BHS Library: Sciences

The Research in Context database provides curated sets of academic, periodical and popular articles, reference information, as well as images and videos for different topics in Science. Here are just some of the many topic sets you can use. Resources are easily synced with GoogleClassroom

Encyclopedia Britannica contains factual, biographical, and geographical information from all disciplines in text, audio and video. It is great for giving overviews in as much or as little detail as you would like. Reading levels can be differentiated, text can be translated and read aloud. Content can be curated by the teacher into folders with sharable links, and content is searchable by IB criteria alignment. All content can be synced with GoogleClassroom.

Much of the same content available on Britannica School is also available here in Spanish!

The Opposing Viewpoints in Context database provides a wide variety of perspectives on provocative, interdisciplinary topics in the form of articles, audio and video recordings, infographics, etc. This is a great resource for starting conversations or debates. Here are just some of the many issues you can choose from. Resources are easily synced to GoogleClassroom.

With broad coverage of agriculture and its related fields, this collection provides a comprehensive view of a growing body of knowledge. Researchers will have access to current and authoritative periodical content that spans the industry—from practical aspects of farming to cutting-edge scientific research in horticulture. With strong emphasis on titles covered in the Agricola database, this collection of more than 600 journal titles is focused on agriculture-related fields. In addition, more than 30 Delmar titles provide in-depth coverage on a variety of agriculture-related topics.

Environmental Studies and Policy Collection provides access to scholarly journals, magazines, and other reference sources covering environmental issues and policies. The database includes diverse perspectives from the scientific community, governmental policymakers, and corporate interests.

General Science Collection provides access to scholarly journals and magazines covering the latest scientific developments. Key subjects covered by the database include biological sciences, computing, engineering, and technology.