User Group: Grades 5-8
101 Great Science Experiments:
Describes 101 science experiments or activities that can be done with household items and easily found ingredients.
Access ResourceLearn MoreAmerican Decades
A cross-disciplinary source for junior and high school users who need to analyze periods of contemporary American social history.
Access ResourceLearn MoreCities of the United States
Provides vital information on 199 of America’s top cities . City-specific profiles organize pertinent facts and data.
Access ResourceLearn MoreDigital Public Library of America
Discover 33,092,706 images, texts, videos, and sounds from across the United States.
Access ResourceEncyclopedia of Food and Culture
Articles on food and its place in human culture and society. Find entries on everything from food preparation, distribution, holidays, cultures, nutrition and health.
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Gale Ebooks
A collection of electronic specialized encyclopedias and reference books on a wide variety of subject areas that can be searched individually or as a whole.
Access ResourceGale Encyclopedia of the Unusual & Unexplained
Information on topics relating to magic, witchcraft, the supernatural and other mysterious phenomena with a thorough look at the history of each topic, people and practices, popular literature, television programs and movies related to the subject.
Access ResourceLearn MoreGrzimek’s Animal Life Encycolpedia
Features articles that familiarize readers with animals found everywhere on the globe, detailing their life cycles, predators, food systems, overall ecology and much more.
Access ResourceLearn MoreGrzimek’s Animal Life Encyclopedia: Evolution:
Covers evolution in detail and explores it from a scientific viewpoint. Includes comprehensive coverage of recent ideas and discoveries in the field of evolution.
Access ResourceLearn MoreHistory Reference Center
Full-text content of historical documents, biographies of historical figures, photos, maps, video, and other history reference materials.
Access ResourceLearn MoreHuman Diseases and Conditions, 3rd ed., 2017:
Presents information on numerous diseases and conditions. Articles include a definition of the disease or condition, an explanation of how it works in the body, information on causes, symptoms and diagnosis, treatment or cure, and lifestyles.
Access ResourceLearn MoreIdaho Digital Resources
A searchable, centralized collection of digital publications that are created by Idaho state agencies for the purpose of public information.
Access ResourceIdaho Statehouse Tour
Take an online tour of the Idaho statehouse. Along with video and photos, background information about the building is provided.
Access ResourceLearningExpress Library: Grades 4-8 Educator Resources
The resources here can help students and educators in elementary and middle school prepare for important tests, get extra help with assignments, and boost their skills in important subjects.
Access ResourceLearn MoreLiterary Reference Center
Provides information on thousands of authors and their works across literary disciplines and timeframes.
Access ResourceLearn MoreMasterFILE Premier
Covers a vast array of general reference subject areas including business, health, education, general science, multicultural issues and more.
Access ResourceLearn MoreMiddle Search Plus
Designed for middle school libraries, Middle Search Plus is a full-text database providing popular middle school magazines and reference books. Covering subjects such as history, current events, science, and sports, it also includes thousands of biographies and primary source documents, plus over a million photos, maps, and flags.
Access ResourceLearn MoreNewspaper Source Plus
Full text coverage of major newspapers, videos, and podcasts covering critical news topics.
Access ResourceLearn MoreNotable Sports Figures
Takes a close look at the people in sports who have captured attention because of success on the playing field, or controversy off the playing field.
Access ResourceLearn MoreNovelist K-8 Plus
For readers in Grades K-8, find fiction and narrative nonfiction reading recommendations by book titles, author, genre, series, or key plot points. Ready-to-go read-alike lists for popular titles.
Access ResourceLearn MoreParent Educational Resource Center (PERC)
This portal, created by Idaho Digital Learning, offers links to a comprehensive network of resources to assist children in every stage of their educational journeys, from Pre-K to college.
Access ResourcePronunciator
Provides both guided and self-directed instruction for 163 foreign languages, and ESL for 51 non-English languages, along with Course Designer, which allows for the creation and deployment of custom courses by educators. Pronunciator uses a variety of tools (e.g., drills, quizzes, feature films, streaming music with lyrics, poetry, plays, culture notes, etc.) to provide 360-degree exposure to a language within a safe, structured learning environment. Also offer a Coronavirus language course for 101 languages.
Access ResourceLearn MorePronunciator – Course Designer (for teachers)
Pronunciator’s Course Designer is a powerful tool for teachers (homeschool, K-12, higher education, etc.) to create language courses for their students and track student progress.
Courses can be created either in any of the 163 languages that Pronunciator offers, or in over 1,000 other languages. When you create a course in a language that Pronunciator already offers, you can reuse any of the more than 1 million instructional phrases, audio clips, and video clips that are already in Pronunciator. When you create a course in a “custom language” (a language that Pronunciator doesn’t offer), you can easily add your own phrases and audio. Once you’ve created your free Pronunciator account, you can access Course Designer at the bottom of the main page.
Real Life Math
Helps students better understand commonly studied math concepts by illustrating their use in everyday life. Designed to support mathematics curriculum.
Access ResourceLearn MoreReal Life Math: Everyday Use of Mathematical Concepts
Math concepts are presented with multiple examples of how each is applied in everyday environments.
Access ResourceLearn MoreScout: Classroom Edition
Video clips and multimedia tools for use in K-12 classrooms in all subject areas. Includes lesson plans. Searchable by grade level and subject.
Access ResourceLearn MoreScout: Idaho Edition
Full length videos from Idaho Public Television in areas of adventure, culture, natural resources, Idaho, conversations with writers, and more.
Access ResourceTOPICsearch
Content explores current events, social, political, economic, scientific, and other popular topics frequently discussed in the classroom.
Access ResourceLearn MoreUXL Encyclopedia of Science
This resource provides information on scientific theories, life forms, inventions, controversies and discoveries.
Access ResourceLearn MoreUXL Encyclopedia of Weather & Natural Disasters
Includes content covering weather basics, climate, natural disasters, and the effects of human activities on the weather and advances in new technology.
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Encyclopedia content designed for students in middle grades.
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