Homework help resources for grades K - 4

Earth Science

Lifelines was chosen by School Library Journal as the Site of the Month in the October 2002 issue.

Lifelines is a project by:
Dutchess County BOCES and Mid-Hudson Library System
Poughkeepsie, NY
©2002-2005

Magazine Articles from Searchasaurus
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• Connect to the Searchasaurus database
• Type dinosaurs or fossils in the Find box
• Or click on Animals, then Dinosaurs

Great Web Sites

• Who's Sue?
  The world's largest Tyrannosaurus Rex. That's who. Learn more at this Just For Kids site from Chicago's Field Museum. And explore their Life Over Time online exhibit to learn more about life before, during and after the dinosaurs.
• Zoom - Dinosaurs
  Wow! Dinos galore. Names, descriptions, discoveries, coloring pages, crafts, fun and more.
• Fossils A to Z
  Interesting facts, where to look for fossils and more
• Fossils for Kids
  Website offers fossil information and fun activities

Finding Books in Your Libraries

• Connect to the Mid-Hudson Library System online catalog
• Use the Word search box and try these subjects:
  Dinosaurs Juvenile or Fossils
• Or enter your own keywords in the search box to search the catalog:
  
  
  Need help?
• Get search help online or ask your librarian for help.
• How to find a book in your library

 

Videos

• Connect to the Mid-Hudson Library System online catalog
• Use the Keyword Search screen and the following topics:
  • Dinosaurs Juvenile Films
  • Fossils Juvenile Films

Local Resources

• Warthin Geological Museum
  Visit Vassar's extensive rock, mineral and fossil collection.

Specific Areas of Earth Science
Dinosaurs and Fossils | Earth Science | Earthquakes | Geology | Oceans | Physical Geography | Volcanoes

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