Supporting Your K-12 Students with the ORC

Supporting Your K-12 Students with the ORC
Bethany Arsenault, ORC Coordinator 2018/2019

Links to Check Out ORC Support Site: www.onlinereferencecentre.ca
ORC Listserv: @ORC_AB

Q: What is the ORC? A $1.2 million collection of curricular aligned authoritative digital resources licensed on behalf of all Alberta: K-12 students and their parents School Staff Pre-Service teachers Public Library Staff * Funded by a yearly Grant-In-Aid from Alberta Education to The Alberta Library (TAL) *for the purposes of supporting K-12 patrons 1.2 million dollar collection of curricular aligned authoritative digital resources licensed on behalf of all Alberta It is made available to K-12 students and parents School staff Pre-service teachers Public library staff to support K-12 patrons And it’s available at NO COST to the school or district Because it is funded by Alberta Education In the form of a yearly Grant-In-Aid to The Alberta Library

Q: Why These Resources? Provides authoritative, age appropriate, curricular aligned content Google and Wikipedia are the tip of the searching and information literacy iceberg Allow students to become familiar and comfortable with the kind of resources and searching practices that are integral to 21st century learning Are time savers once users become familiar with them Include embedded supports for diverse learners like listen, text translation, citation tools, vetted websites, copyright friendly pictures and videos Provide anytime, from anywhere with an internet connection access They provide accurate and trusted content that is age appropriate Each resource is personally vetted by the ORC Coordinator to ensure the content is very strongly aligned to the K-12 Alberta Curriculum So you can feel confident is using these resources with kids We know that students are shallow searches One click, and they are done In fact, according to a PEW research study, 94% of teachers feel that for students, “research” means Googling, and 75% of teachers feel Wikipedia is often the next step However, Google and Wikipedia are the tip of the searching and information literacy iceberg Because ORC resources trusted and curricular aligned, they allow students to become familiar and comfortable with the kind of resources and searching practices that are integral to the 21st century ORC resources are time savers once users are familiar with them Include a number of accessibility supports, like listen features, text translation, citation tools, vetted websites, and copyright friendly pictures and videos Provided anytime, from anywhere with an internet connection

Q: What’s in it for Teachers/Librarians?
Direct curricular correlations, ability to search curricular outcomes Support for diverse learners Access to journals like National Geographic, School Library Journal, Men’s Health, and Maclean’s Consistent and explicit update schedules Access to vetted websites Ability to create permalinks that can be posted on a website, in Google Classroom, or sent in an blast Well for one, all of the resources have direct curriculum correlations to science, social studies, Language Arts, IB Programs, and some French And, for Science and Social Studies, we have these handy curriculum maps that map each grade to the various resources in the collection As mentioned before, they provide support for diverse learners There is access to journals like the Walrus, National Geographic, School Library journal, Men’s Health, and MacLean’s They are consistent and explicitly updated And you have the ability to create permalinks that can be posted on a website, Moodle page, blog, social media and even blasts

Q: How do I access the ORC?
Go the LearnAlberta.ca Select English or French Click “Online Reference Centre” in the tab along the top of the screen In school automatic authentication should occur Outside of school access requires a district username and password LA___________ (username) ______________ (password) Share your district username and password using low tech methods - do not post on an open website for your remote username/password Go to LearnAlberta.ca Select English or French Click “Online Reference Centre in the tab along the top of the screen And the best part, users can access them anytime and from anywhere with an internet connection If you are accessing them from within a school, you are automatically logged in If you want to access them from home, then you just need the username and password assigned by your district, which you can easily get from me! Though we do ask that you share the username and password using low tech methods, so please do not post on an open website like a blog, or even social media, because these are licensed resources

Questions?

Literacy Development and English Language Arts
Early World of Learning (Grades K-2) BookFLIX (Grades K-3) TrueFLIX (Grades 3-6) TeachingBooks.net (Grades K-12)

Early World of Learning
Recently added to the ORC Collection Designed for very young learners with human voice read aloud embedded throughout Stories, pictures, videos, songs and activities build literacy skills Related content to Science and Social Studies curricula Fun and interactive, works well on iPad or tablet URL at the top of the screen acts as a permalink **only for this resource World Book: Early World of Learning Added to the collection in the 2015/2016 school year, World Book: Early World of Learning is a resource designed for young users to navigate independent of assistance. Features Human voice- guided navigation of interface allow nonreaders to access independently Read Trek’s Travel Easy concept books read aloud in a human voice Each book includes Related game to test understanding Related picture and videos to build or activate the student’s background knowledge of the topic Welcome to Reading A collection of easy readers in four increasingly difficult reading levels Although it looks like they are levelled according to Fountas and Pinnell – it is not that levelling system Related book from the collection Know It! Eleven topics with eBooks within each topic Every eBook has embedded pictures and videos Topics include: Animals Homes (grade 1 plants and animals) Animal Safari (high interest animals for K-2 students) Creepy- Crawlies (grades 2 small, crawling) Glub! Glub! Sea Animals (high interest animals for K-2 students) Me, Myself and I (kinder high interest, grade 1 senses) People at Work (kinder) Plants (grade 1 plants and animals) Rain Forest Animals (grade 2 small, crawling and high interest animals for K-2) Rarr! Dinosaurs! (kinder) Vroom! Vroom! (kinder) Weather (grade 1 seasons) Play Four different types of games related to literacy development Put the Story in Order – sequencing Concentration – memory games Multiple Choice – complete the sentence with the appropriate word Sorting – phonemic awareness Watch Access all of the embedded videos outside of the related books Print & Do Printable worksheets on a variety of basic concepts Classics Sometimes in the middle bottom of the screen, sometimes in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen “Story Corner” Classic stories read aloud in a human voice Do not include the related picture and videos “Nursery Rhymes” Classic nursery rhymes read aloud in a human voice “Songs” Classic songs often sung in children’s voices Tips for Ease of Use In this resource, and only World Book: Early World of Learning the URL at the top of screen acts as a permalink Use a permalink to create a QR code to get young students to content very quickly and easily Instead of having to navigate through the resource they scan the QR code and are taken directly to the intended page Research Supporting this Resource The more background knowledge a reader has about the topic they are reading the better able they are to comprehend what they are reading. This is because they have a frame of reference in which to put the information. Reading comprehension can be dramatically impacted (both negatively and positively) by the amount of background knowledge the reader has about the particular topic. Activating the background knowledge a reader already has or “front loading’ them with some background knowledge related to the read often improves comprehension. Natural readers relate what they are reading to other books of a similar topic that they have read previously. Some readers need explicit links to help them learn this skill. Providing a related book helps them to the connection between what they are reading and what they have read previously.

How Do I Use It? Early World of Learning
Begin a lesson with a sing along - have related books pulled out for students On the Smart Board have the games open so that earlier finishers can work together to play the educational games Have the educational games as a learning station Supplement school library print collection with the “Know It” section Highlight “Know It” and have related print resources available

BookFLIX Recommended for K-3 students
120 fiction and nonfiction book pairs (250 books total) organized into themes Pairing fiction with related nonfiction increases student comprehension when reading both formats Search titles by guided reading level (Fountas and Pinnell), author, grade level, theme, etc. Lesson plans provided for each pair Real voice audio support embedded throughout resources to allow emergent readers to navigate the resource independently Between 1-3 follow up “puzzlers” for each pair BookFLIX This license is the American version of BookFLIX because there was not a Canadian version when we first started to license it. The American version includes Spanish titles that our Spanish bilingual schools are using. That is why you will see explicitly American content. Features Fiction and Nonfiction book pairings For every fiction book there is a related nonfiction book Human voice- guided navigation of interface allow nonreaders to access independently Human – Voice read aloud fiction and nonfiction paired books All books levelled by Fountas and Pinnell Guided Reading Level (GRL) Fiction books default for the read along to be on Turn it on and let it play away Turn it off and read aloud to class Turn it on and put it on mute for a karaoke read Non-fiction books default for the read along to be off Turn it on, listen, stop discuss or take notes and then pick up where left off Great for students with tracking issues Great for explicitly teaching pulling out key content from informational texts Each book pairing has 1-3 follow up “puzzlers” (word match, sequencing or true/false) Every fiction book has a “Meet the Author” section that is read aloud to the students Even very young students can do an author study using the read aloud in this section Often there is a link to the authors webpage included in the “meet the author” Every book pairing has an “Explore the Web” section with related websites Tips for Ease of Use Click on the “Resources” link in the top right-hand corner to access a listing of all of the pairings included in the resource In this section you can search by author, title, illustrators, theme, GRL, etc. The title search needs to be exact title as it is not as sophisticated as amazon, etc. In the top right-hand corner of the “Resources” page you will find a “click here for downloadable resources” Downloadable parent letters that can be customized, bookmarks and posters can be found here Embedded lesson plan for every pair When you are sick, print it off and highlight what you would like the sub to do for the next day When using BookFLIX on an iPad – make sure to go to the Learn Alberta ORC page to get to BookFLIX using a java enabled web browser like puffin or chrome Research Supporting this Resource In general students nonfiction comprehension is two to three levels lower than their fiction comprehension. This is for a number of reason – often we do not expose young children to nonfiction, sometimes when we do it is disguised as fiction, reading nonfiction is a different reading process than reading fiction, etc. What the research discovered is that when you pair a fiction book with a related nonfiction book it improves comprehension across the board.

