how well do you know infohio? a guide to free resources you never knew existed
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How Well Do You Know INFOhio?
A guide to free resources you never knew existed.
Discover… Reference materials Articles, books, newspapers, magazines, journals,
primary documents Games, quizzes, tutorials Lesson plans Researching guidelines Options for differentiation Videos
www.infohio.org
• Click on the Resources Link
• Then Choose Resources by Subject or by Grade
Resource: EBSCOhost
Resource: EBSCOhost
Resource: EBSCOhost
An easy and accurate way for students to citesources!
Resource: EBSCOhost
Students can export the correct format to any citation builder.
Resource: EBSCOhost
Resource: EBSCOhost
Simply click Print to access printing options.
Resource: EBSCOhost
*Note: You can also right click on the source and select print. It’s a good idea to have students do a PRINT PREVIEW to limit wasted paper for unused information.
Back to INFOhio HOME page
Our next stop: Student Research Center
Resource: Student Research Center
Similar filters and subject areas to EBSCOhost.More user-friendly for all age groups or visual learners.
• Then Choose Resources by Subject or by Grade
Next up: Discovery Portal High School
Resource: Discovery Portal
Select a subject area
Resource: Discovery Portal High School
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Our next stop: World Book Student
Resource: World Book Student
A great site for differentiating for lower level students.
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Similar to World Book Student…is World Book Advanced
A great choice for differentiating to higher level students.
Resource: World Book Advanced
Refine Search Results by TYPE
Resource: World Book Advanced
Resource: World Book Advanced
Ready-made lessons usingPrimary documents.
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Our final stop: Digital Video Collection
Resource: Digital Video Collection
Resource: Digital Video Collection
Take advantage of FREE resources for you and your students!
Reference Materials
Reliable Articles
Primary DocumentsGames, Quizzes
& Tutorials
Lesson Plans
Videos
Options for Differentiation
Research Guidelines
Bibliography
EBSCOhostMulti-Database Search. https://www.infohio.org/students/er/item/ebscohost-multidb-search “Full-text
information from more than 6,000 magazines, journals, and newspapers. Includes e-books, biographies, radio
and TV transcripts, geographic information, primary sources, images, maps, and more.”
Digital Video Collection. http://dvc.infohio.org/. “Videos for learning and fun. Watch or download for later. Plays on
all devices.”
Discovery Portal High School. https://www.infohio.org/students/er/item/dp-high. Websites to help with reports and
research.
INFOhio Home Page. http://www.infohio.org
INFOhio. https://www.infohio.org/students/er. INFOhio list of databases.
Student Research Center (Grades 9-12). https://www.infohio.org/students/er/item/student-research-center-9-12.
Learn more about your favorite subject. Read magazines, newspapers, biographies, primary sources, country
information. Find images for class projects and learn vocabulary. Translate articles into more than 30
languages.
World Book Advanced. http://www.worldbookonline.com/advanced/home. “Research tools, primary
sources, e-books, biographies, sounds, videos, current events, images, maps, and timelines. Hear
text read aloud.”
World Book Student. http://www.worldbookonline.com/student/home. “Research tools, biographies,
videos, current events, images, maps, and timelines. Hear text read aloud.”
Student Research Center (Grades 9-12).
https://www.infohio.org/students/er/item/student-research-center-9-12. Learn more about
your favorite subject. Read magazines, newspapers, biographies, primary sources, country
information. Find images for class projects and learn vocabulary. Translate articles into more
than 30 languages.
Additional Resources by Subject Area:
ACT Practice Tests. https://www.infohio.org/students/er/additional-resources/item/act-practice-tests. Practice tests for each subject area of the ACT® test before test day. All subject areas.
ACT Test Preparation Tutorial.
https://www.infohio.org/students/er/additional-resources/item/act-test-prep-tutorial. Build the knowledge and skills needed to succeed on the ACT® test. All subject areas.
Biography Reference Bank.
https://www.infohio.org/students/er/item/biography-reference-bank. Full text articles about more than a half-million people from around the world. All subject areas.
Choral Music Search Results.
http://isearch.infohio.org/client/en_US/default/search/results/?ln=en_US&q=choir&rw=0#. Access to specific pieces of choral music for mixed choirs, male choir pieces, unaccompanied choir pieces and more. Hi Loretta!!
Consumer Health Complete. https://www.infohio.org/students/er/item/consumer-health-complete. “Articles, videos, images, current events, fact sheets. Includes up-to-date medical and health information on many topics, from alternative medicine to daily health care.” Health. Physical Education. Science and Family Consumer Sciences.
Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos (World Book).
https://www.infohio.org/students/er/item/enciclopedia-estudiantil-hallazgos. “Spanish-language encyclopedia for Spanish speakers and Spanish language learners. Includes maps, images, and activities. Hear text read aloud.” Foreign Languages.
INFOhio eBook/eResource Collection.
https://www.infohio.org/students/er/item/infohio-eresource-collection. “Contains hundreds of eBook and Audio books that have been reviewed and selected by educators throughout Ohio.” Language Arts. Reading.
Kids.gov. https://www.infohio.org/students/er/additional-resources/item/kids-gov. “Official kids'
portal for the U.S. government. Links kids, parents and teachers to U.S. government information and services on the web from government agencies, schools, and educational organizations, all geared toward kids.” Social Studies.
Job & Career Accelerator (Learning Express Library). https://www.infohio.org/students/er/item/jca Match your skills and interests with careers. “Create resumes and cover letters. Master interviewing skills. Learn basic computer skills. Find jobs and internships. Learn how to apply for and land a job.” Family and Consumer Sciences. Work Program. Keyboarding.
McClain High School online library. http://brazil.scoca-k12.org/opac/GF/GMHS/. Access the McClain High
School online library from any device. All subject areas. Plays - The Drama Magazine for Young People. Magazine. Young Adult. Scripts. (for example, "Everybody's
Got a Cell," by Craig Sodaro.) Stagecraft. Drama. Language Arts. Points of View Reference Center. https://www.infohio.org/students/er/item/points-of-view. “Articles
supporting pro and con sides of current issues. Helps you develop arguments to support your position, develop arguments. Includes essays, charts and graphs, images, and more. Hear text read aloud.” Language Arts. All subject areas to demonstrate Argumentative writing.
Research Project Calculator.
https://www.infohio.org/students/er/additional-resources/item/research-project-calculator. “This web-based tool helps students organize and complete the various tasks associated with most research projects. The Research Project Calculator is funded by Minitex to develop Cool Tools for Minnesota secondary school students and their teachers.” Language Arts.
Science Online (Facts On File). https://www.infohio.org/students/er/item/science-online. Articles, images, diagrams, videos, current events, experiments, biographies, and more. Hear text read aloud. Science. Math. Technology.
Science Reference Center. https://www.infohio.org/students/er/item/science-reference-center
. “Easy access to science and math information. Contains science experiments and full-text science encyclopedias, magazines, and journals.” Math. Science. Physical Education.
Workforce Skills for 21st Century Success.
https://www.infohio.org/students/er/item/workforce-skills. “Workplace and job search skills. Improve computer skills. Prepare for high school equivalency exam. Prepare for career and occupational tests. Includes tutorials and e-books.” Family and Consumer Sciences. MVLC. Work Program.
World Book Timelines. https://www.infohio.org/students/er/item/world-book-timelines.
“Build and share timelines. Use your own events and images or add content and images from World Book.” Social Studies. All subject areas that use timeline projects.