Informational Resources


Research Databases
A database is a collection of information that is organized so that it can easily be accessed, managed, and updated. (WhatIs.com)  



This encyclopedia provides teachers and students access to articles, images, videos, editorially-selected websites, and more. 

Points of View Reference Center
Find resources that present multiple sides of an issue to help develop persuasive arguments and essays, and better understand controversial issues. 
Contains reference works, periodicals, academic journals, primary sources and multi-media conveniently separated by type.
Contains magazines, newspapers, biographies, and a full assortment of resources.  Start here for the most inclusive collection. 




SOCIAL STUDIES


CultureGrams     (Remote access password needed.  Sign in HERE for password)
Discover country information on history, customs, family, lifestyle, recipes, maps, flags, symbols, economy, geography, population, and more. 
Find information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities.
Find data on population, demographics and more through the U.S. Census Bureau.
Informs people around the world about population, health and the environment.


SCIENCE


Get journal articles, encyclopedia articles, essays, biographies, videos and images on a wide variety of science topics.


HEALTH 


Get health specific info from mainstream and holistic health sources.