How Do I Use It? BookFLIX Read Aloud Ideas:
Highlight a book/author from your collection and have all of the related print resources on display following the reading Turn volume on mute and have a karaoke read - divide students into two groups and each group reads different pages Have no read along on and read it yourself using the beautiful large illustration to engage the students Instruct students to look for a word or phrase during the reading and make a motion/sounds whenever it comes up Load the book on the Smart Board and students can complete the puzzlers on the Smart Board following the book reading Pre-load some titles on iPads for use during library time

TrueFLIX Sister resource to BookFLIX designed for grades 3-6
Nonfiction content divided into 2 broad themes with 3-5 sub themes Each eBook includes an introductory video to help build background knowledge of topic and improve students comprehension Lesson plans provided for every eBook, all eBooks are guided reading level (Fountas and Pinnell) aligned Human voice read along feature to support emergent/struggling readers Interactive table of contents for each eBook, in addition to a glossary and index Essential inquiry questions and project ideas from every eBook TrueFLIX This is the sister resource to BookFLIX, added into the 2013/2014 school year. Features Includes Nonfiction books only Based on a print series of books that may still be in school library collections Human – Voice read aloud for every book All books leveled by Fountas and Pinnell Guided Reading Level (GRL) eBooks default for the read along to be off Turn it on, listen, stop discuss or take notes and then pick up where left off Great for students with tracking issues Great for explicitly teaching pulling out key content from informational texts Each eBook includes: “Watch It” – introductory video to provide or activate background knowledge “Explore More” – related database articles (unfortunately the reading level of the articles are higher than the recommended grade range for this resource) “Project Idea” – based on Alberta Education’s inquiry model, projects allow students to do something with the information they have read “Activity Centre” – Show What You Know (multiple choice quiz related to the book), Word Match (key vocabulary from book) “Explore the Web” – related, vetted websites that include Canadian websites when possible as this is the Canadian version of the resource Tips for Ease of Use Click on the “Resources & Tools” in the top right-hand corner to see the entire listing of eBooks included in the resource In this section you can search by author, title, illustrators, theme, GRL, etc. The title search needs to be exact title as it is not as sophisticated as amazon, etc. In the “Resources” tab toward the right-hand side of the screen you will find an overview of each part of the resource Click on the “Downloadables” link toward the top right-hand side of the screen to downloadable parent letters that can be customized, bookmarks and posters can be found here Embedded lesson plan for every eBook When you are sick, print it off and highlight what you would like the sub to do for the next day When using TrueFLIX on an iPad – make sure to go to the Learn Alberta ORC page to get to TrueFLIX using a java enabled web browser like puffin or chrome

How Do I Use It? TrueFLIX Classroom iPad runs TrueFLIX to help resistant readers make selection using the intro video Find True Books in your school library print collection - pull them and highlight them for your readers Direct students to TrueFLIX to supplement nonfiction content for inquiry projects Run an introductory video related to their topic of study

TeachingBooks.net TeachingBooks.net
A wealth of support materials to teach and promote books in your school (book trailers, author interviews and read ins, author audio name pronunciation, QR flyers, embedded citations, book guides and lesson plans) Share/permalink any page using the /Text/QR Flyer/Bookmark or PermaLink features Access Alberta specific booklists: Pacific Northwest Library Association Young Readers Choice Award (YRCA) Rocky Mountain Book Awards ELA Authorized Novel and Nonfiction Reading List for grades 4-12 Canadian Book Award Winners/Canadian Book and Author Resources Create and/or request a personalized booklist TeachingBooks.net TeachingBooks.net is often mistaken for providing digital books. It provides all of the content you need to teach, promote and support a book in your classroom or library. Features Gold bar along the top of the screen just below the search bar includes: Home Browse Grade level, subject or genre, resource types, resource collection, newly added resources or highlighted resource collections Author & Book Resources Meet-the-Author Movies Meet-the-Author Book Readings Audio Name Pronunciation Book Guides and Lesson Plans Book Trailers Popular Canadian Book Award Winners Curricular uses for TeachingBooks Reader’s Theatre Scripts Readings of Complete Books Custom Reading Lists Help & Training Video Demos Sharing and promotional materials Self-Guided Training* About History and vision Contact Links to include in TeachingBooks Authors/Illustrators to include Follow Us Blog Newsletter Facebook *Self-guided training is a 90-minute self-directed program that guides the user through the creation of an implementation plan for TeachingBooks.net for the specific setting they are working in. The course is divided into phases and does not need to be completed in one 90-minute chunk of time. Once completed a certificate of completion is provided. This is an excellent thing to include in a professional growth plan as there is a clear plan for accomplishing the goal and a measurable outcome. On the Homepage right-hand side below the gold bar A listing of all “Canadian authors & illustrators” included in the resource Defaults to the number of resource, can switch to sort by author name with the little drop down menu at the top right-hand corner of the page Literary Calendar (just below the Canadian authors & illustrators) Includes authors birthdays, important literary days Scroll down the homepage towards the bottom Alberta specific booklists and awards toward the bottom of the homepage Includes Alberta Education Fiction and non fiction reading lists for grades 4-12 Pacific Northwest Library Association Young Reader’s Choice Awards (YRCA) Rocky Mountain Book Awards Meet-the-Author book readings in French On a TeachingBooks Page Hover over the book cover to get a blue pop up with details about all of the different support materials available for that book “Sharing Tools” along the right-hand side of the screen “ ” or ”Text” any page to a colleague or yourself for ease of access “QR Flyer” generates a printable flyer with an embedded QR code to the TeachingBooks page you are on “Permalink” creates a static, unchanging URL that can be shared on a webpage, in an and allows the user to open the TeachingBooks page without being logged into the LearnAlberta.ca webpage “Calendar” allows access to the literary calendar “Facebook,” “Twitter,” “Share,” allow for sharing “Citation” provides an APA and MLA citation of every page “Narrow Your Results” along the left-hand side “Related Booklists” along the left-hand side “Explore Other Booklists on TeachingBooks” along the left-hand side

How Do I Use It? TeachingBooks.net
Using the Permalink option, feature a Canadian author each month on your webpage (link print and virtual - create a related bulletin board with a QR code to the webpage) Feature student pick(s) each month and provide a permalink to the book’s TeachingBook.net page (s) Create: custom reading lists for different grades, top student selections page, or create a librarians pick page in TeachingBooks.net and permalink the page to your webpage - mimic this in the physical space Support classroom novel studies and/or book clubs with the support materials in TeachingBooks.net Create a Virtual Book Club using content from TeachingBooks.net Promote Rocky Mountain Book Award selection using the support materials in TeachingBooks.net (virtually on your webpage and in library print collection also) Promote Young Readers Choice Award selection using the support materials in TeachingBooks.net (virtually on your webpage and in library print collection also)

Supporting Science PebbleGO Animals and Science (Grades K-3)
Pebblego Next science (Grades 3-6) PowerKnowledge Suite (Grades 1-6) National Geographic Kids Virtual Library (Grades K-6) Science In Context (Grades 6-12) ScienceFLIX (Grades 4-9) Teen Health and Wellness (Grades 7-12)

PebbleGO Animals Recommended for students in K-3
Easy navigation, levelled text, visual searching all designed for beginning researchers Human voice read aloud with text highlighting, photos, videos, audio clips to enhance learning and engage learners Articles segmented into brief sections with tab navigation at the top of the screen One or two videos that align with the article to help activate/develop background knowledge of the topic PebbleGO Science/Social Studies/Animals These three databases are accessed through one PebbleGO link. Social Studies and Science were added to the collection in the 2015/2016 school year and Animals has been added to the 2016/2017 resources collection. Features Recommended for students in K-3, although at grade three most students are beyond these resources Human voice read aloud of every article Articles segmented into sections accessed through tabs along the top Related media available for every article (helps to build or activate background knowledge) Options to print the complete article or just the article images Click-Friendly interface to help student locate information Research shows that students are click driven in their searching – they like to click around, see visual cues to find what they are looking for Less text and more images support student search techniques Related content provided for every article Research shows that students are very “shallow” searchers – they locate one article and think they are done Providing related content within the article helps students move forward to find other information and also teaches additional search terms Tips for Ease of Use This resource allows the ORC Coordinator to hide specific articles if they are not aligned to the curriculum or are too US-centric. If there is an article that is not appropriate for Alberta learners please let the ORC Coordinator.

