Research Resource Portal: Need help with Citing, Intext Citations, Creating Work Cited Pages, etc?

https://www.smore.com/50wp3

Access on our Norwalk School District page or click the link below:

https://sites.google.com/norwalkps.org/parentresources/home?authuser=2

Access a wealth of e-learning resources for different subject areas, including games, health and wellness activities, virtual tours and explorations, online reading by authors, STEM activities, etc! Resources are organized by elementary, middle and high school resources.

Data Collection on Databases and Google:

It's time to get our students excited about diversifying their research resources!

Survey of 400 Students:

** Did you know 90% of students began research Googling resources?

**Did you know that only 20% stated that they evaluate their resources?

**Did you know that less than 20% of students use databases and only 8% of the 20% were able to list a valid database. Many thought Google was a database rather than a search engine!

**Did you know that many of our former NHS students that come back to present their college experience to our students express their connection with using resources in the library and wished they spent more time in the library and used more resources?

Well, let's turn this all around by getting our students to broaden their research horizons with databases filled with wonderful and relevant resources!

ATTENTION: If there are resources that you are using that you feel may be helpful to others or if you have issues using this page, please contact me Mrs. Payton-Roby at paytonw@norwalkps.org

Some of our databases may require you to log in. If so, use the following login credentials:

ATTENTION: All Databases can be accessed with the following information:

Username: norwalklib

password: bears

Norwalk Public Library: You will need a library card. If you do not have a library card, apply for one online at https://www.norwalkpl.org/

Many log in credentials are being waived to support our e-learning environment.

Library Page: Access through the direct link or through Classlink:

https://norwalkps.follettdestiny.com

To access library databases and Internet resources select the "Home" Tab

To access library print resources select the "Catalog" Tab

also access: Webpath Express, Library booklists, Resource Lists & Destiny Discover!

• Search the library catalog
• Find Resource Lists Here
• Find Webpath Express-Credible Search Engine
• Destiny Discover: create an account, check out books, access book reviews, search multiple content at once (books, websites and open educational resources)

• Access this resource on our Library Catalog page: through the link https://norwalkps.follettdestiny.com or through Classlink
• Under the "Catalog" tab, select Webpath Express from the left navigation panel.
• Do a search to access credible websites, books in our collection, database resources, etc.

About Webpath Express Video: https://players.brightcove.net/1464976798001/EkTVOEsFg_default/index.html?videoId=3651879189001

This resourceful database explores different areas of science. Information is presented in a variety of formats!

http://online.infobaselearning.com/Direct.aspx?aid=97352&pid=WE40

Access on our Library page: https://norwalkps.follettdestiny.com

Access from Classlink under NHS Library Resources-Home tab

username: norwalklib password: bears

https://online.infobaselearning.com/Direct.aspx?aid=280526&pid=WE40

• Access on our Library page: https://norwalkps.follettdestiny.com
• Access from Classlink under NHS Library Resources-Home tab
• username: norwalklib password: bears

Request it CT is a state database filled with specialized databases that cover just about every area of education. This database can be accessed from school and home

• Select High School from the side left panel
• Search the entire database all at once using the One Search feature or click on individual databases

www.researchitct.org

This site may require you to use your public library card to access any of its resources. Due to our current circumstance (COVID19 and eLearning) certain conditions may be in place that will still allow you to access the wealth of resources without a library card. You can apply for a library online at https://www.norwalkpl.org/

http://web.a.ebscohost.com/scirc/search/basic?vid=0&sid=6ad91cb5-97ea-4e00-962c-0f10f3982e0d%40sessionmgr4007

Access on our Library page: https://norwalkps.follettdestiny.com

Access from Classlink under NHS Library Resources-Home tab

username: norwalklib password: bears

http://school.eb.com

http://school.eb.com/levels/high

This wonderful credible resource has been around for 250 years. It thrives on providing updated, relevant and reliable resources with depth. Information is developed by experts who are forward thinkers in the field globally. The database provides amazing leveled content for teachers and students. The easy to read and user friendly interface attracts all users! Britannica is currently being used in 83 countries! It offers

Wealth of resource- articles, journal articles, encyclopedia, primary & secondary resources, maps, artifacts, newspapers, magazines, etc.

