Online Databases & Resources
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Research
Britannica Online School Edition
Elementary, Middle, & High School versions
Advanced, Student, & Kids versions
World Book Spanish version
World Book Discover
includes World Edition with over 200 country reports, Kids Edition, States Edition and Provinces Edition
Online citation tool for bibliographies. Also includes notes and outline features.
Provided by FCSD
research articles for the emergent reader in the areas of animals, science, biographies, social studies, and dinosaurs.
provides access to over 30 databases
Infotrac Student, Junior, and Kids InfoBits are specifically for students grades K-12.A search engine is available to integrate many of the different databases filled with magazine, newspaper and reference articles in one search.
Includes Searchasaurus/Kids Search, Professional Coll., NoveList K-8, AP Images, Literary Reference, Poetry & Short Story Coll.
Science
online resource for 3rd-6th grade offering research, report, and homework help with life sciences.
PowerKnowledge Physical Science
online resource for 3rd-6th grade offering research, report, and homework help with physical sciences.
PowerKnowledge Earth & Space Science
online resource for 3rd-6th grade offering research, report, and homework help with earth and space science.
More than 50 compete units with over 8,000 science-related assets. It provides students with a better understanding of science concepts and ideas through hands-on projects, videos, multiple text types, interactive features and more.
Online Books & eBooks
pairs classic video storybooks from Weston Woods with related nonfiction eBooks from Scholastic. The engaging way to link fact and fiction, BookFlix reinforces early reading skills and introduces children to a world of knowledge and exploration.
ebooks with supporting videos and activities that cover a wide variety of topics.
Provided by GP AEA
fiction and nonfiction ebooks that can be used with smart boards, computers, and other devices.
fiction and nonfiction ebooks for elementary - secondary students including books Spanish/English books
Please search the Washington Elem. Library catalog for eBooks from ABDO and Lerner. The eBooks can be used with whiteboards as well as computers. Please use the search term 'ebooks' or 'electronic books'.
Provided by FCSD
ebooks, some interactive with a whiteboard.
ebooks from Rosen Pub. which focus on staying safe online.
Digital Videos
GPAEA Insignia catalog educational videos from Weston Wood and Learn360 can be accessed from the Insignia catalog with one search (along with thousands of books and other resources).
over 8,600 digital video titles from 60 educational publishers which can be downloaded or streamed.
educational digital videos resources
Music
royalty-free music for education with a variety of music, audio themes and sound effects.
Pictures/Images
Copyright-friendly free image library
royalty-free clipart with Over 7.8 million images, fonts and sounds.
indexes thousands of photos, graphics, text and audio from the Associated Press "from the 1840s to a minute ago."
Useful Resource for Teachers & Students
Includes thousands of resources about fiction and nonfiction books used in the K–12 environment
A collection of professional online books in MANY areas
Search for books, ebooks, videos, images, research databases, professional resources & more.
provides access to over 30 databases
Infotrac Student, Junior, and Kids InfoBits are specifically for students grades K-12.A search engine is available to integrate many of the different databases filled with magazine, newspaper and reference articles in one search.
Includes Science Research Center, Explora Primary School, Professional Coll., NoveList K-8, AP Images, Literary Reference, Poetry & Short Story Coll.
Provided by Iowa AEAs