PebbleGo Science Recommended for students in K-3
Easy navigation, levelled text, visual searching all designed for beginning researchers Human voice read aloud with text highlighting, photos, videos, audio clips to enhance learning and engage learners Articles segmented into brief sections with tab navigation at the top of the screen One or two videos that align with the article to help activate/develop background knowledge of the topic PebbleGO Science/Social Studies/Animals These three databases are accessed through one PebbleGO link. Social Studies and Science were added to the collection in the 2015/2016 school year and Animals has been added to the 2016/2017 resources collection. Features Recommended for students in K-3, although at grade three most students are beyond these resources Human voice read aloud of every article Articles segmented into sections accessed through tabs along the top Related media available for every article (helps to build or activate background knowledge) Options to print the complete article or just the article images Click-Friendly interface to help student locate information Research shows that students are click driven in their searching – they like to click around, see visual cues to find what they are looking for Less text and more images support student search techniques Related content provided for every article Research shows that students are very “shallow” searchers – they locate one article and think they are done Providing related content within the article helps students move forward to find other information and also teaches additional search terms Tips for Ease of Use This resource allows the ORC Coordinator to hide specific articles if they are not aligned to the curriculum or are too US-centric. If there is an article that is not appropriate for Alberta learners please let the ORC Coordinator.

How Do I Use it? PebbleGO Animals and Science
This is a database that can be easily navigated by kinders and grade 1 students with very little assistance Always a struggle to find nonfiction content appropriate for this age range - this can supplement the school library print collection Direct students when print materials are needed for units of study Topics covered in Animals: Amphibians, Animal Behaviour, Animal Classification, Animal Habitats, Birds, Dinosaurs, Fish, Insects and Spiders, Invertebrates, Mammals, Pets and Farm Animals, and Reptiles Topics covered in Science: Forces and Motion, Light, Matter, Simple Machines, Sound, Plants, Animals, Humans, Practices for Science and Engineering Investigations, Earth Science, Space Science, Seasons, and Weather Utilize the updated curriculum map

PebbleGo next Science New ORC resource geared towards the “Next Generation” of science researcher Database allows students to move seamlessly from PebbleGo, which serves grades K-3, to PebbleGo Next Science, which supports the grades 3-6 Science curriculum Database topics include: Rocks & Minerals, Plant Growth & Changes, Electricity & Magnetism, Evidence & Investigation, and more Homepage provides user list of topics to choose from: Earth Science, Life Science, Physical Science, and The Field of Science Read Aloud with text highlighting available for every article Double-click dictionary allows user to double click any word in an article and get a dictionary definition Related activity for every article Citations in APA, MLA, and Chicago also available for every article The interface for PebbleGo Next works in a very similar way to the PebbleGo databases, except it is aimed at higher grades levels Reading level is higher Interface visual design is geared more towards older grades On the Homepage, the user is given a choice of different topics to browse and click on: Earth Science, Life Science, Physical Science, and The Field of Science Also a search bar at the top (however there is no advanced search feature) Underneath the topics is a: Games tab: Word Scramble: unscramble word that answers the question Zoom: Magnified picture zooms out and you have to identify it from a list Jigsaw: put puzzle pieces together Quick Match: Match an image with the concept Question of the day: poll like question where you vote on your favourite answer and get to see how other people voted Video Experiments: short videos of classroom science experiments, also comes with a transcript for each video Clicking on a topic on the homepage brings user to a page of subtopics Subtopics may be broken down even further into more subtopics until user reaches the article they are looking for At the top of every page is a “breadcrumb” trail, which shows the user exactly how they got to that page, and how they can get back to the homepage Articles segmented into sections accessed through tabs along the top Below section tabs is a Dictionary tab, Activity tab, and Citation tab Dictionary tab bring up a search bar for user to search the definition of a word Users can also double click any word in the article to bring up a dictionary definition Activity tab brings up a printable activity or experiment related to the article topic Citation tab brings up citations for article in APA, MLA, and Chicago Manual of Style These citations can also be printed Related content provided for every article Research shows that students are very “shallow” searchers – they locate one article and think they are done Providing related content within the article helps students move forward to find other information and also teaches additional search terms Beginning of every paragraph/article section is a Read Aloud button Click the button to have that paragraph/article section read aloud Read Aloud feature uses a human voice, making it easier to understand and listen to Read Aloud feature also includes text-highlighting, which can be helpful for students with tracking issues To pause Read Aloud feature, simply click the button again Every article includes a number of images or charts Every article also ends with a short video related to the article topic At bottom right hand corner of every page is the “Community & Teacher Resources” link Link takes user to a number of resources within the Capstone Community website including: lesson plans, reproducibles, project ideas and outlines User must create an individual username and password to access the “Community & Teacher Resources” section.

How Do I Use it? PebbleGO next science
Every article comes with access to related articles to help students with independent inquiry projects Double-click dictionary also allows students to easily and independently find definitions to words they do not know Related media included in every article like images, graphs, and videos Have the video playing as students enter the classroom to introduce them to the topic Database includes Video Experiments on Homepage Use these short videos to help turn your classroom or library into a science lab! The Field of Science topic on Homepage can act as a great age- appropriate introduction to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) education for students

PowerKnowledge Suite Recommended for grades 1-6
Content divided into 3 databases: Earth & Space, Life Science and Physical Science Includes a customizable read aloud feature Short, segmented articles with introductory videos to build background knowledge Embedded science experiments, projects, and educational games related to the content of the database Aligns with 95% of the grade 3-6 science curriculum and 87% of the grade 1-6 science curriculum PowerKnowledge Suite This publisher has divided science content into three individual databases: Earth and Space Science, Life Science, and Physical Science. All of the interfaces operate in exactly the same way and can be accessed within any of the databases. Features Click-Friendly interface to help student locate information Research shows that students are click driven in their searching – they like to click around, see visual cues to find what they are looking for Less text and more images support student search techniques Read aloud feature in the top right-hand corner of every article To customize the speed and colour of highlighting click on the cog image that appears when the slide out menu appears after play is pressed Text translation in every article found in the top right-hand corner of the screen Related content provided for every article in the “investigate” section Research shows that students are very “shallow” searchers – they locate one article and think they are done Providing related content within the article helps students move forward to find other information and also teaches additional search terms Articles are segmented into sections along the left-hand side of the screen New feature to save article to Google Drive Each of the three databases have a unique set of: Science Fair Projects and Experiments Related to the content of the database, great supplement to the brown EPSB Science booklets Resources for Teachers/Librarians Lesson plans and reproducible Curriculum correlations Promotional materials Video gallery Live Video Feeds – check out elephants in elephant sanctuary, etc. Play Games Related to the content of the database

PowerKnowledge: Earth and Space Science
Science Units Supported: Grade 1 Seasonal Changes Grade 2 Exploring Liquids Grade 3 Rocks and Minerals Grade 4 Light and Shadows & Waste and Our World Grade 5 Weather Watch, Wetland Ecosystems & Social Studies Mapping Grade 6 Sky Science PowerKnowledge Suite This publisher has divided science content into three individual databases: Earth and Space Science, Life Science, and Physical Science. All of the interfaces operate in exactly the same way and can be accessed within any of the databases. Features Click-Friendly interface to help student locate information Research shows that students are click driven in their searching – they like to click around, see visual cues to find what they are looking for Less text and more images support student search techniques Read aloud feature in the top right-hand corner of every article To customize the speed and colour of highlighting click on the cog image that appears when the slide out menu appears after play is pressed Text translation in every article found in the top right-hand corner of the screen Related content provided for every article in the “investigate” section Research shows that students are very “shallow” searchers – they locate one article and think they are done Providing related content within the article helps students move forward to find other information and also teaches additional search terms Articles are segmented into sections along the left-hand side of the screen New feature to save article to Google Drive Each of the three databases have a unique set of: Science Fair Projects and Experiments Related to the content of the database, great supplement to the brown EPSB Science booklets Resources for Teachers/Librarians Lesson plans and reproducible Curriculum correlations Promotional materials Video gallery Live Video Feeds – check out elephants in elephant sanctuary, etc. Play Games Related to the content of the database

