Student Resources
Reading and Games
Looking for a series? Not sure which comes next? Check out Mid-Continent Public Library's Juvenile Series and Sequels page.
Play games to learn more about digital media literacy.
Practice typing.
eBooks are available here. Use your Aspen username and password to log in.
Research
Databases and Search Engines
NewsBank (username: hudsonhps; password: hawks)
Description: Explore diverse perspectives, topics and trends that align with curricular areas such as English, Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, Technology, Arts, History and more to foster critical thinking skills. Features reliable, credible information from a wide variety of international, national and local sources. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.
Description: Study significant periods in American history through a timeline-based interface. Complete editions from hundreds of U.S. newspapers provide primary source content covering eras such as the Revolutionary War, Civil War, World War I, Roaring Twenties, Great Depression, World War II, Civil Rights Movement, Vietnam War, Information Age and more. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.
Description: The experience and impact of African Americans as recorded by the news media from 1704 – today.
Description: Support classroom activities and topical research as well as lesson and assignment planning with age appropriate, vetted sources. Explore topics, trends and current events that align with curricular areas such as English, Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, Technology, Arts, History and more. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.
Research Tips and Tricks
How do you determine a reliable source from an unreliable one? Read this article or this document to find out!
Struggling with citations? Check out EasyBib.com for help.
Need help navigating online research? This website is here to help!
Ever wonder how Google searches work? You're not alone! Check out this video to learn more.
Want to know more about MLA citation? Check out Purdue OWLS.