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Grant Wood AEA purchases a variety of digital resources to support teaching and learning. These videos, images, books, activities and more are provided to our accredited public and non-public Pre-K—12 schools and can be accessed by students and educators at home or school.

For training and support:

Dianna Geers, GWAEA Teacher-Librarian, 319-399-6481
Kathleen Goslinga, GWAEA Digital Resources Lead, 319-399-6582
Bridget Speer, GWAEA Teacher-Librarian, 319-399-6823

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The following districts should use their district ClassLink launchpad to access the resources and links. Cedar Rapids CSD, Iowa City CSD, Lisbon CSD, Marion CSD, Tipton CSD and Washington CSD.

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GWAEA Digital Resources

AEA Digital Library (K-12th grade) Collection of streaming video, images and digital documents for children's literature, science heath and guidance. Advanced Placement Source (9th-12th grade) Covering a wide array of subject areas from the arts and multicultural studies to STEM subjects, Advanced Placement Source offers students the essential research materials to achieve academic success in honors, A P or I B programs.
American History in Video (K-12th grade) Collection of hundreds of documentaries featuring dramatic reenactments and engaging analysis from prominent scholars and experts. AP Newsroom (Pre K - 12th grade) Over 9 million primary-source photographs, sound bites, maps, charts, timelines and text news stories from the Associated Press.
Book Flix (Pre K - 3rd grade) 120 animated stories paired with non-fiction ebooks on a similar subject for young learners to practice literacy skills. Britannica Image Quest (K-12th grade) Over 3 million images for educational non-commercial use for assignments, projects and lesson plans
Britannica School (K-12th grade) Encyclopedia articles, multimedia, primary sources and more that support student research and reinforce curriculum standards. Citizen Math (6th - 12th grade) Citizen Math aligns every lesson to the Common Core State Standards. Lessons explore the math behind real-world topics.
Core Concepts Science (7th-12th grade) Videos, digital interactive activities and experiments exploring chemistry, biology and the periodic table. Culture Grams (K-12th grade) Reference for concise, reliable, up to date cultural information on countries across the globe.
Cyber Smarts (3rd - 6th grade) Cyber Smarts offers users a safe, simulated internet experience related to online safety. Defined Learning (K-12th grade) Defined Learning provides real-world relevance and application through a personalized experience for each student.
EBSCO (K - 12th grade) EBSCO subscription of full-text periodicals, newspapers and reference tools. Follett Shelf (K-12th grade) Follett Shelf is a virtual bookshelf that provides an online environment to search for ebooks
Freedom Flix (4th - 12th grade) Collection of videos that provide an interactive, behind the scenes look at the people, places and events that have shaped our world. Gale (K - 12th grade) Educational, peer-reviewed research articles, journals and newspapers for research.
Gale in context, high school. (9th - 12th grade) Reference content such as biographies, primary resources, multimedia, critical essays, news and academic articles. K-5 Math (K-5th grade) Resources to support the development of key mathematical skills, concepts and understandings. Includes ideas for centers, projects and journals.
Learn 360 (K-12th grade) Educational multimedia such as video, audio, maps, activities and STEM resources and printables. Mackin VIA (K-12th grade) Robust collection of ebooks and audiobooks designed for classes and individual reading for pleasure.
NoveList Plus (K-12th grade) Novel List plus is a database for fiction and nonfiction reading recommendations. Helping readers of all ages find just the right book to read. Pebble Go (K-2nd grade) Informational articles that support literacy, critical thinking and digital citizenship with ready-made activities. Includes Pebble Go Spanish and Read More Animals and Science.

 

Pebble Go Next (3rd - 5th Grade) Informational articles about American Indian History, Biographies, science, social studies and U.S. states. Power Knowledge Science (3rd - 6th grade) Science fair projects and experiments, interactive games, scientist profiles, live video feeds and nature cams covering life, physical earth and space sciences.
Science Flix (4th-12th grade) Hands on projects, videos, multiple text types, interactive features and more that provide students with a better understanding of science concepts and ideas.
 S I RS (9th-12th grade) provides analysis and opinions of over 360 social, scientific, health, historic, economic and political issues.
Sounds abound (K-12th grade) 25 volumes of royalty free music with audio themes and sound effects for presentations, digital storytelling, TV broadcasts, web design and more. Teaching Books (K-12) collection of interviews with authors and illustrators so students and educators are able to learn directly from them to personalize their connections to the text.
Teen Cyber Smarts (7th-12th grade) staying safe online offers interactive eBooks along with learning simulations that give teens experience in navigating safely online. Teen Health and Wellness (7th-12th grade) Articles on relationship skills, decision making, growth mindset, P T S D, stress and academic anxiety, social engagement, diversity and family life that support social-emotional learning and physical well being.
True Flix (3rd - 6th grade) Pairs fictional videos with related non-fiction ebooks about history and science related topics to support students with literacy skills. Tumble Book (pre K - 5th grade) An online collection of animated, talking picture books which you can read or have read to you.