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Databases for K-12 Students and Educators
- Primary Search (This link opens in a new window)A full-text database providing popular children's magazines, encyclopedia entries, and an image collection.
- Middle Search Plus (for K-12) (This link opens in a new window)Provides access to articles from popular magazines geared towards middle school students. Also includes biographies, primary source documents, and other background source material.
- Explora for Primary Schools (This link opens in a new window)This database is targeted for use by students in kindergarten through fifth grade, and their educators.
- Explora for Secondary School (grades 6-12) (This link opens in a new window)This database is targeted for use by students in sixth through twelfth grade, and their educators.
Search for Articles by Education Level
When finding and evaluating research in the education discipline, it is important to note the age range of students and the academic setting (early childhood, elementary, secondary, higher education). If the description of a database does not mention a special scope, it is likely that the database contains resources for a range of settings and ages.
To find sources relevant to your particular topic of research in a database that has a broad scope, you will have to apply filters and strategic search terms to narrow the results. A research appointment with a Librarian is a great way to learn how to apply these research skills and get personalized guidance!
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- Click here to search for books and media!This link will lead to an advanced search, so you can use as many or as few key terms as you want. For help with advanced searching, see our tutorial.
Can't find the book or article you want? Try Interlibrary Loan (ILL)! We also have an ILL FAQ for more info!
Find K-12 Materials
The Curriculum Collection, located on the second floor of the DiMenna-Nyselius Library, contains a selection of K-12 instructional materials. Materials are available in a variety of formats:
- Books
- Multimedia
- Computer software
- Journals
- Magazines
- Newspapers
- Educational kits
Our collection includes award-winning titles including Caldecott, Newbury, Coretta Scott King, and Nutmeg books. Browse the Curriculum Collection here.
You can also do an advanced search for Curriculum Collection materials here. When you want to search within the Curriculum Collection filter, make sure you've locked the active filter by clicking on "remember all filters." Once you've done this, use the top search box to narrow your results.
Find Background Information
General Background Sources:
- Credo Reference Academic Core (This link opens in a new window)
A comprehensive collection of subject encyclopedias, dictionaries, atlases, and reference handbooks. Also included are short reference videos and high-resolution images. Useful background information source.
- Oxford Reference Online: Premium (This link opens in a new window)
A comprehensive collection of scholarly encyclopedias and dictionaries published by Oxford University Press. A useful background information source for starting your research. Simultaneous user limit: 5.
- Britannica Academic (This link opens in a new window)
Provides access to the Encyclopaedia Britannica, Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, an interactive world atlas, a world data analyst tool, images, timelines, videos, and primary sources.
Discipline-Specific Background Sources:
The Cambridge Handbook of Multimedia LearningCall Number: Stacks Upper Level LB1028.5 .C283 2014Publication Date: 2014
Encyclopedia of Diversity in EducationCall Number: Online and Reference Stacks Main Level LC1099 .E53 2012 v. 1-4Publication Date: 2012
Use Additional Online Resources
- Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Resource CenterResources for educators in the biological sciences at all grade levels, managed by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
- CPTV PBS Learning MediaProvides links to free multimedia resources by topic and grade level.
- EdutopiaA website created to "inspire, inform and accelerate positive change in schools and districts by shining a spotlight on evidence-based strategies that improve learning and engagement for students."
- Library of Congress for TeachersPrimary source materials for the classroom.
- National Education Association (NEA) - Tools and IdeasResource section of the NEA's website. Includes lesson plans, strategies, and advice for new teachers.
Cite Your Sources
Working on a big project and need help with citations? Try Zotero, a citation manager that connects with your browser to save full text, organize sources, and create citations. Don't have a lot of time? You can safely generate a citation using ZoteroBib!
Find Other Resources in the Academic Commons
The Library isn't the only resource available to you! The following departments are housed in the Library, but provide different services than the Librarians do:
- The Office of Accessibility
- The Fredrickson Family Innovation Lab
- Global Fairfield
- The ITS Help Desk
- The Math Center
- The Science Center
- The Writing Center
Education Course Guides
Below is a list of this semester's Course Guides for this subject:
