2.+Online+Sources

= Online Sources = @http://www.fws.gov/okefenokee/ This government site will give a history of the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. It provides access to brochures and maps of the swampland.
 * 1.** **Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge**

**2. The New Georgia Encyclopedia** @http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/nge/Article.jsp?id=h-649 This online specialized encyclopedia is specific to Georgia--its history, people, places, and events. This site will give students information about all of Georgia's habitats.

**3. Encyclopedia Britannica Online School Edition** @http://www.school.eb.com/elementary Using keyword searches. students will be able to use this online encyclopedia for many of their research needs. An online dictionary supplied by Merriam-Webster is part of this valuable site. When they are away from campus, students and teachers can access this site through GALILEO. Consult with your media specialist for the current GALILEO password.

**4. Okefenokee Swamp Park in Waycross, Georgia** @http://www.okeswamp.com/ Although this site is primarily devoted to the Okefenokee Swamp Park, students will be able to gather lots of information about animal and plant life as well as the history of the area.

**5. Sherpa Guides: The Okefenokee Swamp** @http://www.sherpaguides.com/georgia/okefenokee_swamp/index.html This website gives a description of the ecosystem of the swamp which includes many pictures. It also provides a detailed map of the Okefenokee Swamp.

**6. Okefenokee Swamp Homepage** http://www.okefenokee.com/ This website will give students some basic facts about the Okefenokee Swamp. It is also a good source for beginning research on the American Alligator.