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The BMS library provides and supports a range of resources connected to the Beverly Middle School curriculum.
 
Online Databases
These resources may be accessed by Beverly Middle School students and staff.  Students must use the exact link here - do not follow the link and then copy it for students.
 
Need assistance or suggestions using these or want more databases? Ask Ms. Woznick for assistance or suggestions on using these ([email protected]). 
 
New for 2022-23
 
Science comes to life as you zoom, rotate, and explore interactive 3D models. View related reference articles and search Gale content to find more information. Includes biology, chemistry, earth science, anatomy and also 3D Printable models.
 
Elementary level information on animals and biographies. See list of the biographies here.
 
Language-learning tools for more than 100 languages 
 
General Resource Databases - Elementary Level
 
Link: https://libraries.state.ma.us/login?db=ITKE&locid=mlin_n_bmscho
A safe place for younger children to find answers to questions, practice research skills, and explore a broad range of subjects like animals, geography, science and more—all in one place. Reading level: grades 2-5.
 
 
Early elementary level content that could work for some middle school students. 
 
Elementary level information on animals and biographies. See list of the biographies here.

Specifically designed for younger elementary students, but it doesn't look it, so it's great for older kids with reading challenges or ELs. Packed with informational articles, ready-made activities, and literacy supports such as read-alouds and vocabulary definitions.

General Resource Databases - Middle School Level
 
link: https://libraries.state.ma.us/login?db=MSIC&locid=mlin_n_bmscho
Made specifically for middle schoolers, this resource combines reference content with age-appropriate videos, newspapers, magazines, primary sources, and much more.
 
With easy-to-read articles and age-appropriate reference and learning materials, the middle school level of Britannica Online School Edition is ideal for 6th-8th grade students.
 
Topic-Specific Databases
 
Animals
 
Elementary level information on animals and biographies. See list of the biographies here.
 
Biographies
 
link: https://libraries.state.ma.us/login?db=BIC&locid=mlin_n_bmscho
Provides contextual information on the world's most influential people. Over 600,000 biographical entries cover a range of historically significant figures and present-day newsmakers. Reading Level: 6 - 12
 
Elementary level information on animals and biographies. See list of the biographies here.
 
Careers
 
Access to journals and magazines that aid users in researching a vocation, finding an appropriate institution of learning, job searching, and maintaining a career, from general career guides to highly specialized industry journals.
 
Current Issues & Events
 
https://libraries.state.ma.us/login?db=GIC&locid=mlin_n_bmscho
Integrating news, global viewpoints, reference materials, country information, primary source documents, videos, statistics, and more, Global Issues is updated daily and offers 250 country pages and more than 400 issue pages. More than 6,000 viewpoint commentaries provide background and guidance on significant topics like Food Security, Genocide, Human Rights, Extreme Weather, and more.
 
https://libraries.state.ma.us/login?db=OVIC&locid=mlin_n_bmscho
Premier online resource covering today's hottest social issues. Informed, differing views help learners develop critical-thinking skills and draw their own conclusions. It includes viewpoints, reference articles, infographics, news, images, video, audio, and more. A category on the National Debate Topic provides quick and easy access to content on frequently studied and discussed issues. 
 
Health
 
https://libraries.state.ma.us/login?db=HWRC&locid=mlin_n_bmscho
Consumer health resource provides authoritative information on the full range of health-related issues, from current disease and disorder information to in-depth coverage of alternative medical practices.
 
Music & Popular Culture
 
Access to scholarly journals and magazines that both analyze and contribute to popular culture. 
 
Science
 
Integrating millions of full-text articles that include national and global publications, 200+ science experiments, 300+ interactive simulations, other multimedia, and top reference content, Science is updated daily and offers over 600 pages on topics across the science curriculum.
 
Science comes to life as you zoom, rotate, and explore interactive 3D models. View related reference articles and search Gale content to find more information. Includes biology, chemistry, earth science, anatomy and also 3D Printable models.
 
Newspapers & Popular Magazines
 
  • Boston Globe (1980-present)
  • New York Times
  • News (Gale OneFile) - Access to more than 2,300 major U.S. regional, national, and local newspapers, as well as leading titles from around the world. Includes thousands of images, radio and TV broadcasts and transcripts. Exclusive features, including Topic Finder, InterLink, and a mobile-optimized interface, support and enhance the search experience.
  • Popular Magazines (Gale OneFile) - Access to the most searched magazines across the OneFile products. All of the titles are selected based on actual publication searches performed by library patrons
 
Spanish-Language
 
 
 
Britannica Moderna (High School)
 
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