Online Resources: How Can I Use Them?
Britannica Image Quest - The most trusted and comprehensive curated database of copyright cleared images for educational content creation. Username: collegiateva Password: cougar1
Britannica School - Explore the fact-checked online encyclopedia from Encyclopaedia Britannica with hundreds of thousands of objective articles, biographies, videos, and images. Username: collegiateva Password: cougar1
Capstone Interactive - Capstone Interactive eBooks provide text highlighting, audio support, the ability to customize book lists, and educator support. It features over 5000 titles and unlimited user access. Username: linkearth Password: lovetoread
Fact Cite - A collection of databases for researchers in grades K-12. Content is designed to encourage reading and support curriculum. Use FactCite for assignments and browsing. LMC/ARBA Best in Reference awards named FactCite "Best Overall Reference K-12." Username: biography Password: cougar
Pebble Go - A curricular content hub specifically designed for K-3 students. Packed with informational articles, ready-made activities, and literacy that supports students of all abilities, it boosts engagement and fosters independent learning in core subject areas. Username: wattlibrary Password: cougar
Pebble Go Next - The next big idea begins with research! The PebbleGo Next family of databases helps students in Grades 3-5 learn about key concepts related to Social Studies, Biographies, Science, States, and American Indians. Robust articles, all supported by read-aloud audio and connected to curriculum, include critical thinking questions to help students connect to larger ideas. Username: wattlibrary Password: cougar
Picture Book Read Alouds - A collection of picture books being read aloud by authors and illustrators, curated by popular author Kate Messner. Viewable only on families’ personal devices or teachers’ computers due to YouTube restrictions. Geared toward JK - 2nd grade. *YouTube link - ask your grownup to help you access this on a personal device.
TeachingBooks.net - For teachers’ use: an easy-to-use website that adds a multimedia dimension to the reading experiences of children's and young adult books. Teachers: Select "Educator Login" and use your Collegiate email address to create an account. Teachers: Enter your Collegiate email address. You will then be prompted to select your own password, but you will be on Collegiate’s account.
TrueFlix by Scholastic - An online, 100% nonfiction literacy resource that leverages Scholastic's award-winning True Book series with related video content. Students build knowledge of subject-area content through paired videos and ebooks while sharpening important literacy skills. Username: Learning20 Password: Clifford
Tumble Book Library - An online collection of animated talking picture books, which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they love. Each story comes with puzzles and games geared to ensure reading comprehension. Username: tumble735 Password: books
World Book Encyclopedia - The online edition of the World Book Encyclopedia. World Book is a leading publisher of nonfiction, reference materials, and digital learning platforms. Username: collegiate1 Password: cougar