Student Research Databases - High School

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Britannica Encyclopedia Onlinelogo ligh schoolBritannica Encyclopedia Online
A comprehensive encyclopedia organized by topic and grade level. Use this Database

Britannica Encyclopedia Public Library Online  HS logoBritannica Encyclopedia Public Library Online
A comprehensive encyclopedia meeting the research needs of all ages. More complete than the free web version. Use this Database

Britannica Encyclopedia Spanish Edition
britannica escolar logoOfrece acceso a la amplia variedad de recursos de Encyclopædia Britannica en un portal digital fácil de usar. Están disponibles miles de artículos, planes de lecciones, imágenes, videos, ebooks, diccionarios, sitios web recomendados y ¡mucho más! Es un portal completo que cubre todos los aspectos del aprendizaje. Sirve tanto al docente para complementar su planificación como al estudiante para completar sus tareas. Usar esta base de datos

Student Edition, Gale OneFile: Grades 9-12
Gale logo blue with booksA good general database for high school projects. You'll find articles and information on everything from news to science and technology. Use this Database


Biography in Context
biography in context logo with lincoln memorial Elementary students might need some assistance with this database, but it's a great resource for pictures and basic biographical information. Use for the Great Americans Research Project! Use this Database

World History in Context
world history in context logoWorking on a social studies project? Look here for articles, primary sources, videos, and more.   Use this Database  Need more Social Studies information?

Popular Magazines Collection
popular  magazines logoFind articles in magazines such as National Geographic, Smithsonian, and more. Use this Database

Science in Context
science in context logo double helixNeed science information? You'll find videos, articles, primary sources, and lots more here. Use this Database
 

Literature Resource Center
gale literature resource center logo
Looking for information on a story, poem, or author? Find full-text poems, plays, and speeches as well as criticism and biographical information. Use this Database

Opposing Viewpoints logoOpposing Viewpoints
Covers timely issues, from capital punishment to immigration to marijuana. A cross-curricular resource supporting science, social studies, current events, and language arts. Informed, differing views help learners develop critical-thinking skills and draw their own conclusions. Use this Database

Career Prep logoCareer Prep
Choosing a career path doesn't come easy. Whether you're heading straight into the workforce or you're entering college first, our career tools help you get a handle on what you're interested in, the skills and training you'll need, and what you can expect from your career path. Discover which careers suit you best, research potential career options, and explore the requirements and outlooks for the occupations you're interested in. Use this Database

Peterson's Test Prep
Improve test scores, find a school, or study for a vocational exam. This database includes vocational exam prep for tests such as paramedics, cosmetology, law enforcement, radiological technician and so much more! Use this Database

Gale Interactive Science - Manipulate 3D interactive models to visualize and understand concepts in biology, chemistry, earth, and space science. Use this Database