SOCIAL STUDIES

Project Resource Guides

Is there a specific project you are working on? Check here to see if there is a research guide for your project.

General History Databases (Click HERE for passwords)

*Starred databases require a password

*U.S. History in Context (Gale)

*World History in Context (Gale)

U.S. History OneFile (Gale)

World History OneFile (Gale)

Black Life in America (NewsBank)

America's Historical Newspapers (NewsBank)

*Biography in Context (Gale)

Infobase eBooks (password HERE)

Pro / Con Issues

Opposing Viewpoints in Context (Gale)

*Global Issues in Context (Gale)

ProCon.org (website)

*Middle School In Context (Gale)

Academic OneFile (Gale)

Peer-reviewed scholarly articles across all disciplines. Great for researching topics that cross multiple disciplines.

***Topics are broken down by subject for more targeted results based on your interest

Current Events (Click HERE for passwords)

New York Times-current digital edition (use HHS email address)

PressReader (Need BPL eCard)

Access World News (NewsBank)

Primary Sources (Click HERE for passwords)

America's Historical Newspapers (NewsBank)

Black Life in America (NewsBank)

Additional Databases

Criminal Justice Collection (Gale)

Diversity Studies Collection (Gale)

Gender Studies Collection (Gale)

Military and Intelligence (Gale)

War and Terrorism (Gale)

Video Resources

GBH and PBS Learning Media Collections

U.S. History Collection for middle and high school | PBS LearningMediaThe U.S. History Collection covers the full U.S. History curriculum for middle and high school students. Find video and interactive resources covering the curriculum of a United States History course and is organized by era and by historical thinking skill.

FRONTLINE Short Docs | FRONTLINE | PBS LearningMediaFRONTLINE Short Docs is a new series by PBS’ trusted source for investigative journalism and documentaries. These pocket-sized docs feature the personal stories and experiences of young adults, about the critical issues shaping our world today.

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