Blanchard Learning Commons
Books
Destiny Discover: See what books are available at the Blanchard Library. (Tip: Sign in with Google to renew books, put books on hold, write reviews, create lists). If you prefer the 'classic' interface: Click Blanchard Catalog and then choose the 'catalog' tab.
SORA - Thousands of downloadable eBooks and Audiobooks available through the Commonwealth ebooks Collection and the Merrimack Valley Library Consortium. Tip: When you are asked to select your school, scroll down the list to "Westford Public Schools". How to use SORA
JV Fletcher Catalog -If you can't find it at school, try Westford's Public Library!
Books and Reading page - quick links related to books
Databases
Access copyrighted material (books, magazines, newspapers, radio broadcasts, images, video, etc.) not available on the "Free Web"
Mrs. Brandt especially recommends:
Britannica Middle School (ALL)
Gale: Opposing Viewpoints (gr 8 Civics)
Gale: Interactive Science (Science classes)
BrainPop - (paid for by Westford Public Schools). Login with your school Google account.
CultureGrams Online (Paid for by JV Fletcher Library). World Geography and Culture. No login required from school. CultureGrams Online: Home access requires JV Fletcher card
MLS Statewide Databases (Paid for by MBLC) One-stop shopping: 92 databases are available from this link!
Resources from Open Web
Best News Sites for Students - a curated list from Commonsense Media
Allsides - Current News from different perspectives.
PBS Learning Media - over 100,000 resources. Search by topic and grade level.
NeoK12 - Educational Videos, organized by topic
KQED for educators "teaching and learning hub for educators and students"
Citations
Noodle Tools. Cite sources, take notes, create outlines.
Mrs. Brandt's Tips for citing Websites
MLA Style Center: Works Cited - guide to proper citation in MLA format