Teen Resources

Teen Resources

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Citing Your Work

EasyBib
All the tools to submit your paper with confidence
https://www.easybib.com/

Purdue OWL
The Purdue OWL offers global support through online reference materials and services.
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/purdue_owl.html

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Current Events

SIRS Knowledge Source
Search three SIRS databases at once for articles, primary sources, websites and graphics to support students with research, study and homework. Includes SIRS Issues Researcher, SIRS Government Reporter, and SIRS Renaissance.
https://sks.sirs.com/webapp/issues-researcher

CQ Researcher
Reports on issues shaping our world, with in-depth coverage of political and social issues, such as health, education, the environment, technology, and the U.S. economy.
https://library.cqpress.com/cqresearcher/

Criminal Justice Database
Research on crime, its causes and impacts, legal and social implications, as well as litigation and crime trends.
https://search.proquest.com/criminaljusticeperiodicals/index

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Drivers’ Ed

NC DMV
https://www.dmv.org/nc-north-carolina/teen-drivers.php

Teen Driving
TeenDriving.com promotes safe driving for teens and new drivers and is a top- ranked teen driving site on the web. It features hundreds of driving tips including ones for driving around town, around school, driving in bad weather, driving in the country, tips for buying a used car, finding an online driving course, tire safety, selecting auto insurance, and more.
https://teendriving.com/

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English & History

Literature Resource Center
Articles, critical essays, work and topic overviews, full-text works, and biographies covering authors, their works, and literary movements.
https://go.galegroup.com/ps/start.do?p=LitRC&u=ncliveccm

ProQuest Learning: Literature
Full-text works of poetry, prose and drama, and secondary sources such as author biographies, literary criticisms, essays, reviews and interviews.
https://literature.proquestlearning.com/home.do

History Study Center
A collection of primary and secondary sources on global history from ancient times to the present day.
https://www.historystudycenter.com/home/home.do

DigitalNC
Explore the history and culture of North Carolina through original materials from cultural heritage repositories across the state.
https://www.digitalnc.org/

NCpedia
Information about the state, its history, people, government, and educational institutions.
https://www.ncpedia.org/

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General

Gale Virtual Reference Library
Searchable collection of online reference titles.
https://go.galegroup.com/ps/start.do?p=GVRL&u=ncliveccm

ProQuest Central
General reference database for over 175 subjects from magazines, journals and newspapers, including peer-reviewed and scholarly works.
https://search.proquest.com/central

Khan Academy
Khan Academy offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom. We tackle math, science, computer programming, history, art history, economics, and more. Our math missions guide learners from kindergarten to calculus using state-of-the-art, adaptive technology that identifies strengths and learning gaps. We’ve also partnered with institutions like NASA, The Museum of Modern Art, The California Academy of Sciences, and MIT to offer specialized content.
https://www.khanacademy.org/

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Health & Wellness

Teen Health & Wellness
Now fully updated with a fresh, new look and feel, the critically acclaimed, award-winning resource Teen Health & Wellness provides middle and high school students with nonjudgmental, straightforward, curricular and self-help support, aligned to state, national, and provincial standards.
https://teenhealthandwellness.com/

Go Ask Alice!
Go Ask Alice! answers questions about alcohol & other drugs; emotional health; fitness & nutrition; general health.
https://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/

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Job Skills & Knowledge

NC Work Permit
Anyone under 18 needs the youth employment certificate. It is issued by the state department of labor. This particular certificate is issued by the North Carolina Department of Labor. Both a job applicant and an employer must fill out this form.
Click here to view and print.

Build a Resume
Cypress Resume is the simplest, most effective tool for resume creation on the market today. Specifically designed for job seekers skittish about writing, Cypress Resume allows anyone to create a professional resume in a matter of minutes.
https://cypressresume.com/index.php?c=nclive

Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center
Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center is a comprehensive resource that enables users to explore industries and careers, plan their education, and research best practices for résumés, cover letters, interviewing, networking, and salaries/benefits. The database includes articles, career advice blogs, and streaming video.
https://fcg.infobase.com/default.asp

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Languages

Mango Languages
A language-learning software with over 70 world language courses and over 17 ESL/ELL courses, featuring an engaging user interface, voice comparison, fresh design, foreign language films, cultural anecdotes, and a user-friendly mobile app.
https://learn.mangolanguages.com/login?gymToken=NWRiNWRiNzc3MmY1MWE1ODM6dXVpZD0tMSxleHA9MTU0OTcyNDg0OCxpcD0xLHVybD0wLGE9MTc0MyxjbGllbnRfaXA9MjA0Ljg1LjE2LjY2

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Preparing for College

College Board
https://www.collegeboard.org/

FAFSA – Federal Student Aid
https://fafsa.ed.gov/

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Science & Math

Science in Context
Reference content plus magazines, journals, news sources, experiments, and more. Covering earth science, life science, space, technology, mathematics, science history, and biography.
https://go.galegroup.com/ps/start.do?p=SCIC&u=ncliveccm

Computing Database
Scholarly journals, trade publications, and consumer titles covering topics such as artificial intelligence, automation, gaming, graphics, networking, security, database management, systems administration, information science and hardware.
https://search.proquest.com/computing

Webmath
Step-by-step guide to solving math problems.
https://www.webmath.com/

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Test Prep & Tutoring

Testing and Education Reference Center
Prepare for your future with Testing & Education Reference Center. From SAT practice tests to college selection to certification test study guides, TERC will help you achieve your potential.
https://terc.nelnetsolutions.com/home/index

Tutor.com
Courses and personal, one-on-one, online tutoring in over 40 subjects, including math, grammar, vocabulary, writing, science, and computers. Click here to visit Tutor.com.

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