RESEARCH RESOURCES
DATABASES & RESEACH COLLECTIONS
Use code "ahrenses" as the username, password, and/or access code to view our research databases!
EyeDiscover engages reluctant readers by fusing text, audio, and video. Built-in digital features allow readers to dive even deeper into a topic through weblinks, videos, activities, and slideshows with a focus on gr. K-2 non-fiction books.
EBSCO is a collection of databases of cross-curricular resources to help develop students' research skills. Students can share to Google Classroom and browse links to related news articles, journals, magazines, videos, photos, infographics, and more. The program aims to advances education and gives young learners the research skills they'll need. EBSCO provides a thorough search engine to bring together nonfiction materials in all digital formats.
Learn360® provides access to a web-based digital video library comprised of thousands of K-12 core-curriculum videos, video clips, newsreels, audio and video speeches, still images, and audio files. Learn360® offers playlist creation and is the only streaming service to provide slide show capability.
Worldbook is a safe, up-to-date, and age-appropriate resource with a searchable catalog of general knowledge information. Discover encyclopedia articles, multimedia, primary sources, games, and other learning resources that support student research and reinforce curriculum standards.
ONLINE DICTIONARIES AND THESAURUSES
Have you ever came across a word you've never heard or seen before? Want to find a different way to say a word? Use these online dictionaries and thesauruses to view basic definitions and synonyms. Additionally, dictionaries may provide information about their pronunciation, grammatical forms and functions, etymologies (origins of a word), variant spellings, and antonyms.
OPEN SOURCE PHOTO DATABASES
Use these websites to find copyright-free photos to add to your school projects.
Kid-Friendly Search Engines
Alternative search engines powered by Google aimed to simplify searches for younger students.
