Research

The Primary School has a research pathway to help students understand where to start when they have questions to answer.

First, check the WIS library catalog to find books on your topic. (Little known fact: our library catalog is also the place to search for websites! See more information on it below.)

Often, a good nest step is an online encyclopaedia article, to define the topic broadly and see photos or videos about it. See the Databases page for complete lists of encyclopedias available to the WIS community. Avoid using Wikipedia since it is not a professionally edited source and we can't be sure the information is accurate, current, credible or written for children. 

We also recommend you check your public library for books. 

Websites often have great information, but remember, not all websites are accurate, true, or appropriate for students. The best approach is to consult websites available through the library catalog or found by searching Kiddle.  Google and other like search engines should be the last resort since some of the content is not appropriate for students and it can be very difficult to tell what's unbiased and credible.

There are many other sources of information! Depending on your topic, you may be visiting museums, interviewing experts, viewing art, etc.. For good educational videos, try BrainPop or National Geographic. Use YouTube only with your parents' permission, as not all content is appropriate for children.