MS Resources by Discipline

RN Databases 

• • • • One password gets you Into all databases -- ryeneck

      • Online encyclopedias are great for understanding literature, the time periods when stories take place and the cultural issues of the times:

        • Britannica School

        • World Book Student

        • Scholastic GO!

      • Cavendish Square Digital has a section about Gods, Goddesses and Mythology.

      • Lincoln Library Factcite Collection has a section on World Mythology

      • Teaching Books offers lots of background on many topics, Including Interviews with the authors and audio excerpts.

      • NoveList will recommend your next read based on what you've already enjoyed, plus book discussion guides and much more.

      • Granger's World of Poetry offers poems, poem citations, biographies, commentary, and evaluations of anthologies.

      • Flipster has the current issue of Poets & Writers, plus back issues.

      • Learn 360 has over 180K multimedia teaching assets in all K-12 subject areas.

      • Newsela provides access to access to hundreds of leveled news articles and Common Core aligned quizzes, with new articles every day.  Click SIGN IN WITH GOOGLE to open

      • PBS Learning Media has easily searchable standards-aligned videos, interactives, lesson plans and more curated by THIRTEEN and PBS.

      • Discovery Education provides amazing video content on many ELA topics.  Click here to log In, then sign In using your ryeneck.org email.....password:  discovery

  • Library Resources

    • Sora offers thousands of ebooks & audiobooks.

      • Select Rye Neck MSHS > Library Card # is your 6-digit student ID (no Initials)

      • Click here for tutorials on accessing through any wifi-enabled device.

    • Pixton lets you create comics using an extensive array of backgrounds, characters and speech bubbles.   Click here and log in with Google

ELA websites including:

• • Book Club for Kids features  middle school book talks, celebrity readings and other book-related fun.

  • Poem Hunter helps you look up poems you know and explore new poetry

  • Storyboard That is a storyboarding tool that lets you plan out your story

  • What Should I Read Next helps you select your next great book based on what you've already enjoyed.

  • See the full list of ELA websites here

RN Databases 

• • One password gets you Into all databases -- ryeneck

  • Discovery Education provides amazing video content on many math topics.  Click here to log In, then sign In using your ryeneck.org email.....password:  discovery

  • Financial Literacy teaches you about all aspects of managing your money, financial markets and government policies, plus financial tools.

  • Learn 360 has over 180K multimedia teaching assets in all K-12 subject areas.

  • PBS Learning Media has easily searchable standards-aligned videos, interactives, lesson plans and more curated by THIRTEEN and PBS.

Math websites including:

• • Free Rice donates grains of rice to help end world hunger each time you get math problems right.

  • Kahoot.  Yup, Kahoot has lots of math practice.

  • Khan Academy provides free instruction on so many math topics. 

  • PhET is a collection of over 200 million math and science simulations in an animated, game-like environment

  • That Quiz will test your knowledge on lots of math topics.

  • See the full list of math websites here

RN Databases 

• • One password gets you Into all databases -- ryeneck

  • Discovery Education provides amazing video content on many science topics.  Click here to log In, then sign In using your ryeneck.org email......password:  discovery

  • Lincoln Library Fact Cite Collection has great Information on Science & Technology

  • Core Concepts in Bio, Chem & the Periodic Table offers deep insight in each topic.

  • Newsela provides access to access to hundreds of leveled news articles and Common Core aligned quizzes, with new articles every day.  Click SIGN IN WITH GOOGLE to open

  • Flipster provides access to Earth, Popular Science, Astronomy and other science magazines.

  • Kids Info Bits Videos provides dozens of short science videos.

  • Learn 360 has over 180K multimedia teaching assets in all K-12 subject areas.

  • PBS Learning Media has easily searchable standards-aligned videos, interactives, lesson plans and more curated by THIRTEEN and PBS.

  • Today's Science has advanced articles, plus video content and puzzles.

Library Resources

• • WeVideo an online video editor that makes it easy to capture, create, view and share your movies.

    • Single Sign On (SSO) with Google / Contact Mrs. Costelloe to set up your account

      •   Use in conjunction with the following databases:

        • Britannica Image Quest - access more than 3 million rights-cleared images

        • Soundz Abound - our extensive collection of rights-cleared sound effects and music

Science websites including:

• • BioDigital Human to Interactively  tour the human body

  • Bring Science Home for lots of cool experiments

  • The Deep Sea to visually explore creatures who call the deep sea home

  • EarthSky provides updates and gorgeous images on all things related to the cosmos.

  • Science Friday to learn about so many cool topics

  • See the full list of science websites here

RN Databases 

• • One password gets you Into all databases -- ryeneck

  • Online encyclopedias are great for understanding social studies

    • Britannica School

    • World Book Student

    • Scholastic GO!

  • CultureGrams provides a window Into daily life around the world, plus Info on over 200 countries, the USA & Canada.

  • Discovery Education provides amazing video content on many social studies topics.  Click here to log In, then sign In using your ryeneck.org email......password:  discovery

  • Cavendish Square Digital provides a comprehensive ebook on Gods, Goddesses and Mythology

  • Middle School (Gale In Context) has so much, including articles on Cultures, Geography, People, US & World History.

