Online Databases/Encyclopedias
Student Friendly Internet Search Engines
CITATION HELP
Images and Photos for Learning
We recommend students and teachers try one of these “copyright friendly” sites instead. Be sure to pay attention to the “terms of use” for each of these sites. It can vary for each website and even for individual images within one website. Students need to be aware that giving credit is not the same as having permission to use an image.
( * denotes sites that do not require attribution)
Explore thousands of images from leading illustrated publisher Dorling Kindersley. Perfect for
illustrating homework, school projects and generally being creative, you can browse the clip art by A-Z
or by school subjects. DK holds the copyright but allows users to download, copy and display the
Images for your own personal, home and school use.
Educpic Graphical Resource is a teacher designed free image resource for educators and their
students. All images contained within are free for use by education professionals and the students
they serve without permission.
A searchable database of free stock images with full permission to use the photos without attribution.
Most images are high resolution.
Download royalty-free clip art, photos, illustrations, animations, sounds, borders, icons, backgrounds,
and more for Microsoft Office products.
The most comprehensive compilation of NASA stills, film and video. Students may use the images for
school projects as long as they credit NASA
Pics4Learning is a copyright-friendly image library for teachers and students. The Pics4Learning
collection consists of thousands of images that have been donated by students, teachers, and amateur
photographers. Unlike many Internet sites, permission has been granted for teachers and students to
use all the images donated to the Pics4Learning collection.
An amazing collection of photos on history and science. Students and teachers are may use these
photos for personal and educational purposes. You must credit the Smithsonian and the photographer.
See copyright section on the website for more detail on how these images may be used.
