Division III (7-9) English Language Arts Resources
Britannica School: Middle
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In addition to more than 141 000 encyclopedia articles on a wide array of topics, this multidisciplinary database provides access to educational videos, images, magazine articles and learning games. Three age-appropriate interfaces (Elementary, Middle and High) with three adjustable reading levels for each article enables differentiated access for varied learners. Further, read-aloud features (with highlighting text) and text translation (50 languages) empower students of all abilities to easily navigate this resource independently.
ORC users have access to two additional features in the Britannica School suite:Canada In Focus and Image Quest. Canada In Focus is a section devoted to articles about significant Canadian people, places, and history. Image Quest provides embedded copyright friendly images related to every article. |
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Online Training Materials
Click HERE for a detailed description of this resource and how it works.
Click HERE for a PowerPoint presentation about Britannica Universalis Junior.
Click HERE for a PowerPoint presentation about Britannica Universalis Junior.
Online Promotional Materials
Download the Britannica Image Quest bookmarks HERE!
Download the Britannica Image Quest infographic HERE!
Download the Britannica School bookmarks HERE!
Download the Britannica School infographic HERE!
Download the Britannica Universalis Junior infographic HERE!
Download the Britannica Universalis Senior infographic HERE!
Download the Britannica Image Quest infographic HERE!
Download the Britannica School bookmarks HERE!
Download the Britannica School infographic HERE!
Download the Britannica Universalis Junior infographic HERE!
Download the Britannica Universalis Senior infographic HERE!
Britannica School: High
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In addition to more than 141 000 encyclopedia articles on a wide array of topics, this multidisciplinary database provides access to educational videos, images, magazine articles and learning games. Three age-appropriate interfaces (Elementary, Middle and High) with three adjustable reading levels for each article enables differentiated access for varied learners. Further, read-aloud features (with highlighting text) and text translation (50 languages) empower students of all abilities to easily navigate this resource independently.
ORC users have access to two additional features in the Britannica School suite:Canada In Focus and Image Quest. Canada In Focus is a section devoted to articles about significant Canadian people, places, and history. Image Quest provides embedded copyright friendly images related to every article. |
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Online Training Materials
Click HERE for a detailed description of this resource and how it works.
Click HERE for a PowerPoint presentation about Britannica Universalis Junior.
Click HERE for a PowerPoint presentation about Britannica Universalis Junior.
Online Promotional Materials
Download the Britannica Image Quest bookmarks HERE!
Download the Britannica Image Quest infographic HERE!
Download the Britannica School bookmarks HERE!
Download the Britannica School infographic HERE!
Download the Britannica Universalis Junior infographic HERE!
Download the Britannica Universalis Senior infographic HERE!
Download the Britannica Image Quest infographic HERE!
Download the Britannica School bookmarks HERE!
Download the Britannica School infographic HERE!
Download the Britannica Universalis Junior infographic HERE!
Download the Britannica Universalis Senior infographic HERE!
Canada In ContextNot only does this database provide Canadian content, it also has many embedded features that support diverse learning needs. Access the customizable read aloud feature, download an article to MP3, or translate the text into 13 different languages. The featured videos, news and stories right on the homepage will be sure to draw your students in and guide them in their research.
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Online Training Materials
Click HERE for a detailed description of this resource and how it works.
Click HERE for a video tutorial about this resource.
For a 1 1/2 minute guided tutorial on navigating the Canada In Context homepage click HERE.
For a 1 1/2 minute guided tutorial on searching the Canada In Context database click HERE.
Learn about the topic pages and documents in Canada In Context in this 2 1/2 minute guided tutorial. Click HERE.
Not sure where to start when you need a research topic? Click HERE to learn how in this 4 1/2 minute video.
Many students have a difficult time narrowing their research topic and searching for sources. This 6 1/2 minute tutorial provides some tips for how to narrow and search when using a Gale resource.
Click HERE for tools to help your students get started with their research and wrap it up when using a Gale resource.
Click HERE for a video tutorial about this resource.
For a 1 1/2 minute guided tutorial on navigating the Canada In Context homepage click HERE.
For a 1 1/2 minute guided tutorial on searching the Canada In Context database click HERE.
Learn about the topic pages and documents in Canada In Context in this 2 1/2 minute guided tutorial. Click HERE.
Not sure where to start when you need a research topic? Click HERE to learn how in this 4 1/2 minute video.
