Welcome to the Teacher Resources Guide! This guide provides a variety of resources for educators. It is still under construction so please check back for new resources soon.
PrepSTEP for High Schools provides online access to a unique and extensive collection of academic, college preparation and career-related tutorials, practice tests, articles, e-books and flashcards. It includes tools for academic skill-building, college and career exploration, college admissions test preparation, military exploration and preparation, workplace skills development and more.
This package contains more than 8,000 eBook titles with unlimited user access. Includes eBooks that support a quality learning experience across all academic subject areas, from History, to Language & Literature, to Science & Technology. Content includes a selection of classic literary works, important historical documents and general reference materials. The collection also features a selection of Teacher Resources to support educators and administrators. Titles align with Common Core Curriculum Standards and each title offers unlimited access.
This growing subscription package contains a large selection of multidisciplinary eBook titles representing a broad range of academic subject matter, and is a strong complement for any academic collection. The breadth of information available through this package ensures that users will have access to information relevant to their research needs.
There are more than 138,000 eBooks in this package, including titles from leading university presses such as Oxford University Press, MIT Press, State University of New York Press, Cambridge University Press, University of California Press, McGill-Queen's University Press, Harvard University Press and many others. Additional academic publishers include Elsevier Ltd.; Ashgate Publishing Ltd; Taylor & Francis Ltd; Sage Publications, Ltd. and John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Subject coverage includes:
-Art
-Business & Economics
-Education
-Language Arts & Discipline
-Literary Criticism
-Medical
-Performing Arts
-Philosophy
-Poetry
-Political Science
-Religion
-Social Science
-Technology & Engineering
-And other academic fields
Gale Virtual Reference Library is a database of encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. These reference materials once were accessible only in the library, but now you can access them online from the library or remotely 24/7. Because each library creates its own eBook collection, the content you see may vary if you use the database at different libraries (your school, your public library, or your office).
Title List:
-American Decades, 10v
-American Decades Primary Sources, 10v
-Animal Sciences, 4v
-Architecture of Italy
-Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Musicians, 6v
-Biology, 4v
-Chemistry, 4v
-Dictionary of American History, 3rd ed., 10v
-Encyclopedia of Catholicism
-Encyclopedia of Religion, 2nd ed., 15v
-Encyclopedia of World Biography, 2nd ed., 23v
-The Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine, 3rd ed., 4v
-The Greenhaven Encyclopedia of World Religions
-Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia, 2nd ed., 17v
-International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers, 4th ed., 4v
-Learning About the Holocaust, 4v
-New Catholic Encyclopedia, 2nd ed., 15v
-Plant Sciences, 4v
-Space Sciences, 4v
-Supreme Court Drama: Cases That Changed America, 4v
-World Religions Reference Library, 6v
ERIC, the Education Resource Information Center, provides access to education literature and resources. The database contains more than 1.3 million records and provides access to information from journals included in the Current Index of Journals in Education and Resources in Education Index.
Education Research Complete is the definitive online resource for education research. Topics covered include all levels of education from early childhood to higher education, and all educational specialties, such as multilingual education, health education, and testing. Education Research Complete provides indexing and abstracts for more than 2,100 journals, as well as full text for more than 1,200 journals, and includes full text for nearly 500 books and monographs.
Teacher Reference Center provides indexing and abstracts for 280 of the most popular teacher and administrator journals and magazines to assist professional educators.
Designed for professional educators, this database provides a highly specialized collection of nearly 520 high-quality education journals, including more than 350 peer-reviewed titles. This database also contains more than 200 educational reports. Professional Development Collection is the most comprehensive collection of full-text education journals in the world.
EDS provides fast, easy access to all of our library’s resources (primary sources, articles, books and e-books) through a single search box on the library web page. With EDS, students can quickly find reliable information to help them complete research projects and other assignments. In addition, faculty can find great resources to support classroom instruction.
This multi-disciplinary database provides full text for more than 4,600 journals, including full text for nearly 3,900 peer-reviewed titles. PDF backfiles to 1975 or further are available for well over one hundred journals, and searchable cited references are provided for more than 1,000 titles.
The eLearning Library contains Infobase Learning's entire collection of 17 eLearning Modules. Now in one convenient product, find focused, targeted coverage of a variety of core-curriculum topics—perfect for use in classrooms and libraries, for research and homework help.
