• ABC Clio

    ABC-CLIO Social Studies



    Includes four databases: American Government, American History, World History: the Modern Era, and World at War

     
    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 spfhs

    oxford African American Studies Center

    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 spfhs

     

    Biography 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 (current or historical).

    If needed, the password is: spfhs


    EbscoHost

    This is a database of full text journals, magazines, dissertations, and other sources that can be used in all subject areas including SCIENCE. This database is probably most similar to what you will use in college.

    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 Context
    Offers 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 Clicks

    		 Full 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

    Opposing Viewpoints is a great database if you are writing an argument/persuasive paper, or if you are doing research on a current and controversial topic.

    In this database, you will find individual articles from printed magazines, newspapers, and journals (sometimes called 'academic journals' or 'scholarly journals'). You'll also find images, videos, statistics, audio files, and more.

    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 Source

    SIRS 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 unique and high level information.

    Username: spfhs // Password: r    aiders


    Student Research Center
    Search in Middle Search Plus, Newspaper Sources,
    MagillOnLiterature Plus, TOPICsearch,
    and Health Source--Consumer Edition all at the same time.

    Username: spfhs // Password: raiders6!

    WorldBook Online

     

    This is a general encylopedia that can provide background information on many topics in many subject areas.

    Username: spfsd // Password: raiders (case sensitive)