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Teacher Resources ... under construction

Unitedstreaming and databases located below.
(please refer to your bookmark for usernames and passwords or see Mrs. Chase.)

until then ...
Please check the STUDENTS' pages for useful tools and resources.

Unitedstreaming

This is a digital video library, which contains award-winning content in all subject areas, and the videos are correlated to our state standards.

  • Up to 4,000 videos
  • Up to 40,000 video clips
  • 20,000+ images
  • Clip Art Gallery
  • Blackline Masters
  • Teacher's Guides
  • Today in History ...

 

 

 

 

 

Linked sites are not under the control of the school district, and the district is not responsible for the contents of any linked site or any site contained in a linked site. The link is provided only as a convenience and its inclusion implies no endorsement.

STEPS:

1. Click on the link (blue text) for Unitedstreaming

2. enter in our school's eight-digit password in the space called
New User Password

(see bookmark from the school librarian or ask Mrs. Chase.)

3. Create your own username and password

4. Log in with your username and password

 

5. Search for video(s) 4 different ways.

  • keyword
  • subject
  • grade
  • curriculum standard

6. Click on the blue, underlined video you wish to view.

7. Select:

Graphic for streaming video to stream the video

Streaming refers to playing "live" or "realtime" video. The quality of a stream will depend on the quality of your internet connection.

  • select your media player type
  • Click the Graphic for streaming video button next to a video clip to stream

Graphic for downloading video to download the video

When you download a video or clip, you save the copy of the file on your computer or network for later access.

  • Right Click on the Graphic for downloading video button next to a video clip
  • Select "Save Target As ..." (Internet Explorer Browser - used at Chickering School)
  • Save the video

to add it to your playlist

You can create personal playlists of videos you like. Create one for each class or unit you teach!

  • Add a video to your personal playlist by clicking on the Graphic for adding video to playlist button and selecting the appropriate playlist
  • Click "playlist" at the top of the page to view the videos on your playlist

Infotrac logo

Click on the logo to access.
This database contains 11 electronic databases, including

  • Expanded Academic ASAP
  • Contemporary Literary Criticism Select
  • Biography Resource Center and the Complete Marguis Who's Who

logo for NewsBank

 

Click on the logo to access.
Provides full text access to the Boston Globe, Boston Herald, and the Worcester Telegram and Gazette.

FirstSearch logo

 

Click on the logo to access.
Includes ERIC, World Almanac, and many more!

Databases generously provided by the MetroWest Regional Library System.