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ABC-CLIO Social Studies
Includes four databases: American Government, American History, World History: the Modern Era, and World at WarThis is a great database for US History I, US History II, APUSH, and AP Government.If needed, the username is spfhs; the password is spfhs
African American Studies Center
A comprehensive collection of scholarship focusing on the lives and events which have shaped African American and African history and culture.
This is a great database for US History I, US History II, APUSH, and AP Government.
If needed, the username is spfhs; the password is spfhsBiography in Context
Delivers research support with nearly a million biographical entries spanning history and geography. Updated daily.
This is a great database to use when researching a PERSON.
If needed, the password is: spfhs
EbscoHostThis is a database of full text journals, magazines, disserations, and other sources that can be used in all subject areas including SCIENCE.
Username: spfhs // Password: raiders6!First click on EBSCOhost Web, and then click on as many databases you wish to search.
Gale Virtual Reference Library
Search all of the Thompson-Gale reference e-books
at the same time. This is a great source if you are looking for general background information on any topic.Password: spfhs
Global Issues in ContextOffers global perspectives on issues of international importance
and current world events and topics related to these issues.This is a great database to use in Global Perspectives and when researching world events and pro-con issues.If needed, the password is spfhs
Jersey ClicksFull text of thousands of magazines, newspapers, reference books and biographies as well as indexed images including photographs, maps and flags all from licensed databases purchased for you by the New Jersey Library Network. You will need a public library card to access JerseyClicks. Opposing Viewpoints
This database includes articles from the social issues series by
Greenhaven Press, as well as from other Gale and
Macmillan Reference USA sources.This is a great database to use in Debate and Discussion, Public Speaking, and Language Arts, especially when researching controversial issues. This may also help when writing a persuasive essay on a pro-con issue.
SIRS Knowledge SourceSIRS Knowledge Source includes articles, videos, and podcasts for all subject areas and topics including general reference, social issues, health, science, business, history, government, humanities, and current perspectives.
This database can be used in all subject areas and also has great information related to controversial issues. It has truly unique and high level information.
Username: spfhs // Password: raiders
Student Research CenterSearch in Middle Search Plus, Newspaper Sources,
MagillOnLiterature Plus, TOPICsearch,
and Health Source--Consumer Edition all at the same time.Username: spfhs // Password: raiders5!WorldBook Online
Username: spfsd // Password: raiders (case sensitive)