Intermediate Division (3–5)

Reading and learning resources  for students in grades 3–5

Up-to-date, and age-appropriate research resource for K–8 Students.
Discover encyclopedia articles, videos, primary sources, games, activites, and other learning resources.
Accessible only while in the TSC building 


Non-fiction research resource for grades 3–6
Email your Librarian or your classroom teacher for Password

Learn about: States, Science, Social Studies, and Biographies. Includes videos, printable activities, and more.

CultureGrams


Links to country reports that go beyond mere facts and figures to deliver a one-of-a-kind perspective on daily life and culture. In-depth reports covering 190+ countries and all 50 United States. (Grades 4-8)
Contact your Librarian or Social Studies teacher for log-in information.


Educational videos, texts, activities and more. 
Contact your classroom teacher or Librarian for Password


Audiobooks in six languages for K–8 & beyond. 
See this video from TSC  Literacy Liaison for tips on using Audible to access high quality audiobooks, free to students while schools are remote.

Explore TSC Digital Library, available through the student reading app, Sora! 

The collection of titles in Sora is like the TSC’s physical library, only it provides 24/7 access to ebooks and audiobooks. Visit soraapp.com or download the app for free, and sign-in with your TSC email and password to start borrowing and reading books today! 

Questions?  Contact your Librarians, Ms. Neffson (K– 4) and Ms. Renazile (K– 5) 

Need help getting started with Sora? 

SoraIntroVideo.mp4

Need help choosing a book? 

Try exploring the collections on Sora created by your Librarians: Browse books in collections like Own Voices, Sports, Science, Social Justice, or Things To Make and Do.

Follow these links to learn . . .


From the Archives: Spring 2020 3rd Grade Robot Festival!

There are robots to protect the environment, help with social distancing, assist fire fighters, help with luggage handling, pet care, shopping, restaurant service, and even shelve books in the library! Meet all these robots and more on the 3rd Grade Robotics Festival page!

After researching robots from several different angles, 3rd grade robotics engineers brainstormed an idea for their own robot and worked to refine this idea based on feedback. Eventually they developed a "professional" blueprint and some chose to create commercials, prototypes, write news articles, or do a news interview. Now it's time to celebrate and meet the robots