Student's Research: Teens

Britannica Online School Edition K12 offers encyclopedias, dictionary, thesaurus, illustrations, maps, biographies, educational activities, exercises, study guides, and related material for students and teachers (Kindergarten through 12th grade). Included are the Wisconsin state curriculum standards with links to supporting articles and learning materials. There are separate interfaces for elementary, middle, and high school, as well as for teachers.

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• Encyclopædia Britannica School Edition
  • Learning Zone - activities and games for young children
  • Elementary School Edition
  • Middle School Edition
  • High School Edition
  • Learning Materials - study guides, activities, and exercises that make learning more fun for high school students.
• Spanish Reference Center
  • Enciclopedia Juvenil - a Spanish language student encyclopedia with articles, images, videos, and learning materials specifically designed for students.
  • Enciclopedia Universal en Español - for high school ages and up.

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