MS / US Library

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Think Quest - (Password protected) A learning platform where teachers and students create projects.

Gale Student Resources in Context - Magazine and journal articles in all academic subjects.

Gale Global Issues in Context - Perspectives on international news and events.

World Book Online  - Encyclopedia articles in all subject areas, always up-to-date.

SIRS Discoverer – (See POWER Library) Articles and graphics from more than 1,400 U.S. and international magazines, newspapers and U.S. government documents carefully selected for middle and elementary school researchers.

IPL2 for Kids - Information you can trust.

Ask a Biologist - Working with over 100 volunteer scientists, students and teachers can ask an expert.

HowStuffWorks - is a widely recognized source for clear, reliable explanations of how everything around us actually works.

What’s That Stuff - Ever wondered about what's really in hair coloring, Silly Putty, Cheese Wiz, artificial snow, or self-tanners? C&EN presents a collection of articles that gives you a look at the chemistry behind a wide variety of everyday products. 

Physics Animations -  Computer animations to help explain important concepts in physics.

Guide to Inventions and Discoveries - from adrenaline to zipper.

Inventors and Inventions

Invent Now: Hall of Fame - Search the library, or browse information by inventor, invention, induction date and decade.

Good Reads - Get great book recommendations from people you know; keep track of what you've read and what you like to read; Form a book club, answer book trivia and collect your favorite quotes.

Slime Kids - Books, authors, reference and games for kids in Middle School.

The Exquisite Corpse Adventure - Read this advenure book online and solve the clues as you go along.

Skribblitt - For budding authors. Publish your own book.

Tikatok - Another self-publishing website.

 

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