Online Databases

Fifth and sixth graders have been using the CPS online databases to research their assigned scientists.  We define a database as a "searchable online collection of information."  The databases are fabulous because they are full of reliable information.  They are often easier for students to use because they do not have to spend as much time evaluating the information as they would if using a search engine to search online.

Online databases are accessible via the library wiki via the right hand navigation bar under the heading "Databases."  Most do require a password to be used outside of school.  If your child cannot remember the password, please feel free to contact the school library.

Disney Library Database Page

MyOn

Students in 2nd-8th grade have been reintroduced to our online resource MyOn.  MyOn is a fabulous resource that contains over 5,000 quality e-books for students to enjoy and use for classwork.  Each individual student has his or her own individual login.

www.myon.com

Eric Carle/Pebble Go Research

We are very lucky to have a subscription to the online resource Pebble Go.  Pebble Go is a FANTASTIC database for primary students with four categories of information within the database: animals, biographies, science, and social studies.

Pebble Go  Ask your librarian for the username and password to enjoy this resource at home.

This week first grade students are continuing their author study of Eric Carle.  We read his classic The Very Hungry Caterpillar and students used Pebble Go to research two different types of butterflies.  As a class, we created a Venn diagram to compare and contrast the two types of butterflies.