General Science Resources
Use the Argyle MS Online Resources document to find information on how to log in to these resources from home.
Britannica School is an encyclopedia where you can search for articles on a variety of topics.
Factcite includes articles of people, places, and events that shape our society and the world around us.
Gale includes reference information in videos, newspapers, magazines, primary sources, and more. Categories cover a range of topics including cultures, history, literature, and more.
SIRS Discoverer is a database of articles and images from newspapers, magazines, government documents, and websites.
Scienceflix includes videos, articles, images, and eBooks on a variety of science topics.
National Geographic Kids collection includes all magazine issues from 2009 to the present, as well as books, videos including Amazing Animals, images, and colorful photos.
SIRS Issue Researcher helps middle and high school students with research on current issues.
Use Noodletools to create citations, notecards, outlines, and papers for your research projects.
Grade 6: Investigations in Earth Science
Students in the Investigations in Earth Science course will develop understanding of 5 major concepts of Earth science that include:
Earth's Waters Systems and Watersheds
Weather and Climate
The Geologic Processes of Earth
Earth's History
Natural resources and human impacts on the environment
Recommended Earth Science Books
Grade 7: Investigations in Life Science
Students in the Investigations in Life Science course will develop understanding of biology concepts related to the following topic areas:
Cellular Structure and Processes
Matter and Energy Flow in Organisms
Inheritance and Variation of Traits
Evolution, and Ecosystems Interactions
Energy and Dynamics
Recommended Life Science Books
Grade 8: Investigations in Physical Science
Students in the Investigations in Physical Science course will develop understanding of physical science concepts related to the following topic areas:
Chemistry
Energy and Waves
Forces and Motion
Astronomy
Recommended Physical Science Books