The Catalog of U.S. Government Publications
the finding tool for federal publications that includes descriptive information for historical
and current publications as well as direct links to the full document, when available; search
by authoring agency, title, subject, and general keywords
and current publications as well as direct links to the full document, when available; search
by authoring agency, title, subject, and general keywords
Connexions
view and share free educational material in small modules that can be organized as
courses, books, reports or other academic assignments.
view and share free educational material in small modules that can be organized as
courses, books, reports or other academic assignments.
Culturegrams (fee-based, Proquest)
primary source cultural & statistical country reports of the world (also a kids’ version),
states and Canadian provinces, Native recipes, interviews, photos and video.
states and Canadian provinces, Native recipes, interviews, photos and video.
search over 13.5 million digital resources or choose from Art & Design, History & Culture,
or Science & Nature to discover featured collections, stories, video, and more.
or Science & Nature to discover featured collections, stories, video, and more.
FreedomFlix (fee-based, Scholastic)
grades 4-12, behind-the-scenes look at the people, places, and events that shaped
our world.
our world.
approximately 164 million items viewable by subject, format, collection or by keyword;
in 470 languages; the single most comprehensive accumulation of human expression
ever assembled.
in 470 languages; the single most comprehensive accumulation of human expression
ever assembled.
Project Gutenberg
started in 1971; considered the first digital repository of public-domain content i.e.
books and other materials available to the general public.
books and other materials available to the general public.
Open Textbook Library
searchable online catalog of over 260 open (free) textbooks, many of which are
reviewed by faculty at OTN institutions
searchable online catalog of over 260 open (free) textbooks, many of which are
reviewed by faculty at OTN institutions
ProCon.org
promotes critical thinking, education, and informed citizenship by presenting
controversial issues in a straightforward, nonpartisan, primarily pro-con format.
promotes critical thinking, education, and informed citizenship by presenting
controversial issues in a straightforward, nonpartisan, primarily pro-con format.
ScienceFlix (fee-based, Scholastic)
grades 4-12, look at earth, space, life, and physical science, and health and math,
tech, and engineering
tech, and engineering
SIRS Issues Researcher (fee-based, ProQuest)
social Issues Research Service background and analysis on 345+ leading issues;
a CODiE award-winning resource for pro/con issues
social Issues Research Service background and analysis on 345+ leading issues;
a CODiE award-winning resource for pro/con issues
Teen Health and Wellness (fee-based, Rosen digital)
grades 7-12 up-to-date, nonjudgmental, straightforward curricular, and self-help support;
grades 7-12 up-to-date, nonjudgmental, straightforward curricular, and self-help support;
topics i.e. diseases, drugs, alcohol, nutrition, mental health, suicide, bullying, LGBTQ
issues, and more.
This is an example of personalized, student-centered inquiry learning based on the models of Carole Kuhlthau and Barbara Stripling. Over half of the time students work on the inquiry, they are asked to spend in Exploration of various sources and related topics. Then they make a choice for their focus area from within the broad perspective of Globalization. This example follows a focus area of sustainable agriculture. Students are also immersed in literature related to themes of Globalization such as interdependence of human society, identity and diversity, building peace, and environmental sustainability.
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