Encyclopedia/ Databases/ Textbooks

Link: Britannica

Age Group: All ages

Description: A comprehensive reference site with articles on a variety of topics for research

Strengths: High-Quality Materials & Depth

Weaknesses: Limited Free Access

Link: Britannica Kids

Age Group: Elementary, Middle, & High School

Description: An educational resource providing safe, age-appropriate content for children’s homework and learning

Strengths: Kid-Friendly

Weaknesses: Simplified Content

Link: OpenStax

Age Group: High School & College

Description: Offers peer-reviewed textbooks on subjects like physics, mathematics, biology, social sciences, humanities, and business

Strengths: High-Quality Materials

Weaknesses: Limited Topics

Link: Wikipedia

Age Group: All ages

Description: A free online encyclopedia that anyone can edit, offering information on a vast array of subjects

Strengths: Available in Multiple Languages & Extensive Coverage

Weaknesses: Varying Credibility

Link: Wikiversity

Age Group: All ages

Description: Project devoted to learning resources, learning projects, and research for use in all levels, types, and styles of education

Strengths: Available in Multiple Languages & Progressive Learning

Weaknesses: Variability in Content