Providing quick, direct access to engaging, proprietary content, each eLearning Module combines accessible text with rich media—including educational videos, images, and activities; support materials and teacher resources; and much more.
America at War Online eLearning Module:
Provides a clear understanding—through videos, words, and pictures—of the violent confrontations that have shaped U.S. history.
Biomes of the Earth Online eLearning Module:
Provides a broad understanding of the Earth’s biodiversity, the factors that influence it, and the future dangers that face the planet.
Energy and the Environment Online eLearning Module:
Examines the history, technology, science, and environmental and social implications associated with the production of energy.
Essential Chemistry Online eLearning Module:
Describes the fundamental aspects of chemistry through accessible language, original videos, and concrete, real-life examples.
Exploring Career Clusters Online eLearning Module:
Covers 16 broad occupational categories, offering information on more than 300 jobs through engaging videos and narrative.
Genes and Disease Online eLearning Module:
Describes what scientists know and what they hope to learn in the future about the mysteries of genetic disease, complete with videos.
Genetics and Evolution Online eLearning Module:
Provides up-to-date research on key issues in the field of biology through informative narrative and engaging video and image galleries.
Global Exploration Online eLearning Module:
Details the wonders, anxieties, and achievements of explorers throughout world history with engaging text, videos, and maps.
Global Warming Online eLearning Module:
Covers the important climatic issues that need to be addressed to understand global warming, from fossil fuels to changing ecosystems.
Great Empires of the Past Online eLearning Module:
Narrates the stories of the most important empires in world history, exploring their rise and fall, key events, daily life, and more.
Green Technology Online eLearning Module:
Presents an in-depth look at the Earth’s increasing environmental problems and the methods for restoring the environment.
Life in America Online eLearning Module:
Offers a fascinating glimpse into the social history of the nation, covering everything from food to pastimes in nine different eras.
Physics in Action Online eLearning Module:
Explores the absorbing science of matter and energy, from matter’s smallest to the immense forces that move continents.
The Human Body: How It Works Online eLearning Module:
Investigates the systems and process of the human body, from the organ systems to cells, through engaging text and original videos.
The Plant World Online eLearning Module:
Explores the most interesting aspects of plant biology, with a focus on the interrelationships between plants and humans.
Top Careers with a Two-Year Degree Online eLearning Module:
Covers the many in-demand careers in various industries that require only an associate’s degree, plus tips for job success and financial aid.
Your Government: How It Works Online eLearning Module:
Introduces readers to the major branches and key players of the federal government through captivating videos, images, and text.
The Classroom Video Master Curriculum Collection includes 22,777 titles, 193,794 video segments ,180,000+ video clips, 16,500+ full-length videos/ 8,800 hours of streaming video available 24/7. The World Cinema Collection includes over 500 feature films from around the world and provides an exciting way to learn about world cultures. Beyond film studies classes, these titles bring value to programs in multicultural studies, political science, history, world languages, and more.
Streaming video collections by subject area:
• Archival Films & Newsreels
• Area Studies
• Art
• Biology
• Business & Economics
• Communication
• Criminal Justice & Law
• Earth Science
• English & Language Arts
• Environmental Science
• Family & Life Skills
• Geography
• Government
• Guidance & Counseling
• Health & Nutrition
• History
• Mathematics
• Music & Dance
• Philosophy & Religion
• Physical Science
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Technology & Society
• World Languages
Gale Virtual Reference Library is a database of encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. These reference materials once were accessible only in the library, but now you can access them online from the library or remotely 24/7. Because each library creates its own eBook collection, the content you see may vary if you use the database at different libraries (your school, your public library, or your office).
Title List:
-American Decades, 10v
-American Decades Primary Sources, 10v
-Animal Sciences, 4v
-Architecture of Italy
-Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Musicians, 6v
-Biology, 4v
-Chemistry, 4v
-Dictionary of American History, 3rd ed., 10v
-Encyclopedia of Catholicism
-Encyclopedia of Religion, 2nd ed., 15v
-Encyclopedia of World Biography, 2nd ed., 23v
-The Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine, 3rd ed., 4v
-The Greenhaven Encyclopedia of World Religions
-Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia, 2nd ed., 17v
-International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers, 4th ed., 4v
-Learning About the Holocaust, 4v
-New Catholic Encyclopedia, 2nd ed., 15v
-Plant Sciences, 4v
-Space Sciences, 4v
-Supreme Court Drama: Cases That Changed America, 4v
-World Religions Reference Library, 6v
This growing subscription package contains over 138,000 multidisciplinary eBook titles representing a broad range of academic subject matter and is a strong complement for any academic collection. The breadth of information available through this package ensures that users will have access to information relevant to their research needs.
