Embedded Files
There is a Chrome extension called Britannica School Insights. It surfaces results from Britannica school when doing a Google Search and places them in the righthand column above the Wikipedia results that normally appear there. It’s a perfect complement to encourage students and teachers to use the California State Funded databases.
The extension can be downloaded here: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/search/britannica?hl=en-US if you’d like to check it out. (please select the Britannica School extension)
Britannica has been in business since 1768 and continuously updates their articles on a regular schedule.
- Less choice means less time wasted
- Help students prepare for the performance task
- Help students with the Research and Inquiry strand
- Use before starting a report so that you have the background to recognize false information
- differentiated instruction
- Linked to Common Core Standards
- Curated web links
Differentiation
- Escolar originally written in Spanish, not a translation
- Double Click Dictionary
- All articles text to speech feature
- Provides Citations
- Can make Font Size Larger
- Videos with Close Captioning
- Find Lexiles in the teacher tab
- 3 levels, can level up or down inside the article choice if text is too hard
Integration
Britannica School currently integrates with the following technology solutions:
- Learning Management Systems
- Canvas
- SAFARI Montage
- Schoology
- Sign On Services:
- ClassLink
- Clever (available for district-level implementation only; not available for site-level implementations)
- Google Sign In (For individual user sign in, a district-level log-on credential or an IP authentication is still needed.)
- Google Classroom
- Save links to Britannica content to your Google Classroom
- Import Google Classroom rosters into LaunchPacks
A New Britannica Resource for Grades Pre K – 2!
Britannica is happy to announce the launch of the new Britannica Fundamentals, an innovative early learning product for students in grade levels kindergarten through second grade. A replacement for the Learning Zone, the updated platform provides content designed and written specifically for early learners.
Creating a more engaging and fun learning experience for students, the activities in Britannica Fundamentals align with the content areas children learn in the classroom. From language and literacy to geography and mathematics, Britannica Fundamentals supports classroom curriculum while also building digital literacy. Britannica Fundamentals has four unique and engaging paths for learning: Play, Read, Create, and Explore.
You can learn more about Britannica Fundamentals here : https://britannicalearn.com/blog/britannica-fundamentals/
Try it today! You can access it from the bottom of the Elementary level of Britannica School or click directly on this link: https://fundamentals.school.eb.com/.
Resources:
Bschool Guided Tour Keating FINAL.pdfCA K12 Info LIt.pptxIf you have any suggestions to add to this page, please contact mrsgteach@yahoo.com. Updated on 10/12/2019.
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