Plant Systems and Homeostasis (MS)
Unit: Investigating Plant Systems and Homeostasis
General Databases
Brittannica Middle
Encyclopedia articles, multimedia, and primary sources.
Brittannica Escolar
Enciclopedia básica con articulos, videos, y atros materiales de aprendizaje.
SIRS Discovererer
News, magazines, and websites for K-8.
Learn 360
Videos and other multi-media resources for classrooms.
Brittannica Imagequest
Over three million images from 62 leading collections…and growing!
National Geographic Kids
Fun, substantive content takes kids 6-14 on adventures in science, nature, culture and space.
Recommended Databases (Content Specific)
Gale in Context: Science
Academic articles, videos, experiments, and more
Gale Interactive: Science
Interactive 3D models in biology, chemistry, earth science, and more
Topic Finders from Databases:
Geotropism (gravitropism)
Homeostasis
Phloem
Phototropism
Root system
Shoot system
Transpiration
Tropism
Turgor pressure
Xylem
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Use Classlink>RGC_MC Content Specific Databases>database of choice for automated login, or login in to your school Google account and access the passwords here.
Books
eBooks (available through Gale eBooks)
No middle grade ones at this time.
Digital Magazines (both current and past issues available in Classlink>RGC_MC Basics>Flipster)
NOTE: Let the User ID and Password automatically fill in, then click the Sign In button under it.
National Geographic
Each issue takes a adventurous look into cultural exploration as well as social and environmental changes that impact life on Earth. Stories about the people and places of the world are humanized by the emphasis on the symbiotic bond between Earth and its inhabitants.
National Wildlife
Details conservation issues & natural world discoveries. Provides tips on how to support environmental efforts.