The resources below were chosen to simplify the use of GALILEO for
younger students. They are resources that are intended for use by
elementary and middle school students.
For further information and background on the GALILEO kids' page, click here.
If you wish to access other resources appropriate for older students
and adults, click the yellow "Advanced GALILEO" link above or just click here.
Search results indicate reading level (general, easy, moderate,
challenging) and material type (subjects, pictures, activity, fiction,
people). In addition to full-text magazines, you will find a
dictionary, thesaurus, maps, photo essays, and more. Pop-up help and
tips screens give further explanations. Use the bottom of the page
"Workbooks" link to download Elementary and Middle School Educator's
Guide and Strategy Worksheets. The "Librarian's Corner" link provides
additional background and tools. Discoverer WebFind lists web sites
reviewed by teachers and librarians.
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Enter a search term or browse categories for full-text
articles, excerpts from reference books, an encyclopedia
and dictionary, and pictures (people, places, maps, natural
science and historical photographs, and flags). Databases
searched include Primary Search, Middle Search Plus,
Newspaper Source, and TopicSearch. Use the Lexile limiter
to find appropriate materials based on reading ability.
Click on Teacher Resources for advanced searching in
professional resources geared to educators and
administrators. For home access, a password is required
(available from the media specialist).
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The elementary version of Encyclopædia Britannica includes a Learning
Materials section with interactive guides to language arts,
mathematics, and science and a Resources for Teachers section that
helps incorporate the encyclopedia and the Internet into the
curriculum. The Internet Guide, created by Britannica editors, includes
sites chosen based on their educational value with an emphasis on
curriculum-based content.
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Gateway to multiple databases on Georgia's history and culture in
digitized books, manuscripts, photographs, and more. Though not created
specifically for kids, the DLG is a rich source of materials related to
Georgia.
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The official U.S. government Kids' Portal developed and maintained by
the Federal Consumer Information Center. It provides links to kids'
sites grouped by subject. A word search option is available. Follow
the "About This Site" link for additional background.
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GALILEO began in 1995 as a resource for college-level and adult
research needs. Over time, it has been expanded to include resources
appropriate for younger students, as well. The GALILEO kids' page was
created through a development process and usability testing with girls
and boys aged 7 to 15.
The goal of the kids' page is to simplify GALILEO by limiting the
number of choices to only a few of the best sources specifically
designed for use by younger children. These are kid-friendly databases
of full-text magazines and reference sources. The intended audience for
the GALILEO kids' page is students in third grade to middle school.
Depending on reading skill, critical thinking development, and computer
experience, some students in elementary school and many students in
middle school will be comfortable and successful using the standard
GALILEO interface. It is accessible from the "Advanced GALILEO" button
on the kids' page.
As all things do in this information age, GALILEO will continue to
evolve based on user needs and available resources. Through GALILEO
participation, the public schools have access to quality educational
resources for use by Georgia students and teachers. As a teacher, your
perspective is essential. Please use "Contact Us" to offer your
feedback, tips, and suggestions on how to improve GALILEO for your
students' use and your teaching needs. Your school's media specialist
may have additional advice on using GALILEO with your students.
Please send us any tips, assignments, or lessons that
integrate GALILEO into your curriculum that you are
willing to share with other teachers.
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