Today we’re focusing on information sources for middle grades. We have a variety of resources but let’s just focus on a handful. We have encyclopedias, ebooks, magazine and news articles and more. Pro/con articles, biographies, maps, primary sources!
Britannica School for Middle
Public library companion: Britannica Library for Young Adults
* Encyclopedia articles, videos, images, biographies, country comparisons and atlas, primary sources
* Varying text complexity between levels 2 and 3 [2 is middle school level]
* Text to speech and translations
* Includes citations
* Use images and video in school assignments
* Clever, Google Classroom integration
Explora for Middle
* Mix of encyclopedia articles, news, magazine articles, biographies, ebooks, academic journals, AP news videos, primary sources
* Includes citations
* Clever, Google Classroom, Google Drive, and OneDrive integration
* Link directly to articles, ebooks, etc.
EBSCO K-8 eBooks Collection
* Fiction, non-fiction, drama and poetry, graphic novels
* Over 15,000 titles
* Read online or checkout titles for 3 months
* Clever integration, share via Google Drive or Classroom, OneDrive
* Includes citations, direct linking to titles
* No limits on simultaneous access
Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints
* For middle, high and college levels - filtering by level
* Nearly 500 topic pages including the National Debate Topics, trending and controversial issues
* Includes news, magazines, academic journals, encyclopedia articles, opinion pieces, infographics, charts, video and images
* Direct linking to articles, etc.
* Highlight articles and make annotations in real-time and export the notes
* Includes citations
* Clever, OneDrive, Google Drive & Classroom integration
TeenBookCloud
* Middle and high school titles
* Fiction, non-fiction, drama and poetry, graphic novels, AP English titles, classics, audio books
* 2300+ titles with direct links to titles
* Read online
* No limits on simultaneous access
* Clever-friendly
* App available, contact KYVL for your district/public library login
Any of these databases can be added to your school district website, in a Google Classroom, Canvas class management, or a public library website. Contact KYVL for the permalinks/URLs. KYVL@ky.gov
And of course, if you ever need help, let us know.
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