That level of difficulty only increases when it comes to younger students. The complexities of searching can be overwhelming and force students (or even adults) to settle for the first page of a Google search or whatever Wikipedia presents.
So, what is a student to do? We thankfully have access to a couple of resources that can be valuable tools for young students.
The first is EBSCO Kids Search. It is subscription based, but as long as a student logs in from school, it should still work.
This is a search tool designed for 3-8.
There is a search box at the top, the option of choosing major headings, or isolating searches to a dictionary or encyclopedia. 
The result list that populates shows some really great sources. I did a search for "North Korea." The results are all current (2016, 2015) and include reputable sources like The Washington Post. Also, there is a link to an HTML full text of the article, which students can then read, save, print, or cite. Notice that the list also includes a citation.
The second resource is Searchosaurus. It is also powered by EBSCO, so it is subscription based. Again, it should work for students logged in through the school's internet connection.
This is a resource designed for K-3.
The interface is very similar to Kids Search, but with dinosaurs and clearly designed for younger students.
A search for "North Korea", however, reveals a big difference between the two searches.
Notice that the Searchosaurus results are mostly encyclopedias and the CIA Fact Book. This is less of a current events focused list and more existing facts and background, ore suited tot he needs of younger users.
It also provides full text results for students to use, print, read, cite, and so on.
These are two very powerful resources for students K-8 to help them navigate the vast amounts of information available online.
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