of useful resources - not just for social studies and history! Another must!
Instructor Magazine   A source for quick ideas, resources, and best practices.
AskERIC   If you can't find it here, you may not find it anywhere.
Scholastic   Another source of ideas, resources and best practices.
Classroom Connect   A listing of schools and other educational resources on the Internet.


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