Library Learning Commons
Here you’ll find helpful Resources to make your online research easy.
Digital Resources
4Canoes
KnowBC
ProQuest
Worldbook Early Learning
Videos, Games, Stories, Activities Gr. K-2
Gale National Geographic Kids
Explore Magazines Books Videos Gr. K-7
Twig
Science and Math Videos, Lessons Gr. 6-9
Worldbook Kids
Engaging Entry to Research Gr. 3-6
Worldbook Découverte
Engager l’entrée dans la recherche An. 3-6
Worldbook Student
Research, Bios, Translations Gr. 5-9
Worldbook Advanced
Primary Source Info. & Tools Gr. 6-9
Worldbook Timelines
Interactive Tool, World Events Gr. 5-9
Worldbook Discover
Levelled Text, Research Gr. 5-9
Gale Canada in Context
Primary Source, World News Gr. 8-12
Gale Global Issues in Context
Primary Source, Topical Gr. 8-12
Gale Science in Context
Research, Experiments Gr. 8-12
Gale Power Search
Advanced Search, Topic Finder Gr. 8-12
NFB Education
Canadian, Indigenous Films Gr. K-12
Helpful Online Websites
Numeracy Field Test
https://bced.vretta.com/#/en/bced-landing/grad/secure?earlyAccessPassword=vea-bced-grad-202203
Numeracy Field Test Instructions
General Research Inquiries
- CHSS Catalogue
- World Book Online– login name is “learnsd79” password is “b00ks79”
- Vancouver Island Regional Library
- District Learning Commons
British Columbia & Canadian Search Engines
- Canadian Encyclopedia
- Encyclopedia of British Columbia
- Vancouver Island Regional Library
- Canadian Archives
- Historica Canada
Historical Research
Maps & Atlases
- Info Zone World Atlas– atlas of the world with printable maps
- Google Maps– a great tool to see parts of the world
- Statistics Canada– community profiles
References
- Merriam-Webster Dictionary– dictionary and thesaurus
- Bibliography Format – APA Style– how to write your bibliography
- Bibliography Format – Chicago Style – how to cite Quick Guide