Databases A - O
Atomic Learning's database includes numerous one to three-minute online video tutorials. Covers many different aspects of a variety of software programs including: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Hyperstudio, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Photoshop, and more.
BrainPOP 
BrainPOP jr 
BrainPOP ESL 
BrainPop offers educational and interactive online activities that span six main subjects including science, math, language arts, social studies, health and technology. BrainPOP requires a username and password, which you can get from your library information teacher or from the Home Access Passwords page. Content which requires a subscription is available only during school hours, but there are many activities that are free.
Britannica Image Quest provides safe and fast access to two million rights-cleared images from over 50 of the best collections in the world. Search for high quality images on all topics for all ages. Images can be saved in the lightbox, then printed, emailed, or downloaded.
CultureGrams contains concise cultural and statistical snapshots of every country recognized by the United Nations. Local experts document the unique details of each country's customs, traditions and daily life. CultureGrams details 25 different aspects of the country and its culture including the flag and national anthem.
Discovery Education includes 5,000 full-length videos segmented into 41,000 content-specific clips tied directly state and national standards. Includes images.
Funk and Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia 
Updated annually, Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia's database indexes over 25,000 records, covering an array of topics. Full text for each record may be easily accessed by double clicking on the topic from the display. The database contains images, offers brief biographies as well as information in a variety of subject areas.
Learn360's video streaming service provides a growing library of audio files, still images and full-length educational videos, as well as thousands of video clips aligned to state standards.
Netrekker is a great tool to look for quality websites, which are by subject area. Readability level is included.
NoodleTools provides innovative software that teaches students and supports teachers and librarians throughout the entire research process – from note taking to bibliographies.
NoveList K-8 Plus is a great online resource for helping teachers, school media specialists and kids find that next great book to read. Created especially for kids (and the adults who work with them), it has a colorful, graphic-rich homepage and is very easy to use.
Home Access Passwords
To log into databases from home, you can find usernames and passwords on this Home Access Passwords LibGuide. This guide is password protected. PASSWORD HINT: Our school's mascot is a _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
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Databases P - Z
PebbleGo contains both animal and earth science databases designed specifically for K-2 emergent readers and researchers. It features many articles correlated to life and earth science standards, audio and video, carefully leveled text, educational games, and innovative read-aloud capabilities. Web access from school or home makes PebbleGo an ideal K-2 resource. PebbleGo features easy-to-use searching tools, and introduces early learners to database and research concepts.
Barrington 220's NEWEST elementary science database, PowerKids Life Science Includes key life science topics including animals, classification, endangered and extinct species, food chains and food webs, green living, habitats and ecosystems, the human body, life cycles, plants, survival and adaptation. 400+ articles, dynamic videos, interactive games, hands-on projects, experiments and activities.
Soundzabound is a fantastic royalty-free music library of downloadable MP3 files. Perfect for podcasts, PowerPoint, videos, news shows, video yearbooks, digital storytelling, presentations, TV broadcasts, web design and more.
A digital library of e-books for kids, TumbleBooks is an online collection of animated, talking picture books which teach young children the joys of reading in a format they'll love.
The Visual Thesaurus is an interactive dictionary and thesaurus which creates word maps that blossom with meanings and branch to related words. Its innovative display encourages exploration and learning. You'll understand language in a powerful new way.
World Book Online 
Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos
World Book Online is a suite of online research tools that includes encyclopedia articles, primary source collections, educator tools, student activities, pictures, audio, and video, complemented by current periodicals and related Web sites.
Help
For help with databases, ask Ms. Stoudt or send her an email at kstoudt@barrington220.org
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