Kid-Safe Search Engines
Ask Kids http://askkids.com
Type in your keyword. You are presented with a list of related sites, images, a definition of the keyword and options to refine or expand the search.
Fact Monster http:/www.factmonster.com
Here you'll find an almanac, encyclopedia, dictionary, and homework helper for research projects.
Quintera Kids http://quinturakids.com
This is a visual search engine. Enter a keyword, get a list of websites. A cloud appears above with words to click on to refine the search. Quintera offers present search categories.
Boolify http://www.boolify.org
Keywords are available as puzzle pieces. Students drag a keyword puzzle piece into the search field. Then a qualifying word (AND, OR, or NOT) next to the keywords which narrows down the search.
Ask Kids http://askkids.com
Type in your keyword. You are presented with a list of related sites, images, a definition of the keyword and options to refine or expand the search.
Fact Monster http:/www.factmonster.com
Here you'll find an almanac, encyclopedia, dictionary, and homework helper for research projects.
Quintera Kids http://quinturakids.com
This is a visual search engine. Enter a keyword, get a list of websites. A cloud appears above with words to click on to refine the search. Quintera offers present search categories.
Boolify http://www.boolify.org
Keywords are available as puzzle pieces. Students drag a keyword puzzle piece into the search field. Then a qualifying word (AND, OR, or NOT) next to the keywords which narrows down the search.
