Local Print and Nonprint Resources	Skills (Be very selective, utilizing only those skills that pertain to the unit. See Teacher Tips and Tools)
School Library holdings Automated Card Catalog Public Library holdings BCPL Online Catalog Print Encyclopedias CD-ROM Encyclopedias Online Encyclopedias Britannica.com (free access to limited encyclopedia)	Using Library Pro...how to use the search and advanced search feature of the automated catalog Search Strategies (Boolean, Natural Language, etc) Using the BCPL Online Catalog Unpacking the "Big" Question (Extracting Key Words) Using Print and CD-ROM Encyclopedias... Advantages of different encyclopedia formats Using Online Encyclopedias ...See help section on each encyclopedia website
Internet Resources	Skills (Be very selective, utilizing only those skills that pertain to the unit. See Teacher Tips and Tools)
Mammals Whales Hamsters Fish Facts About Goldfish Goldfish Sanctuary Care and Feeding Guide Fish Index Reptiles and Amphibians Common Snake FAQ Care Sheet for Snakes Amphibian Fact Sheet All About Frogs Birds Penguins The Penguin Page Budgerigar Page Insects and Spiders Crickets Crickets / Iowa State University Tarantula Care Sheet General Sites Classroom Pets Critters Logon for newspapers, magazines, maps, excertpts from books, and tv and radio transcripts.	Evaluating Websites for Authenticity...This skill lesson would be extremely helpful for evaluating web sites pertaining to the Holocaust. Using Electric Library...Learn how to search for magazine, newspaper and transcripts. Comparing Search Tools on the Web...Learn the various search engines and why each produces a different set of results. Choosing the Best Search Tools for Your Task ...Learn when to use which search engine. Using the Internet