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Discover the World Through Your Virtual School Library

Discover the World Through Your Virtual School Library. With Facts on File World Atlas, World Geography, and Culture online Database By Katy Gladden . To aid you and your students in the study of history. Up to date information on any country.

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Discover the World Through Your Virtual School Library

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  1. Discover the World Through Your Virtual School Library With Facts on File World Atlas, World Geography, and Culture online Database By Katy Gladden

  2. To aid you and your students in the study of history.

  3. Up to date information on any country.

  4. Country Boundary changes in Eastern Block of Europe.

  5. Need images and maps?

  6. Need current event articles with MLA 7 citation information?

  7. Need this information STAT? Just access the World Atlas database from your computer. This website is good for country reports, history, culture, current events related projects, and more. Database web address:http://www.fofweb.com/Direct2.asp?ItemID=WE39&ID=19909                  Input Username:  cnhs                 Input Password:  atlas

  8. Facts on File World Atlas provides access tools that compare and rank countries.

  9. Global approach to facilitate the study of countries, places, people, and geography concepts and skills (handout).

  10. Database Highlights • Descriptions of more that 200 countries • Descriptions of all 50 of the United States • and Washington D.C. • City and geographical features maps • Tools for graphing and ranking countries • Frequently updated

  11. Students can access computers anywhere on a 24/7 basis.

  12. More Highlights • Flags, maps, and images for use in student • country research projects • Citations are provided in the MLA 7 format • Photographs, images, timelines, etc. • Supports California Educational Standards • Utilizes an easy to navigate interface

  13. Provides interactive reference resources geared for high school students

  14. Future information sessions on the Facts on File World Geography and Culture Reference Site will be scheduled to familiarize: • Students, interested parents, as well as other faculty members • With the wealth of information offered through this quality database. • This database is a prime example of cutting edge technology.

  15. This generation of students is especially motivated and engaged when using technology. This information resource would be utilized frequently contributing to their academic success.

  16. Most importantly, Cardinal Newman High School needs the latest information resource technology in order to appeal to the diverse learning styles of all our students….even the ones that bark! Student Sparky

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