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database & Account Passwords
(If this link is not working for you, make sure you are using your WSH school district Google account.)

The Databases:

Brittanica
Brittanica Escolar
These links provide access to the online version of the Encyclopedia Brittanica. They provide access to articles on a wide variety of topics. Use Brittanica Escolar to view the encyclopedia in Spanish.

CIA World Fact Book
The World Factbook provides information on the history, people and society, government, economy, energy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities.

EuropeAsiaOceaniaNorth AmericaNoneAfricaAfricaNoneSouth America
CultureGrams provides cultural information about the countries in each continent, as well as the states in the USA. Click on the continent you are researching to access the database.

Ebsco
EBSCOhost is a very reliable general database. This is an excellent place to search for any topic.

Gale Databases
Within this link you have access to a wide variety of Gale databases, including science, US history, world history, biographies, viewpoints, and a few general information databases as well.
Gale: Environmental Studies
Broadens student understanding of environmental issues that affect people globally through topic overviews, journals, news, and multimedia content.
Gale Interactive: Science
Allows students to manipulate 3D interactive models to visualize and understand biology, chemistry, earth, and space science concepts.
Gale presents: National Geographic Kids
Allows students to adventure in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space.

Picture
Issues & Controversies provides you with access to historical accounts of the arguments for and against major US movements, events, and issues.

Lonely Planet
Learn about the countries of the world from the perspective of a potential tourist. Find out what is important about countries regarding customs and important locations (tourist spots) on Lonely Planet​.


PQ Central Student
PQ Ebook Central
pq ELibrary
PQ Issues Researcher
ProQuest encompasses a variety of different databases. Use Central Student to access all of the databases at once. Or narrow your search by selecting the database you prefer. Use the Issues Researcher to get information about current, controversial hot topics.

Salem Literature & History
​Search for historical information on a variety of hot topics regarding US History and / or literature.

Science Daily
"Your source for the latest research news" is what Science Daily proclaims to be on their website.

Science News for Students
Science News for Students provides access to science articles written for and tailored specifically towards high school students.


Teaching Books Net
Identify exceptional books that reflect diverse cultural experiences, interests, and ability levels. Access materials to use with these texts and share easily using teachingbooks.net​.

World Book Web
This database provides access to the online version of the World Book encyclopedia.

Fact checkers:

snopes
fact check
Media bias/fact check
open secrets

Research skills:

PQ Research Companion
Review how to find, access and use information when completing a research assignment.

Facts Matter by lhermelin
Wikipedia Turns 15
This link will take you to an audio file interview with the creator of Wikipedia. In this interview, the purpose of creating Wikipedia, along with some of its pros and cons are addressed.
awash in fake news
Listen to an audio file regarding recognizing and avoiding fake news while you research your topic.
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        • US History
        • US Government
      • Staff Development
  • Databases
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