SocialStudies
These resources represent those recommended for Social Studies coursework.
Academic Search Premier (InfOhio)
Available through InfOhio, Academic Search Premier, is a multi-disciplinary database of more than 4600 magazines and journals, including full text for nearly 3900 peer-reviewed titles.
Biography: Gale in Context
Biographical and contextual information on notable people throughout history from Gale's In Context series.
Credo Source
Source integrates Credo's highly-acclaimed reference content with instructional videos and tutorials to provide research instruction in the classroom or at the point-of-need. In addition to over 400 reference titles, Credo Source allows users to utilize topic pages and brainstorming tools to support all stages of the research process.
CultureGrams: World Edition (InfOhio)
Provided through InfOhio, CultureGrams includes cultural reports for more than 200 countries. Each report includes 25 categories such as Land and Climate, History, Greetings, Family, Diet, Housing, Holidays, Economy, Education, Health, and more.
Current Biography Illustrated (InfOhio)
Provided by InfOhio, this resource provides access to more than 30,000 full-text biographies and 35,000 images from H.W. Wilson Company's printed magazine. Users can search thousands of biographies by occupation, activity, birthday, place of origin, and more.
Digital Public Library of America
Available to Ohio searches through the State Library of Ohio, Digital Public Library of America provides access to public domain and openly licensed content held by the United States' archives, libraries, museums, and other cultural heritage institutions. This resource is especially valuable for accessing primary sources. Users can use the search function or browse by sets, collections, and exhibitions. No login information is required to utilize this resource.
EBSCO High School eBook Collection (InfOhio)
Provided via InfOhio, access a high school collection of more than 12,000 unlimited use eBooks across all academic subject areas including a selection of classic literary works, important historical documents, and general reference materials. Click green "Open" button from left sidebar menu (underneath database icon) to access. Utilize InfOhio password from database resource sheet if needed to login.
EBSCO Multidatabase Search (InfOhio)
EBSCO interface with access to nearly all of INFOhio's subscription databases from EBSCO. Click green "Open" button from left sidebar menu (underneath database icon) to access. Utilize InfOhio password from database resource sheet if needed to login.
Explora for Grades 9-12 (InfOhio)
Full-text articles from thousands of magazines, journals, and newspapers, along with images, videos, and primary sources. This interface lets you search the following EBSCO databases, all at the same time: Academic Search Premier, Computer Source, GreenFile, Health Source: Consumer Edition, Literary Reference Center, MAS Ultra - School Edition, Newspaper Source, Points of View Reference Center, Science Reference Center, Topic Overviews 6-12, TOPICsearch, and Vocational and Career Collection. Click green "Open" button from left sidebar menu (underneath database icon) to access. Utilize InfOhio password from database resource sheet if needed to login.
Global Issues: Gale in Context
International academic perspectives on global issues from Gale's In Context series.
High School: Gale in Context
An engaging student experience merges magazines, news, multimedia and more from Gale's In Context series.
Infobase Learning
Infobase's online databases contain more than 70 years' worth of authoritative, sole-source content. From Infobase's catalog, Ursuline currently subscribes to American History, Ancient and Medieval History, Modern World History, Issues and Controversies in History, Issues and Controversies, and Bloom's Literature. Users access the individual databases after logging into the Infobase platform and navigating to the individual resources from the resulting launch page.
INFOhio
Ohio's PreK-12 Digital Library. Students can navigate some resources via the 9-12 page. INFOhio resources relevant to Ursuline courses and assignments have been linked on this page. When needed, students should login using the InfOhio user name and password (available on the database sheet).
InfOhio eBooks - Grades 9-12 Collection
A collection of eBooks and videos provided by InfOhio. Available resources cover a broad range of content areas and include titles for learning and enjoyment.
JSTOR
JSTOR provides access to more than 12 million academic journal articles, books, and primary sources in 75 disciplines.
Library of Congress - Digital Collections
The Library of Congress' Main Reading Room and partners work to digitize General collections materials, helping all Library users gain access to unique collection items of high research value. Access to these digital collections can be searched or browsed via this page. No login information is required to utilize this resource.
National Archives' Founders Online
Available through the work of the National Archives, through thousands of records from George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison are available online. Over 184,000 searchable documents, fully annotated, from the authoritative Founding Fathers Papers projects, which aim to provide firsthand access to documents that demonstrate the growth of democracy and the birth of the Republic.
Points of View Reference Source (InfOhio)
Multiple perspectives on current issues presented in overview essays and journal articles. Click green "Open" button from left sidebar menu (underneath database icon) to access. Utilize InfOhio password from database resource sheet if needed to login.
SIRS Issues Researcher
SIRS Issues Researcher delivers diverse perspectives on today’s complex social issues with relevant, credible information and tools that equip students to think critically about global controversies. SIRS Issues Researcher provides not only the background information necessary to understanding an issue’s origins and key points of contention, but also the current analysis that illuminates how the issue affects politics, personal beliefs, and current events.
U.S. History: Gale in Context
Academic articles, videos, primary documents, and more on topics in U.S. history from Gale's In Context series.
The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal is an American business and economic-focused international daily newspaper. WSJ online coverage of breaking news and current headlines from the US and around the world. Thanks to Eagle Bank for sponsoring full access to this resource in support of our personal finance curriculum.
World Book Advanced (InfOhio)
Online encyclopedia includes eBooks, videos, activities, primary sources, read-aloud, and translation features. Click green "Open" button from left sidebar menu (underneath database icon) to access. Utilize InfOhio password from database resource sheet if needed to login.
World Book Online (InfOhio)
World Book Online landing page with access to all of INFOhio's subscription databases from World Book, a leading publisher of encyclopedias. Click green "Open" button from left sidebar menu (underneath database icon) to access. Utilize InfOhio password from database resource sheet if needed to login.
