NetTrekker is a search engine that limits the search to websites that have been selected by educators for their quality, content, and relevance in an education context. (more details)

Learn Alberta provides access to a wealth of multimedia (including National Geographic videos) and interactive resources, most of which are not freely available elsewhere. If you log in from school, the user name and password will automatically appear. However, if you log in from home, you will need to supply them. (more details)

Online Reference Centre provides access to online encyclopedias and other databases that are not freely available elsewhere. Access is through the Learn Alberta website for authentication purposes. If you log in from school, the user name and password will automatically appear. However, if you log in from home, you will need to supply them. Once you get past the password page, choose link to Online Reference Centre (blue rectangle, top right). This is where you'll find resources like History Study Centre, Opposing Viewpoints Resource Centre, Science Resource Centre, and Teaching Books.net. (more details)

The Canadian Encyclopedia - basic encyclopedia with great Canadian content. When searching for Terry Fox, use Terrance Fox. (more details)