OHIO WEB LIBRARY RESOURCES

                          

 

OTHER RESOURCES

   

 

OHIO WEB LIBRARY RESOURCES

American and English full text literature collections - Electronic books of American and English literature: poetry, drama, fiction, and the Bible.

Biography Reference Bank - Access biographical information on more than 335,000 people from throughout history, around the world, and across all disciplines.

Digital Public Library of America - Historic digital collections from libraries, museums, and archives across Ohio and more. The DPLA portal to photographs, maps, documents, and AV materials from across the country is a great starting place for your local history and genealogy reference.

Explora Secondary Schools - Grades 6-12: A far better alternative to websites and search engines for students to look up articles and facts for research papers or homework.

Literary Reference Center - Research an author, novel, or poem for school or personal interest. Learn more about a literary movement for book discussions.

Points of View Reference Center - Containing resources that present multiple sides of an issue, this resource provides the basis from which students can realize and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues and develop analytical thinking skills.

Science Reference Center - Contains full text for hundreds of science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals and other sources.

Very Short Introductions - An excellent way to get a quick authoritative and accessible overview of a subject.

World Book Online - Information resources for pre-school through college

 

OTHER RESOURCES

Hippo Campus - HippoCampus.org is a free website that offers rich multimedia academic content — videos, animations, quizzes, and simulations. The site offers more than 5,700 free videos collected from various academic institutions in 13 subject areas, including algebra, geometry, calculus, earth science, biology, physics, history, and English.

Khan Academy - Khan Academy is a nonprofit that aims to provide "a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere." The site offers a growing library of high-quality educational videos that can help parents brush up on school subjects or guide their child through homework with evidence and visual aids, which are big concepts in the Common Core.

 

 

 

Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Each of STEAM's five subjects share a common approach and focus. They require gathering and using evidence to create knowledge or solve problems. STEAM learning happens naturally everyday as children explore, play, and try new things.

 

NASA Science

Explore the Solar System and Beyond!

 

 

 

Steam Powered Family
Welcome to STEAM Powered Family! Here we are constantly looking for ways to foster curiosity and a love of learning in our children, regardless of ability or history. With a focus on STEM and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math), and positive children’s mental health practices, our goal is to foster resilient, healthy minds.

 

 

 

Codecademy
Codecademy makes learning to code fun and rewarding, and offers plenty of help along the way.

 

 

 

 

Science Buddies
Hands-on Science Resources for Home and School
Science Buddies mission is to inspire and educate students of all ages with hands-on STEM explorations that reflect their unique personal interests. By providing highly personalized educational experiences, we drive student discovery, engagement, and learning in STEM subjects.

 

 

 

Left Brain Craft Brain
Find hundreds of hands-on activities the kids will LOVE!