Below is an explanation of the various databases offered. Please click the link above to access them. You will need to enter an ID and password to access this information. See Mrs. Callan for ID and password.
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AccuNet/AP Multimedia: Over 7 million primary-source photographs from the 1800s up to a minute ago, over 1.9 million sound bites from the 1920s and up to a minute ago, 230,000 maps, charts and timelines, and 2.5 million text news stories from the Associated Press. You will need to enter an ID and password to access this information. See Mrs. Callan for ID and password.
Atomic Learning: Professional development resources and curriculum materials to infuse 21st century skills into the classroom. Includes access to over 50,000 tutorials. You will need to enter an ID and password to access this information. See Mrs. Callan for ID and password.
iCLIPART for Schools: A collection of more than 7.8 million royalty-free photos, clipart, fonts, animations, and sounds that can be used in multimedia presentations, Inspiration diagrams, school websites, worksheets, newsletters, posters, signs, and more. You will need to enter an ID and password to access this information. See Mrs. Callan for ID and password.
SIRS Researcher: Exploration of the origins, perspectives, and essential questions under debate on over 300 pro/con social issues. Review thousands of highly targeted articles, primary sources, statistics, websites, and multimedia. Articles are read-aloud enabled and searchable by Lexile reading levels. You will need to enter an ID and password to access this information. See Mrs. Callan for ID and password.
Britannica Digital Learning: A suite of products designed to support student research and classroom instruction, Britannica Dig al Learning offers an extensive collection of reference and learning materials that are curriculum aligned and age-appropriate. You will need to enter an ID and password to access this information. See Mrs. Callan for ID and password.
AccuWeather: Local and international weather conditions and forecasts for research, presentations and projects. You will need to enter an ID and password to access this information. See Mrs. Callan for ID and password.
BookFLIX: An online literacy resource that pairs fictional video storybooks with related nonfiction books. Read-aloud feature provide accessibility to all readers. Vocabulary feature and interactive games extend student learning. You will need to enter an ID and password to access this information. See Mrs. Callan for ID and password.
CultureGrams: An insider's perspective on daily life and culture, including the history, customs, and lifestyles of the world's people. You will need to enter an ID and password to access this information. See Mrs. Callan for ID and password.
Gale-Cengage Learning: An eResource package offering screened and reliable content from magazines, newspapers, and reference materials. Ten different resources are designed for age-appropriate access. You will need to enter an ID and password to access this information. See Mrs. Callan for ID and password.
Learn360: Educational streaming media offered thousands of full-length digital videos, video clips, images, audio files, news reels, speeches and a comprehensive library of teaching resources from educational publishers. You will need to enter an ID and password to access this information. See Mrs. Callan for ID and password.
soundzaboard: Licensed audio that can be used without copyright infringement in videos, podcasts, and other forms of multimedia. The MP3 audio files are cross platform for use in any Mac or PC software that incorporates audio. You will need to enter an ID and password to access this information. See Mrs. Callan for ID and password.
Teen Health & Wellness: Provides students with nonjudgmental, straighforward, standards-aligned, curricular and self-help support. Topics include diseases, drugs, alcohol, nutrition, mental health, suicide, bullying, green living, online safety, financial literacy, and more. You will need to enter an ID and password to access this information. See Mrs. Callan for ID and password.
Still can't find what you need? Why not check the GrantWood catalog for a book or video? Or how about the Iowa City Public Library? You can look and see if a book is in and even put it on hold for you. Iowa City residents may get an Iowa City Public Library card by presenting a piece of mail with their address on it.