This subscription package contains more than 8,000 eBook titles that support quality learning experiences across all academic subject areas with unlimited user access. Content includes a selection of classic literary works, important historical documents, and general reference materials. All titles align with Common Core Standards. The collection also includes a selection of Teacher Resources to support educators and administrators.
Newspaper Source Plus includes more than 860 full-text newspapers, providing more than 35 million full-text articles. In addition, the database features more than 857,000 television and radio news transcripts.
Designed specifically for high school libraries, this database contains full text for more than 540 popular, high school magazines. MAS Complete also provides more than 440 full text reference books, 85,670 biographies, 105,786 primary source documents, and an Image Collection of over 502,000 photos, maps & flags, color PDFs and expanded full text backfiles (back to 1975) for key magazines.
PrepSTEP for High Schools provides online access to a unique and extensive collection of academic, college preparation and career-related tutorials, practice tests, articles, e-books and flashcards. It includes tools for academic skill-building, college and career exploration, college admissions test preparation, military exploration and preparation, workplace skills development and more.
Digital Literacy is an online digital literacy and cyber citizenship resource specifically designed for students in grades 7–12. Contains/offers articles, videos, photos and interactive activities which "prompt students to use real-world Web sites and software to create unique user-generated content including: podcasts, public service announcements, multimedia presentations, digital business plans, and dynamic articles. Topics/subjects covered include: entrepreneurship and careers; communication, cyberbullying, and safety; privacy and ethics; research skills and tools for the digital age; social networking; and gaming.
Hundreds of viewpoint essays including a main overview, point, counter-point & critical analysis guide. Also includes the core political magazines (Nation, National Review, New Republic, US, News & World Report, Congressional Digest & Time) primary sources, reference books, video clips, radio & tv transcripts & more.
Science Reference Center is a comprehensive research database that provides easy access to a multitude of full text science-oriented content. This database contains full text for nearly 640 science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals, etc. Topics covered include: biology, chemistry, earth & space science, environmental science, health & medicine, history of science, life science, physics, science & society, science as inquiry, scientists, technology and wildlife.
This database offers health and science classes a well-rounded collection of articles, images and animations about a variety of health-related topics such as diabetes, cancer, nutrition, exercise and much more.
Literary Reference™ Center (LRC Plus) is a full-text database that combines information from major respected reference works, books, literary journals as well as original content from EBSCO Publishing. Literary Reference Center Plus contains everything in Literary Reference™ Center, plus the following: over 1,200 additional full-text literary reference books/works, over 200 additional full-text literary journals and magazines, 35 volumes of new contemporary literature titles from Salem Press, 40 full-text literary study guides and 72 literary videos.
Poetry & Short Story Reference Center contains the following content:
•Full-text poems
•Full-text short stories
•Full-text dramatic works
•Audio recordings, including podcasts from The Poetry Magazine
•High-quality videos from MacNeil/Lehrer Productions and Academy of American Poets
•Explications of both classic and contemporary poems
•E-books focused on poetry, drama and short stories
The number one resource for reader’s advisory, NoveList Plus includes information on over 300,000 fiction & non-fiction books. Also includes series information, reading recommendations on similar books & authors, award winners, book discussion guides & more. Search by author, title, topic, number of pages or subject. New! Common Core content.
DT+ provides over 3 million students around the world with access to productions and English & Drama resources. Through our Digital Theatre+ subscription you have access to:
• 450+ classic, contemporary and international productions, with many exclusive to DT+
• 280+ in-depth interviews exploring the creative, technical theatre-making processes, as well as experimental, post-dramatic and applied theatre
• 220+ essays, documentaries, study guides and lectures, covering theatre history, theory, and practical techniques
History Reference Center offers full text from more than 1,620 reference books, encyclopedias and non-fiction books, cover to cover full text for more than 150 leading history periodicals, nearly 57,000 historical documents, more than 78,000 biographies of historical figures, more than 113,000 historical photos and maps, and more than 80 hours of historical video.
