edmodo
gaggle
for research:
SIRS Researcher
Gale opposing viewpoints in context
Gale Virtual reference library - multiple e-books for research purposes (see below for passwords)
global issues in context
google scholar
INFOTOPIA
maps101
NC WISE OWL - the full list of nc wise owl databases can be found here.
PROCON.ORG
for citing sources:
EASYBIB
PURDUE OWL
for locating print materials available in the media center:
Horizon information portal
for checking out e-books from the media center:
Student Borrowers Staff/Faculty Borrowers
Username: Student ID Number Username: CMS Email Stem (before @ sign)
Password: student Password: faculty
*The Follett Shelf App is available through iTunes and Google Play for use on mobile and wireless devices.
Username: Student ID Number Username: CMS Email Stem (before @ sign)
Password: student Password: faculty
*The Follett Shelf App is available through iTunes and Google Play for use on mobile and wireless devices.
Harding's Gale Virtual Reference Library collection contains multiple e-books for research purposes.
*This is a strongly recommended resource for IB students.
Password (from Harding computers): char_log
Remote Password: remote
*This is a strongly recommended resource for IB students.
Password (from Harding computers): char_log
Remote Password: remote
Additional resources for teachers:
Animoto - Create animated videos
ARTSEDGE - Created by the Kennedy Center, this resource for teachers provides lesson plans and ideas for incorporating the arts into your curriculum.
Challenge Based Learning - This website outlines how teachers can apply challenge based learning activities into their classrooms.
Charlotte Regional Indicators - Helps the public explore the 14-county Charlotte region with data.
Create A Graph - Create graphs and charts as visual aides
Crossword Puzzlemaker - Generate crossword puzzles for review activities
Discovery Education - Discovery Communications created this website in order to provide free, educational resources to teachers, administrators, students and parents. CMS subscribes to this service.
EdSITEment - Sponsored by the National Endowment for the Humanities, this website provides access to resources from museums, cultural institutions, and libraries across the world.
Edudemic - Website for teachers that highlights contemporary issues in education with a particular focus on technology in the classroom.
Edutopia - This website provides news about education and innovative ideas for instruction.
Free Technology for Teachers - This blog by former teacher Richard Byrne has great suggestions for incorporating free technology tools into classroom instruction, and won the Edublog's Award for "Best Resource Sharing Blog".
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History - The Gilder Lehrman Institute's website provides free resources for social studies educators in order to promote quality history education in schools.
Google nGram Viewer - This Google feature allows you to search how frequently a word appears in over 5 million books published from 1800 to present.
Google Public Data Explorer - This Google feature allows you to search and chart statistics related to a particular topic.
Jing - Create computer tutorials using your own computer
The New York Times Chronicle - This tool uses the New York Times database to track patterns in language across history
The New York Times Education - The New York Times created this free resource for teachers which provides lesson plans, activities, and quizzes based on current events featured in the newspaper.
The New York Times Upfront - This online magazine from the New York Times and Scholastic is directed at middle school students in order to educate them about current events. Subscription is required for full access.
PlanCharlotte - Find news, information and analysis about growth and the environment in the Charlotte region.
Poll Everywhere - Use instant text message polls and voting in the classroom
Prezi - Create unique presentations
Quizlet - Create free online flashcards for students that can be printed or used online
Scholastic for Teachers - Scholastic provides a wide variety of resources for classroom teachers including interactive games, lesson plans, videos and articles.
Schoology - Online learning management system (LMS) that uses technology for better collaboration between teachers, students and colleagues.
Socrative - Enables students to use any Internet device, such as a phone or computer, for polls, voting and quizzes.
TED Talks - Recorded lectures from renowned intellectuals and entrepreneurs on a wide variety of topics.
UNC Charlotte Urban Institute - Offers research, analysis and comment on the social, economic, and environmental challenges facing the community.
Wordle - Create word clouds
Web 2.0 Information: "10 Free Web 2.0 Tools and How To Easily Use Them in Your Classroom" by, Bill Powers
"Web 2.0 for the Classroom Teacher" by, Sue Summerford
ARTSEDGE - Created by the Kennedy Center, this resource for teachers provides lesson plans and ideas for incorporating the arts into your curriculum.
Challenge Based Learning - This website outlines how teachers can apply challenge based learning activities into their classrooms.
Charlotte Regional Indicators - Helps the public explore the 14-county Charlotte region with data.
Create A Graph - Create graphs and charts as visual aides
Crossword Puzzlemaker - Generate crossword puzzles for review activities
Discovery Education - Discovery Communications created this website in order to provide free, educational resources to teachers, administrators, students and parents. CMS subscribes to this service.
EdSITEment - Sponsored by the National Endowment for the Humanities, this website provides access to resources from museums, cultural institutions, and libraries across the world.
Edudemic - Website for teachers that highlights contemporary issues in education with a particular focus on technology in the classroom.
Edutopia - This website provides news about education and innovative ideas for instruction.
Free Technology for Teachers - This blog by former teacher Richard Byrne has great suggestions for incorporating free technology tools into classroom instruction, and won the Edublog's Award for "Best Resource Sharing Blog".
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History - The Gilder Lehrman Institute's website provides free resources for social studies educators in order to promote quality history education in schools.
Google nGram Viewer - This Google feature allows you to search how frequently a word appears in over 5 million books published from 1800 to present.
Google Public Data Explorer - This Google feature allows you to search and chart statistics related to a particular topic.
Jing - Create computer tutorials using your own computer
The New York Times Chronicle - This tool uses the New York Times database to track patterns in language across history
The New York Times Education - The New York Times created this free resource for teachers which provides lesson plans, activities, and quizzes based on current events featured in the newspaper.
The New York Times Upfront - This online magazine from the New York Times and Scholastic is directed at middle school students in order to educate them about current events. Subscription is required for full access.
PlanCharlotte - Find news, information and analysis about growth and the environment in the Charlotte region.
Poll Everywhere - Use instant text message polls and voting in the classroom
Prezi - Create unique presentations
Quizlet - Create free online flashcards for students that can be printed or used online
Scholastic for Teachers - Scholastic provides a wide variety of resources for classroom teachers including interactive games, lesson plans, videos and articles.
Schoology - Online learning management system (LMS) that uses technology for better collaboration between teachers, students and colleagues.
Socrative - Enables students to use any Internet device, such as a phone or computer, for polls, voting and quizzes.
TED Talks - Recorded lectures from renowned intellectuals and entrepreneurs on a wide variety of topics.
UNC Charlotte Urban Institute - Offers research, analysis and comment on the social, economic, and environmental challenges facing the community.
Wordle - Create word clouds
Web 2.0 Information: "10 Free Web 2.0 Tools and How To Easily Use Them in Your Classroom" by, Bill Powers
"Web 2.0 for the Classroom Teacher" by, Sue Summerford