Online Databases
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BrainPOP
Videos, activities and games covering: science, social studies, english, math, engineering & tech, health, arts and music.
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BrainPOP Junior
Videos, activities and games covering: science, social studies, english, math, engineering & tech, health, arts and music.
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PebbleGo
Curricular content for K-3 students with informational articles, ready-made activities, and literacy support.
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PebbleGo Animals
Research information that supports animal classification, behaviors and habitats.
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PebbleGo Biographies
Research information on the lives of important inventors, explorers, African Americans, Hispanic Americans, women and more.
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PebbleGo Health
Information on body systems, safety, self-awareness, relationships, and more.
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PebbleGo Science
Research information that supports Earth Science, seasons, weather, and space.
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PebbleGo Social Studies
Research information about the world around you including families, maps and holidays.
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Britannica School
General reference resource for multiple age groups.
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CultureWatch
A combination of background information on specific countries, current events coverage, and a guide to the formation of countries within global context.
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Gale In Context: Elementary
Formerly Kids InfoBits A general reference resource for primary and elementary.
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FactCite Biography for Beginners
Biographies of famous people from around the world.
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FactCite American History
Articles on people, places, and events in American History.
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Sports Champions
Biographies of more than 700 great sports champions in 50 sports, past and present.
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Culture Grams
Concise cultural and statistical snapshots of every country recognized by the United Nations
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Novelist Plus
A database about books specifically for younger readers. It helps kids find books that are just right for their reading level and interests. Parents, teachers, and librarians can also find tools to teach with books and engage young readers.
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PK Earth and Space
Inspires elementary and middle school learners about key earth and space science topics including earth cycles, ecosystems and biomes, energy and matter, landforms, maps, natural disasters, rocks and minerals, environmental issues, the scientific method, space, water, and weather and climate.
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PK Life Science
Inspires elementary and middle school learners about key life science topics including animals; classification; endangered and extinct species; food chains and food webs; green living; habitats and ecosystems; the human body; life cycles; plants; and survival and adaptation.
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PK Physical Science
Informs and inspires learners about key physical science topics including atoms and molecules; elements and the periodic table; energy and matter; force and motion; and temperature and measurement.
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Scholastic Go
Information from all subject areas including Grolier Encyclopedias, Amazing Animals and America the Beautiful.
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Soundzabound
Soundzabound royalty free music.
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Swank K-12 Streaming
Swank K-12 Streaming is convenient, controlled, and connected streaming platform that makes it easy for teachers to incorporate high-quality films into lesson plans. The library includes thousands of films for educational support, including the top feature films, documentaries and foreign titles.
Powered by Swank Motion Pictures, the content is curated specifically for educators based on the movies they need for lessons, and provides access both inside the classroom or for assignments outside of the classroom.
Eliminate the need for DVD players in classrooms
Enable streaming access for districts blocking personal streaming sites
Extend the classroom with connectivity to any LMS
Streamline access with single sign-on integration
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Access World News
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Kids Discover
Kids Discover Online offers a growing library of over 2,000 engaging Science, Social Studies, and Nonfiction articles, written at 3 Lexile Reading Levels. Reading levels are geared towards grades 3-8. Kids Discover Online includes lesson-planning tools for educators, standards and curriculum alignment, online assessments, and more.
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News-O-Matic
News-O-Matic is a digital news platform designed for K–8 students, offering daily, age-appropriate nonfiction articles that align with educational standards in subjects like ELA, science, social studies, and social-emotional learning. The platform emphasizes safety and accessibility by providing content reviewed by a child psychologist, multiple reading levels, audio narration, and translations in several languages. Interactive features such as videos, quizzes, and a "News Room" for student engagement enhance the learning experience. Educators benefit from tools like lesson plans and customizable units to seamlessly integrate current events into their teaching.