World History: Gale in Context
Academic articles, videos, case studies, and more on topics in world history from Gale's In Context series.
Biography: Gale in Context
Biographical and contextual information on notable people throughout history from Gale's In Context series.
Current Biography Illustrated (InfOhio)
Provided by InfOhio, this resource provides access to more than 30,000 full-text biographies and 35,000 images from H.W. Wilson Company's printed magazine. Users can search thousands of biographies by occupation, activity, birthday, place of origin, and more.
Credo Source
Source integrates Credo's highly-acclaimed reference content with instructional videos and tutorials to provide research instruction in the classroom or at the point-of-need. In addition to over 400 reference titles, Credo Source allows users to utilize topic pages and brainstorming tools to support all stages of the research process.
EBSCO High School eBook Collection (InfOhio)
Provided via InfOhio, access a high school collection of more than 12,000 unlimited use eBooks across all academic subject areas including a selection of classic literary works, important historical documents, and general reference materials. Click green "Open" button from left sidebar menu (underneath database icon) to access. Utilize InfOhio password from database resource sheet if needed to login.
EBSCO Multidatabase Search (InfOhio)
EBSCO interface with access to nearly all of INFOhio's subscription databases from EBSCO. Click green "Open" button from left sidebar menu (underneath database icon) to access. Utilize InfOhio password from database resource sheet if needed to login.
Explora for Grades 9-12 (InfOhio)
Full-text articles from thousands of magazines, journals, and newspapers, along with images, videos, and primary sources. This interface lets you search the following EBSCO databases, all at the same time: Academic Search Premier, Computer Source, GreenFile, Health Source: Consumer Edition, Literary Reference Center, MAS Ultra - School Edition, Newspaper Source, Points of View Reference Center, Science Reference Center, Topic Overviews 6-12, TOPICsearch, and Vocational and Career Collection. Click green "Open" button from left sidebar menu (underneath database icon) to access. Utilize InfOhio password from database resource sheet if needed to login.
High School: Gale in Context
An engaging student experience merges magazines, news, multimedia and more from Gale's In Context series.
InfOhio eBooks - Grades 9-12 Collection
A collection of eBooks and videos provided by InfOhio. Available resources cover a broad range of content areas and include titles for learning and enjoyment.
Points of View Reference Source (InfOhio)
Multiple perspectives on current issues presented in overview essays and journal articles. Click green "Open" button from left sidebar menu (underneath database icon) to access. Utilize InfOhio password from database resource sheet if needed to login.
SIRS Issues Researcher
SIRS Issues Researcher delivers diverse perspectives on today’s complex social issues with relevant, credible information and tools that equip students to think critically about global controversies. SIRS Issues Researcher provides not only the background information necessary to understanding an issue’s origins and key points of contention, but also the current analysis that illuminates how the issue affects politics, personal beliefs, and current events.
The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal is an American business and economic-focused international daily newspaper. WSJ online coverage of breaking news and current headlines from the US and around the world. Thanks to Eagle Bank for sponsoring full access to this resource in support of our personal finance curriculum.
World Book Advanced (InfOhio)
Online encyclopedia includes eBooks, videos, activities, primary sources, read-aloud, and translation features. Click green "Open" button from left sidebar menu (underneath database icon) to access. Utilize InfOhio password from database resource sheet if needed to login.
World Book Online (InfOhio)
World Book Online landing page with access to all of INFOhio's subscription databases from World Book, a leading publisher of encyclopedias. Click green "Open" button from left sidebar menu (underneath database icon) to access. Utilize InfOhio password from database resource sheet if needed to login.
Digital Public Library of America
Available to Ohio searches through the State Library of Ohio, Digital Public Library of America provides access to public domain and openly licensed content held by the United States' archives, libraries, museums, and other cultural heritage institutions. This resource is especially valuable for accessing primary sources. Users can use the search function or browse by sets, collections, and exhibitions. No login information is required to utilize this resource.
Library of Congress - Digital Collections
The Library of Congress' Main Reading Room and partners work to digitize General collections materials, helping all Library users gain access to unique collection items of high research value. Access to these digital collections can be searched or browsed via this page. No login information is required to utilize this resource.
National Archives' Founders Online
Available through the work of the National Archives, through thousands of records from George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison are available online. Over 184,000 searchable documents, fully annotated, from the authoritative Founding Fathers Papers projects, which aim to provide firsthand access to documents that demonstrate the growth of democracy and the birth of the Republic.
U.S. History: Gale in Context
Academic articles, videos, primary documents, and more on topics in U.S. history from Gale's In Context series.
World History: Gale in Context
Academic articles, videos, case studies, and more on topics in world history from Gale's In Context series.
Academic Search Premier (InfOhio)
Available through InfOhio, Academic Search Premier, is a multi-disciplinary database of more than 4600 magazines and journals, including full text for nearly 3900 peer-reviewed titles.
INFOhio
Ohio's PreK-12 Digital Library. Students can navigate some resources via the 9-12 page. INFOhio resources relevant to Ursuline courses and assignments have been linked on this page. When needed, students should login using the InfOhio user name and password (available on the database sheet).
JSTOR
JSTOR provides access to more than 12 million academic journal articles, books, and primary sources in 75 disciplines.
CultureGrams: World Edition (InfOhio)
Provided through InfOhio, CultureGrams includes cultural reports for more than 200 countries. Each report includes 25 categories such as Land and Climate, History, Greetings, Family, Diet, Housing, Holidays, Economy, Education, Health, and more.
Global Issues: Gale in Context
International academic perspectives on global issues from Gale's In Context series.