Province Wide Resource Trial Information 2018/19
Every year, from November 1st to the December 15th break, the ORC is pleased to host province-wide resource trials. Trial resources are included in the regular ORC collection and can be accessed like any of the other ORC resource, both in school and remotely, during the trial period. Please find below an overview and training/promotional materials for each of the trial resources for the 2018/2019 school year.
After using and becoming familiar with the trial resources, ORC users are encouraged to complete an evaluation found on this information page. User evaluations of trial resources are essential to making collection development decisions in May of each year. Please feel free to be candid in your evaluation as they are completely anonymous.
If you have any questions regarding the trial resources or any other resource included in the ORC, please contact Bethany Arsenault, ORC Coordinator.
After using and becoming familiar with the trial resources, ORC users are encouraged to complete an evaluation found on this information page. User evaluations of trial resources are essential to making collection development decisions in May of each year. Please feel free to be candid in your evaluation as they are completely anonymous.
If you have any questions regarding the trial resources or any other resource included in the ORC, please contact Bethany Arsenault, ORC Coordinator.
EBSCO: Canadian Literary CentreRecommended Grade Range: 7-12 |
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Resource Description:
Canadian Literary Centre presents a collection of regional full-text content from sources such as Canadian Fiction Studies, Canadian Biography Series, Canadian Writers and Their Works (Poetry and Fiction Series), Essays on Canadian Writing, Brick: A Literary Journal, Canadian Literature, Quill & Quire, Room, University of Toronto Quarterly and many more.
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EBSCO: Canadian Points of View Reference Centre
Recommended Grade Range: 7-12
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Resource Description:
Canadian Points of View Reference Centre Contains resources that present multiple sides of a current issue — including information on key topics of interest to Canadian researchers — this database helps students develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues and develop analytical thinking skills. The Content includes more than 200 key topics and over 820 Essays in addition to Full Text of Leading Canadian and International Publications
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EBSCO: Canadian Reference Centre
Recommended Grade Range: 7-12
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Resource Description:
With thousands of full-text biographies, reference materials and an image collection, this database provides an optimal research experience for students keeping up with current events or studying Canada's global involvement. The databases Includes Full Text of Leading Canadian and International Publications. In addition to full-text magazines and journals, Canadian Reference Centre provides full text for leading Canadian newspapers and newswires including Canadian Press, The Guelph Mercury, The Hamilton Spectator, La Presse Canadienne (en Francais), The Record and Toronto Star. It also includes full text for leading Canadian reference books including Canadian Global Almanac.
Training and Promotional Materials:
Access a Basic Searching on EBSCOhost tutorial HERE
Access a Canadian Points of View Reference Center Tutorial HERE
Access a Using the EBSCOhost Result List tutorial HERE
Access a Canadian Reference Centre Scavenger Hunt HERE
Access a Canadian Points of View Scavenger Hunt HERE
Access a Canadian Points of View Reference Centre lesson plan HERE
Access a Canadian Literary Reference Centre lesson plan Here
Gale: Opposing Viewpoints in ContextRecommended Grade Range: 7-12 |
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Resource Description:
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.
Training and Promotional Materials:
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Click below for an Opposing Viewpoints in Context Resource Guide
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Click below for an Opposing Viewpoints in Context Content Bookmarking Guide
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Click below for an Opposing Viewpoints in Context Fake News Scavenger Hunt
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Click below for an Opposing Viewpoints in Context Lesson Plan
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Click below to for an Opposing Viewpoints in Context Bullying Prevention
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Access an Opposing Viewpoints in Context webinar here
Access an Opposing Viewpoints in Context Topics Page video HERE
Access an Opposing Viewpoints in Context Classroom Integration video HERE
Access an Opposing Viewpoints in Context Bookmarking video HERE
Access an Opposing Viewpoints in Context Topic Finder video HERE
Rosen: Spotlight on Native Americans
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Resource Description:
These nine Interactive eBooks provide a narrative history of Indigenous peoples from across North America, beginning before European explorers set foot on North American soil to modern life on reservations today. Readers will develop a deep understanding of the chronological history of these peoples, the devastating outcomes of historical events, and how their cultures have endured and thrive today. **Note: If licensed with the Online Reference Centre in the future, the title of this resource will be Spotlight on Indigenous Peoples.
