Porta Jr./Sr. High School Online Resources
Below are usernames, passwords, and any other information that you may need to access and utilize these websites
GALE - STUDENT RESOURCES IN CONTEXT http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/pete42834?db=SUIC
Password: porta |
To Use: 1. Type your topic in the SEARCH bar. 2. (OR) open the “Browse Topic” bar 3. Click on “choose a category” to choose the area you would like to search
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GALE - OPPOSING VIEWPOINTS http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/pete42834 Password: porta
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1. Select (check) Gale Opposing Viewpoints in Context 2. Type your topic into the FIND bar. 3. Click SEARCH.
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FIRST SEARCH – Find books on our shelves or to Request a Book http://search.illinoisheartland.org/default.aspx
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· Type a topic or title in to the search field and hit ENTER · Now you can click “Limit by” and choose books · Then click on the blue “More search options” · You can choose PORTA’s library under “Libraries” · You can limit the “Publication Dates” or exclude some · You can choose the “Target Audience” and “Language” · Once you choose a book, contact Mrs. Fant. |
Archived Yearbooks Click here to access archived yearbooks
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Online Book Collection https://online.salempress.com/doi/book/10.3331/Infect
Password: portacusd |
Literature: Authors and Works
History
Health
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GOOGLE SCHOLAR
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To Use: 1. Type your keywords in the search engine 2. Anything that has HTML or PDF off to the right of the search results is available in full-text
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DIRECTORY OF OPEN ACCESS JOURNALS
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1. Type your keyword(s) in the box underneath “Articles.” 2. Click “Search Articles.” 3. ALL articles are full-text.
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PRO/CON
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Place to locate opposing viewpoints on 43 controversial topics.
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Library of Congress Website
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Access virtual tours, listen to sound clips, and explore a multitude of primary source documents and artifacts at this site for the Library of Congress.
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Smithsonian Learning Lab
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Understand history, art, culture, and the sciences through enquiry and analysis. |
Khan Academy
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Helps students learn through video tutorials, interactive exercises, in-depth articles covering topics in math, science, economics, history, and more. |
TEDEd
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Provides a huge collection of education video content to inspire, challenge, and enrich students' learning experiences. |
MLA Formatting https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/
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MLA formatting and style guides provided by Purdue University's on-line writing lab.
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APA Formatting |
APA formatting and style guides provided by Purdue University's on-line writing lab. |