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The following research databases that CCSD subscribes to can be accessed on CCSD network computers. Please see Mrs. Streng for usernames and passwords to access these databases on your own device.

CultureGrams
CultureGrams is an excellent resource for information on countries, states, and cultures around the world. Content includes text, maps, illustrations, photographs, video, and audio.

EBSCO Explora
EBSCO Explora features easy to browse categories organized by popular research topics. This comprehensive database of magazines, academic journals, books, encyclopedias, and primary source documents provides information in the form of text, photographs, maps, illustrations, and videos.

TeachingBooks
TeachingBooks is a library of materials about books and authors. This database provides more in depth exploration of literature through meet-the-author/illustrator movies, interviews, vocabulary lists, book lists, and links to author and book related websites.

World Book:
Early World of Learning
This website from the makers of World Book Encyclopedia features interactive stories, videos, and activities focused on themes and topics appropriate for K-2 students.

World Book:
Kids
This comprehensive online encyclopedia features informative articles, videos, and images, on a wide variety of topics presented in a kid friendly format. Suggested for use in grades 1-3.

World Book:
Student
This comprehensive online encyclopedia features informative articles, videos, and images, on a wide variety of topics. It also has an atlas/maps and a guide for conducting research. Suggested for us in grades 4-5.

How to conduct a search
for a research topic in
World Book Online Encyclopedia

Can't find the information you need from an Academic database? discover a world of information online using a search engine!

When a search is done on Kiddle it returns Google "strict" search results. You get the same trusted high-quality search results as a Google search, but without adult content mixed in.

2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade: Don't forget to cite your sources!

Tech Tools

Want your teachers and classmates to "geek out" over your next presentation? Then use these tech tools to take your project to the next level!

Blabberize.com
Add an animated mouth and record your voice to bring pictures to life!

Comic Life
Create a comic from your own images.

Google Drive
Create docs, slides, sheets, and more!

PowToon
Create cartoon videos and presentations.

Prezi
Present a rollercoaster of information with slides that twist and zoom.

Thesaurus
Replace "worn out" words with vocabulary that sparkles.

Thinglink
Add "hot spots" over a picture that can reveal text, images, and video.

Wordle
Generate colorful word clouds about any topic of your choice.

We are learning the Research Process!

Which information can we trust?

Be careful when using sources found on the internet. You can't believe everything you read!
When checking a website consider the 5 W's:
Who wrote it and, what does it say (fact or opinion)?
When is the website dated, and where did the information come from?
Why should you use this website as a source?

Goldfinch, E. (2014, October 8). Evaluating Websites With the 5 W's. Retrieved November 24, 2015, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPI7FVon29k