Tech Links

Info Searching*Note: Some links are not available outside of school as they are provided to students via the Douglas County Public Library. If trying to access one of these sites from home, you can login with a Douglas County Public Library card. Cards are free; just stop by your local Douglas County Public Library.

General

Social Studies and History

Science and Math

Britannica Encyclopedia—

online encyclopedia with current events

Citation Machine—

easily credit information sources

Digital Public Library of America--

items from archives and museums

World Book Online--

instructional videos on many topics

EasyBib--

easily credit information sources

World Almanac For Kids—

statistical information for the year

Biography in Context—

information on many inpiduals

CultureGrams—

world cultural information

Facts on File History—

world, modern, and medieval

Gapminder—

visual graphs of world views

Global Issues in Context—

current topics that impact our world

HistoryPin—

map pined with local history

Institute of American History—

search history by era

National Archives Experience—

primary historical sources

Opposing Viewpoints in Context—

explore varying opinions of current issues

BioDigital Human—

interactive maps of body systems

Global Issues in Context—

current topics that impact our world

Kids Health —

health topics for teens

PHET Simulations—

science and math simulations

Science in Context—

several science topics

Production Tools

Digital Publications

Organizing and Mapping

Presentation Tools

Video Production

Other

Adobe Spark—

create a graphic post or website

BookTrack—

create an ebook with an embedded soundtrack

Canva Brochures—

use templates to create pdf or printable trifold brochures

Comic Master—

create graphic novels

Easel.ly—

create infographics with data charts and graphs

FlipSnack—

create an online flip-book

Smore—

create ePosters / eFlyers

Yumpu—

turn google docs into online flip-books

Create A Graph—

variety of formats to input data

Padlet—

add sticky notes to wall

Popplet—

web diagraming tool

SpiderScribe—

mind mapping and brainstorming

WordSift—

word cloud that marks content words for you

Blabberize—

embed your voice into a talking animal

Emaze—

zoom in and out of image map

PowToons—

animated video presentations

Projeqt—

stacked and linear slides

Tellagami App —

create an avatar with your voice to embed over an image

Voki—

choose a person and type dialog to get a voiceover

Adobe Spark—

create a video with images, text, and voice over

Animoto—

insert photos and text into pre-made video templates

Stupeflix—

embed photos, text, and music into video

WeVideo—

edit and combine video clips with pre-made templates

Videolicious App —

create a newscast with embedded videos

PicLits—

create picture poetry

Puzzle Maker—

create over 10 different kinds of puzzles (word search, crossword, etc)

Quizlet—

create your own flashcards and games for a chosen topic

Tago—

create your own QR code

Student Learning Tools

Google Sign In—access to google drive, docs, and gmail
Big 6—process for doing research and solving problems
Brain Fuse—tutoring help
College in Colorado—help with career and college decisions
eLearning--free online resources to help you learn new skills
Family Connection--explore and make plans for college and career options
Homework Helper—list of sites that will help with any subject area
Study Stack—flash cards to study many topics
Path Blazer—for those with provided logins