General Information
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BrainPOP
Videos, activities and games covering: science, social studies, english, math, engineering & tech, health, arts and music.
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Britannica School
General reference resource for multiple age groups.
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Britannica Image Quest
General reference resource for multiple age groups.
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FactCite
Access to all of your FactCite subscriptions.
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Gale in Context: Middle School
Created for middle-schoolers, Research in Context combines Gale reference content with age-appropriate videos, periodicals, primary sources, and more
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Gale In Context: Elementary
Formerly Kids InfoBits A general reference resource for primary and elementary.
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World Book
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World Book Discover
Reference articles, text-to-speech capabilities, learning and life skills activities, research tools, multimedia, and interactive video on curriculum-related topics and subjects.
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World Book Student
Elementary and middle school general reference resource.
eBooks
ELA Resources
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Gale in Context: Biography
Authoritative reference content covering a vast array of people from historically significant figures to present-day newsmakers
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FactCite Mythology
Greek and Roman gods, goddesses, heroes, places, and other aspects of Greek and Roman mythology.
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FactCite: US & World Biographies
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Gale: Opposing Viewpoints
Facts and arguments on current events topics and social issues.
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Newsela
(opens in new window)
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Reading A-Z
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Access World News
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New York Times
A subset of Gale OneFile: News, this database includes articles from newspapers from around New York State including: Glens Falls Post-Star, New York Times, New York Post, Buffalo News, and Newsday.
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Gale OneFile: News
This full-text newspaper database has several New York Newspapers including the New York Times from 1995 on, and over 1,000 major U.S. regional, national, and local newspapers.
ELL Resources
Science Resources
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PK Earth and Space
Inspires elementary and middle school learners about key earth and space science topics including earth cycles, ecosystems and biomes, energy and matter, landforms, maps, natural disasters, rocks and minerals, environmental issues, the scientific method, space, water, and weather and climate.
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PK Life Science
Inspires elementary and middle school learners about key life science topics including animals; classification; endangered and extinct species; food chains and food webs; green living; habitats and ecosystems; the human body; life cycles; plants; and survival and adaptation.
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PK Physical Science
Informs and inspires learners about key physical science topics including atoms and molecules; elements and the periodic table; energy and matter; force and motion; and temperature and measurement.
Social Studies Resources
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ABC-CLIO Databases
Authoritative historical context, expert perspectives, and carefully selected primary and secondary sources on the most enduring, significant, and timely issues
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American History
A bibliographic resource that provides a robust source of information focusing on the history and life of the United States and Canada
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Ancient/Medieval Era
Ranging from the dawn of prehistory, through the great ancient empires, to the beginning of the Renaissance, this unique online resource explores history in every corner of the globe.
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The Modern Era
Covers a broad range of topics including the evolution of modern Europe; concurrent developments in Asia, Africa, and the Islamic world; the global impact of the Industrial Revolution; and the last 100 years of conflicts and international cooperation.
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World Geography
Develops global literacy, focusing on the geographic, political, social, economic, and cultural forces that influence our world.
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FactCite American History
Articles on people, places, and events in American History.
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FactCite Countries and Cultures
Comprehensive coverage of the countries of the world, illustrated. Supports research for country reports and activities such as Model UN and debate. Sections include curated weblinks for further study.
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FactCite: US & World Biographies
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Kids Discover
Kids Discover Online offers a growing library of over 2,000 engaging Science, Social Studies, and Nonfiction articles, written at 3 Lexile Reading Levels. Reading levels are geared towards grades 3-8. Kids Discover Online includes lesson-planning tools for educators, standards and curriculum alignment, online assessments, and more.
Teacher Resources & Research Tools
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Teaching Books
Discover online multimedia resources. Bring books and authors to life.
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Gale OneFile: Educator's Reference Complete
Resource for educators and education students. Provides access to periodicals covering pre-school to college and most educational specialties. Includes full-text for many titles cited in ERIC.
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Noodle Tools
An online research tool to track your sources, take notes, create outlines, collaborate with classmates, and format and print your bibliography.
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ProQuest Profession Education
Delivers more than 290 full-text K-12 professional magazines and journals.
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ProQuest Teacher's Professional Ed Collection
Delivers more than 290 full-text K-12 professional magazines and journals.