ProQuest CultureGrams / SIRS Discoverer

This unique database provides concise, reliable and up-to-date cultural information on the countries of the world and all 50 U.S. states. State and country reports are written and reviewed by local experts, giving students intimate cultural details from an insider’s perspective.

CultureGrams also includes ready-to-use Learning Activities, such as photos, flags and recipes. These activities are offered in different categories and grade levels and align to national learning standards.

The collection is organized into four areas -- World, Kids, Provinces and States -- in an engaging and responsive interface that can be accessed anywhere, anytime on any device. It includes:

• 10,000+ images in the worldwide photo gallery

• 900+ slideshows

• 700+ video clips

• 400+ written interviews with in-country experts

• “Average person” infographics

• Unlimited printing rights, along with exclusive online features

• Recipes for all countries, states and provinces

• Sortable (create-your-own) data tables that help put facts into perspective and

• Links to Google Drive and Google Classroom

CultureGrams Overview Video

CultureGrams LibGuides

ProQuest SIRS Discoverer is a multidisciplinary database for elementary and middle school learners, researchers, and educators covering curriculum areas such as current events, history, health, language arts, math, science, social studies, and technology. The collection includes 9,000+ integrated educational weblinks, and reference materials such as newspapers, magazines and reference content like the Compton’s by Britannica encyclopedia and DK Eyewitness books.