Global Awareness Technology Project

Resources:

Recommended resources to support the Global Awareness and Technology Project.
Ask your teacher which are the best for you and your project.


Some of the resources on this page require a password - see your teacher, librarian or SBTS if you need any help.

 

Encyclopedias

Encyclopedias - a good place to start your research; get an overview of your topic and find additional search terms.

World Book DiscoverWorld Book StudentWorld Book Advanced       

              New Book of KnowledgeGrolier Multlimedia Encyclopedia Americana

 

 

 

Databases

Databases - contain more specific information than encyclopedias.

World Book Early PeoplesLands and PeopleWorld History Ancient Era

 

 

 

Ancient and Medieval WorldExploring Ancient CivilizationsCultureGrams

 

 

 

 

Websites

Websites - selected by FCPS teachers because they contain good information for GATP projects.

eBooks

eBooks - digital versions of reference books. You may need help to read some of this information.

eBook Collections for GATPGale Cengage Learning

 

 

 

Citation Builder

Citation Builders - as you find resources you plan to use, build your bibliography; don't wait until the end.

spotlight on new resources

World history in context

Global Issues in Context

US History in Context

Early Peoples

myOn

Tumble Books

tumble readables

World Book Early World of Learning

Quick Links:

Library Catalog

Books - Print & Electronic

Global Awareness Technology

Database Resources:

Online Databases

Teacher Resources

Guided Tours

Trial Databases

Contacts:

Susan Thorniley
Coordinator
703-916-6922

Terry Rihl

Elementary Libraries
703-916-6931

Jennifer Maldonato
Secondary Libraries
703-916-6930

FCPS Libraries

Webpage Curator

Rebecca Tenally
rjtenally@fcps.edu

Last Updated

December 28, 2011