lesson 3 Look up armadillos (or your favorite animals) and discuss the results. Note if you find pictures and the various reading levels of the articles. 

I liked the way the reading level was there to help students find an article that they will be able to read and understand. I like it that is shows if there is a picture and activities. Students will like that.

I think that they way they have the countries and states set up make it easier to children to find the information they need. Each page I looked at was set up the same so children won't get confused. The map and flag are awesome too.

I love the maps of the world. So many times it is hard to find a map that is easy to read and shows just where countries are located. The fact that they can be opened in  a PDF and printed will be really helpful. Students will love this. I can hardly wait to show them.

I selected the biographies data base since we are going to be studying black Americans this month. This will be so helpful once I explain to the class how to look at the book icon at the left side to determine how hard the selection might be, and all the other features, they will be off and running. I predict that these book reports will be much better than previous ones. Yeah!

I like the topic overview as I think it will help students decide if this is the topic they are looking for. I like the Pro/Con and Essential Questions. These will help the students to focus their topic.
The toolbox will be wonderful for those students who struggle with writing. They can help walk them through the process. I don't have the right age for the debate topic but I like how it just sets it up for students. The cite tab will come in handy as I have trouble remembering that.