Content includes the following: over 110,000 pages from over 400 individual collections, extensive correspondence from both the Confederate and Union troops, societies and individuals and their families, diaries from soldiers on the field and civilians on the homefront, hand-drawn illustrations, maps, and engineering notebooks, military content from both the army and navy, from the front lines to hospitals and prisons, and letters and first-person accounts from well-known leaders such as Ulysses S. Grant, as well as accounts from individual soldiers and sailors.
"Gateway to North America contains over 800,000 pages of content from over 1,500 print and manuscript directories, member lists, travel guides and other sources, chronicling the people and organizations of New York City from the late 18th through the early 20th century."
"Orderly Books were the controlling document of day-to-day life in the military, most notably during the Revolutionary War. This one-of-a-kind collection – developed in conjunction with the New-York Historical Society – offers access to Orderly Books found nowhere else and contains handwritten volumes documenting military orders, movements and engagements by brigade, regiment, company and other specific military units between 1748 and 1817.
The content in Orderly Books provides detailed accounts of troops’ daily lives, documenting everything from court martial cases to the price of necessities charged by locals. Given the dearth of soldiers’ diaries, Orderly Books provides historically valuable information about soldiers’ lives."
Religion & Philosophy Collection™ provides extensive coverage of such topics as world religions, major denominations, biblical studies, religious history, epistemology, political philosophy, philosophy of language, moral philosophy and the history of philosophy. With more than 300 full text journals, the Religion & Philosophy Collection is an essential tool for researchers and students of theology and philosophical studies.
"ATLA Historical Monographs Collection: Series 1 contains over five million pages of content, and consists of titles from the late 13th century through the 1893 World Parliament of Religions, with the majority of titles from the 19th century. Because religion was such an integral part of the social, political and economic fabric of life during this time period, historians researching a wide range of areas, not just religion, will find invaluable material relevant to their work.
This collection covers diverse topics such as philosophy, the evolutionary debate, the Reformation, spiritualism, prayer, ancient linguistics, archeology, devotionals, ethics, and more in a variety of languages."
"ATLA Historical Monographs Collection: Series 2 consists of over five million pages of content from over 14,880 monographs dating from 1894 through 1922. This collection provides a broad view of the changing landscape of religion in America at the end of a century of dramatic cultural and political change.
It offers material on the significant shifts in the religious identification of Americans and the growing interest and experimentation with non-Western religions. It presents a comprehensive picture of American life at the time with the rise of missionary activity and evangelical Christianity and the emergence of the historical critical method – the foundation for all twentieth century biblical scholarship."
Newspaper Source Plus includes more than 860 full-text newspapers, providing more than 35 million full-text articles. In addition, the database features more than 857,000 television and radio news transcripts.
Designed specifically for high school libraries, this database contains full text for more than 540 popular, high school magazines. MAS Complete also provides more than 440 full text reference books, 85,670 biographies, 105,786 primary source documents, and an Image Collection of over 502,000 photos, maps & flags, color PDFs and expanded full text backfiles (back to 1975) for key magazines.
TOPICsearch contains full text for over 150,961 articles from 475 diverse sources including international and regional newspapers, EBSCO's unparalleled collection of periodicals, biographies, public opinion polls, book reviews, pamphlets, and government information.
The Classroom Video Master Curriculum Collection includes 22,777 titles, 193,794 video segments ,180,000+ video clips, 16,500+ full-length videos/ 8,800 hours of streaming video available 24/7. The World Cinema Collection includes over 500 feature films from around the world and provides an exciting way to learn about world cultures. Beyond film studies classes, these titles bring value to programs in multicultural studies, political science, history, world languages, and more.
Streaming video collections by subject area:
• Archival Films & Newsreels
• Area Studies
• Art
• Biology
• Business & Economics
• Communication
• Criminal Justice & Law
• Earth Science
• English & Language Arts
• Environmental Science
• Family & Life Skills
• Geography
• Government
• Guidance & Counseling
• Health & Nutrition
• History
• Mathematics
• Music & Dance
• Philosophy & Religion
• Physical Science
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Technology & Society
• World Languages
TurnItIn.com is a valuable tool which is utilized by Crespi's faculty to aid in the prevention of plagiarism. In many instances, students are required by their teachers to submit reports and term papers this way.
