Online Resources

Databases have more reliable information than many Web pages, so we enourage our students to use them. Instruction will be presented to classes as needed throughout the year. You are welcome to access these databases from home as well as school.

		Username: gls first name initial of last name - no spaces
Jr. High students must complete 20 minutes of keyboarding every week as part of their Research & Technology grade.
		In-School only. Password needed to reserve books and create lists, but not to search the collection.
The online catalog for our library collection
		Username: gls first name initial of last name - no spaces
Create graphic posters incorporating text, images, audio, and video.
		Username: First name initial of last name - no spaces
The site for uploading assignments for Research & Technology classes. Includes the Rebecca Caudill Book Discussion Forum.
		Each student has their own user name and password.
An online tool for outlining, note taking and bibliographic citation.
		Enrolled students, use your Custom Typing user name and password.
		Username: GLSCHLREMOTE
Reliable information on a variety of subjects . Includes books, articles, radio and TV transcripts, maps and images. Results can be sorted by reading level.
		User ID: grace
Includes EBSCOhost Web's History Reference Center. Full text sources from history reference books and encyclopedias, magazines, primary sources, maps and other images. Updated monthly. Results can be sorted by reading level.

FirstSearch		Authorization: 100-130-525 Password: grace

Most suitable for Junior High students and Faculty. Contains 16 databases covering a wide range of information. Includes NetFirst, an Internet resource database, The World Almanac and ERIC, devoted to education topics. Look for the full-text databases. Unfiltered.

Physician's Desk Reference In Grace Only		An up-to-date online version of the print resource. You must have cookies enabled on your computer to access.
River Forest Public Library Databases		A wide selection of databases. Use your River Forest Public Library card to access, or ask Ms. Holm for the school account number.

The Web:
Grace Lutheran is not responsible for the accuracy of information linked from this site.

CIA World Factbook: General country information and maps.

Citation Machine: Formats your bibliography entries into MLA citations.

ELCA's Country Packets: Information includes arts & crafts, and recipes.

Enchanted Learning:Learning activities for elementary students.

Encyclopedia.com: Includes links to Electric Library sources.

Google: Internet Search Engine.

IMSA Toolkit: Get results from 6 search engines at once. Updated by the Illinois Math and Science Academy. Can be filtered in the Advanced Search page.

Library of Congress' Flickr Photostream Primary source images from their archives.

Merriam-Webster OnLine: Collegiate Dictionary and Thesaurus

Merriam-Webster Word Central: Children's Dictionary

NoodleToolsExpress: Formats your bibliography entries into MLA citations.

SuperKids Games of Logic and Reasoning: For when you need a break