Training and Promotional Materials:
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Click below for the Aztec peoples lesson plan
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Click below for the Ojibwe peoples lesson plan
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Click below for the Blackfoot peoples lesson plan
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Click below for the Shawnee peoples lesson plan
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Click below for the Cree peoples lesson plan
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Click below for the Shoshone peoples lesson plan
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Click below for the Haudenosaunee peoples lesson plan
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Click below for the Sioux peoples lesson plan
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Click below for the Inuit peoples lesson plan
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Twig World: TigTagRecommended Grade Range: 2-6 |
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Resource Description:
TigTag films cover science and geography within a series of over 800 short films specially produced for the teaching of students aged 7-11. A "teacher toolbox" accompanies each film providing critical support for the non-specialist science teacher including lesson plans, practical activities, activity sheets, topic background, topic concept maps and more. Modules include Living, Physical, Material Processes, Future of Energy, Human Impacts, Environmental Awareness & Care, Physical Geography, Human Geography and Mapping.
Training and Promotional Materials:
Learn more about using TigTag in your classroom HERE.
Download a "How to Use TigTag" PDF.
Download TigTag Film List.
Download a "How to Use TigTag" PDF.
Download TigTag Film List.
Twig World: TigTag JuniorRecommended Grade Range: Grades K-3 |
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Resource Description:
Tigtag Junior is the complete online science resource for children aged 4–7 that includes stunning films and lesson ideas. Each Tigtag Junior lesson features original films that cover key learning objectives in a clear and engaging way. These two-minute films capture children’s imaginations and place their learning in the context of the world around them. Tigtag Junior introduces scientific concepts in a memorable way and provides teachers with the flexible tools they need to teach classes of all abilities.
Training and Promotional Materials:
Click below for a Tigtag Junior user guide
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Twig World: TigTag CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning)Recommended Grade Range: Grades 4-6 English Language Learners |
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Use TigTag CLIL to teach primary Science and Geography lessons in simplified English. Each of Tigtag CLIL's 128 learning units has been created by educators who understand the challenges of teaching in a second language. Each Tigtag unit contains at least one curriculum film, one context film and four to five shorter tidbit films.
Training and Promotional Materials:
Click below for a Tigtag CLIL user guide
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Twig World: TwigRecommended Grade Range: 7-11 |
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Resource Description:
Twig comprises over 1 700 outstanding bespoke short films with detailed learning materials, quizzes, and worksheets. Twig resources cover core curricula enabling students aged 11-16 to understand key concepts in real world applications for math, science, and geography.
Twig Biology - The Twig Biology package includes over 270 core Biology films, as well as 20 practical experiment films and over 500 bite-size glossary films. Each topic comes with worksheets, quizzes, extension questions and classroom visuals. Modules include Being Human, Adaption & Evolution, Plants, Human Body, Healthy Living, Ecosystems and Cells & DNA.
Twig Physics - The Twig Physics package includes over 170 core Physics films, as well as 25 practical experiment films and over 500 bite-size glossary films. Each topic comes with worksheets, quizzes, extension questions and classroom visuals. Modules include Electricity & Circuits, Waves, Universe, Our Solar System, Forces and Energy & Radioactivity.
Twig Chemistry - The Twig Chemistry package includes over 100 core Chemistry films, as well as 36 practical experiment films and over 500 bite-size glossary films. Each topic comes with worksheets, quizzes, extension questions and classroom visuals. Modules include Atoms & Bonding, Reactions, Periodic Table and Chemical Industries.
Twig Geography - The Twig Geography package includes over 150 core Earth Science and Human Geography films, as well as worksheets quizzes, extension questions and classroom visuals and over 500 bite-size glossary films. Modules include Earth’s Resources, Geology, Weather, Human Impacts, A Changing World and Orientation & Settlements.
Twig Maths - The Twig Maths package includes over 130 Maths films, as well as lesson plans, worksheets and diagrams. Modules include Shape, Space, Measurement, Number, Algebra, Accuracy & Proof, Statistics & Probability and History of Maths.
Twig Biology - The Twig Biology package includes over 270 core Biology films, as well as 20 practical experiment films and over 500 bite-size glossary films. Each topic comes with worksheets, quizzes, extension questions and classroom visuals. Modules include Being Human, Adaption & Evolution, Plants, Human Body, Healthy Living, Ecosystems and Cells & DNA.
