LibGuides: STEM Resources: Databases and Digital Resources/Technology Tools

Database Resources

Teachers, please see login information for these resources on the Learning Resources and Passwords document on our Staff portal.

National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids is part of the Gale Virtual Library collection of databases. Students, please see your teacher-librarian for login information.

World Book Online
This is one of the databases we subscribe to at Southpointe Academy. For login information, please ask your teacher-librarian.
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A comprehensive suite of e-learning resources designed for all ages and abilities with articles, videos, educator tools, eBooks, research guides and more.
Brain Pop
We have a school account for teachers to access.

STEM Resources

Online Resources

Ask Dr. Universe
Ask questions and explore STEM with Dr. Universe and friends at Washington State University.
Canadian Geographic
CItizen Kid Media
Global Issues in the classroom.
The Kid Should See This
The Kid Should See This is an unprecedented collection of 4,500+ kid-friendly videos, curated for teachers and parents who want to share smarter, more meaningful media in the classroom and at home.
Let's Talk Science
Let’s Talk Science is a registered Canadian charitable organization focused on education and skills development for Canadian children and youth through STEM-based programs.
Mystery Science
Mystery Science offers open-and-go lessons that inspire kids to love science.
NASA at Home- For Kids and Families
NASA.gov brings you the latest images, videos and news from America's space agency.
National Geographic Explorer
Bring National Geographic to your classroom through lesson plans, maps, and reference resources.
National Geographic Kids
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Nat Geo Kids inspires young adventurers to explore the world through award-winning magazines, books, apps, games, toys, videos, events, and this website.
Ology- American Museum of Natural History
The Science Website for Kids from
the American Museum
of Natural History.
PBS Learning Media
Find elementary resources and lessons. Inspire your students with videos, games, and activities aligned to state and national standards.
Can share to Google Classroom.
Science Buddies
Hands-on Science Resources for Home and School
Science Kids
Science Kids is the online home of science & technology for children around the world.

Learn more with our fun science experiments, cool facts, free games, activities, lesson plans, quizzes, videos, photos, and science fair project ideas.
Science News for Students
Science Snacks
Are your students hungry for fresh, exciting science activities based on amazing phenomena? Science Snacks are hands-on, teacher-tested, and use cheap, available materials. They are sure to satisfy your students’ curiosity without ever getting full.
Science World Online
Just because you’ve finished your visit to Science World, doesn’t mean the experimentation, curiosity, and fun has to end! We’re bringing Science World right into your living room with some of our favourite resources and at-home activities.

STEM Activities to do at Home (Let's Talk Science)

Teach Engineering STEM Curriculum for K-12
Tumble: A Science Podcast for Kids
Tumble is a science podcast for kids, to be enjoyed by the entire family. We tell stories about science discoveries, with the help of scientists! Join Lindsay and Marshall as they ask questions, share mysteries, and share what science is all about.
Wow in the World Podcast
From NPR
Hosts Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz guide curious kids and their grown-ups on a journey into the wonders of the world around them. We'll go inside our brains, out into space, and deep into the coolest new stories in science and technology.

Technology Tools Resources

Technology Tools

Please see the list of technology tools that are available for teachers to sign out from the Hodgins Library.

Sphero- Little Bits
A leading STEM learning company with interactive robotics & STEM education kits.

Junior School Teacher Librarian

Jaya Van Praagh

jvanpraagh@southpointe.ca