PowerKnowledge: Life Science
Science Units Supported: Grade 1 Needs of Animals and Plants Grade 2 Small Crawling and Flying Animals Grade 3 Animal Life Cycles & Hearing and Sound Grade 4 Plant Growth and Changes & Waste and Our World Grade 5 Wetland Ecosystems Grade 6 Trees and Forests PowerKnowledge Suite This publisher has divided science content into three individual databases: Earth and Space Science, Life Science, and Physical Science. All of the interfaces operate in exactly the same way and can be accessed within any of the databases. Features Click-Friendly interface to help student locate information Research shows that students are click driven in their searching – they like to click around, see visual cues to find what they are looking for Less text and more images support student search techniques Read aloud feature in the top right-hand corner of every article To customize the speed and colour of highlighting click on the cog image that appears when the slide out menu appears after play is pressed Text translation in every article found in the top right-hand corner of the screen Related content provided for every article in the “investigate” section Research shows that students are very “shallow” searchers – they locate one article and think they are done Providing related content within the article helps students move forward to find other information and also teaches additional search terms Articles are segmented into sections along the left-hand side of the screen New feature to save article to Google Drive Each of the three databases have a unique set of: Science Fair Projects and Experiments Related to the content of the database, great supplement to the brown EPSB Science booklets Resources for Teachers/Librarians Lesson plans and reproducible Curriculum correlations Promotional materials Video gallery Live Video Feeds – check out elephants in elephant sanctuary, etc. Play Games Related to the content of the database

PowerKnowledge: Physical Science
Science Units Supported: Grade 1 Needs of Animals and Plants Grade 2 Hot and Cold Temperature & Magnetism Grade 4 Wheels and Levers Grade 5 Electricity and Magnetism & Classroom Chemistry Grade 6 Trees and Forests PowerKnowledge Suite This publisher has divided science content into three individual databases: Earth and Space Science, Life Science, and Physical Science. All of the interfaces operate in exactly the same way and can be accessed within any of the databases. Features Click-Friendly interface to help student locate information Research shows that students are click driven in their searching – they like to click around, see visual cues to find what they are looking for Less text and more images support student search techniques Read aloud feature in the top right-hand corner of every article To customize the speed and colour of highlighting click on the cog image that appears when the slide out menu appears after play is pressed Text translation in every article found in the top right-hand corner of the screen Related content provided for every article in the “investigate” section Research shows that students are very “shallow” searchers – they locate one article and think they are done Providing related content within the article helps students move forward to find other information and also teaches additional search terms Articles are segmented into sections along the left-hand side of the screen New feature to save article to Google Drive Each of the three databases have a unique set of: Science Fair Projects and Experiments Related to the content of the database, great supplement to the brown EPSB Science booklets Resources for Teachers/Librarians Lesson plans and reproducible Curriculum correlations Promotional materials Video gallery Live Video Feeds – check out elephants in elephant sanctuary, etc. Play Games Related to the content of the database

How Do I Use It? PowerKnowledge Suite
An excellent way to supplement your school library print collection for both teachers and students There are only so many books a library can have on penguins - PowerKnowledge databases can be accessed by a limitless number of students simultaneously While pulling print content for units, find related content in the PowerKnowledge databases, create permalinks to articles to go on teacher website Utilize appropriate curriculum mapping document for the ORC from the ORC Support Site

National Geographic Kids Virtual Library
Authoritative nonfiction content Award-winning maps and photos 200 National Geographic Kids Books 500 Kid-friendly downloadable images National Geographic Kids Magazines (2009-Present, 3 month embargo) Include listen feature National Geographic Kids Virtual Library This resource was added to the collection in the 2015/2016 school year. Although it is recommended for K-6, students in all grades can access the vivid images and videos included in this resource. Features Content divided into Videos, Pictures, Books and Magazines from the homepage Videos Full transcripts available Read aloud feature in the top right-hand corner of every article To customize the speed and colour of highlighting click on the cog image that appears when the slide out menu appears after play is pressed Top right-hand corner of screen: Bookmark (create a permanent link that can be shared with learning community for easy access to content) Citation Tools (copy and paste for using images or videos in project) Print Pictures Description of picture available Download (use images in projects, etc.) “Related Subjects” included to find other pictures, videos, books, or magazines Books “Search Within” allows users to target specific content within book Magazines Articles in View and Related Subject also included Top bar of the screen starting from the left – return to homepage, browse magazines only or explore topics (Animals, environment, history, peoples & cultures, places, or science & tech Advanced Search (directly under the main search bar on the right-hand side of screen) Limit searchers by publication title, content type, picture type, or publication date Tips for Ease of Use Use the search bar to locate information within books and magazines. The book or magazine opens to the exact page with the reference and also indicates other pages that include related information. Use the “Bookmark” to create a permalink (unchanging static URL) Use a permalink to create a QR to have a video or article in a learning centre Students scan the QR and then complete learning centre task

How Do I Use It? National Geographic Kids Virtual Library
Have National Geographic Kids running on iPads instead of print - better yet have both Have a featured article on the classroom Smart Board at the beginning of the day or following lunch - allow students to interact with the Smart Board to learn more about their book selection Use copy-right friendly images from this resource in Classroom Direct students to this resource for copy-right friendly images for presentations Direct students to this resource for additional content on inquiry topics

Science In Context Science In Context
Featured videos, news, and stories on homepage Customizable read-aloud feature, articles available to download to MP3 Text Translation to 13 languages Highlight and take notes within the article, save to a folder without an account Embedded citation tools (MLA 7th Edition or APA 6th Edition) Links to “Related Subjects” to support shallow searchers Share/permalink any page using the “Bookmark” tab right side of the search bar at the top Advanced search allows for Boolean, and content selection (Advanced/Intermediate/Basic) Search specific learner outcomes in “Curriculum Standards” for the Alberta Science curriculum - embedded links to the article included Science In Context Once students have graduated out of the PowerKnowledge Suite they move to the In Context series. Students in late grade 5 or grade 6 are often able to navigate this resource. The ORC currently licenses four “in Context” databases. Once users are familiar with one they can all be navigated as they all share the same features and functionality. Features Teaser articles along the top of the homepage – vivid pictures that provide a little bit of information necessitating the students click to read more “Featured Video” in the top right-hand corner of the homepage Changed every month unless there is something major that happens in the field of study Featured News provides access to three related publications related to the field of study Click-Friendly interface to help student locate information Research shows that students are click driven in their searching – they like to click around, see visual cues to find what they are looking for Along the top left-hand side of the screen Browse Topics (search every topic page included in the database, indicates when topic has been updated or newly added) Maps (newly added to interface – still very US-Centric) Curriculum Standards (Alberta curriculum standards included) Within the Topic Page “On This Page” on the top right-hand corner of the screen allows users to target the kind of information, including vetted websites Related Topics included just below on this page “Bookmark” along the top right-hand side of the screen creates a permalink for the page Within the Article Just below the article title, beside the source you will find a symbol that indicates the reading level of the article (green circle is basic, yellow square is intermediate, and red triangle is advanced) Read aloud feature in the top right-hand corner of every article To customize the speed and colour of highlighting click on the cog image that appears when the slide out menu appears after play is pressed Text translation in every article found on the right-hand side of the screen in the “Tools” “Related Subjects” provided for every article Research shows that students are very “shallow” searchers – they locate one article and think they are done Providing related content within the article helps students move forward to find other information and also teaches additional search terms Tools include downloadable citations Google Classroom, and Microsoft sign in available Tips for Ease of Use In the “Advanced Search” users can search using keywords, etc and then scroll down to indicate if the content is basic, intermediate or advanced. Perform a search for basic information about a specific topic, bookmark it to share with students Then perform the same search with an intermediate content level, bookmark it and share so that students can select the appropriate reading level for their ability

How Do I Use It? “In Context” Series
Use the “bookmark” feature to create permalinks of any of the pages in the database Highlight content on webpage or class blast related to the curriculum, supplement print collections, support student interests, provide season/holiday content, provide information about other cultures/countries/customs Access to current editions of Science News, The Science Teacher, Popular Science (Science In Context), Toronto Star, Globe & Mail, MacLean’s (Canada In Context), World and I, Newsweek International, and The Historian (World History In Context)

