Research: Databases and Information evaluation
Online Databases are resources that have credible information you don't have to "fact check." They are better to use than the internet because there are no "questionable" facts on them. They are legitimate sources.
To access from REVHS, just click the links below.
To access databases from home: CLICK THIS LINK for passwords.
Note: if you are on campus and are getting a "site blocked" notice, close the tab and try accessing it again.
Here's a quick video that explains how to use Boolean Oporators.
Background and analysis on 345+ leading issues
CODiE award-winning resource for pro/con issues
Supports state, national and international learning standards
Primary source cultural & statistical country reports
World, kids, states and Canadian provinces
Native recipes, interviews, photos and video
Over 1,700 full-text titles
11,000+ Research Topics
Over 7 million photos, graphics, maps, websites
Great for any general topic of research (Novice Level)
Editorial-vetted content for K-8 (Novice) interdisciplinary curriculum areas
Age-appropriate news, magazines, and websites
100% full-text, standards-aligned, and Lexile measured
Great general encyclopedic information with quick facts on a wide variety of subjects.
Separated into Elementary, Middle, and High School Levels.
Aligned to the next generation science, common core, and state curriculum standards.
Escolar is the leading knowledge-building resource that is universally trusted for accurate and age-appropriate content in Spanish.
Provides a wealth of authoritative content, empowering students and researchers to critically analyze and understand important topics that affect people around the world.
A virtual lab that gives students the power to see beyond static text and embrace learning outside of the classroom.
Great tools, tips, and videos to help with your research papers
Multimedia-based information literacy resource
Tools and videos to find, evaluate, use information
Research Format Guides
Discovery Education
Real-world, high-quality, and vetted access to:
videos
podcasts
interactives
virtual field trips and more!
PBS Video
PBS Programming via the Alexander Street platform. This collection of more than 1,200 streaming videos provides exceptional content with themost valuable video documentaries and series from PBS.
videos
editing ability
For everyone who reads, teaches, or enjoys books for children and teens.
Empowers readers to connect deeply with a book, gain new insights and understanding from the author, and thoroughly enjoy the experience of reading.
Website Evaluation
SIFT
SIFT
If you decide to research on the internet, and need to know how to evaluate the information available to you, Click Here to find a tool to help you: SIFT, The Four Moves.
Here is Library lesson using SIFT, The Four Moves
Notes sheet for The SIFT lesson.
Here is a quick game to test your evaluation skills.
Here is Library lesson using SIFT, The Four Moves
Notes sheet for The SIFT lesson.
Here is a quick game to test your evaluation skills.
Mr. Stewart's Media Literacy video.
Mrs. Hanley's Lesson on Works Cited using Google Citation tool.