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Elementary Resources: Britannica School Edition

What is It?

Britannica School is an online encyclopedia and more! A go-to site for learning more about any subject-for all grades and all reading abilities. Offers three separate databases - Elementary, Middle, or High.

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All Buildings in MOBOCES Component Districts

  This Website is supported by Federal Library Services & Technology Act funds, awarded to the NYS Library by the Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Training & Resources

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Search Boxes

Add a search box to your classroom or library website!

Copy the code below and paste into your page...

<iframe frameborder="0" height="82" src="https://school.eb.com/levels/elementary/searchbox" width="430"></iframe>

Add a search box to your classroom or library website!

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<iframe src='https://school.eb.com/levels/middle/searchbox' frameborder='0' width='400' height='82'></iframe>

Add a search box to your classroom or library website!

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<iframe src='https://school.eb.com/levels/high/searchbox' frameborder='0' width='400' height='82'></iframe>

Why Use It?

• Built-in support for differentiated learning allows students to change reading levels with one simple click.

• Read-aloud, a font size adjuster, and built-in translation tools support students with special needs and ELLs.

• Accurate, up-to-date non-fiction content aligned to the next generation science, common core, and state curriculum standards.

• Group together related content types for activities or projects using the easy-to-use “Content Collector.”

• Review and adapt ready-made lessons on various subjects or create
your own with the intuitive “Lesson Plan Builder.”

• Tailor-made for STEM education!

• Integration with Britannica ImageQuest offers a streamlined ability to explore millions of related images right from the search results page (requires subscriptions to both resources).