BC Digital Classroom Includes: KnowBC, World Book, Teens 101, Focused Educational Resources (CBC Curio, EBSCO, National Film Board and much more)
NLPS Learns Resources contains free resources for teachers and students. Check it out! Some highlights include TEEN BOOK Cloud, Audible Stories, Zero Waste and Circular Economies, Indigenous Education Resources Inventory, Hul’qumi’num Phrases, Team Building activities, Teen Mental Health and a lot more!
Feeling stressed? Check out Mindfulness Everyday for helpful tips to stay balanced.
Having Trouble Accessing Your Learn68 Google Account?
- students needing learn68 password resets – email info.nd@sd68.bc.ca
- students needing assistance with using Google Classroom – email your teacher
- students who have never used their learn68 accounts – “sandtree” is default pw
- Teachers need to contact Help Desk to activiate their accounts.
Databases and Encyclopedia Resources
Below are a variety of databases that can help you with your research. If you require help accessing these databases, please contact myself, martine.balderston@sd68.bc.ca. Some of these databases require passwords.
DESTINY | NDSS library catalog contains eBooks, audio books and book status information. To view your checked out eBooks from home, add the Destiny Reads App to your mobile device. |
CANADIAN ENCYCLOPEDIA | This encyclopedia focuses on articles pertaining to Canada. The cite offers an easy method of citation and sharing of articles. And often articles link audio resources. One of my favorite features is TIMELINE. No login required |
EBSCO | EBSCO is a database of journals, magazines, newspaper articles, books, and images. When using this database make sure you refine your search. Login Required |
| National FilmBoard | Contains films, documentaries, animation and educational resources. Teachers can create an account and share video on Google Classroom by logging into Campus. |
ENCYCLOPEDIA BRITANNICA | Encyclopedia Britannica contains general encyclopedia information plus approved internet links and images Login Required |
WORLD BOOK ENCYCLOPEDIA | World Book Student and World Book Advanced similar to Encyc. Britannica. When searching, look to the sidebar for additional links. Each article will recommend websites to visit, contain images or video, magazine links and have primary sources/eBooks to explore. Login Required |
THOMPSON GALE DATABASE | Gale database contains biographies, eBooks and features global issues. Features: highlighting article, audio option, translation, easy sharing and citation is provided. The database will also link to primary sources, magazines, websites, videos and news articles. Teachers it contains resource guides and offers easy way to link content with Google Classroom Off campus password: welcome |
CANADA IN CONTEXT | current events and history with a Canadian focus. Excellent for Social Studies research Educator resources that can be shared on Google Classroom Link |
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BRITISH COLUMBIA | KNOWBC is an encyclopedia of BC history and culture. It contains books, nature guides and blogs. |
| New Additional Resources: | Gale: Global Issues in Context Gale: Science in Context Virtual Reference Library National Geographic Kid Power Search myBlueprint KnowBC TeenBookCloud Access HERE |
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