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Databases
Databases
With different reading levels to suit all student needs, this is a great place for all students to start research.
Extensive encyclopedia articles, journal articles, primary documents, newspaper articles, and much more. A great database for introducing students to college-level research.
An 11th grade resource for encyclopedia articles, journal articles, primary documents, newspaper articles, and much more.
For analysis of World War II and Vietnam, check out the newspaper, magazine, and journal articles in this database.
Featuring multiple views of controversial issues in US Government, the articles in this database are great for helping students develop a pro/con essay.
Websites
Websites
The section for Educators includes a lesson plan area (searchable by CCSS, subject, keyword or grade level) and IdeaLabs, student interactive tutorials that enhance the use of the site.
Free lesson plans and materials for use in flipping the perspective of history. You may need to create a free account to receive full lessons.
This site includes free videos, supplemental materials, and lessons. Extra material accessible through WSWHE BOCES (email library for login information).
Primary Source Documents/ Research
Primary Source Documents/ Research
Check out the primary source documents housed at the Library of Congress. You can pull out interesting photographs, advertisements, political cartoons, and much more. Or use the lessons and primary document sets already curated for educators.
For American History, students can view national events and eras (i.e. Vietnam War, slavery, technological revolutions, etc...) through the lense of New York history. Curriculum, primary documents, and more
Use this resource with students to help them outline research, curate notecards, and create accurate citations.
Access through the Google waffle.
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