Safe search tips

Before you click, think.

Good researchers are careful, patient, and honest. Use these rules every time you search.

1

Search with a goal

Write your question first. Search for facts, definitions, dates, people, places, or how something works.

2

Use safe words

Keep searches clear and school-friendly. Add words like "for kids," "student," "museum," or "official."

3

Protect private info

Never type your full name, address, phone number, school, password, location, or family details into a website.

4

Ask before signing in

If a site asks for an account, chat, payment, download, camera, microphone, or location, stop and ask an adult.

Specialized searches

Search inside trusted learning sites

Use these cards when you want to stay inside one learning website instead of searching the whole web.

Clickable learning links

Pick a subject and explore

These links are grouped by subject so students can find better starting points for research, homework, projects, and discovery.

Important warning

Social media is not a safe research shortcut.

Social media sites can include strangers, comments, ads, arguments, short videos, trends, and recommendations that pull students away from learning. Do not use social media for school research unless a parent or teacher gives clear permission and stays involved.

Be careful with strangers

Do not answer private messages, comments, friend requests, or links from people you do not know.

Do not chase the next video

Recommended videos are built to keep you watching. They can quickly move away from your lesson.

Do not compare yourself

Photos, likes, views, and comments do not define your value. Take breaks and talk to a trusted adult when something feels wrong.