Databases accessible through Mackin Via (housed in USD365 Classlink):
When you open Classlink, find the Mackin Via icon and click on it. On the Mackin Via homepage, you will see a resources list on the left. Click on "Databases" to access the options listed below:
DKfindout! - this database targets students aged 6-9 but you may find it helpful for students whose reading level is below average.
State Library of Kansas: see more info below
Teen Book Cloud: Teen Book Cloud is an online database of ebooks and educator resources perfect for middle school or high school students. They offer a robust selection of graphic novels, enhanced novels, classic literature, National Geographic videos, educator resources, and audiobooks. The collection is available online around the clock. No downloads, no waiting! If you can access the internet you can be reading, watching, or listening to fantastic content.
Library of Congress: This database will be hard to navigate for most students but can be a great resource for teachers. The vast collection includes: audio recordings; videos; and digitized materials like prints, photographs, and maps. Search the Teachers page by topic here: blogs.loc.gov/teachers/
Project Gutenberg:Choose among free epub and Kindle eBooks, download them, or read them online. You will find the world’s great literature here, with focus on older works for which U.S. copyright has expired. Thousands of volunteers digitize and diligently proofread the eBooks for you to enjoy.
State Library of Kansas Databases: automatic, free access from any Kansas IP address: https://kslib.info/student
Read It!™ is designed for middle school students and adults who have a basic foundation in English grammar and reading but need adapted reading material for a variety of subjects. Use the Advanced Search function to find topics in specific lexile ranges, document types, and publication formats.
Use NoveList Plus to find books by recommendation, genre, read-alike suggestions, or search award winner lists.
Read It!™ is designed for high school students and adults who have a basic foundation in English grammar and reading but need adapted reading material for a variety of subjects. Use the Advanced Search function to find topics in specific lexile ranges, document types, and publication formats.
Use NoveList Plus to find books by recommendation, genre, read-alike suggestions, or search award winner lists.
Today's Science: https://kslib.info/TodaysScience
Explora High Schools
The World Almanac
Issues and Controversies
Learning Express Library: test prep exercises including ACT & ASVAB