  • Learn 360 has over 180K multimedia teaching assets in all K-12 subject areas.

  • Lincoln Library Fact Cite Collection includes a number of databases with great SS Information including American History, Defining Moments, Countries & Cultures.

  • Lincoln Library Factcite Collection - Milestone Documents is an incredible sources for primary documents, which includes context, explanation, analysis, impact and other related documents.

  • Newsela provides access to access to hundreds of leveled news articles and Common Core aligned quizzes, with new articles every day.  Click SIGN IN WITH GOOGLE to open

  • PBS Learning Media has easily searchable standards-aligned videos, interactives, lesson plans and more curated by THIRTEEN and PBS.

Library Resources

• • Sora offers thousands of ebooks & audiobooks covering all parts of history and historical figures..

    • Select Rye Neck MSHS > Library Card # is your 6-digit student ID (no Initials)

    • Click here for tutorials on accessing through any wifi-enabled device.

  • WeVideo an online video editor that makes it easy to capture, create, view and share your movies.

    • Single Sign On (SSO) with Google / Contact Mrs. Costelloe to set up your account

      •   Use in conjunction with the following databases:

        • Britannica Image Quest - access more than 3 million rights-cleared images

        • Soundz Abound - our extensive collection of rights-cleared sound effects and music

Social Studies websites including:

• • 50 States with links to fast facts, state flags, songs, trees plus quizzes & lots of other Info on all our United States

  • Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers lets you read newspapers from 1836-1922.

  • Global Goals links you to 17 goals for a sustainable world by 2030 with resources within each goal to make a difference

  • See the full list of Social Studies websites here

RN Databases 

• • One password gets you Into all databases -- ryeneck

  • Online encyclopedias are great for exploring other cultures...and you can change the language of any article you are reading!

    • Britannica School

    • World Book Student

    • Scholastic GO!

  • CultureGrams provides a window Into daily life around the world, plus Info on over 200 countries.

  • Discovery Education provides video content in French, Spanish & Italian.  Click here to log In, then sign In using your ryeneck.org email......password:  discovery

  • Middle School (Gale In Context) allows you to scroll through articles on other cultures.

  • Learn 360 has over 180K multimedia teaching assets in all K-12 subject areas.

  • Lincoln Library Fact Cite Collection offers in depth info via Countries & Cultures.

  • PBS Learning Media has easily searchable standards-aligned videos, interactives, lesson plans and more curated by THIRTEEN and PBS.

Library Resources

• • Transparent Language Online offers language instruction in over 100 languages and dialects.  Amazing!

    • Click here for instructions on setting up your RN account.

  • Pixton lets you create comics using an extensive array of backgrounds, characters and speech bubbles.   Click here and log in with Google

  • WeVideo an online video editor that makes it easy to capture, create, view and share your movies.

    • Single Sign On (SSO) with Google / Contact Mrs. Costelloe to set up your account

      •   Use in conjunction with the following databases:

        • Britannica Image Quest - access more than 3 million rights-cleared images

        • Soundz Abound - our extensive collection of rights-cleared sound effects and music

World Language websites including:

• • BBC Languages offers language instruction for over 40 languages.

  • Digital Dialects allows you to play games to learn the basics of 80+ languages.

  • Duolingo helps you learn a language for free.....and you can download the app to learn on the go!

  • Signing Savvy is a visual sign language dictionary with thousands of high resolutions videos to learn or improve your American Sign Language.

  • See the full list of World Language websites here

RN Databases 

• • One password gets you Into all databases -- ryeneck

  • Discovery Education provides video content on visual and performing arts.  Click here to log In, then sign In using your ryeneck.org email......password:  discovery

  • Learn 360 has over 180K multimedia teaching assets in all K-12 subject areas.

  • PBS Learning Media has easily searchable standards-aligned videos, interactives, lesson plans and more curated by THIRTEEN and PBS.

  • ABC-Clio Pop Culture Universe has biographic info on many artists

Library Resources

• • WeVideo an online video editor that makes it easy to capture, create, view and share your movies.

    • Single Sign On (SSO) with Google / Contact Mrs. Costelloe to set up your account

      •   Use in conjunction with the following databases:

        • Britannica Image Quest - access more than 3 million rights-cleared images

        • Soundz Abound - our extensive collection of rights-cleared sound effects and music

Library Resources

• • Pixton lets you create comics using an extensive array of backgrounds, characters and speech bubbles.   Click here and log in with Google

Art, Architecture & Photography websites including:

• • Digital Photography School is one of the best photography tutorial sites around. 

  • FoldPlay has LOTS of fun paper-folding activities.  Origami, photo kaleidoscopes, paper models and lots more!

  • Google Arts & Culture is a fascinating collection of the stories of our diverse cultural heritage.

  • Sketch.io is a great digital illustration platform.

