LibGuides: Middle School Science: Databases & Reference

Databases to Use

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BrainPop This link opens in a new window
DK Find Out! This link opens in a new window
Based on terrific DK Eyewitness Books. Great for background information. Scroll
Britannica School This link opens in a new window
Elementary, Middle, and High School Level Encyclopedia, Videos, Websites
Credo Reference This link opens in a new window
Core Concepts: Periodic Table This link opens in a new window
Core Concepts: Chemistry This link opens in a new window
Core Concepts: Biology This link opens in a new window
PowerKnowledge: Earth & Space Science This link opens in a new window
PowerKnowledge: Life Sciences This link opens in a new window
PowerKnowledge: Physical Science This link opens in a new window
Teen Health & Wellness This link opens in a new window

Scitable
Nature Education, Science Glossary

Global Issues in Context This link opens in a new window Global Issues in Context offers international viewpoints on a broad spectrum of global issues, topics, and current events. Featured are hundreds of continuously updated issue and country portals that bring together a variety of specially selected, highly relevant sources for analysis of these issues. Rich multimedia - including podcasts, video, and interactive graphs - enhance each portal. Use Browse Issues and Topics, Country Finder, Basic Search or Advanced Search to explore the database.
World Geography: Understanding a Changing World This link opens in a new window
Scientific American This link opens in a new window
World History: The Modern Era This link opens in a new window
1500-1700 (Emergence of Modern Europe); 1500-1776 (The World Beyond Europe); 1700-1800 (The Age of Reason); 1776-1825 (A Time of Revolutions); 1776-1914 (Spheres of Influence); 1815-1914 (The Rise of Nationalism); 1800-1914 (The Rise of the Industrial Revolution); 1914-1945 (The World at War); 1945-1991 (The Cold War); 1991- Present (A New Millennium)
World History: Ancient & Medieval Eras This link opens in a new window comprehensive survey of early human history around the world, from prehistoric times to the beginnings of the Renaissance. Reference content is organized by both place and time and includes narrative historical accounts; profiles of city-states, countries, and regions of the ancient world; and detailed overviews of religions, cultural practices, conflicts, and more. In original journal articles, prominent historians consider the mysteries of our world’s past as well as the political and cultural themes throughout history that continue to warrant scholarly investigation today.

General Science Websites

Encyclopedia of Science
ABC Science
BBC Nature
BBC Science
Good for brainstorming for an idea
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Scroll down for sections: iWonder, Earth, Science History, Future
BiteSize Science
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
CSIRO: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
Australia. Click Our Research, Browse by Subject
Exploratorium
Explore! Browse by Topic, Videos, Activities
LiveScience
National Geographic
Nautilus
Each monthly of issue of Nautilus combines the sciences, culture and philosophy into a single story told by the world’s leading thinkers and writers. Search by Issues or Topics.
NOVA: Science for Curious Minds
Australian Academy of Science, Search by Topic or Keyword
Science,gov
U.S. Federal Science
Visionlearning
Library Learning Modules (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science; General Science; Inside Science; Math in Science; Physics; Process of Science), Glossary, Classroom for Teachers & Students (free classes).
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Supported by The National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of Education
The Why Files
Only archived material, after 20 years online! Great for ideas

Credo Reference: Science

How Simple Ideas Lead to Scientific Discoveries

WolframAlpha: Computational Knowledge

Wolfram,Alpha: Enter what you want to calculate or know about...