- Research Databases
- How To Cite Your Sources
- Research Help
- Level Up Your Presentations
- Games, Trivia and More!
- Mental Health
Research Databases
Use the links below to access databases that contain articles on any topic. These databases should be the first place you go to find information for whatever project you are working on.
EBSCOhost
EBSCOhost offers high-quality articles licensed from reputable publishers recognized by library professionals, chosen to meet the specific needs of researchers.
KNOWBC
KnowBC is brought to you by the Encyclopedia of British Columbia, a major reference that brings together everything you always wanted to know about BC.
GALE
Gale allows students to access hundreds of thousands of primary sources, biographies, and critical essays on topics within government, history, literature, science and health, social issues, and more.
World Book Online
A comprehensive set of resources designed for all ages and abilities with articles, videos, educator tools, eBooks, research guides and more.
SD83 World of Information
A collection of extra databases provided to students and teachers by the district.
Science Journal For Kids
Hundreds of scientific articles. Written for students. Approved by scientists. Free.
How To Cite Your Sources
BibGuru: Free Citation Generator: Click on “add to Chrome” to make this tool available to you whenever you use a Chromebook.
Generate citations in APA, MLA, Harvard, and hundreds of other citation styles directly on any website. Cite while researching and writing directly from Chrome in APA, MLA, and thousands of different citation styles.
PurdueOwl
This site can be used for:
Research Help
Level Up Your Presentations!
Unleash your creativity and curiosity. Use these tools to make any presentation come to life.
Canva is a free-to-use online graphic design tool. Use it to create social media posts, presentations, posters, videos, logos and more.
SlidesMania provides templates for activities, presentations, and organizational tools for teacher and student use. Templates are free, available for both PowerPoint and Google Slides, and customizable
Adobe Express for Education is a free, innovative web and mobile app that allows creators to make, edit, and share standout content from thousands of beautiful templates. From science fair posters, social studies infographics, math flashcards, book reports, and much more, every student, teacher, administrator, and school staff member can express their creativity in just a few taps.
BigHugeLabs: Do fun stuff with your digital photos. Create and print free personalized motivational posters, calendars, movie posters, magazine covers, badges, mosaics and so much more!
Coverr: A completely free stock footage website that allows you to download and use high-quality stock videos anywhere. Great for presentations!
Imgflip: The Fastest Meme Generator on the Planet. Easily add text to images or memes. Quickly turn your ideas into catchy shareables with Imgflip’s meme and GIF tools and community of content creators.
Storyboard That: Create storyboards with our free storyboard software! Filmmakers, teachers and students all love using Storyboard That for storyboarding & comics online!
AI Faceswap: Upload your photos or videos to swap the face. Be whoever you want to be! Create high-quality and engaging videos faster with 1200+ AI avatars, 2800+ video templates, and 1240+ AI voices in different languages and accents!
Games, Trivia and More!
Write the World is a free online global community where teens write, review, and share. A non-profit dedicated to developing teens’ writing and critical thinking skills and equipping them with the confidence and competence to change the world, one word at a time.
Geo Guessr: Explore the world! Get dropped anywhere from the busy streets of New York to the beautiful beaches of Bali. Join 70 million players today!
Fun Trivia: Adventure through the Realms of Knowledge with – and against – thousands of other players from around the world! Answer questions, play games, join teams, and climb the ranks! FOR FREE!.
A Soft Murmur: Ambient sounds to wash away distraction while studying or completing homework.
Little Alchemy 2 is a crafting educational game enjoyed by millions of players. It features hundreds of items, a fresh art style, and charming music.
Mix items and create the world from scratch! Discover exciting items accompanied by funny descriptions and lose yourself exploring the huge library!
Mental Floss answers life’s big questions, uncovers fascinating facts, and finds stories so interesting that our readers absolutely must share them.
Scale of Universe is an interactive experience to inspire people to learn about the vast ranges of the visible and invisible world.
Mental Health
Kids Help Phone: When your feelings need a place to go, we’re here for you. With Kids Help Phone’s texting service, you can connect with a trained, volunteer crisis responder for support on your phone or computer any time, about anything, via text or web message.