  • See the full list of Art, Architecture & Photography websites here

RN Databases 

• • One password gets you Into all databases -- ryeneck

  • Discovery Education provides video content on visual and performing arts, with many music videos.  Click here to log In, then sign In using your ryeneck.org email......password:  discovery

  • Learn 360 has over 180K multimedia teaching assets in all K-12 subject areas.

  • PBS Learning Media has easily searchable standards-aligned videos, interactives, lesson plans and more curated by THIRTEEN and PBS.

  • ABC-Clio Pop Culture Universe has biographic info on many artists

  • Soundzabound is an amazing, multivolume collection of music and sound effects that are rights-cleared, meaning they can safely be used In any presentations.

Library Resources

• • WeVideo an online video editor that makes it easy to capture, create, view and share your movies.

    • Single Sign On (SSO) with Google / Contact Mrs. Costelloe to set up your account

      •   Use in conjunction with the following databases:

        • Britannica Image Quest - access more than 3 million rights-cleared images

        • Soundz Abound - our extensive collection of rights-cleared sound effects and music

Music websites including:

• • Nightly Met Opera Streams - each nightly opera, with subtitles, will start at 7:30 pm be available for 23 hours. 

  • EarSketch combines music and coding for a truly unique approach to learning both Python & Java Script, plus music theory and creation.

  • Furmanczyk Piano & Music helps you learn or improve your piano playing or to compose and understand music theory.

  • MuseScore allows you to create, play and print music scores.

  • Where to Watch Broadway Online is a musical theater lover's treasure trove of free streaming!

  • See the full list of Music websites here

RN Databases 

• • One password gets you Into all databases -- ryeneck

  • Discovery Education provides video content on coding and technology.  Click here to log In, then sign In using your ryeneck.org email......password:  discovery

  • Flipster provides access to current issues of PC World and Wired magazines, plus back issues.

  • Learn 360 has over 180K multimedia teaching assets in all K-12 subject areas.

  • PBS Learning Media has easily searchable standards-aligned videos, interactives, lesson plans and more curated by THIRTEEN and PBS.

Coding websites....we have a ton! Including:

• • Hour of Code (code.org) Tutorials - Learn Javascript, make apps & games and so much more.   (Please note that some tutorials have age restrictions)

  • Tynker - Create characters and games.

  • MIT App Inventor - Great tutorials put you on the way to creating Android apps.  No age restrictions make this great for middle schoolers!

  • Alan Becker How to Animate - Check out Alan's YouTube channel - tutorials on digital animation plus some incredible animation shorts!

  • See the full list of Coding websites here

RN Databases 

• • One password gets you Into all databases -- ryeneck

  • Discovery Education provides video content on health and wellness.  Click here to log In, then sign In using your ryeneck.org email......password:  discovery

  • Learn 360 has over 180K multimedia teaching assets in all K-12 subject areas.

  • PBS Learning Media has easily searchable standards-aligned videos, interactives, lesson plans and more curated by THIRTEEN and PBS.

  • Teen Health and Wellness gives straightforward answers to all your health questions.

  • Today's Science provides the science behind all health and wellness issues.

  • Visual Learning Digital Science Online provides video content on life, integrated, health and biological sciences.

    • Username:  ryeneck   /  Password:  ryeneck

Health, Wellness, Cooking & Food websites including:

• • Sworkit helps you create your own personal workouts

  • Serious Eats has recipes, podcasts, techniques, reviews and all else that brings foodies together.

  • Spatulatta has loads of easy to follow recipes for beginner chefs

  • The Kids Cook Monday helps you start the week off with good, healthy meals....prepared by you!

  • YMCA 360 is a full library of exercise videos for all levels.  Get moving!

  • See the full list of Health, Wellness, Cooking & Food websites here

Walrus Sound Effects

Crane Cam gives you a look at the Rowe Sanctuary on the Platte River in Nebraska where the sandhill cranes land In one of the world's greatest migrations.  Sunrise & sunset are best for viewing the cranes, but BOY is this relaxing at any time!

Build an Epic Marble Run with Lego

7 Podcasts for Stir-Crazy Kids has some great listens for students!  So fun!

EarthCam provides links to webcams from around the world....zoos, famous landmarks, stadiums, amusement parks and so much more!

The Hidden Worlds of the US National Parks allows 360-degree exploration of some of our most beautiful National Parks

Kapwing is a modern editor for videos, gifs, images & memes.

Lizard Point has quizzes and tests that let you test your knowledge on everything from geography to art to math.

Piskel is a free, online sprite and pixel art creator.

Pixton lets you create comics using an extensive array of backgrounds, characters and speech bubbles.   Click here and log in with Google

The Typing Cat provides fun tutorials to practice your typing skills.

Wonder How To offers interesting and entertaining how-tos, hacks, pro-tips & Insider secrets.

Don't yet have a library card?  Request one here....use your RN email!

While the RN HSMS Library is closed, there's lots going on at both of our public libraries....here's a sampling:

Mamaroneck Public Library

• • Click here for Mamaroneck's list of Great Websites....some require your library card.

Rye Free Reading Room

• • Offering free online Reference Desk help to answer all your questions.