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Research and Databases

Below are links to and descriptions of learning tools you may use for research and other projects.

**To find our school's usernames and passwords for these resources, make sure you are logged into your district Google account, then click here.
 

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  Access to all Alderwood Middle School Databases.
 
US History in context logo
  A comprehensive US History resource that includes primary source documents and multimedia files.
 
  A comprehensive World History resource that includes primary source documents and multimedia files.
opposing viewpoints logo
  Delivers a range of perspectives on important issues, including those of scholars. Also includes full-text articles,     daily-updated national and global news, video, audio streams and podcasts, images, and interactive maps. 
 
science in context logo
  A comprehensive reference database covering all scientific disciplines.
gale e-books logo
  E-books on many research topics. Also referred to as GVRL.
britanica school logo
  Online encyclopedia: Covers a broad range of topics at different reading levels and has tools like Listen and               Translate to help you understand
 
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  Information and media related to books, poems, and authors
 
  A large, free collection of music and sounds for student projects like podcasts and videos
 

  The public library is an extremely valuable and FREE resource for our community. Visit the library to get a free           library card and check out books, audiobooks, videos, and other materials in print or digitally. The library also         has many online databases for children, youth, and adults, and they offer free homework help!