Student Links
Google Scholar: scholar.google.com - Access scholarly articles and research papers.
WorldCat: www.worldcat.org - Find books and resources in libraries near you.
AVL: https://www.avl.lib.al.us/ - Access scholarly articles and much more.
Sora: https://soraapp.com/library/shelbyal- Shelby County ebook collection.
(Shelby County Schools is excited to announce Sora, a digital platform offering students access to eBooks and audiobooks. With Sora, students are able to explore a wide range of engaging, educational materials curated specifically for their grade levels by SCS librarians. Students have access to Sora on their school-issued devices via Clever. Shelby County Schools' Sora accounts are not associated with digital resources available through the public library system. )
Destiny: https://search.follettsoftware.com/metasearch/ui/41104- Search books in the school collection.
Goodreads: www.goodreads.com - Discover book recommendations, reviews, and reading lists.
Khan Academy: www.khanacademy.org - Free online courses and resources across various subjects.
Scholastic: www.scholastic.com - Offers educational resources, book lists, and reading activities.
Britannica School: school.eb.com - An online encyclopedia with articles, images, and videos.
National Geographic Kids: kids.nationalgeographic.com - Fun articles, videos, and activities about science and nature.
Canva: www.canva.com - Design presentations, posters, and graphics for projects.
Storybird: storybird.com - A platform for creating and sharing art-inspired stories.
KidRex: www.kidrex.org - A kid-friendly search engine for safe browsing.
PBS LearningMedia: www.pbslearningmedia.org - A vast collection of free resources for students.
Teacher Links
Edutopia: www.edutopia.org - Resources and articles on innovative teaching practices and strategies.
Teachers Pay Teachers: www.teacherspayteachers.com - A marketplace for sharing and purchasing educational resources.
ERIC (Education Resources Information Center): eric.ed.gov - A database of education research and information.
Scholastic Teacher Resources: www.scholastic.com/teachers - Lesson plans, teaching strategies, and professional articles.
Common Sense Education: www.commonsense.org/education - Reviews and resources for digital tools and technology integration.
Kahoot!: www.kahoot.com - A game-based learning platform to create quizzes and interactive learning experiences.
American Library Association (ALA): www.ala.org - Resources for promoting literacy and best practices in library services.
Reading Rockets: www.readingrockets.org - Strategies for teaching reading and resources for diverse learners.
Global Read Aloud: www.globalreadaloud.com - A worldwide reading initiative that connects classrooms through literature.
Literacy Shed: www.literacyshed.com - A collection of resources and visual prompts to enhance literacy skills.
Curriculum Resource Center: www.curriculumresourcecenter.com - A repository of curriculum guides and instructional resources.
PBS LearningMedia: www.pbslearningmedia.org - Free educational resources aligned with curriculum standards.