WCHS Online Resources
Databases and E-books for Research and Presentations
How This Works
Magazine, Newspaper, and Journal Articles
Gale Sites
These are research collections from Gale provided by the AEA. You can search inside a specific collection (like the Agriculture Collection) or use one of the general databases (like InfoTrac). Either way, you are sure to find an article you can use.
SIRS
This database is especially helpful for students who aren't sure what to write about. On the front page, there is a list of "Leading Issues" that students can use to generate topic ideas. There are also research questions (such as "Is more government legislation the answer to our obesity epidemic?") with links to articles on two sides of the issue.
CQ Researcher
This source gives in-depth coverage of issues in the news. Often these reports are 20+ pages long, giving you all the information you need about a topic. It is reliable and easy to understand--and FULL of information. If you have decided on a topic and want to get a great overview of it, start here.
Online Books
Gale Virtual Reference Library
WCHS has purchased a number of reference e-books that are all housed in this virtual library. The titles available include The Encyclopedia of Psychology, Alternative Energy, Twayne's Authors Series, Encyclopedia of U.S. History, and others. These are current, complete reference books that you don't have to check out to use!
Encyclopedia Britannica
The encyclopedia--updated! This online version of the classic reference work is searchable by topic, includes links to articles in the New York Times, and has its own dictionary and Thesaurus, among other things. Check it out and stop lugging around those big volumes off the shelves.
Culture Grams
Culture Grams offers students a quick overview of a place--its history, people, places, and environment. Students can search by country, state, or province. This is especially useful for geography students or students wanting to know the background and culture of a place they are writing about.
Images and Sound Clips
AP Images
A database from the most reliable photo journalism association--the Associated Press. Search thousands of images from national and international headlines.
iClipart
This is the "world's largest royalty-free clipart site," made especially for schools. Browse over 7.8 million images to find exactly the graphic you want!
soundzabound
This site offers a wide variety of music, audio themes, and sound effects for use in student and teacher presentations. This is a free collection that meets all the licensing requirements for education.
Educational Videos
Discovery Streaming
This site has educational clips and videos for every subject, searchable by grade and topic.
AEA Digital Library
This is a growing collection of videos provided by the AEA. This database focuses heavily on math and science content.
Learn360
This site contains videos as well, but also other multimedia tools to enhance student learning.
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