Pike Library Student Resources
Research Databases
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Best Pike Middle School Gale Resources
Gale Databases
These are the research databases provided by the Pike library. This is a link to all the databases. See more information below for direct links to a specific database.
Research in Context
- Gale Virtual Reference Library
- Opposing Viewpoints
- National Geographic for Kids
Health & Wellness Center and Alternative Health Module
Informe – Spanish language collection
- Student Resources in Context
- GREENR
- Health & Wellness Center
- Informe
See Mrs. Fitzgerald for password
Research in Context
Research in Context is created specifically for middle-schoolers, Research in Context combines the best of Gale's reference content with age-appropriate videos, newspapers, magazines, primary sources, and much more. Students will find outstanding support to complete assignments in core subjects including literature, science, social studies, and history
Gale Virtual Reference Library
Opposing Viewpoints in Contect
Opposing Viewpoints in Context is an engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information and opinions on hundreds of today's hottest social issues. Drawing on the acclaimed Greenhaven Press series, the solution features continuously updated viewpoints, topic overviews, full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, primary source documents, statistics, images, videos, audio files and links to vetted websites organized into a user-friendly portal experience.
National Geographic For Kids
National Geographic For Kids is reputable, authoritative, and appropriate content that brings children aged 6-14 the world in a way they've never seen it before. Fun and substantive, National Geographic Kids will take them on amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space.
Student Resources in Context
GREENR
Health & Wellness Center and Alternative Health Module
The Health & Wellness Center provides instant access to carefully compiled and trusted medical reference materials. Includes nearly 400 health/medical journals, hundreds of pamphlets, over 700 health-related videos from partner Healthology, Inc., and articles from 2,200 general interest publications in addition to a broad collection of Gale reference titles. Material contained in this Resource Center is intended for informational purposes only.
Informe!
Informe Académico provides access to Spanish- and Portuguese-language scholarly journals and magazines. The database offers a wide range of content both from and about Latin America
Science in Context
Science in Context is an engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information on hundreds of today’s most significant science topics. The solution merges Gale’s authoritative and continuously updated reference content with full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, experiments, images, videos, audio files and links to vetted websites organized into a user-friendly portal experience.
Encyclopedia Britannica Online
BrainPop
BrainPOP creates animated, curriculum-based content that supports educators and engages students. See Mrs. Fitzgerald for username and password.
Ebsco eBooks
EBSCO eBooks offers high-quality e-book titles from more than 1,500 major academic publishers and University Presses from around the world. EBSCO makes it easy to build a collection from a growing selection of best-selling, front list and award-winning titles. Click here to access EBSCO eBooks.
American Indian History and Culture
American West
Gene Pike Middle School Resources
See Mrs. Fitzgerald for usernames and passwords.
Email: sfitzgerald@nisdtx.org
Website: http://www.nisdtx.org/Page/39728