Elementary Grades K-5
Explora - Students can search multiple databases at once for elementary school research (grades K-5). All full-text articles included are assigned a reading level indicator (Lexiles).
Britannica School - Discover encyclopedia articles, multimedia, primary sources, games, and other learning resources that support student research and reinforce curriculum standards.
Book Connections - Provides multimedia content to complement children's and young adult books. Resources include audiobook readings, author videos, book discussion guides and lesson plans for over 40,000 books in English and Spanish.
National Geographic Kids - Explore amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space.
ProQuest eLibrary - A massive collection of multidisciplinary periodical and digital media content designed for beginning and intermediate researchers. Editorially created pages provide valuable contest for both common and unusual research topics.
SIRS Discoverer - A general reference database providing safe, reliable, curriculum-aligned content and features for use by students and educators.
Middle Grades 6-8
Explora - Students can search multiple databases at once for full-text articles for middle school research (grades 6-8). All full-text articles included are assigned a reading level indicator (Lexiles).
Britannica School - Discover encyclopedia articles, multimedia, primary sources, games, and other learning resources that support student research and reinforce curriculum standards.
CultureGrams - Concise social, cultural, and political information on countries, U.S. states, and provinces around the world.
Science Reference Center - An excellent source of reliable information on life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, technology and more.
SIRS Discoverer - A general reference database providing safe, reliable, curriculum-aligned content and features for use by students and educators.
SIRS Issues Researcher - Pros and cons on over 360 complex social issues with relevant, credible information that tells the whole story on the major questions of the day.
Older Grades 9-12
Explora - Students can search multiple databases at once for full-text articles, images, videos, and more for high school research (grades 9-12).
Britannica School - Discover encyclopedia articles, multimedia, primary sources, games, and other learning resources that support student research and reinforce curriculum standards.
Points of View Reference Center - Contains resources that present diverse perspectives on important issues and events.
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