Online Databases and Encyclopedia Resources

Gale Opposing Viewpoints in context  

This database is a great starting point for research on current topics.  It has a variety of articles from magazines and newspapers, as well as video and audio options.  There are a wide range of adaptive features, including different fonts and overlays, as well as the ability to listen to audio and take notes.  

Gale in Context: High School 

This database is a great starting point for research for any content area taught at the high school level.  It has a variety of articles from magazines and newspapers, as well as video and audio options.  There are a wide range of adaptive features, including different fonts and overlays, as well as the ability to listen to audio and take notes. 

Gale Global Issues in Context 

This database is a great starting point for information on countries, and for reporting from outside of the United States. It has a variety of articles from magazines and newspapers, as well as video and audio options.  There are a wide range of adaptive features, including different fonts and overlays, as well as the ability to listen to audio and take notes. 

Explora Secondary 

We have access to a lot of resources through the State Library - this allows you to search multiple at once, or toggle what you need.  This resource has access to a wide range of information, including a wide range of peer reviewed journals. This is intended for grades 9-12. 

Explora Middle School 

We have access to a lot of resources through the State Library - this allows you to search multiple at once, or toggle what you need.  This resource has access to a wide range of information geared for grades 6-8. 

Novelist Plus

This is a great resource to search for book reviews, and also this resource will give you recommendations for books similar to the one you enjoyed.  

World Book Online 

This is a set of resources that features a variety of encyclopedia resources online. different grade levels. This is a basic encyclopedia resource, and is most appropriate for general knowledge. From the Super Page you can reach the kids, student, and advanced versions of the encyclopedia, as well as the timeline and Spanish versions.  

Noodletools 

This resource helps with research projects and citation, students looking to organize their materials should try this one.