Subscriptions Tools for Teaching Students How to Do Research
Discovery Education Tools
Resources for Student Exploration in DE
How to Research & Save to Your Folder in Discovery Education
Searching for Resources and Filtering Your Search Results in Discovery Education
Organizing Your Research, My Favourites and Citations in Discovery Education
Tips for Studying, Especially for Studying Using Discovery Education
Spotlight on Strategies
Are you looking for new and creative ways to integrate digital media into your curriculum? These strategies and resources help you dive deeper into the intentional and effective integration of Discovery Education’s digital content. Access over 100 Digital Integration Strategies: Spotlight on Strategies
EBSCOhost Tools
EBSCO Research & Writing Tips for Students
- Accessing Trustworthy Sources (.pdf)
- Avoiding Plagiarism (.pdf)
- Understanding Library Terms (.pdf)
- Spotting Fake News and Images Lesson Plan (.pdf) and Spotting Fake News and Images PPT
Recipe for Research:
Recipe for Research: a Six-Step Process
Research Made Easy with Explora:
Research Made Easy with Explora (1-1/2 minute video for students)
World Book Tools
Webquests
Webquests allow students to learn and practise basic database research skills that will be helpful to them in using other online databases. Go to Educator Tools in World Book Advanced or Student- scroll down to Webquests in the left-hand side navigation.
E.g. RESEARCH SKILLS: Using the World Book database (this Webquest is only in world Book Advanced)
Have you ever been given an assignment about a topic you know nothing about? Did you know where to start? Use this webquest to learn how to use the resources available on the World Book Advanced database. Once you have the basic research skills down, you'll know exactly where to find the facts!
Take the webquest! Note: Answer Key at the end.