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Resources for students in grades 6–8
Resources for students in grades 6–8
Britannica School:
Middle School
Up-to-date, and age-appropriate research resource. Discover encyclopedia articles, videos, primary sources, activities, and other learning resources.
Accessible in the TSC building
A comprehensive database of biographical information on more than one million people from throughout history, around the world, and across all disciplines and subject areas.
Contact your Librarian or Social Studies teacher for log-in information.
ABC-CLIO’s Social Studies Databases
Provides a wealth of primary sources, including photographs & government documents that challenge students to evaluate historical evidence, interpret current events, & make comparative analyses. (Gr 5-8)
Contact your Librarian or Social Studies teacher for log-in information.
A multidisciplinary database designed for upper elementary & middle school learners & educators covering areas such as history, health, language arts, math, science, social studies, and technology.
Contact your Librarian or Social Studies teacher for log-in information.
A trusted source of up-to-date statistics and data on a vast array of current topics. Search by topic, region, or type of resource, including fact sheets, videos, and articles.
Library of Congress
Research Guides
Organized by subject area, these curated guides help student researchers explore Library of Congress digital archives
Links to country reports that go beyond facts and figures. In-depth reports covering 190+ countries and all 50 United States. (Grades 4+)
Contact your Librarian or Social Studies teacher for log-in information.
A non-profit library of millions of free books, movies, music, websites, and more. Sign up for a free account with your email to borrow materials. For educational fair use only.
Explore the Poetry Foundation website to find huge collection of poems. Not sure where to start? How about with Tropics in New York by Claude McKay.
Explore the TSC Digital Library with Sora!
Explore the TSC Digital Library with 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 about reading on Sora? Need log-in information or help using any of the resources below? Contact your librarian. Ms. Neffson tneffson@theschool.columbia.edu
Questions about reading on Sora? Need log-in information or help using any of the resources below? Contact your librarian. Ms. Neffson tneffson@theschool.columbia.edu
Need help getting started with Sora?
Need help getting started with Sora?
Watch this short introduction to Sora video, check the Sora FAQ, or follow the step-by-step guide to Getting Started with Sora.
Watch this short introduction to Sora video, check the Sora FAQ, or follow the step-by-step guide to Getting Started with Sora.
SoraIntroVideo.mp4Need help choosing a book?
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.
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.
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