Destiny is used to search for books and other materials which are available in Sparta Middle School MRC. You can use this link at home as well.
Access to more than 190 audiobooks and 200 eBooks. See Mrs. Kiff if you have any questions or concerns using the links. You should have access via chromebooks and other devices. See this Google Doc for username and password.
Access to the following databases : American History, Modern World History, African-American History, American Indian History, Ancient and Medieval History, Science Online, World Geography and Culture Online, Ferguson's Career Guidance Center, Health Reference Center, Bloom's Literature, and Curriculum Resource Center. There is also a link for our streaming video service. Click on the link above to access. For username and password, see this Google Doc.
Offers a variety of resources for research and assistance in finding a book. For literary criticism and author information, try Literary Reference Center. For controversial issues, try Points of View. Explora is helpful when researching general topics and don't forget to try Novelist when you are looking for a great read. See this Google Doc for passwords.
A comprehensive database of the biographies of notable people, including artists, scientists, political leaders, writers, social reformers, singers and actors.
This online encyclopedia covers animals, countries, history, popular culture, biographies and much more. Please click on the link above to access. See this Google Doc for passwords.
This online database provides articles and analysis of more than 350 leading issues. Students will find information from newspapers and journals. Provides pro/con viewpoints with essential questions.
All SMS students have access to an account in NoodleTools. Click on the link and create an account using Google (your students.sparta.org account). You can then use this cite to create a Works Cited, organize your research ideas through notecards and align it with your paper. Please see me in the MRC to get started! It is a great tool to prevent plagiarism and keep yourself organized!
An eBook for use with 8th grade science to research chemicals and their properties. Click on the link above and use the password "goldfinch."