Reference Databases
Provided by DCPS
Please contact your library media specialist for username and password information.
All Levels PK-12
World Book Online provides students with access to all current print World Book Encyclopedia articles. Students can search by subject, A-Z, complete an advanced search, or browse subjects that connect to breaking news stories.
World Book Online. World Book Publishing, 2017, www.worldbookonline.com/wb/Login?ed=wb. Accessed 27 June 2017. |
Grades 6-12
Explora Secondary Schools supports secondary student research by providing a variety of resources on a broad range of topics. Students can choose to have articles read aloud, use highlighting tools, and save articles directly to Google Drive.
Explora Secondary Schools. EBSCO Industries, 2017, http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=src_ic, Accessed 27 June 2017. |
SIRS Decades provides users with access to thousands of primary and secondary source articles concerning the 20th century. Students can select information by decade or by searching a specific topic from the homepage.
SIRS Decades. ProQuest, 2017, http://decades.sirs.com/decadesweb/decades/do/frontpage. Accessed 29 June 2017. |
SIRS Government Reporter is an excellent database for student research on domestic, international, and multicultural government affairs. This database provides accurate, reliable information relating to many social and governmental topics.
SIRS Government Reporter. ProQuest, 2017, http://sks.sirs.com/webapp/government-reporter. Accessed 28 June 2017. |
SIRS Issues Researcher is an excellent database for student research on current issues and opposing viewpoints. This database provides accurate, reliable information supporting both sides of current issues and arguments.
SIRS Issues Researcher. ProQuest, 2017, sks.sirs.com/webapp/issues-researcher. Accessed 28 June 2017. |
SIRS Renaissance is an excellent database for student research on the arts and humanities. This database provides current, accurate, and reliable information. Search results can be sorted by relevancy, Lexile, and type of source.
SIRS Renaissance. ProQuest, 2017, http://sks.sirs.com/webapp/renaissance. Accessed 28 June 2017. |
Reference Databases Provided by Dorchester County Public Library
Use your public library card to log in and access the following databases.
All Levels PK-12
ScienceFlix is a fun interactive way for students to research a variety of topics related to science, health, engineering, and technology. Each topic is supported with videos, articles, images, and links to additional sites.
ScienceFlix. Scholastic, 2017, scienceflix.digital.scholastic.com/splash. Accessed 27 June 2017. |
Grades PK-5
TrueFlix provides elementary level readers with a fun way to interact with nonfiction texts. Each topic will provide students with access to several related nonfiction texts. Students then have the option to read, watch, and explore each text.
TrueFlix. Scholastic, 2017, http://auth.grolier.com/login/tfx/login.php?bffs=N. Accessed 28 June 2017. |
Tutorials
View the following screencasts to learn more about key features of SIRS Issues Researcher and World Book Online.
SIRS Issues Researcher: Search Options and Features