Middle School Resources

Student Research LogoStudent Research Center

Students grades 6-12 can search magazines, newspapers, encyclopedias, radio and TV news transcripts and more. Primary documents, photos, maps, and flags are also available.

NewsBank America's Newspapers LogoAmerica’s Newspapers

NewsBank’s America’s Newspapers offers access to the complete current and archived versions of electronic editions of more than 1,500 U.S. news sources and news video clips. Find the news you need to know!

Funak and Wagnalls LogoFunk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia

Access to thousands of encyclopedia entries on a variety of topics.

GreenFile LogoGreenFile

GreenFILE offers well-researched information covering all aspects of human impact to the environment. Topics include global climate change, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and more. Read up on PV cells, greenscaping, and much more.

History Reference CenterHistory Reference Center

History Reference Center® is the world’s most comprehensive full text history reference database including full text for more than 150 leading history periodicals, and nearly 57,000 historical documents. This resource also offers more than 77,000 biographies of historical figures, more than 37,400 historical photos and maps, and more than 80 hours of historical video.

Middle Search LogoMiddle Search Plus

Middle school students can access biographies, historical essays, encyclopedias, and popular, middle school magazines.

Newspaper SourceNewspaper Source

Selected full text from national and regional US newspapers including the Denver Post, Greeley Tribune and Pueblo Chieftain, and transcripts from TV and radio news.

Points of View LogoPoints of View

This excellent resource helps students research multiple sides of current issues including affirmative action, cloning, DNA profiling, HIV/AIDS status disclosure, immigration, Iraq, and much more.

Science Reference Center LogoScience Reference Center

Designed to meet every student’s science research needs, Science Reference Center contains full text for hundreds of science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals and other sources. Topics covered include biology, chemistry, earth & space science, environmental science, health & medicine, history of science, life science, physics, and more.

Topic Search LogoTOPICsearch

This current events database allows researchers to explore social, political & economic issues, scientific discoveries and other popular topics discussed in today’s classrooms including controversial opinions and viewpoints.

Homework Resources by Subject

Resources and websites by topic.