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Explore Scientific Concepts
Gale Interactive: Science allows science learners to explore and manipulate interactive models in Biology, Chemistry, Earth/Space Science, and Human Anatomy. Learners control the pace of discovery to build on current knowledge or find new topics of interest. Detailed 3D scientific models allow learners to pull apart and zoom in on microsopic structures and processes. Supporting reference content provides context to all activities.
Explore key topics in Environmental Science.
Gale In Context: Environmental Studies engages learners with reference works, multimedia materials, news and magazines, and more focused on current issues and science about the world around us. With just a few clicks users build a better understanding of our impact on the earth and how to keep it healthy.
Engage young learners with full-text magazines and books, videos, and images. WIth just a few clicks students can explore science, animals, technology, cultures, and history. Full-text National Geographic Kids magazines from 2009 to current are available, along with full-text eBooks from the National Geographic Kids Book Collection and Ladders Readers.
eBook subscription database (over 12,000 titles) to support multiple subject areas (English Language Arts, Science, Math, Social Studies, Health, Physical Education, Information Literacy and Technology). (Grades 9+, possibly some content for Middle School, also includes professional development content for faculty)
This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
Curriculum-aligned database of content organized by complex issues, ideally for middle and high school students and educators. (Grades 6+)
This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
Selected content for novice researchers, especially elementary and middle school students and educators. (Grades 3-9)
This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
General reference aggregation of periodical and digital media content with editorial guidance for novice researchers. (Grades 6+)
Concise cultural information on countries around the world. (Grades 3-12)
This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
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