Digital+Databases


 * __ [|Digital Databases] __ ** **See Mrs. Parsons for passwords to access the Digital Databases from your home computer.**


 * The databases below are funded through Cecil County Public Schools. Students and teachers have access to these valuable resources both at home and at school. (Passwords are necessary from home. See Mrs. Parsons for passwords)

__SIRS Knowledge Source-__ A comprehensive online resource including SIRS Researcher®, SIRS Government Reporter®, and SIRS Rennaissance®.

__ProQuest Platinum -__ This is a magazine database of 118+ journals designed for middle school students. Most journal articles are full text including photographs. This resource provides students and teachers a wealth of resources on current-in-the-news topics. SIRS Discoverer - Contains over 1,600 full-text articles from magazines, newspapers, and U.S. government documents. Designed for elementary and middle school students.

__[|GROLIER]__ This site includes six useful resources. •Encyclopedia Americana - Use for in-depth research. •Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia - Quick references, rich with multimedia. •The New Book of Knowledge - Current events, easier to read and understand. •America the Beautiful - State-by-state reference.

__[|CultureGrams -]__ Up-to-date information on 187 world countries and the 50 U.S. states.

__[|Science Resource Center]__ - By Thomson Gale is a science database that provides access to thousands of full text articles for all science-related research needs. This online resource focuses on earth science, science history, life science, physical science, science and technology, space and more. **