Reference Sources

Research IT CT Databases:

Formally iConn databases, these reference databases range from magazine and periodicals to biography, science and history. These are essential sources for every Middle School student who is doing research on various social, historical, literary, or scientific topics.

Database Resources for Middle Schools 

This collection of over 28 Middle School databases includes: Biography, History, magazine,  newspaper, e-books, CT History, Science and Health, information in easy to search formats.

Elementary Databases

Find articles for research in an easy to use popular topic organization, or through a general search box.  Middle School to Elementary level periodicals, and primary source documents provide content information.

High School Databases

Similar to the Middle School Databases but content is at a higher reading level, and with topics that are popular with older students.

CT Digital Collections

6 Connecticut information sources that can be searched individually or together from historic newspapers to the CT Digital archive.

Library of Congress

WLMS Databases

ScienceFlix

A Science encyclopedia that feature topics with an introductory video, a main article in three reading levels, and other exploratory articles. This database also has a key word search and links to other related Websites. 

This is a school subscription: username: wlocks   Password: wildcat

http://scienceflix.digital.scholastic.com/

FactCite: This site has multiple reference databases including: Greek and Roman Mythology, American History, Countries, Sports, and Biographies

This is a school subscription: Username: wlocks     Password: wildcat

http://factcite.com

 Grolier On-Line Encyclopedias:

New Book of Knowledge and Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia (This is a school subscription: username: wlocks  password: wildcat)

http://go.grolier.com/

On-Line Works Cited Citation Creator

Noodle Tools

WLMS Subscription Works Cited and citation maker. Students must create an account by clicking the "register" button on the login screen. Students access the subscription with their username and password, and can directly link to Noodletools from Google Classroom.

https://my.noodletools.com/logon/signin?group=20720&code=9893

Reference Web Sites

Information Please Almanac (Fact Monster): This is an almanac, homework helper, and information source for many high interest subjects. It even helps with the format for citing information. 

http://www.factmonster.com/

Internet Public Library: Here you find on-line reference help, and author resources. (This is the special Youth Division)

http://www.ipl.org/youth/

Merriam Webster on-line Dictionary and Thesaurus:

http://www.m-w.com/

Puzzlemaker.com:Great site for making all kinds of puzzles

http://www.puzzlemaker.com/

Windsor Locks Public Library: Access to the public library's on-line catalog. http://www.windsorlockslibrary.org/

Curriculum       

 Language Arts/Reading

Teaching Books  

A database for information on books and authors with author videos, audio clips, and literature resources. One stop place for all the Web information on authors and books.    

Giggle Poetry: A fun poetry site  http://www.gigglepoetry.com

Good Reads: A popular teen age and young adult site for sharing and finding good books to read http://www.goodreads.com

Math

Hooda Math: a free math site with games, worksheets, movies and tutorials.

http://hoodamath.com

Physical Education

PE Central: A site for students, parents, and educators focusing on physical education programs. Follow the links to the top ten web sites on different physical education subjects such as dance, fitness and sports.  http://www.pecentral.org/

Science           

NASA: A wonderful source for information on space exploration.    http://www.Nasa.gov

Nine planets: A multimedia tour of the Solar System.  http://nineplanets.org

Periodic Table of the Elements: http://www.ptable.com

Weather Channel On-Line:  http://www.weather.com

Zoom School: a site with topics in science, geography, and language arts. Middle school students will like the large coloring book-like graphics, and general information that will help them with their reports. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/school/index.shtml

Social Studies     

American Memory: The Library of Congress' Historical Collection site with images and primary documents from American History.  http://memory.loc.gov/

CIA world fact book: Country information with maps, flags and statistics.  https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/

History Channel Classroom: http://www.historychannel.com/classroom/index.htm

Latin American:  A multitude of resources for information on Latin America.  http://lanic.utexas.edu/

National Geographic on-line: Maps, adventure, exploration, and other National Geographic features.  http://www.nationalgeographic.com/media/world/

Learn Spanish: http://www.studyspanish.com/index.htm

Tech Ed

American Society of Civil Engineers: Information on many of the topics covered in the Technology Education curriculum. http://www.asce.org

First Lego League: Information on updates, registration and resources for this program.  http://www.firstlegoleague.org/

Smithsonian Institution: From museum information to the giant pandas at the zoo, this content rich site provides links to historical and cultural information as well as other American museums.  http://www.si.edu