Resources

Teacher Resources

Literacy Standards for Science, Social Studies & Technical Subjects

 

AASL Standards & Common Core Standards Crosswalk

Chart showing how the AASL Standards for the 21st Century Learner are aligned to the CCSS for all subjects.

 

Lexile Information

Basic information explaining the Lexile Framework

 

Copyright and Fair Use Information

 

Printable MLA Style Citation Worksheets

MLA Style (7th ed.) worksheets created by OSLIS (Oregon School Library Information System)

 

Discovery Education

Valuable teacher resources, including videos (formerly United Streaming)

See Mrs. Fennell for passcode to set up account.

 

Usborne Publishing Quicklinks

Links to websites related to topics found in Usborne Publishing's informational books

"Best of the Net" Science Resources

Internet sources for Life Science, Earth Sciences, Human Body, and Physical Sciences

 

Social Studies Video Dictionary

Video clips for use in Social Studies classes

 

Scholastic Science World

Digital copy of science news magazine with related resources

 

Studies Weekly

Social Studies and Science resources

 

Time for Kids

Digital version with related resources

 

BrainPop.com

Reading Lists and Booktalks


Career Information


Research Databases and Helpful Websites

Big6 Research Process
Information problem-solving and research model
 
GALILEO
Research databases--See Media Specialist for home use password
 
Grolier Online Passport
Research databases, including Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia, New Book of Knowledge Encyclopedia, and Lands and People Encyclopedia -See Media Specialist for home use username and password
 
Fact Monster
 
Facts on File World Geography & Culture Database
Information on countries of the world and states of the United States - see Media Specialist for username and password
 
Dewey Browse
Informational websites organized by Dewey classification
 
Internet Public Library
 
InfoPlease
 
Answers.com

KidsClick! Web Search
 
EnchantedLearning.com
 
CIA - The World Factbook
Country profiles and statistical information
 
The New Georgia Encyclopedia
Information about Georgia--including history, people, and places
 
The Best of the Net Science Resources
 
Usborne Quicklinks
Links to sites associated with Usborne Books titles, including Usborne Science Encyclopedia, The Usborne Book of Peoples of the World, The Usborne Math Dictionary and many more
 
Yahoo World Factbook

Practice Your Vocabulary Skills!
http://www.vocabulary.com/


Local Public Libraries



Information Literacy

Introduction to Information Literacy


Source Evaluation
Website Evaluation Form
Using Primary Sources on the Web

MLA Style Information

What is MLA Style?
Information on MLA report style including format for the Works Cited page
 
MLA Citation Guide
MLA report style formatting information and samples of Works Cited entries
 
MLA Citation Data Form
Fill in the blank form for source information
 
Citation Machine
Online citation maker tool
 
MLA Citation Maker
Online citation maker tool from Oregon School Library Information System (OSLIS)
 
EasyBib
 
MLA Formatting and Style Guide from OWL at Purdue
Information regarding how to format MLA style reports including the Works Cited page

Science Project Information

Internet Public Library's Science Fair Project Resource Guide
Ideas and guide for science projects
 
Science News for Kids
Ideas for science projects
 
Discovery School's Science Fair Central
Ideas and guide for science projects

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