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Online Databases and Encyclopedia

Plymouth-Canton user names & passwords for databases which require them can be found here. [Must be logged into PCCS Google Account to access passwords.]
Michigan Electronic Library (MEL): Magazine and encyclopedia articles, ebooks and more provided FREE to Michigan residents by the Library of Michigan.
- Gale in Context - Opposing Viewpoints: Gale's database features contextual information and opinions on hundreds of today's hottest social issues.
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Encyclopedia at 3 levels. Each contains resources at the appropriate learning and skill level including primary sources in subjects such as people, countries, science, animals, current events, and biographies.
- Explora for Middle School: Magazines and reference books for middle school students. Includes primary source documents, photos, maps, and flags.
- MasterFILE Complete: Broad collection of popular full-text magazines and reference books. Covers subjects including: business, health, education, fitness, sports and leisure, personal finance, general science, multicultural issues, DIY, and fashion. Also includes photos, maps, and flags
- Points of View Reference Center: Presents multiple sides of over 400 issues. Helps students assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues, and develop analytical thinking skills.
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Gale in Context: Middle School: Gale database includes literature, science, social studies and U.S. and World History. Written for middle schoolers (and useful for high school students) this information comes from authoritative sources. Find password here.
Michigan Electronic Library (MeL) Access to Specific Magazines - Use the links below to search within these publications or find a specific issue by date.
- New York Times Upfront: Search within New York Times Upfront Scholastic Magazine and access pdf versions of the magazine pages.
- Junior Scholastic: Social Studies - News, history, and civics for the Social Studies classroom.
- Scholastic Action: Reading Intervention - Captivating stories and powerful support for striving readers.
- Scholastic Art: Art - Brings classic and contemporary art to life.
- Scholastic Choices: Health/SEL - The latest on teen health as well as social and emotional learning.
- Scholastic Math: Math - Motivating real-world math and skill-building practice problems.
- Scholastic Scope: Language Arts - A complete multigenre language arts teaching package.
- Science World: Science/STEM - Captivating science news that supports NGSS and STEM education.
- Storyworks: Language Arts - Unforgettable stories in the genres you need to teach