Databases
Why is it a good choice to use library databases to conduct research for your assignment?
Library Databases are useful for Authority, Accuracy and Access.
- Authority: Library databases contain works from professionally published sources and information that is more likely to come from an expert on a particular topic. Unlike a website where it may be hard to tell who is responsible for the content, a library database clearly indicates the author and source.
- Accuracy: Information in library databases are checked for accuracy and always include the date of publication.
- Access: Library databases offer options like related terms, search options to broaden or narrow the search and other tools that support your research.
The Black History 365 curriculum is informed by a collection of more than 3,000 documents and artifacts (oldest piece dated 1553), owned by The Freeman Institute Black History collection.
Michigan electronic Library [MeL] has additional resources eResources and eBooks that are available to use for your assignments.
The Library of Congress offers reliable classroom materials to help teachers use primary sources in their classrooms. Be sure to check out the getting started with primary sources resource for teachers.
The Digital Public Library of America empowers people to learn, grow, and contribute to a diverse and better-functioning society by maximizing access to our shared history, culture, and knowledge
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The Black History 365 curriculum is informed by a collection of more than 3,000 documents and artifacts (oldest piece dated 1553), owned by The Freeman Institute Black History collection.
Browse the vast collection National Archives to create lessons using primary sources. Using DocsTeach (a FREE tool available on the website) you can create and share activities or browse from the activity library.
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The PBS Learning Media US History Collection enables teachers and students of U.S. History (Grades 6–12) to use media to teach and learn the topics and themes covered in most standard middle and high school U.S. history classes, and spans 16 eras of U.S. history, from Pre-Colonial America to the 21st century.
Physics is a free, online magazine from the American Physical Society. The publication primarily reports on papers from the Physical Review journals, focusing on results that will change the course of research, inspire a new way of thinking, or spark curiosity.
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C-SPAN Classroom provide free video-based materials for social studies teachers. Videos are embeddable or can be shared with a link. Check out the lesson plans and bell ringers that you can search through by time it takes to complete. There is also a C-SPAN in the classroom podcast!
The Library of Congress offers reliable classroom materials to help teachers use primary sources in their classrooms. Be sure to check out the getting started with primary sources resource for teachers.
Newsela is Social Studies. Science. ELA. SEL. 20+ content types. Tons of product updates. The learning platform the best way for students to master nonfiction in any subject. Each Newsela text is offered at multiple tiers, for every student, no matter their level. Students can study the same content and learn at their own pace—while teachers save time and headaches. It’s the definition of working smarter.
France-Amerique is a monthly, bilingual magazine, published in French and English, France-Amreique appeals to anyone interested in French culture and French-American friendship.
France Today is the world’s leading travel and lifestyle title about France, with a magazine and website written for a truly international audience of educated Francophiles.
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