ScienceFLIX ScienceFLIX
Sister resource to TrueFLIX designed for grades 4-9 Nonfiction content divided into topic areas: Earth Science, Life Science, Physical Science, Space science, Health and Human Body, and Math and Engineering Introductory videos help build background knowledge of a topic and improve comprehension Every article has three adjustable reading levels to support differentiated learners Embedded read aloud feature to support emergent/struggling readers Hands-on experiments and project ideas More than editorially vetted and maintained websites on related subjects Science News with study guides ScienceFLIX Sister resource to TrueFLIX, ScienceFLIX was just added to the 2016/2017 resource collection. It is recommended for students in grades 4-9. Features Four tabs to select from along the top of the homepage: Browse all topics Experiments Careers in Science Science News Browse All Topics Divided into 6 broad topics with 5 to 11 subtopics in each Topic page starts with a “Watch It!” video to provide and activate background knowledge prior to reading Computer generated read aloud feature Three reading levels available for every article – click on the top right-hand side of the screen to select 1, 2, or 3 Embedded dictionary allows users to look a word up and hear the definition read aloud or print options also available To activate the read aloud, clock on desired sentence, stop when needed and then begin again Unfortunately it does not pick up automatically where it left off Each Topic includes: “Watch It” – introductory video to provide or activate background knowledge “Read It” – the main article in the topic “Dive Deeper” –related articles “Explore More” – additional related articles with broader approach to the topic “Related Web Sites” – vetted websites related to the topic “Science Lab” – related projects for sharing information (Speech, table, or report) and a related game to check knowledge “What do You Think?” – three questions that guide discussion of new knowledge and sharing “Show What You Know” – Quiz with immediate response and explanation of why when incorrect “Careers” – careers related to the topic Includes video about experiments in general “Experiments to Try” – allows users to access all of the experiments embedded in the resource outside of the topic pages “In the Lab” - information about laboratory safety, techniques and lab reports (adjustable reading levels available) Includes video about different careers in Science, some of the qualities of scientists, how to know if you have an interest in science, etc. “Careers to Explore” – allows users to access all of the careers embedded in the resource outside of the topic pages “Web Sites” – vetted websites related to careers in science Featured news story that is changed up Access archived news stories on the bottom left-hand side of the screen Science Q & A on various topics along the right-hand side of the screen Tips for Ease of Use Click on the “Teacher Resources” in the top right-hand corner to access: Lesson Plans Detailed lesson plans for every aspect of every topic page Great to use to differentiating instruction Print off and highlight for a substitute teacher Correlations included for Alberta curriculum PDF, or Print options available Quizzes Printable quiz for every topic page Projects A listing of all of the projects included in all of the topic pages, accessed outside of the topic page Videos Access all videos embedded in the resource outside of individual topic pages Other Media Access image gallery Downloadable Access parent letters that can be customized, bookmarks and posters can be found here

Teen Health and Wellness
Straightforward discussion of all teen health and wellness topics with links to the Alberta science, foods, health and CALM curricula Customizable listen feature and text translation Sectioned articles with links to related articles for shallow searchers Embedded citations (MLA, APA, Chicago) Many interactive features that allow students to interact and contribute: Student polls on current topics Share personal stories and read stories from other teens Create and submit videos on various health and wellness topics Submit questions to Dr. jan and receive answers back Alberta/Canada specific hotlines Teen Health and Wellness Teen Health and Wellness is a database that provides accurate, frank information on topics related to health and wellness issues. This should be used with students in grades 7 and up and should be reviewed before using with Catholic or more traditional schools. Features Top Right-hand side of the homepage Hotlines Canada or Alberta specific help hotlines Mobile Apps Download from App Store, Google Play, or Amazon Glossary Searchable, organized alphabetical glossary Site Help Logout Left-hand side of the homepage Topics organized alphabetically Centre of the homepage Tell Your Story Users submit personal stories of life challenges Stories are vetted and edited before being published online Access archived stories organized by topic Users can submit their own stories Get Informed Videos highlighting relevant content created by users Videos are vetted and edited before begin published online Access archived videos Dr. Jan’s Corner Submit questions to Dr. Jan and receive responses Access archived questions and responses In the News Relevant topics related to health and wellness Changes monthly unless major event happens in which case it is updates within 24 to 48 hours Cast Your Vote Vote on a relevant topic Topics changed monthly Access archived polls and results Did you know Information tidbits Article Features Left-hand side of the article has segmented sections to access information quickly Resources (US-Centric) For Further Reading Related books on topic Key words from the article Related articles Pushes students beyond shallow searching Computer generated listen feature To customize the speed and colour of highlighting click on the cog image that appears when the slide out menu appears after play is pressed Google Translate New feature allows users to save to Google Drive

Social Studies Content
PebbleGO Social Studies (Grades K-3) Canada In Context (Grades 6-12) Global Issues In Context (Grades 7-12) World History In Context (Grades 7-12) Culturegrams (Grades 3-12) The Canadian Encyclopedia (Grades 5-12)

PebbleGO Social Studies
Recommended for students in K-4 Easy navigation, levelled text, visual searching all designed for beginning researchers Human voice read aloud with text highlighting, photos, videos, audio clips to enhance learning and engage learners Articles segmented into brief sections with tab navigation at the top of the screen PebbleGO Science/Social Studies/Animals These three databases are accessed through one PebbleGO link. Social Studies and Science were added to the collection in the 2015/2016 school year and Animals has been added to the 2016/2017 resources collection. Features Recommended for students in K-3, although at grade three most students are beyond these resources Human voice read aloud of every article Articles segmented into sections accessed through tabs along the top Related media available for every article (helps to build or activate background knowledge) Options to print the complete article or just the article images Click-Friendly interface to help student locate information Research shows that students are click driven in their searching – they like to click around, see visual cues to find what they are looking for Less text and more images support student search techniques Related content provided for every article Research shows that students are very “shallow” searchers – they locate one article and think they are done Providing related content within the article helps students move forward to find other information and also teaches additional search terms Tips for Ease of Use This resource allows the ORC Coordinator to hide specific articles if they are not aligned to the curriculum or are too US-centric. If there is an article that is not appropriate for Alberta learners please let the ORC Coordinator.

How Do I Use It? PebbleGO Social Studies
This is a database that can be easily navigated by kinders and grade 1 students with very little assistance Always a struggle to find nonfiction content appropriate for this age range - this can supplement the school library print collection Direct students to this resource when print materials are needed for units of study Topics include: My World, Long Ago and Today, Holidays, Maps, People and the Environment, All About Money, Jobs in the Community, Being a Good Citizen, Families, Countries, Culture and Awareness Utilize the updated curriculum map

Canada In Context Canada In Context
Canadian Content not only for Social Studies but also Science (i.e. Alberta Oil Sands) Featured videos, news, and stories on homepage Customizable read-aloud feature, articles available to download to MP3 Text Translation to 13 languages Highlight and take notes within the article, save to a folder without an account Embedded citation tools (MLA 7th Edition or APA 6th Edition) Links to “Related Subjects” to support shallow searchers Share/permalink any page using the “Bookmark” tab right side of the search bar at the top Advanced search allows for Boolean, and content selection (Advanced/Intermediate/Basic) Search specific learner outcomes in “Curriculum Standards” for the Alberta Social Studies, ELA and Science curricula - embedded links to the article included Canada In Context Canada In Context is used to support the grades 6/7 and 9-12 Social Studies Curriculum. In addition, there is content related to the science curriculum as well. The 2016/2017 ORC Collection currently licenses six “In Context” databases. Once users are familiar with operating one they can easily navigate any of the four as they share the same features and functionality. Features Teaser articles along the top of the homepage – vivid pictures that provide a little bit of information necessitating the students click to read more “Featured Video” in the top right-hand corner of the homepage Changed every month unless there is something major that happens in the field of study Featured News provides access to three related publications related to the field of study Click-Friendly interface to help student locate information Research shows that students are click driven in their searching – they like to click around, see visual cues to find what they are looking for Along the top left-hand side of the screen Browse Topics (search every topic page included in the database, indicates when topic has been updated or newly added) Maps (newly added to interface – still very US-Centric) Curriculum Standards (Alberta curriculum standards included) Within the Topic Page “On This Page” on the top right-hand corner of the screen allows users to target the kind of information, including vetted websites Related Topics included just below on this page “Bookmark” along the top right-hand side of the screen creates a permalink for the page Within the Article Just below the article title, beside the source you will find a symbol that indicates the reading level of the article (green circle is basic, yellow square is intermediate, and red triangle is advanced) Read aloud feature in the top right-hand corner of every article To customize the speed and colour of highlighting click on the cog image that appears when the slide out menu appears after play is pressed Text translation in every article found on the right-hand side of the screen in the “Tools” “Related Subjects” provided for every article Research shows that students are very “shallow” searchers – they locate one article and think they are done Providing related content within the article helps students move forward to find other information and also teaches additional search terms Tools include downloadable citations Google Classroom, and Microsoft sign in available Tips for Ease of Use In the “Advanced Search” users can search using keywords, etc and then scroll down to indicate if the content is basic, intermediate or advanced. Perform a search for basic information about a specific topic, bookmark it to share with students Then perform the same search with an intermediate content level, bookmark it and share so that students can select the appropriate reading level for their ability

