This elementary school resource provides students with a kid-friendly database for practicing research skills on a simple platform.
Learn about diversity through 3 quick facts, an original article under "Read More," as well as books, magazines, newspapers, and photos. The Gale "Read More" article is available in 2 reading levels (470 and 810 Lexile) and includes activities.
Learn about LGBTQ+ terms, celebrations, and rights through multiple articles at various reading levels, photographs, and links to biographies of people who identify as LGBTQ+ such as Gavin Grimm, Megan Rapinoe, and Sameer Jha.
What is self-awareness? Learn about this skill and others like identifying strengths, liking yourself, and discovering your identity from this springboard of a topic.
Learn about empathy and explore related topics on friendship, respectful language, conflict, and listening. Watch a brief video on empathy as explained by student Lauren.
BrainPOP is a widely used educational platform that teaches subjects like science, math, and social studies through short, animated movies and interactive activities.
Supporting LGBTQ Students · Pride Month · Youth Activism
Second Great Migration · Katherine Dunham · Revelations · Lester Horton Dance Theater · Legacy · The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater · Early Life
The Enigma · Turing's Machine · Legacy · Arrest and Death · Bletchley Park Code Breakers · Universal Turing Machine · Breaking Enigma · Britain in World War II · The Bombe
Concepts Covered
Stonewall Uprising · Civil Rights Context · Modern Protests · First Pride March · Being an Ally
Coming Out as Political Action · Gay Rights in the '70s · Gay Pioneer and Discrimination · Milk's Political Rise · The Briggs Initiative · Death and Legacy · LGBTQ+ Community
Britannica School: Elementary is a safe, digital educational platform designed by Encyclopædia Britannica specifically for students in grades 3–5. It provides age-appropriate, teacher-trusted reference materials, articles, and interactive tools tailored to help younger learners build literacy, research skills, and background knowledge.