Searchasaurus is the last in a series of posts on elementary resources provided by the Alabama Virtual Library.
Searchasaurus is a fairly "fun" database for young researchers simply due to the dino theme. Kids dig dinosaurs. They just do.
Once you click in to Searchasaurus, one of the first things your eye will notice is the categorical browsing capacity. Students can click on the icons for categories such as Animals, Sports, Stories, and People to learn more about what they find interesting.
One of the second things you will notice is that there are 5 buttons at the top offering choices (Home, Dictionary, Encyclopedia, Pictures, etc.). These are like what we call bread crumbs in Sharepoint and remain at the top of the screen no matter where you click within the database. This provides a handy anchor for young students.
Teachers can also limit each individual student's search by Lexile level to ensure they are perusing content most appropriate for their reading level.
Enjoy using this with your students!
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