Global Issues In Context
Excellent support for the Grade Social Studies Curriculum Featured videos, news, and stories on homepage Customizable read-aloud feature, articles available to download to MP3 Text Translation to 13 languages Highlight and take notes within the article, save to a folder without an account Embedded citation tools (MLA 7th Edition or APA 6th Edition) Links to “Related Subjects” to support shallow searchers Share/permalink any page using the “Bookmark” tab right side of the search bar at the top Advanced search allows for Boolean, and content selection (Advanced/Intermediate/Basic) Search specific learner outcomes in “Curriculum Standards” for the Alberta Social Studies and Science curricula - embedded links to the article included Global Issues In Context Global Issues In Context is used predominantly to support the grades Social Studies curriculum. The 2016/2017 ORC Collection currently licenses four “In Context” databases. Once users are familiar with operating one they can easily navigate any of the four as they share the same features and functionality. Features Teaser articles along the top of the homepage – vivid pictures that provide a little bit of information necessitating the students click to read more “Featured Video” in the top right-hand corner of the homepage Changed every month unless there is something major that happens in the field of study Featured News provides access to three related publications related to the field of study Click-Friendly interface to help student locate information Research shows that students are click driven in their searching – they like to click around, see visual cues to find what they are looking for Along the top left-hand side of the screen Browse Topics (search every topic page included in the database, indicates when topic has been updated or newly added) Maps (newly added to interface – still very US-Centric) Curriculum Standards (Alberta curriculum standards included) Within the Topic Page “On This Page” on the top right-hand corner of the screen allows users to target the kind of information, including vetted websites Related Topics included just below on this page “Bookmark” along the top right-hand side of the screen creates a permalink for the page Within the Article Just below the article title, beside the source you will find a symbol that indicates the reading level of the article (green circle is basic, yellow square is intermediate, and red triangle is advanced) Read aloud feature in the top right-hand corner of every article To customize the speed and colour of highlighting click on the cog image that appears when the slide out menu appears after play is pressed Text translation in every article found on the right-hand side of the screen in the “Tools” “Related Subjects” provided for every article Research shows that students are very “shallow” searchers – they locate one article and think they are done Providing related content within the article helps students move forward to find other information and also teaches additional search terms Tools include downloadable citations Google Classroom, and Microsoft sign in available Tips for Ease of Use In the “Advanced Search” users can search using keywords, etc and then scroll down to indicate if the content is basic, intermediate or advanced. Perform a search for basic information about a specific topic, bookmark it to share with students Then perform the same search with an intermediate content level, bookmark it and share so that students can select the appropriate reading level for their ability

World History In Context
Excellent support for the grade 8 social studies curriculum Featured videos, news, and stories on homepage Customizable read-aloud feature, articles available to download to MP3 Text Translation to 13 languages Highlight and take notes within the article, save to a folder without an account Embedded citation tools (MLA 7th Edition or APA 6th Edition) Links to “Related Subjects” to support shallow searchers Share/permalink any page using the “Bookmark” tab right side of the search bar at the top Advanced search allows for Boolean, and content selection (Advanced/Intermediate/Basic) Search specific learner outcomes in “Curriculum Standards” for the Alberta Social Studies curriculum - embedded links to the article included World History In Context World History In Context supports the grade 8 social studies curriculum in addition to the grades social studies curricula. The 2016/2017 ORC Collection currently licenses four “In Context” databases. Once users are familiar with operating one they can easily navigate any of the four as they share the same features and functionality. Features Teaser articles along the top of the homepage – vivid pictures that provide a little bit of information necessitating the students click to read more “Featured Video” in the top right-hand corner of the homepage Changed every month unless there is something major that happens in the field of study Featured News provides access to three related publications related to the field of study Click-Friendly interface to help student locate information Research shows that students are click driven in their searching – they like to click around, see visual cues to find what they are looking for Along the top left-hand side of the screen Browse Topics (search every topic page included in the database, indicates when topic has been updated or newly added) Maps (newly added to interface – still very US-Centric) Curriculum Standards (Alberta curriculum standards included) Within the Topic Page “On This Page” on the top right-hand corner of the screen allows users to target the kind of information, including vetted websites Related Topics included just below on this page “Bookmark” along the top right-hand side of the screen creates a permalink for the page Within the Article Just below the article title, beside the source you will find a symbol that indicates the reading level of the article (green circle is basic, yellow square is intermediate, and red triangle is advanced) Read aloud feature in the top right-hand corner of every article To customize the speed and colour of highlighting click on the cog image that appears when the slide out menu appears after play is pressed Text translation in every article found on the right-hand side of the screen in the “Tools” “Related Subjects” provided for every article Research shows that students are very “shallow” searchers – they locate one article and think they are done Providing related content within the article helps students move forward to find other information and also teaches additional search terms Tools include downloadable citations Google Classroom, and Microsoft sign in available Tips for Ease of Use In the “Advanced Search” users can search using keywords, etc and then scroll down to indicate if the content is basic, intermediate or advanced. Perform a search for basic information about a specific topic, bookmark it to share with students Then perform the same search with an intermediate content level, bookmark it and share so that students can select the appropriate reading level for their ability

How Do I Use It? “In Context” Series
Use the “bookmark” feature to create permalinks of any of the pages in the database Highlight content on webpage or class blast related to the curriculum, supplement print collections, support student interests, provide season/holiday content, provide information about other cultures/countries/customs Access to current editions of Science News, The Science Teacher, Popular Science (Science In Context), Toronto Star, Globe & Mail, MacLean’s (Canada In Context), World and I, Newsweek International, and The Historian (World History In Context)

Culturegrams Kids Edition - excellent support for gr. 3 & 5 S.S.
Provinces Edition - supports gr. 2 & 4 5 S.S. World Edition - supports gr S.S. Updated every 6 months and written/reviewed by in-country consultants Features included: customizable read-aloud, photo gallery, slideshows, videos, famous people, and cultural recipes Tools included: build-your-own graphs and tables, pre-generated graphs and tables, distance calculate, and currency converter Culturegrams This resource is essentially the “go to” resource for the grade 3 social studies curriculum. This resource also supports the grade 2 social studies curriculum. Although it does not have specific information on Meteghan or Saskatoon it does include information about the provinces. This resource is also a great starting point for the grades 4 and 5 social studies curricula. Features Provinces edition supports for the grades 2 and 4 socials studies curricula Kids Edition supports the grades 3 and 5 social studies curricula Read aloud feature in the top right-hand corner of every article To customize the speed and colour of highlighting click on the cog image that appears when the slide out menu appears after play is pressed Provinces Edition - Along the top menu from the left-hand side access Flag gallery Recipes (two for every province) Graphs and tables (pre-generated and customizable with multiple data sets included) Kids Edition – Along the top menu from the left-hand side Photos (various parts of the countries) Slideshow Interviews (varies ages of interviewees – including children, adults and elderly) Famous People (a listing of famous people and why they are famous) Recipes (two from each country) Flags Graphs and Tables (pre-generated Canada In Focus section devoted to articles about significant Canadian people, places and history Content divided into smaller sections along the left-hand side for ease of access Kids Edition – content also found along the right-hand side of article including Distance calculator World time Teaching activities Curriculum standards (Alberta not available) Recently added Google Drive and Google Classroom compatible

How Do I Use It? Culturegrams
There are only so many books on Tunisia This database can greatly assist when all of the grade three students are looking for and wanting to check out that one book Finding content for the grade 2 social studies curriculum is challenging While this database does not provide information on the exact cities and towns studied in the grade 2 curriculum, it does provide excellent content on each of the provinces This database can also support some parts of the grade 4 social studies curriculum Of particular interest may be the timeline for Alberta