Many students have a difficult time narrowing their research topic and searching for sources. This 6 1/2 minute tutorial provides some tips for how to narrow and search when using a Gale resource.
Click HERE for tools to help your students get started with their research and wrap it up when using a Gale resource.
Canadian Reference Centre
Search Canadian Reference Centre for current events in popular Canadian newspapers, magazines, scholarly journals, CBC radio & TV transcripts, as well as international news.
Topics include Canada & the World; Maclean's; Canadian Geographic; History Today; Science Activities; and many more! |
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Online Training Materials
Click HERE for a detailed description of this resource and how it works.
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Curriculum Video On Demand
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Access over 17 000 full length curriculum videos. Create playlists, clips and video mash-ups using the video segments and sharing tools embedded in the resource. Also included in every video: full transcripts with read aloud and text translation features.
Topics Include: Business and Economics, Family and Guidance, Health and Nutrition, Literature and Lanugage Arts, Science and Mathematics, Social Studies, Visual and Performing Arts, and Archival Films and Newsreels. Topics Included in Master Career and Technical Education Collection: Career Exploration, Career Fields, Job Search Skills, Job Success Skills, Automotive Technology, Building and Technical Trades, Engineering Technology, and Technical Communications. |
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Online Training Materials
Click HERE for a detailed description of this resource and how it works.
To learn more about Classroom Video Chrome Web Store App, click HERE.
Click HERE to email the ORC for information on how to download MARC Records for your institution's streaming video account.
To learn more about Classroom Video Chrome Web Store App, click HERE.
Click HERE to email the ORC for information on how to download MARC Records for your institution's streaming video account.
ExploraThis is EBSCO's interface for Schools and Public Libraries. Designed to meet the unique needs of its users, Explora supports both student research and classroom instruction. Use this to simultaneously search all of EBSCO resources including Advanced Placement Source, Literary Reference Centre and Canadian Reference Centre.
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Online Training Materials
Click HERE for a detailed description of this resource and how it works.
Click HERE if you are interested in viewing a 3-minute overview of this resource.
General support for EBSCO and Explora can be found HERE.
Click HERE if you are interested in viewing a 3-minute overview of this resource.
General support for EBSCO and Explora can be found HERE.
Literary Reference Center PlusThis newly upgraded database provides a broad spectrum of information on thousands of authors and their works across literary disciplines and timeframes. Access literary journals, reference books, author biographies, literary criticism, plot summaries and much more!
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Online Training Materials
Click HERE for a detailed description of this resource and how it works.
Click HERE to access a 4 1/2 minute video overview of Literary Reference Center. Topics include: basic search, browse by category, advanced searching, research tools and research guides.
Click HERE to access a 4 1/2 minute video overview of Literary Reference Center. Topics include: basic search, browse by category, advanced searching, research tools and research guides.
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Teaching Books
Bring an author into your classroom any time you need! Search for Meet-the-Author Movies or Book Readings, Author Audio Name Pronunciation, book guides and lesson plans. Scroll down to the bottom of the homepage to find Alberta specific book lists.
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Online Training Materials
Click HERE for a detailed description of this resource and how it works.
TeachingBooks.net now offers a Self-Paced PD Module to Develop a Multimedia & Reading Implementation Plan (90 min) To access it visit: PD Module
Alternately, check out this 3 minute video about TeachingBooks.net.
TeachingBooks.net also offers Webinars:
Otherwise you can sign up for the Webinar of the Month.
Listen to the 2016 Award Winning Books HERE.
TeachingBooks.net now offers a Self-Paced PD Module to Develop a Multimedia & Reading Implementation Plan (90 min) To access it visit: PD Module
Alternately, check out this 3 minute video about TeachingBooks.net.
TeachingBooks.net also offers Webinars:
- Alberta Booklists and Award Winners webinar (25 minutes)
- Multimedia Resources to Support Booklists (25 minutes)
- Efficient Planning for Effective Teaching (30 minutes)
- November LearnAlberta webinar: Aboriginal texts, searching for lists, linking text & technology
and sharing & promotion (25 minutes)
Otherwise you can sign up for the Webinar of the Month.
Listen to the 2016 Award Winning Books HERE.
The permalink feature in TeachingBooks.net is always helpful for creating library programming and supporting classroom learning. Download the file below for a how to information sheet that include ideas for the classroom and school library.
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