Class Research

This page is for those students whose classes are studying particular topics.  If a teacher wishes, links to web pages on those subjects will be included here.  Just click on the link for a class and see what is ready to use.

2nd Grade Native American Links (Hill)

Fourth Grade Research--Kentucky

Science Fair Project Ideas -- 3rd-5th Grade

• All Science Fair Projects -- over 500 free ideas for all levels.
• Bizarre Stuff You Can Make In Your Kitchen -- list of project ideas.
• Electronics For Kids -- some of these experiments require an adult to be present, so read the directions.
• Healthy Teeth: Experiments
• Homework Spot
• Mad Scientist: Edible/Inedible Experiments -- many of these use food but not all can be eaten.
• Make an Electric Potato
• Museum of Unnatural Mystery -- some ideas for projects. One cool experiment iinvolves making a mummy out of a piece of fruit.
• Science Buddies -- ideas for topics are included, as well as suggestions for how to put a project together.
• Science Explorer -- not all of these activities are experiments, so read carefully.

Fourth Grade Research -- Kentucky

• Kentucky Information Page -- contains links to KY biographies, maps, origin of county names and more.
• History of Lexington -- find out how the city became known as the "Athens of the West."
• Daniel Boone -- learn about the famous pioneer.
• Daniel Boone Homestead -- see where Daniel Boone was born in Pennsylvania and learn more about his life in a timeline.
• Garrett Morgan -- African-American inventor and Paris, KY native who invented the traffic light.
• George Rogers Clark -- famous Kentucky frontiersman and Revolutionary War hero. Click here for more information on Clark.
• Henry Clay and Ashland -- learn more about the famous senator and his Lexington home.
• Hunt-Morgan House in Lexington -- family home of Confederate General John Hunt Morgan and Dr. Thomas Hunt Morgan, the only Kentuckian to win a Nobel Prize.
• Isaac Murphy -- African-American jockey with highest winning percentage in horse racing.
• Jefferson Davis -- Kentucky native who was the Confederate president during the Civil War.
• Mary Todd Lincoln -- click here to read about President Abraham Lincoln's wife and Lexington native.
• Old Fort Harrod State Park -- find out more about Kentucky's first permanent settlement in Harrodsburg, KY.
• Kentuckiana Digital Library (KYVL) -- you'll find historical photographs, oral histories, and more about Kentucky.
• Women in Kentucky -- discusses the achievements and contributions of Kentucky women.
• KYVL Virtual Reference Desk -- links to historical information on Kentucky.
• Kentucky Stats (KYVL) -- all kinds of statistics about the state.

Third Grade Research -- Mexico and Canada

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Note:  The sites provided by the Deep Springs Library are recommended for children, school staff, and parents. However, recommendations do not apply to any web pages that may be linked from these sites.

This site is maintained by Paula L. Setser, Librarian.  Last updated on 10/26/09.