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What in the World? (Grades 5-10) is a current events resource that enhances understanding of current Canadian and international events. The magazine is published eight times a year from September to May. Each issue includes: Four news articles Releva...

BrainPOP (K-Grade 8) is an educational platform with animated videos and engaging resources in various subject areas. There are three resources for different grade levels:  BrainPOP Jr. (K-Grade 3) uses animated videos, games, and interactive activities to en...

The Canadian Reader (Grades 3-5) explores Canadian events, issues, and geography while building informational reading skills. The magazine is published eight times a year from September to May. Each issue includes: Focus on key reading strategies: connecti...

Enchanted Learning (K–5) offers crafts, activities, and subject-based worksheets that promote creativity, learning, and enjoyment, making it especially useful for holiday-themed learning. The site includes additional printable resources, enlargeable printouts,...

Explora Canada (Grades 8-12)  is a research tool that provides reliable, easy-to-use content for student research. Logging In Navigate to Explora Canada. Enter the username and password for Explora from the Subs/Passwords tab in the Search Portal. Student w...

PebbleGo (K-Grade 3) is a searchable database that builds basic research skills through leveled texts, audio support, and engaging tools across multiple subjects. This subscription is not available to HCOS Registered students. Logging In Use the PebbleGo di...

Reading Eggs (K-Grade 7) focuses on a core phonics and sight-word curriculum, using skills and strategies essential for sustained reading success. Fast Phonics (K-Grade 5) is an online synthetic phonics program that teaches essential phonics skills, including...

TeachingBooks (K-Grade 12) is an online database that enhances children’s and young adult literature with videos, audio, and discussion resources. It includes the following features: Meet authors and illustrators with exclusive movies and recordings ...

World Book (K-Grade 12) is the leading online encyclopedia.  Click below to learn more about the specific features offered by World Book. Early Learning (K-Grade 3) Early Learning supports early elementary students with “Trek’s Travels,” “Welcome to Readi...

Gale Databases (Grades 8-12) is a leading research resource providing full-text articles from hundreds of up-to-date databases, accessible through Focused Education Resources. Read below to learn more about the specific databases available through Gale. Ga...

National Geographic Kids (K-Grade 7) a magazine resource for elementary and middle school students exploring the natural and cultural world. Logging In There are two steps to log in to National Geographic Kids. Step 1: Navigate to BC Digital Classroom, th...

Focused Education Resources (K-12), also known as the BC Digital Classroom, is a collection of many resources on a single platform. See the available resources below. Logging In On Campus To log in go here.  No username and password are required if yo...