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Backpack w/Britannica

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Beach It Up w/EBSCO

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How many groups of animals might you see in the woods on a trail in the woods? (Hint: Scroll to the bottom and use the Animal Kingdom to answer this question)

Describe how a frog looks?

In the search bar at the top type the word BIRDS – enter.

  • Name 3 birds:
  • Which birds are known for pecking holes in tree bark to find insects?

Return to the HOME page. Scroll down to Britannica Fundamentals

  • Click on READ and choose the book titled “Animals” and listen to that story.

Next, click on EXPLORE and choose ARTICLES.

  • Click on “Plants and Other Living Things”
  • On the left-hand side choose “trees”. Draw what “bark” looks like

Next click on “flowers” and choose a flower that you like.

We’re all thirsty and ready to go home. On the home page search on “Water” and we’ll call it a day.

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Begin by exploring the Britannica Middle School home page.

  • In the search bar type “HIKING”
  • In the article what are some of the supplies you would pack as a hiker?

Search on TELESCOPE.

  • How would you use a telescope if you were hiking in the forest?

Go to the HOME page and search on NOMAD

  • Explain why it would be good to have a NOMAD as a friend if you were hiking.

Under EXPLORE click on ARTICLES. Click on PLANTS > Flowering Plants

  • Name 3 types of DICOT and 3 types of MONOCOT.

Let’s walk down the trail towards EXPLORA and EBSCO. Click on “New Explora 6-8” > Geography > Parks and Heritage Sites > National Parks

Click on one of the eBooks and provide 3 interesting facts about the National Park that you chose.

Lastly, let's go back to the HOME page. Type “Walking Shoes” in the search bar. Search for the periodical “How to Choose the Perfect Walking Shoes”.

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AFRICA

Chobe National Park, national preserve, northern Botswana. The preserve, which acquired national park status in 1968, borders Namibia and touches Zimbabwe and Zambia, covering 4,500 square miles (11,700 square km). It is noted for its wildlife, particularly its large elephant population.

NORTH AMERICA

Glacier National Park, park in southeastern British Columbia, Canada, lying in the heart of the Selkirk Mountains, within the great northern bend of the Columbia River, east of Revelstoke. Established in 1886, it occupies an area of 521 square miles (1,349 square km).

SOUTH AFRICA

Garden Route National Park, national park in Eastern Cape and Western Cape provinces, South Africa. The park, established in 2009, covers more than 450 square miles (1,200 square km) of land and comprises the former Wilderness and Tsitsikamma national parks as well as additional nearby areas.

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EUROPE

OCEANIA

SOUTH AMERICA

Gran Paradiso National Park, park in northwestern Italy, established in 1836 as a hunting zone; in 1856 it became the Royal Hunting Reserve of the Gran Paradiso, and by a law passed in August 1947, the park received “autonomous organization” status. The park covers an area of 153,240 ac (62,000 ha) and extends along the upper Valle d’Aosta region at an elevation of about 3,000 to 13,000 ft (1,200 to 4,100 m). The terrain is typically alpine, with numerous glaciers, coniferous tree lined slopes, and alpine meadows and pastures scattered with rocks and scree.

Mount Aspiring National Park, park, west-central South Island, New Zealand. Established in 1964, it has an area of 1,373 square miles (3,555 square km). Embracing a substantial area of the Southern Alps, it is bounded by the Olivine and Haast ranges (west), Mataketake and Thomas ranges (north), Young Range (east), and Richardson and Harris mountains (southeast). The park’s northern boundary is the Haast River, and in the south it is bounded by Fiordland National Park.

Nahanni National Park, National park, southwestern Northwest Territories, Canada. Established in 1972, it occupies an area of 1,177,700 acres (476,968 hectares). Its central feature is the South Nahanni River, a tributary of the Liard River; it flows southeast from the Mackenzie Mountains and is 350 mi (563 km) long. The park also contains three large canyons and a variety of birds, wildlife, and flowers.

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BEACH IT UP

WITH EBSCO & BRITANNICA

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Let’s start surfing by scrolling down on the homepage of Britannica Elementary >> under Geography, click on Tour of the USA.

  • Locate Florida on the map.
  • Click on the state of Florida and in the upper left-hand corner click on summary, profile and related.
  • Under profile the state nickname is ________ and the state song is _________

Next on the home page this time scroll down to EXPLORE.

  • Click on articles >> places.
  • Left hand side click on Oceans
  • On the right-hand side click on the paragraph entitled Ocean
  • Click on the drop downs for 1) Ocean Water, 2) Ocean Floor, 3) Ocean Life and 4) The importance of the Ocean.

Lastly, lets find and interesting book to read while you relax on the beach.

Title: Exploring the Beach

Database: eBook k-8 collection

Teacher: Click the share link at the upper right-hand corner and “create a link”

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For the high schoolers let’s get our passports up to date and surf one of the beautiful islands of another country.

  • Scroll down the home page of Britannica High
  • Under World Atlas click on Explore Atlas
  • In the search bar type in Aruba
  • Once located, click on the Summary, Profile and Related.
  • Click again on the Summary, read the article on Aruba.

Click on the highlighted blue words to find out more in-depth information about Aruba.

  • Click on the images and videos.

Before we discover how EBSCO can enhance our fun in the sun go back to Britannica High home page and search on Aruba and see all of the hidden jewels Aruba has by way of Britannica.

  • Now let’s go swimming and exploring other beautiful islands through a great book found in EBSCO.
  • Title: Encyclopedia of Islands
  • Database: eBook High School Collection

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Other ELEMENTARY

Ideas

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The TENNESSEE AQUARIUM is located in Chattanooga. It is one of the most popular attractions in the city. Other places to visit in Chattanooga include a children’s museum, art museums, the Bessie Smith Cultural Center (an African American museum), and the Chattanooga Zoo.

There are over 12 exhibits at this BOSTON AQUARIUM. One of the most popular is the Trust Family Foundation Touch Tank—the largest aquarium touch tank on the East Coast where you can touch live rays up close. Other popular exhibits include the Indo-Pacific Coral Reef showcasing the diverse tropical “rainforest of the sea.” And penguins, yes, penguins in Boston! The aquarium’s Penguin Colony is home to around 50 penguins being rehabilitated and treated at a time, and one of the more popular exhibits.

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GOOD READS

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Other

MIDDLE

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RELATED READS ………..

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Other

HIGH SCHOOL

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Let’s Read about them………..

eBook Collection (EBSCOhost)

eBook Collection (EBSCOhost)

2011 - Current

eBook K-8 Collection (EBSCOhost)

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Questions?

Reach out to Audrey Long the EBSCO/Britannica Product Manager

Audrey.long@dpi.nc.gov

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