On-line resources

Listed below are some on-line resources that might be useful to our students. Faculty members also list resources in their web pages.

 

Subscription services available to TC students through the media center

To access these resources you will need the TC login and password. These are available in the library. Or you may email the Technology Director using the Contact Us link at the upper right. Using any of the links below will cause you to leave the TC web site.

 

TC Database Subscriptions

Site

Modern World History

Covers the people places and events in the broad expanse of history

www.fofweb.com

Ancient and Medieval History

Explores the pre-modern word with in-depth focus on Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, Rome, Africa, Europe, the Americas and Asia

www.fofweb.com

Science

Presents a broad range of scientific disciplines through extensive definitions, essays, diagrams, biographies and experiments

www.fofweb.com

Health Reference Center

Provides clear and comprehensive information on conditions and diseases, health and wellness, mental health and the human body.

www.fofweb.com

Bloom’s Literary Reference

Examines great writes, important works, memorable characters, and influential movements and events in world literature

www.fofweb.com

Opposing Viewpoints

Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center is a one-stop source for information on today's hottest social issues.

http://infotrac.galegroup.com

College Blue Book

Electronic Book

http://infotrac.galegroup.com

Biography Resource Center

Biography Resource Center includes full-text articles from hundreds of periodicals. Search for people based on one or more personal facts such as birth and death year, nationality, ethnicity, occupation or gender.

http://infotrac.galegroup.com

SIRS  (Social Issues Resources Service)

A general reference database containing thousands of full-text articles exploring social, scientific, health, historic, business, economic, political and global issues. Articles and graphics are selected from 1,600 domestic and international publications and are indexed primarily according to Library of Congress subject headings.

http://sks.sirs.com

American Government

www.americangovernment.abc-clio.com

 

EBSCOhost Research Databases

          Magill On Literature Plus

          NoveList

www.search.ebscohost.com

Teen Health and Wellness

The inaugural database from Rosen Publishing Online provides students with comprehensive curricular support and self-help tools on topics including diseases, drugs, alcohol, nutrition, fitness, mental health, diversity, family life, and more.

www.teenhealthandwellness.com

 

Issues: Understanding Controversy and Society

The Issues Web site is an innovative ready-reference and historical analysis project that contains an abundance of authoritative and comprehensive content

www.issues.abc-clio.com

 

 

Primary Source Links:

This list is taken from the March 2004 Library Media Connection, p19.

 

-          American Memory: http://memory.loc.gov: more than 100 collections with more than 7 million digitized documents, photographs, text

-          Smithsonian Education: http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/educators: lesson plans emphasize inquiry-based learning using primary sources and museum collections.

-          "Historical Treasure Chests." Stevens Institute of Technology, Center for Improved Engineering and Science Education. 2002. A model for engaging students in an investigation of authentic materials from the past. four primary sources with questions to  guide student investigation.

-          PBS: http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/: 4000+ lesson plans and activities many based on primary sources,all tied to PBS programming.

-          American Memory Learning Page:  http://memory.locgov/ammem/ndlpedu: Lessons, features, activities, and tips for using the American Memory collections in the classroom

-          Digital Classroom. National Archives & Records: http://www.nara.gov/education/classrom.html: reproducible copies, teaching activities correlated to standards and features.

-          "DoHistory." Film Study Center, Harvard University. 2000. http//: www.dohistory.org: an interactive case study based on the 200 year old diary of a midwife andhealer named Martha Ballard. It compares primary source analysis to a detective's investigation. Includes a history toolkit.

-          Edsitement: http://edsitement.neh.gov/websites_all.asp The National Endowment for the Humanities maintains this site with links to best history, l.arts, and soc sciences. Primary sources, online lesson plans & other digital learning materials.