Middle School

NRMS Library Videos

Sora Tutorial by Mrs. Walton -Middle School Library.mp4

Sora Tutorial For Families:

This video was created by NRMS Library Media Specialist, Mrs. Walton, to familiarize families with the Sora app, which students may use to borrow eBooks and audiobooks.

Guide To NRMS Library Resources For Parents.mp4

Guide to NRMS Library Resources For Families:

This video was created by NRMS Library Media Specialist, Mrs. Walton, to familiarize families with the NRMS Library's resources.

eBooks, Audiobooks, and eMagazines for Grades 6-8

The North Reading Middle School Library is a member of the MA Commonwealth eBook Collection. Students and staff may access these eBooks and audiobooks by logging into the Sora app through Clever. Please view the video on Sora created by Mrs. Walton at the top of the page to learn more.

"JLG Digital gives you and your readers unlimited access* to read books online from any device. There is no limit to the number of users who can access the books, so tell your home-bound students to click to their hearts' content! Titles enter and exit the digital stream regularly, so there are always new picks available."

"For as long as schools are closed, we're open...Kids everywhere can instantly stream an incredible collection of stories, including titles across six different languages, that will help them continue dreaming, learning, and just being kids. All stories are free to stream on your desktop, laptop, phone or tablet."

Includes a Teacher Guide

CRICKET Magazine, our flagship publication, is the world leader in providing the highest-quality fiction and nonfiction to children ages 9 to 14. Since its premiere in 1973, CRICKET has delighted and entertained generations of kids with contemporary stories and classic literature from the world’s best writers, paired with illustrations so beautiful they take your breath away. Having won more awards than any other children’s magazine, CRICKET delivers storytelling to young readers in its purest form.


Developed in collaboration with NASA’s Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) program, our Out of This World series features stories about scientists who grew from students to inventors and now tackle some of NASA’s biggest challenges!

We're now offering free access to to all eight e-books to help support educators who are teaching from afar and parents who have stepped in to keep kids engaged and learning. Useful for STEM/STEAM instruction and independent reading.

Author Interactions and Reading Celebrations

"The Everywhere Book Fest is a virtual celebration of authors, books, and readers that brings the book festival experience to everyone! The author sessions have been archived for everyone to view.

"This is a Youtube Channel created and run by middle grade author Susan Tan, and made possible by an amazing community of children's book writers and illustrators. We wanted to do something to offer relief for parents and kids during these long days at home. On this channel, you'll find workshops, readings, activities, art projects, writing games, writing advice, and more. We hope that we can offer you some fun, some distraction, and a creative outlet for any feelings that might come up during this time."


"Award-winning author and illustrator, Jarrett Krosoczka, is hosting free drawing webcasts every weekday at 2 PM."


NRMS Library eBooks and Databases for Grades 6-8

The log in information for the following NRMS Library resources was e-mailed to all middle school parents and teachers.

NRMS students and staff have access to nonfiction eBooks in all subjects through Epoint Plus eBooks. The username and password for the eBooks is the same as the username and password for the library's databases.

The following interactive eBooks are available through the above link:

  • Building Consensus: Respecting Different Points of View

  • Civic Roles in the Community: How Citizens Get Involved

  • Understanding U.S. Elections and the Electoral College

The username and password for the interactive eBooks is the same as the username and password for the library's databases.

"American Government explains the nuanced structure and foundations of U.S. government and connects these concepts to current issues and questions about political processes, constitutional rights, and international relations. It identifies values the government has traditionally upheld and how the government of today continues to reflect those values, while simultaneously examining changes that the government has undergone since the nation's founding. Understanding how the government works is important in order for students not only to succeed in school but also to grow into thoughtful participants in civic life. "

This database is designed specifically for middle school students and covers all subjects.

"Use for all subjects to search reference articles, periodical articles, multimedia, and the web's best sites in this database."

"Britannica Escolar Online is a Spanish reference database for middle school."

This database's articles can be translated into more than 30 languages. It includes World Book Kids, Student, Advanced, Discover, Timelines, and Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos (in Spanish).

"Explore the world through World Edition and Kids Edition, or explore the United States and Canada through States Edition and Provinces Edition. This database includes images, videos, and recipes."

More Research Resources for Grades 6-8

This STEM database for middle school students includes articles, videos, experiments, science news, and career information about earth science, space science, life science, health and the human body, physical science, math, engineering, tech, coding, robotics, and makerspaces. Check it out!

myNGconnect is your one-stop portal for online materials available with your favorite National Geographic Learning instructional programs. Available programs include Reach for Reading, Reach, Inside, Edge, National Geographic Science, World Cultures & Geography, and World History.


National Geographic Learn at Home (Grades 6-12) FREE

Fostering curiosity and a passion for lifelong learning, this curated collection of activities can be adapted for students in grades 6-12 in a remote learning environment. Explore the planet through interactives and short lessons or take a deeper dive into a subject area with a complete unit.

SUBJECTS:

Biology, Ecology, Conservation, Earth Science, Climatology, Geology, Geography, Physical Geography, Social Studies




*For additional resources, go to the NRMS Library Website.