• Website
• Video
• Images
• Language translation
• Onboard reference tools
• Citations included
• Export resources to email
• Provided additional evaluated web resources

Other Access Points:

Access on our Library page: https://norwalkps.follettdestiny.com

Access from Classlink under NHS Library Resources-Home tab

username: norwalklib password: bears

Connect your class to high-quality videos created by professionals and expert companies we all know and trust. Most videos come with a lesson plan, transcripts, and assessments. Videos can be used in segments or in their entirety.

Access on our Library page: https://norwalkps.follettdestiny.com

Access from Classlink under NHS Library Resources

username: norwalklib password: bears

https://www.nsta.org/about/

https://nsdl.oercommons.org/

Quality online Open Educational Resources (OER) with a focus in:

• Science
• Technology
• Engineer
• Science

Access resources from Norwalk Public Library! You will need a CT public library card to access the databases! It may be waived due to circumstances!

Click on Link Below:

https://www.norwalkpl.org/

• Go to "Resources" on the top menu bar
• Go to Alphabetical Database Lists & Internet Resources
• Select Today's Science and other relevant resources!

Norwalk Public Library will require you to have a library card. Sign up for a library card online at the website below:

https://www.norwalkpl.org/

https://online.infobaselearning.com/Direct.aspx?aid=280526&pid=WE48

Access on our Library page: https://norwalkps.follettdestiny.com

Access from Classlink under NHS Library Resources-Home tab

username: norwalklib password: bears

https://psychcentral.com/

http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/s1032?db=HWRC

Access on our Library page: https://norwalkps.follettdestiny.com

Access from Classlink under NHS Library Resources-Home tab

username: norwalklib password: bears

Access from Classlink:

https://newsela.com/

https://learn.newsela.com/teach-with-newsela

This resource can be access through Classlinks! if you use the link, make sure you use your school email to gain full access to this resource.

Get started with the right resources! Connect your class, created your lessons and assign your lesson! Connect to relevant and reliable resources using integrated technology

Access this resource through Classlinks.

If you use the link below, make sure your create an account using your school email to gain full access of the resource.

https://www.commonlit.org/

https://tinyurl.com/y8h6elty

• Access a wealth of curated and paired text resources!
• Connect your Class! Browse a Lesson! Assign it!! Assess it!
• Lexile, Translation, Answer Keys, Annotation, etc.

Access this free science resource through the Destiny website

Go the www.destinydiscover.com https://tinyurl.com/yagrf8os

1. Fill in only the School Type:
2. Type in McHenry Elearning, Ill
3. Select Go
4. Login at the top of the page
5. Username: guest Password follett

Access through Classlinks to gain full access of the resource. if your access through the link make sure you use your school email to gain full access of the resource.

• Self-paced
• Interactive lessons 7,500 Lessons
• Integrated technology: polls, videos, virtual reality, game base activities, etc
• Formative assessments

www.nearpod.com

Video: https://tinyurl.com/y7warnce

Flocabulary is an award winning company born out of the struggles and challenges the two authors faced in school with remembering information they could not relate to. They decided to do a demo rap to improve retention of taught lessons. Their first rap was for the SATs and many begin to gravitate towards it and it caught on! Access rap resources for core subject areas through Nearpod or gain full access with our school's 60 day free trial!

Link:

• Vocabulary
• Quizzes
• Lyric Lab
• Read and Response
• Games
• And More

Filter Site by Subject

Immersive Reader Capabilities

Learn more about the authors: https://www.flocabulary.com/about/

Ethical Use-MLA/APA, Using Quotations, Fair Use, Creative Commons, Citing, Copyright, Plagiarism, Work Cited, Annotated Bibliography, Intext & Parenthetical Citations, etc

Diversity of Resources: Databases, Primary Resources, Periodicals, Journal Articles, Magazines, Web Resources, Fiction, etc

Resource Evaluation: CRAPP or RADCAB

Location & Access of Information: Search strategies, Credible Search Engines, Use of Directories, Diversity of Resources, Online Resources, etc

Technology Integration: Web 2.0 (Prezi, Powtoons, Glogster, Animoto, Sway, EdPuzzle, Screencasity ,Movie Maker, etc; Google Platform (Docs, Hangout, Sheets, Drive, Apps, Extensions, Ad-ons, etc), Microsoft Suite-(Publisher, Powerpoint, Word); Word Clouds, Timelines, Social Media, etc

Email: paytonw@norwalkps.org
Website: https://norwalkps.follettdestiny.com
Location: Library Media Center
Phone: 13239 13237
Twitter: @nhslibeary