STEAM for Tweens:
Oil Spill
Pick up a bag of materials and work along with Miss Jennifer to learn about oil spills and methods to clean up the damage.
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Read about key figures and events, examine famous speeches and other primary sources, and get context from the in-depth timelines; from Infobase
Get details on the world's most influential people; provides reference content alongside newspaper and magazine articles, video and images
Provides live tutoring and homework help for students in grades K-12, expert online writing assistance and a SkillSurfer center with skill building and tests
Easy to use, easy to find trusted information - including timelines, articles, videos and recommended primary sources - for all ages!
The ideal Spanish-language reference tool for those learning Spanish and ELL students; bilingual features allow students to toggle between Spanish and English
Includes articles, images, video and primary source documents you need to complete assignments for any subject
This content-rich, authoritative, easy-to-use digital resource features age-appropriate, reliable, curriculum-related content covering a broad range of educational topics.
Educational videos children want to watch – Sesame Street, The Electric Company, Reading Rainbow, the Berenstain Bears, Franklin, and thousands more – plus songs, games, story times and other interactives that are sure to entertain, educate, and inspire young children
Young learners (ages 6 and up) explore a new language through fun and engaging activities with their cartoon “friend” and his or her pet. Sign in to or register for Transparent Language Online, go to More Languages and select the desired KidSpeak language (Chinese, English, French, German, Italian and Spanish).
Looking for e-book and e-audiobooks just for kids and tweens? Check out the Blue Ridge Download Consortium's collection with popular age-appropriate titles for young readers on the go!
Provides adapted material to facilitate research and understanding for readers of all ages who have a basic foundation in English literacy; access articles and reference sources covering science, math, history, culture, civics, literature, and life skills topics, while developing reading and study skills; also provides quizzes (with answers) and other educator resources for students and teachers
Comprehensive, authoritative articles and videos covering key science topics; includes interactive experiments and activities – perfect for science fairs!
World Book Online, from the publishers of the World Book Encyclopedia, provides access to thousands of encyclopedia articles, interactive maps, timelines, ebooks and much more