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Databases
Databases
Check databases first to get credible information from reliable sources.
Check Utah Online Library Middle databases.
Ask the librarian or teacher if you need the home access information.
Culturegrams
Culturegrams
To get to Culturegrams go to
Utah Online Library Middle
https://onlinelibrary.uen.org/middle
If you go to Culturegrams, click on
World Edition or Kids Edition
Look up Famous People
In States & Provinces edition scroll down to the section People to find famous people from those areas.
Tutorial on Culturegrams
eMedia
eMedia
eMedia is a digital library of resources
This resource mainly has video, lessons, and articles.
If you already know the topic or person you want to research this would be a good place to find additional resources for that topic.
Search for the topic you're looking for. If you want to find resources at your grade level you can choose middle school for the education level.
Tutorial on EMedia
Gale in Context
Gale in Context
Gale in Context is a database created specifically for middle grade students combining reference context with videos, images, and more.
To get to Gale in Context Middle School go to
Utah Online Library Middle
https://onlinelibrary.uen.org/middle
Scroll down to Gale in Context Middle School
This is a good resource to use to discover topics you'd like to research.
If you're unsure of a topic check out Browse all Topics to get ideas
Scroll down to the bottom and check out the Topic Finder to explore connections to the topic you're searching.
Gale in Context Tutorial
World Book Online: Student
World Book Online: Student
World Book Online: Student
To get to World Book Online go to
Utah Online Library Middle
https://onlinelibrary.uen.org/middle
In depth articles, biographies, ebooks, and current events for middle school research.
Activity Corner: activity ideas
Dramatic: collection of plays and reader’s theater
Discover: use for simpler and easier to read articles
Ebooks: Electronic books on a variety of topics
Student: middle school level articles
Timelines: events in history based around different themes
Variety of language encyclopedias
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World Book Online Tutorial
Multiple Language Learners Collection/Colección para los estudiantes de varios idiomas
Multiple Language Learners Collection/Colección para los estudiantes de varios idiomas
To get to the Multiple Language Learners Collection go to:
Utah Online Library Middle
https://onlinelibrary.uen.org/middle
Collection of databases in other languages:
Banco de Contenidos de AulaPlaneta: for native Spanish speakers
Ciencias en Español: Science topics in Spanish
Enciclopedia Estudiantial Hallazagos: easier to read articles in Spanish
L’Encyclopédie Découverte: French language encyclopedia
Para acceder a la Colección para estudiantes de varios idiomas, vaya a:
Utah Online Library Middle
https://onlinelibrary.uen.org/middle
Colección de bases de datos en otros idiomas:
Banco de Contenidos de AulaPlaneta: para hablantes nativos de español
Ciencias en Español: Temas de ciencias en español
Enciclopedia Estudiancial Hallazagos: artículos más fáciles de leer en español
L'Encyclopédie Découverte: enciclopedia en lengua francesa
Multiple Language Learners Collection Tutorial
Note: I used a Spanglish term incorrectly in this video FYI. I used the word topica for topic which isn't a word. Topic is actually tema in Spanish. Teachers make mistakes too!
Header image: Historical People of Pleasanton
Biography Website Resources
Biography Website Resources
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