Basic concepts should come from the teacher (Score 1)

A lot of people will argue that the internet is the best all-around reference (where else can you so easily find the average lifespan of a silkworm?). When doing research papers, this is definitely a must-have (the reference, not the knowledge of silkworms). On the other hand, elementary and middle school kids shouldn't be spending their time writing research papers -- rather, they should be obtaining the basic concepts that make future endeavors easier, graduate-level research for example. They should be learning how to think, how to process their thoughts, and how to share their thoughts with others. Only after our childrens' education lays this bulwark can they truly benefit from all that the internet has to offer.