Explorer Databases Choose at least ONE
This is an awesome trial of resources, easily searchable, from Gale. All of these resources require an id and pw, available on the red handout.
- World History in Context:Age of ExplorationBiographies, photos, journal articles, primary sources all from one easy-to-use portal! ID&PW needed fro home.
- Biography in ContextUse this right away, it's on trial until the end of May, but don't delay! ID and PW needed from home.
- Explorers and ExplorationId and Pw needed from home, excellent articles, great multimedia, too.
- Gale database portalYou can search across several Gale databases here including US History in Context, Biography in Context, and Science in Context. ID&PW needed from home.
- American ErasDid your explorer come to North America?
Ebooks from our Catalog
Check out this awesome collection of ebooks. Use Firefox to access these resources, they won't print in Chrome or Safari. If the links don't work, go to our library catalog, type in Explorer and ebook format, and voila, they will appear.
- Explorers of AntiquityMarco Polo.
- Explorers and Explorations that Changed the WorldThis ebook from Britannica's Turning Points in History explains the impact of many of your expeditions.
- The Age of ExplorationColumbus to Magellan.
Web Resources Choose One
- A&E BiographyBios vary from short to long at this popular site.
- BBC Historic FiguresAn A-Z list of famous historic figures including many explorers.
- Destiny QuestUse the catalog to locate individual biographies on your explorers, and websites about them, too.
- Europe and The Age of Exploration from the MetArt and artifacts from the Met.
- History.comMany of our explorers can be found here.
- Mariner's MuseumBios, trade routes, easy to understand.
Google Search
Make sure that you are choosing acadmic, vetted sites. Ask if you are unsure. Do not use another student's project as a source of information.
Books on your Cart Choose at least ONE
Reformation, Exploration, and Empire by ISBN: 9780717260713Publication Date: 2005-08-01This comprehensive collection explores the middle centuries of the last millenium.
There are books on your cart, You can scan images to use on the faculty copier and upload into your movie. Please copy the information that will help you ceate your project. Ask for help.
Noodle Tools
- NoodleYou can use Noodle from any device anywhere! But, you must set up your account from school. Tutorials are available to guide you through the process. READ the prompts!
You will use Noodle for citations and note cards.
MLA @ KHS
Don't forget, the library has several copies of the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, 7th Ed. If you can't find an example of a source in our KHS handout, check the complete handbook for help. Even better, ask your teacher or Ms. Teixeira for assistance.
- KHS MLA HandoutUpdated to reflect the new Power Library databases.