Elementary Databases

The BrainPOP database is a paid resource that many elementary schools purchase. It is geared toward upper elementary students and contains information in kid-friendly format, with videos, interactives, games, quizzes, and teacher tools. Check with your school librarian to find out how to access BrainPOP at your school! In BrainPOP, check out Latin American Heritage. This includes many biography articles and some related subtopics as well.

• Biographies of notable people, including:

  • Cesar Chavez

  • Che Guevara

  • Frida Kahlo

  • Lin-Manuel Miranda

  • Pelé

  • RJ Palacio

  • Sonia Sotomayor

• Topics related to history and culture, including:

  • Day of the Dead

  • Latin Music

  • Inca Civilization

  • Immigration

PebbleGo is a database for K-3 students, with features to keep the youngest researchers engaged. PebbleGo is a paid resource that is purchased by most elementary schools. Check with your school librarian to find out how to access PebbleGo at your school! PebbleGo articles for exploring Hispanic Heritage Month topics include, but not limited to:

• Argentina

• Bolivia

• Chile

• Colombia

• Cuba

• Dominican Republic

• Mexico

• Peru

• Spain

• Cinco de Mayo

• Day of the Dead

• Jessica Alba

• Selena Gomez

• Alma Flor Ada

• Frida Kahlo

• Jovita Idar

• Ellen Ochoa

• Roberto Clemente

• Jennifer Lopez

• Lin-Manuel Miranda

• Dolores Huerta

• José Antonio Navarro

• Sylvia Mendez

• Sonia Sotomayor

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