Lower School Online Resources

For the most reliable access, please consider using a browser that supports modern Web standards; Mozilla Firefox 3.5+, Google Chrome 4+, and Apple Safari 4+ are but a few of these. If you are off campus, you will need to log into the McDonogh Web site before accessing the databases.

Information on well-known people: magazine articles and dictionary.

Scholastic BookFlix is a new online literacy resource that pairs classic video storybooks from Weston Woods with related nonfiction eBooks from Scholastic to build a love of reading and learning. The engaging way to link fact and fiction, BookFlix reinforces early reading skills and introduces children to a world of knowledge and exploration.

BrainPOPJr. provides educational movies for K-3 students. The site also provides homework help, leveled quizzes, games and activities for kids.

CultureGrams goes beyond mere facts and figures to deliver an insider's perspective on daily life and culture, including the history, customs, and lifestyles of the world's people.

Cross-curricular videos for educators and students.

This is a subscription Internet search engine. Each web site accessed through NetTrekker has been selected, evaluated and approved by educators nationwide.

NoveList K-8 Plus is an online database with fiction and nonfiction titles chosen specifically to support the school curriculum as well as the pleasure reading needs of students.

Dictionary, encyclopedia, pictures, magazines, newspapers, biographies, transcripts.

General Reference Database Designed for Young Researchers. World almanac, dictionary, thesaurus and articles about people, places, events, world maps, and fun projects.

Current events, country facts, pictures, and biographies are included.

Articles, pictures, atlas, dictionary and Maryland information with citations at the end of each article

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