The Canadian Encyclopedia
Free website provided by Government of Canada Change from English to French at the top right-hand corner of every page New updated interface - much more aesthetic and functional Multiple pathways to finding content View personal accounts from veterans, view videos, articles, image and digital exhibits Articles include information about the author, publication date, editor, and edit date Embedded citations (MLA 7th Edition, APA 6th Edition, Chicago 16th Edition, Turabian) Wealth of Canadian content to support Social Studies grades 9-12 Historica link at top left-hand side includes Citizen Challenge, immigration stories, etc for grade 9 The Canadian Encyclopedia The Canadian Encyclopedia is an open website available to anyone without log in credentials. Because this resource is not licensed it does not have some of the “bells and whistles” of some of the licensed content like read aloud or text translation. However, Google read does work on this resource. Features Recently updates interface with more “click friendly” layout Four topics with multiple subtopics within each When searching in a specific subtopic there is a menu along the left-hand side of the screen that allows further limiters Switch between English and French at the top right-hand corner of every screen This is original French as this is a Canadian funded website Top menu from the left-hand side Historica Canada Links to another website with Programs (Access Aboriginal Arts and Stories, The Canadian Encyclopedia, Citizenship Challenge, Encounters with Canada, The Memory Project, and Passages Canada) Videos (Heritage Minutes, Minutes Parodies, Memory Project Archives, and Radio Minutes) Polls Media (Media Coverage, Press Releases, and Permissions) Shop Education (searchable access to lesson plans) Aboriginal Arts and Stories Largest and most recognized art and creative writing competition in Canada for Aboriginal youth Citizenship Challenge Test national knowledge by studying and writing a mock citizenship exam in French or English Excellent for the grade 9 social studies curriculum Encounters with Canada Programming for Canadian youth held yearly at the Terry Fox Canadian Youth Centre in Ottawa, Ontario Heritage Minutes Access all archived Heritage Minutes, playlists and a discussion section Passages Canada Stories of Canadian immigrants Excellent for grade 9 social studies curriculum The Memory Project Access veteran stories, first-hand accounts from World War I, World War II, The Korean War and Peacekeeping Excellent resource for Remembrance Day and grades socials studies curriculum Home About Interactive Resources Collections Access a variety of collections created for various topics: Places (37), Literature and Theater (13), Cinema and Visual Arts (3), Music and Folklore (28), Cultural and Education Institutions (3), Historical Figures (17), and History and Politics (38) Each collection includes quizzes on arts and culture, history and political, historical figures and places associated with the topic Exhibits Access a variety of digital exhibits that provide Canadian content relevant to the social studies curriculum Timelines Access a variety of timelines created with all Canadian content (Alberta, Act of Union, Asia Canada, Black History, etc.) Your Canada Street Art in Canada Black History in Canada Canada’s Haunted Places In the Footsteps of Great Canadians Stories of the Great War Great Canadian Stories Canada on Film 101 Thins Poetry in Canada My Home Town For Teachers Access results for quizzes and study guides Articles Features Top right-hand corner identifies who wrote the article, who edited the article, when it was published, and when it was last edited This information increases the credibility of this content even though it is free Knowing when an article was published and last updated makes the information more credible Beneath the article author information is a table of contents for lengthier articles Each section of the article has a unique URL that links directly to that part of the article This is helpful in targeting specific information and directing students there quickly Suggested readings, related articles and links included for each article Click on the “ to access article citations Tips for Ease of Use Because this is an open website there is no log in necessary. The URL at the top of the screen can be used as a permalink to direct students to content quickly.

How DO I Use It? The Canadian Encyclopedia
Provide a link to a digital exhibit from the collection (found along the top of the webpage) Link to a first hand account by a Canadian veteran for Remembrance Day If you school is named after a famous Canadian, link to information about that Canadian Link to articles relevant to the curriculum for various units of study

BBC Muzzy Online (Grades K-6)
Language Learning BBC Muzzy Online (Grades K-6)

BBC Muzzy Online Guided immersion language learning program; lessons build on the previous for lots of repetition Languages include: British English, American English, Spanish, Latin- American Spanish, French, Chinese Pinyin, Italian, German, Korean (RR) Two levels of learning, twelve lessons per level Topics include: time, health & feelings, past, present & furthers tenses, asking questions, transportation, people and places, life at home, family and friends, food, etc. New features include: music (with optional subtitles) and recording Ideal for English Language Learners (ELL), french as a second language (FSL) or special needs students experience social challenges

Multidisciplinary Video Content
Curriculum Video on Demand (Grades 7-12)

Curriculum Video On Demand
Thousands of exclusive educational videos segmented into easy- to-use clips ideal for mashups Ability to share, save, and organize videos and custom playlists Google translate on every page Closed captioning and interactive transcripts on thousands of titles HTML embedded codes that allow direct access to videos from within Google Classroom, Moodle, or other CMS Content added regularly, approximately 1,000 new titles per year Curriculum Video On Demand New to the 2016/2017 ORC resource collection, Curriculum Video on Demand is the first streaming resource provided to ORC users. Features Home page is very click-friendly displaying Most Popular Recently Added Browse Featured Producers Browse Subjects Featured this Month Menu button in the top left-hand corner of the screen Home Subject Index 28 Topics with numerous subtopics within “Page Link” in the top left-hand corner under the Subject Index title provides a permalink Producer Index Full listing of all of the producers included in the resource listed alphabetically “Page Link” in the top left-hand corner under the Producer Index title provides a permalink to the page Calendar Films related to different events and holidays in the calendar month My Films Allows users to create an account with an address to save content to Account also enables video editing and remixing The Film Right-hand side of the screen provides Video segments (videos are divided into smaller segments to allow for remixes or targeted information) Select “Play Full Title” or “Continuous Play” Show Transcripts Transcripts can be printed off Can disable auto scrolling in the transcripts by clicking on the lock symbol beside the print icon Under the Video Related Provides a listing of videos with similar content Share Direct links (permalink) Embed Code Share to – Google Classroom Add to Add films to personal folders Citation MLA Chicago Manual of Style APA Harvard Custom Segment Available with an account Standards Alberta Curriculum Standards available

Curriculum Video On Demand: Content Included in ORC
10,000 programs. 130,000 segments, 6,500 hours Business and Economics Family and Guidance Health and Nutrition Literature and Language Arts Science and Mathematics Social Studies Visual and Performing Arts Archival Films and Newsreels Also Available: Master Career and Technical Education Collection Career Exploration Career Fields Job Search Skills Job Success Skills Automotive Technology Building and Technical Trades Engineering Technology Technical Communication

Multidisciplinary Resources: A Jumping Off Point to Research
Academic One File (Grades 10-12) Britannica School: Elementary (Grades 1-3) Britannica School: Middle & High (Grades 6-8, 9-12) ScholasticGo! (Grades 2-12)

Academic OneFile Multidisciplinary Gale resource that supports students enrolled in an IB, AP or -30 program Customizable read-aloud feature, articles available to download to MP3 Text Translation to 13 languages Highlight and take notes within the article, save to a folder without an account Embedded citation tools (MLA 7th Edition or APA 6th Edition) Links to “Related Subjects” to support shallow searchers Share/permalink any page using the “Bookmark” tab right side of the search bar at the top Homepage lists “Top Searches” at the bottom (right-hand side) that you can click on and see articles related to that search term Homepage also has “Topic Finder” to help users discover the context of their search term and find connections to other terms Academic One File Academic One File is a multidisciplinary Gale resource that supports students enrolled in an IB, AP or -30 program. It was newly added to the 2017/2018 ORC Collection. As a Gale resource, it uses the same interface as Gale’s “In Context” databases. If users are familiar with the “In Context” databases, they can easily navigate Literature Resource Center as it shares some of the same features and functionality. Features “Browse by Discipline” feature on the homepage allows browsing by: Biology, Chemistry, Criminal Justice, Economics, Environmental Studies, History, Marketing, Political Science, and Psychology -Clicking on each topic takes you to a further detailed list of keywords related to that topic that you can click on -Clicking on these keywords takes you to a list of articles regarding that keyword -On the right-hand side, you can choose view these articles by “Content Types” – Academic Journals, Magazines, News, etc. -Can also “Search within results,” view articles based on publication date, document type, and publication title Click-Friendly interface to help student locate information Research shows that students are click driven in their searching – they like to click around, see visual cues to find what they are looking for Search bar at the top of the homepage allows a “Basic Search” by subject, publication, and entire document -You can choose the “Subject Guide Search” button or “Publication Search” button under the search bar to be taken to an advanced search page for these methods of searching -Not able to search by basic, intermediate, or advanced levels like the other Gale resources “Advanced Search” along the top right-hand of the homepage includes search by Peer Reviewed Journals, Publication Dates, Document Type, and Lexile reading level or Lexile score “Bookmark” along the top right-hand side of the screen creates a permalink for the page Google Classroom and Microsoft capable Language translation on homepage (beside Google Classroom) Within the Article Read aloud feature in the top right-hand corner of every article To customize the speed and colour of highlighting click on the cog image that appears when the slide out menu appears after play is pressed Text translation in every article found on the right-hand side of the screen in the “Tools” “Related Subjects” provided for every article Research shows that students are very “shallow” searchers – they locate one article and think they are done Providing related content within the article helps students move forward to find other information and also teaches additional search terms Tools include downloadable citations, , PDF download of article, print, highlight and notes, download MP3, and share option Tips for Ease of Use Homepage lists “Top Searches” at the bottom (right-hand side) that you can click on and see articles related to that search term Homepage also has “Topic Finder” to help users discover the context of their search term and find connections to other terms

