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Resources
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Kids Search is one of several online databases we have access to through EBSCO Host, coming to us via The K-12 Database Program . This allows for easy access to great resources on many topics for research. See the librarian for a username and password. 
Discovery Education's unitedstreaming is wonderful resource for videos, pictures, clipart and so much more. Thanks to our membership with KLRN, we have access to more than 40,000 video clips all related to our curriculum. See the librarian for a username and password.
TeachingBooks.net is an online collection of K-12 multimedia author and book resources. It's a great place to find out more about your favorite authors, illustrators, and books! To access from home please contact the librarian.
Britannica Online is our online encylcopedia. It has multiple levels for users of all ages including a really cool new Learning Zone that has great games and resources for PreK-2nd grades.Britannica Online School Edition also includes two levels of encyclopedias en Espanol. Ask the librarian for a username and password.

Research
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The Independent Investigation Method is our favorite process for helping students K-5 at Carl Schurz master researching skills. Click the link to the left to see a demo/walk-through of the seven steps. Or see our powerpoint to learn more about IIM.
Big6 is another information problem-solving approach that we sometimes use at Carl Schurz. Click on the link to go to a kids section on the six step process.

Other Resources
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If the Carl Schurz library doesn't have it, maybe the New Braunfels Public Library will. Search their catalog from this site.

 

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