Embedded Files
Research Resources
Research Resources
Mcps Databases
Mcps Databases
There are lots of great resources to help you with your school assignments. You can also find these resources on your Chromebook through Clever Portal or by clicking on MCPS Resources and selecting MCPS Online Resources from the dropdown menu.
Centrally Purchased MCPS Online Resources: [English] [Spanish]
Factcite includes articles about people, places, and events that shape our society and the world around us. FactCite consists of the following databases: American History, Countries and Cultures, Defining Moments in US History, Shapers of Society, Sports Champions, and World Biography.
SIRS Discoverer is a database of articles & images from newspapers, magazines, government documents, and websites.
Gale In Context Middle School includes reference information in videos, newspapers, magazines, primary sources, and much more. Categories cover a range of the most-studied topics.
Britannica School is an encyclopedia where you can search for articles on various topics.
Image Quest has a collection of images that you can download and use in your school projects.
Reputable and Reliable Websites
Reputable and Reliable Websites
Research Tips
Research Tips
NoodleTools
NoodleTools
Use NoodleTools to organize your project.
With NoodleTools you can create and share projects, add citations and annotations, create bibliographies, work on group projects, and organize your research using notecards.
Log into NoodleTools using your MCPS Gmail account.
Click to access NoodleTools Quick Guide for Students for help and information.
Creativity, Copyright and Fair Use
Creativity, Copyright and Fair Use
As creators, we need to be aware of copyright law and the appropriate ways to use original work responsibly with fair use. Being a creator means giving credit where credit is due, and getting credit for your original work!
Click and watch the video from Common Sense Media for more information:
Note-Taking Close Reading Strategies
Note-Taking Close Reading Strategies
FIRST READ: KEY IDEAS AND DETAILS
Look for Key Words that support your topic
Use Crtl+F to locate key words
SECOND READ: CRAFT AND STRUCTURE
Reread a section that includes complex elements or ideas that you should explore to arrive at a deep understanding of the text.
THIRD READ: INTEGRATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND IDEAS
Go even deeper to synthesize and analyze information.
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