Britannica School: Elementary
Recommended for students in grades K-6 Britannica Learning Zone designed for grades PreK-2 Offers play-based activities for learning colours, geography, numbers, shapes, how to tell time, and vocabulary Canada In Focus section devoted to articles about significant Canadian people, places, and history 3 reading levels allow users to change level while maintaining age appropriate interface Embedded read aloud feature and font adjustment Text translation for 100 languages Seamless access on tablet, smartphone, laptop or desktop Educator tools including lesson plan builder Britannica School: Elementary This multidisciplinary database is new to the 2016/2017 collection. It replaced World Book Kids, World Book Student and World Book Advanced. Britannica ImageQuest is embedded in this resource so that when users perform searches related images also appear. This is a great starting point for research as it provides small chunks of information on a broad range of topics. Features Three levels within one interface (elementary, middle and high) Elementary version recommended for K-6 students Britannica Learning Zone – designed for PreK -2 Offers play-based activities for learning colours, geography, numbers, shapes, how to tell time, and vocabulary Canada In Focus section devoted to articles about significant Canadian people, places and history Click-Friendly interface to help student locate information Research shows that students are click driven in their searching – they like to click around, see visual cues to find what they are looking for Less text and more images support student search techniques Related content provided for every article Research shows that students are very “shallow” searchers – they locate one article and think they are done Providing related content within the article helps students move forward to find other information and also teaches additional search terms In Elementary interface there are two reading levels that can be changed while in the same interface More sophisticated computer generated read aloud feature with embedded font adjustment Text translation to 50 languages Access on tablet, smartphone, laptop or desktop Tips for Ease of Use In the top right-hand corner in the “Educators” section includes teaching tools, allows educators to explore articles and access Curriculum Standards (Alberta curriculum included) Teachers can create a personal account to save content and create their own lessons plans. Teachers need a special access code to create an account – Contact the ORC Coordinator to get more information about the access codes

Britannica School: Middle & High
Recommended for students in grades 6-8, 9-12 Canada In Focus section devoted to articles about significant Canadian people, places, and history 3 reading levels allow users to change level while maintaining age appropriate interface Embedded read aloud feature and font adjustment Text translation for 100 languages Seamless access on tablet, smartphone, laptop or desktop Educator tools including lesson plan builder Britannica School: Middle and High This multidisciplinary database is new to the 2016/2017 collection. It replaced World Book Kids, World Book Student and World Book Advanced. Britannica ImageQuest is embedded in this resource so that when users perform searches related images also appear. This is a great starting point for research as it provides small chunks of information on a broad range of topics. Features Three levels within one interface (elementary, middle and high) Middle version recommended for students in grades 6-8 High version recommended for students in grades 9-12 Canada In Focus section devoted to articles about significant Canadian people, places and history Click-Friendly interface to help student locate information Research shows that students are click driven in their searching – they like to click around, see visual cues to find what they are looking for Less text and more images support student search techniques Related content provided for every article Research shows that students are very “shallow” searchers – they locate one article and think they are done Providing related content within the article helps students move forward to find other information and also teaches additional search terms In Middle and High interfaces there are two to three reading levels that can be changed while in the same interface More sophisticated computer generated read aloud feature with embedded font adjustment Text translation to 50 languages Access on tablet, smartphone, laptop or desktop Tips for Ease of Use In the top right-hand corner in the “Educators” section includes teaching tools, allows educators to explore articles and access Curriculum Standards (Alberta curriculum included) Teachers can create a personal account to save content and create their own lessons plans. Teachers need a special access code to create an account – Contact the ORC Coordinator to get more information about the access codes

ScholasticGo! Formally known as Amazing Animals of the World, it is now a database made up of seven Scholastic encyclopedia databases: Encyclopedia Americana, Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia, The New Book of Knowledge, America the Beautiful, Lands & Peoples, Amazing Animals of the World, and The New Book of popular Science Contains 115, 000 articles written by experts in that subject and edited by professional editors Articles are all differentiated by Lexile Reading Level Read Aloud available for every article Access to a searchable database of world newspapers Access to world atlas with more than 1200 maps, hundreds of photos, and thousands of links to related articles within Scholastic Go! Alberta Curriculum Standards also available Formally known as Amazing Animals of the World, it is now a database made up of seven Scholastic encyclopedia databases: Encyclopedia Americana, Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia, The New Book of Knowledge, America the Beautiful, Lands & Peoples, Amazing Animals of the World, and The New Book of popular Science Designed for grades 2-12 Contains 115, 000 articles written by experts in that subject and edited by professional editors All articles are differentiated by reading level ( they are assigned a Lexile number based on vocabulary, sentence length, and sentence structure) Results can be sorted by reading level Different media included with each articles (pictures, videos, etc.) Homepage contains a search bar on top of a full screen photo that changes weekly Also includes a button to obtain more information about the photo, which includes credit for the photo, a caption, and a hyperlinked word that takes you to articles related to that photo A link to Scholastic Go! Go Tube collection, which takes you to a browse section for all of the Go Tube collection videos A link to World News, which contains a searchable database of newspapers around the world A link to Go Atlas, which contains more than 1200 maps, hundreds of photos, and thousands of links to related articles within Scholastic Go! Atlas home screen has a map of the world and links to articles about the world, and the map contains geographical and political entities (Geopolitical), Thematic brings up a World Agriculture map, Exploration generates a map of the routes of early explorers, and Global Distances finder The maps are interactive so you can click on them to get a closer look at places and access various articles Can also search within the atlas, and then use the links at the top to further narrow down your search results At the bottom of the homepage is a link for Librarians/Teachers, which takes you to various resources that you can use for your library or classroom Search a term in the search box and you will be taken to the search results page In the blue bar at the top of the results page is the Advanced Search feature, a link to the Go Tube collection, a link to World Newspapers, and a link to an atlas Underneath the blue bar are the different kind of related results you can access (All, Articles, Images, Videos, More Info – tables, charts - . and web sites (The search results are linked to the Scholastic Internet Index, which is a collection of credible and authoritative websites related to the article topic that are checked regularly for accuracy, appropriateness, and no excessive advertising) Click on these links to narrow down the results Article results have the reading levels indicated Clicking on one of the reading level filters the articles so only the ones with the corresponding reading level are shown Advanced search lets you locate articles by Lexile level, limit search to titles only, and can use Boolean Operators Articles: at the top, you still have access to the search bar and advanced search, as well as dictionaries (can double click any word and then click dictionary to see word definition), Go Tube, World News, and the Atlas Under the blue bar you can access the Table of Contents for the article, the standards alignment, ing the article (sends article as an rather than sending a link that you click), and the Read Aloud feature (which also contains text highlighting for students with tracking issues) The articles also contain illustrations or artwork, maps, flags, and other media At the beginning of each article is the Lexile number, and citations for the article (in MLA, Chicago, and APA)

How DO I Use It? ScholasticGo!
Every article comes with access to related media, like pictures, videos, tables, charts, graphs, etc. to use for independent inquiry projects Always a struggle to find nonfiction content appropriate for younger grades – this can supplement a print collection The Go Tube collection provides hundreds of videos that can be used as an introduction to a topic Have the video playing as students enter the classroom Having differentiated colour-coded reading levels allows students to easily identify which reading level is appropriate for them This also allows students to choose whether they want to go up a reading level or down a reading level, allowing them to customize their learning Double-click dictionary also allows students to easily and independently find definitions to words they do not know

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