 Ajkids
This is the child-friendly version of Ask Jeeves. You can type in questions in natural
language and the engine makes a good attempt at figuring out what you mean. Lots of
results.
Asia Dragons
A Search engine concentrating on Japan and the Far East.
Blue Web'n (learning
sites)
Blue Web'n is a searchable database of about 1000 outstanding Internet learning sites
categorized by subject area, audience, and type (lessons, activities, projects, resources,
references, & tools).
BUBL 5:15 
A catalogue of selected Internet resources covering all academic subject areas and
catalogued according to the Dewey Decimal Classification. This site is managed by the
Andersonian Library at Strathclyde University. Resources are suitable for A Level and
beyond..
Disney Search
Ditto
This is a large catalogue of images which can be easily searched. If you are looking for a
suitable picture for your work try here.
Google
This is the Vaultman's favourite search tool. It has a very simple, uncluttered interface.
There are no fancy graphics or adverts to load and it comes up with lots of relevant
results very quickly. A first class search facility.
Knowledge Explorer Centre
This site is funded by Packard-Bell. It features 'Filamantality' Internet hunts. Tell the
site your topic and it will produce a list of questions and a list of sites giving the
information. Plus recommended topis 'How to get 70% of marks in an assignment'
The Learning Link
A searchable database with links to over 70,000 educational sites. Not to be missed!
PedagoNet
Searchbox
This is GOOD! A metasearch engine (ie it takes your query and searches lots of search
engines for you). It is quick and returns star rated results. There is an excellent
Teachers page with direct searches of major education sites such as NGfL and BECTa and a
links list of over 100 useful sites. There is also a children's Safe Search page with
similar direct searches and a kid's Links List. This could be the only search engine
you need!
Searchezee Power Search
This is a meta search engine. You type in your query and choose one of 200 search engines
to submit it to. The search engines are categorized to help you choose the best one for
your purpose.
Skali
A Search engine with a Far Eastern focus. Useful for information about Malaysia and China.
Squirrelnet
This site is excellent for those wishing to use search engines effectively. It is American
based, but the advice holds good using whatever search engine. You could save yourself a
great deal of time by learning a few of the useful tips from this site!
WoYaa
This is a search engine and catalogue of African origin which concentrates on Africa
related topics.
Yahooligans
This is Yahoo's children's site. It has an extensive and useful catalogue and search
facilities, too. Worth introducing your pupils to. |
