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Homework Help: Grades 6 - 8
Library Card Access
To access some of these resources, you'll need a Moffat Library card handy!
Don't have a card? Sign up for one online here: https://moffatlibrary.org/library-card-sign-up/
Library Databases
- Britannica Escolar - Washingtonville
Discover the leading knowledge-building resource that is universally trusted for accurate and age-appropriate content in Spanish. New features make it more valuable than ever for native Spanish speakers, bilingual students, and students learning Spanish.
Funded by the New York State Library NOVEL program.
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- Britannica School - Washingtonville
Britannica School is the go-to site for learning more about any subject—for all grades and all reading abilities—offering thousands of up-to-date, curated, and curriculum-relevant articles, images, videos, audio clips, primary sources, maps, research tools, recommended Web sites, and three separate databases—Elementary, Middle, or High.
Funded by the New York State Library NOVEL program.
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- EBSCO Explora - Washingtonville
Explora is EBSCO's interface for Schools and Public Libraries. Designed to meet the unique needs of its users, Explora supports both student research and classroom instruction.
Funded by RCLS and Central Library (Newburgh).
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- EBSCO Masterfile Premiere - Washingtonville
Searchable full text for nearly 1,860 journals, including Consumer Reports and Business Week.
Funded by RCLS and the New York State Library NOVEL program.
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- FactCite: The Lincoln Library Online
Includes:
Biographies for Beginners: Illustrated biographies written especially for beginning and striving readers.
Shapers of Society: 101 men and women who shaped our world. Over 1,000 illustrations.
Sports Champions: 700 inspiring stories with 1,500 illustrations of athletes from all sports.
U.S. & World Biography: 10,000 biographies of famous people from around the world. More than 2,000 illustrations.
Greek & Roman Mythology: 500 articles on Greek and Roman mythological figures with more than 300 illustrations.
Funded by the Moffat Library of Washingtonville.
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- General OneFile (Gale) - Washingtonville
More than 7,100 general interest periodical full-text titles and 3,600 journals, and hundreds of newspapers. Also more than 500 travel guides, including Fodors.
Funded by the New York State Library NOVEL Program.
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- Middle School (Gale in Context) - Washingtonville
Created specifically for middle-schoolers, Research in Context combines the best of Gale's reference content with age-appropriate videos, newspapers, magazines, primary sources, and much more. Students will find outstanding support to complete assignments in core subjects including literature, science, social studies, and history.
Funded by the New York State Library NOVEL program.
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- Opposing Viewpoints (Gale in Context) - Washingtonville
The premier online resource covering today’s hottest social issues, from Offshore Drilling to Climate Change, Health Care to Immigration.
Funded by the New York State Library NOVEL program.
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- CultureGrams - Washingtonville
Concise, reliable, and up-to-date reports on more than 200 countries, each U.S. state, and all 13 Canadian provinces and territories.
Funded by Moffat Library of Washingtonville.
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- Black Freedom Struggle in the United States
This curated selection of primary sources is designed for teaching and learning about the struggles and triumphs of Black Americans. Developed with input from Black history scholars and advisors, its easily discoverable materials are ideal for assignments and special projects focused on U.S. Black history.
Languages
- Rosetta Stone Language Learning - Washingtonville
Rosetta Stone offers libraries and their patrons the proven language-learning immersion method that more than 22,000 schools have trusted for over the last 20+ years.
Funded by the Ramapo Catskill Library System Central Library (Newburgh).
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Note: Access to this platform will end on 10/31/2023. Mango Languages, also available through your library, is the suggested alternative.
eBooks and Audiobooks with Your Library Card
You can access hundreds of ebooks, audiobooks, videos, and more. Visit https://rcls.overdrive.com/ to explore!
Download books for FREE to your smart phone, computer, tablet, or e-reader!
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Reading
- NoveList K-8 Plus - Washingtonville
A reader's advisory service. Find youth fiction and non-fiction titles similar to authors or titles you already enjoy.
Funded by the RCLS Central Library (Newburgh Free Library).
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- Squiggle Park
Build reading skills for ages 3 - 8 and reading comprehension for ages 8 - 15. - YALSA Book Finder
Search 4,000+ books, audiobooks, and films from YALSA's book awards and book lists.
While these books have been selected for teens from 12 to 18 years of age, the award-winning titles and the titles on YALSA's selected lists span a broad range of reading and maturity levels. We encourage adults to take an active role in helping individual teens choose those books that are the best fit for them and their families. - Teen Corner - Find a BookExplore book lists and recommendations from the library in our Teen Corner!
Computer Skills
- VidCode
Vidcode works with libraries to help offer research-backed computer science and coding education for tweens and teens in their community.
Enter the FIRST THREE DIGITS of your library card at the password prompt.
- Hour of Code
Try out an introduction to computer coding with Hour of Code. Features familiar characters from Star Wars, Frozen, and Minecraft. Can be done by people of all ages! - Khan Academy
Khan Academy is a nonprofit with the mission to provide a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere. For kids, teens, and adults. - Code Combat
Use coding skills to beat this adventure game! - code.orgCode.org® is a nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to computer science in schools and increasing participation by women and underrepresented youth. Our vision is that every student in every school has the opportunity to learn computer science, just like biology, chemistry or algebra.
- TypingClub
Learn touch typing for free!
NASA STEM Engagement
- NASA STEM Engagement
Projects and activities selected and created by NASA to do at home. Sections for Grades K-12.