Twig Physics - The Twig Physics package includes over 170 core Physics films, as well as 25 practical experiment films and over 500 bite-size glossary films. Each topic comes with worksheets, quizzes, extension questions and classroom visuals. Modules include Electricity & Circuits, Waves, Universe, Our Solar System, Forces and Energy & Radioactivity.
Twig Chemistry - The Twig Chemistry package includes over 100 core Chemistry films, as well as 36 practical experiment films and over 500 bite-size glossary films. Each topic comes with worksheets, quizzes, extension questions and classroom visuals. Modules include Atoms & Bonding, Reactions, Periodic Table and Chemical Industries.
Twig Geography - The Twig Geography package includes over 150 core Earth Science and Human Geography films, as well as worksheets quizzes, extension questions and classroom visuals and over 500 bite-size glossary films. Modules include Earth’s Resources, Geology, Weather, Human Impacts, A Changing World and Orientation & Settlements.
Twig Maths - The Twig Maths package includes over 130 Maths films, as well as lesson plans, worksheets and diagrams. Modules include Shape, Space, Measurement, Number, Algebra, Accuracy & Proof, Statistics & Probability and History of Maths.
Training and Promotional Materials:
Click HERE for information on How to Use Twig.
Tumblebooks MathRecommended Grade Range: K-6
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Resource Description:
TumbleMath has the most comprehensive collection of math stories available anywhere- the TumbleBook format combines animation, narration, and sound to create a compelling and enticing story book for students of all ages. The books are all accompanied by supplementary materials such as lesson plans,instructional videos, educational games, plus quizzes in order to test and track. TumbleMath is your one stop destination for engaging and entertaining math stories.
Training and promotional Materials:
Click below for a Tumblebooks Math pdf.
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Proquest: SIRS Issues ResearcherRecommended Grade Range: 7-12
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SIRS Issues Researcher provides background and current analysis necessary for research and understanding of 350+ current and pervasive Leading Issues. Analysis and opinions cover the pros, cons, on the most researched and debated social issues. SIRS Issues Researcher supports school curriculum and differentiated instruction through a wide-variety of features and tools including: article read aloud & language translation, Lexile scores, editorially written article summaries and citation generators.
Training and promotional Materials:
Access a training webinar for SIRS Issues Researcher, SIRS Discoverer, and ProQuest eLibrary HERE
Access information about SIRS Issues Researcher HERE
Proquest: SIRS DiscovererRecommended Grade Range: 1-6
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SIRS Discoverer is a general reference database providing safe, reliable, curriculum-aligned content and features for use by students and educators in the Primary and early Secondary school market segment. It is the only resource for materials targeted to student research. SIRS Discoverer is created with special care to provide for differentiated instruction and information literacy requirements. Contents include non-fiction newspaper and magazine articles, graphs, tables, political cartoons are all easily accessible through easy-to-follow search and browse options.
Training and Promotional Materials:
Access a SIRS Discoverer Brochure HERE
Proquest: eLibraryRecommended Grade Range: 7-12
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eLibrary helps simplify the research process by delivering one of the largest collections of periodical and digital media content editorially selected to support novice researchers. More than 11,000 editor-created Research Topics pages deliver the essential elements on a vast array of people, places, historical events and eras, literary genres, current events, broad curricular themes and much more. Contents include magazines, newspapers, transcripts and digitized reference book content, images, maps, websites, videos and interactive simulations.
Training and promotional Materials:
Access a training webinar for SIRS Issues Researcher, SIRS Discoverer, and ProQuest eLibrary HERE
Click below for an eLibary brochure
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Access an eLibrary training video HERE
Access eLibrary customizable bookmarks HERE
Access elibrary customizable posters HERE
World Book eBooksRecommended Grade Range: K-12
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The World Book eBooks collection includes World Book's entire frontlist and backlist of nearly 400 books. It includes highly illustrated, engaging titles that support a span of curriculum areas and reading levels.
Training and promotional Materials:
Click HERE for a webinar providing a quick introduction to World Book eBooks
Access a World Book eBooks tutorial HERE
Access a Wordbook Training site HERE
